One place I never had any interest in visiting was Bali. Maybe it was the ‘bogan’ aspect of the Australian tourist that put me off. Anyhow, we are visiting Bali this year via a Luxury Escapes deal. We have an all inclusive package with rooms, meals and free flowing drinks that was too good to …
The 2024 Thirsty Tour
We are only doing a short Thirsty Tour this year as a visit to Bali is planned. Whilst we would normally fly to Sydney this year we are driving so we can see some sites and enjoy some country pubs and restaurants. We will once again stay at the Rendezvous at The Rocks. This visit …
The 2023 Thirsty Tour – Day 15 – Roma QLD to Capricorn Coast QLD.
Today sees us head home to the Capricorn Coast. Before leaving Roma we were going to check out Sculptures Outback. It’s an annual event at Roma. Check out the dates for the 2024 exhibition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR8zyJceIBs&t=5s The sculpture display is well laid out and it showcases the amazing talent of several artists. This is an event …
The 2023 Thirsty Tour – Day 14 – Bingara NSW. to Roma QLD.
After a relaxing night at the Imperial Hotel in Bingara we were ready for another day of adventure and some more touring. Today’s travel would see us arrive at our destination in Roma, Queensland. Our journey was drawing towards an end and there was still more to see and do, Our stops today would include: Old …
The Thirsty 2023 Tour – Day 13 – The Rocks NSW. to Bingara NSW.
We said goodbye to Sydney in the early morning. Our destination today was Bingara. Leaving The Rendezvous we wanted to get on the Harbour Bridge and headed towards the Grosvenor Street on ramp as per our GPS directions only to find it closed. The deviation around Jamison Street seen me straddle a traffic island in …
The 2023 Thirsty Tour – Day 12 – Sydney NSW.
Another lazy sleep in today before heading out to take some photos and partake in more dining and drinking some adult beverages. Today’s first stop was Observatory Hill to get some photos of the iconic Harbour Bridge and the Observatory. From there we wandered around Barangaroo Reserve with our coffee and breakfast stop at Brix …
The 2023 Thirsty Tour – Day 11 – Sydney NSW.
A lazy sleep in today before heading out to one of our favourite places in Sydney for breakfast the City Extra Restaurant in Circular Quay. The view is amazing and the “Canadian Pancakes” is always my favourite. I like this place as you got the view and being at Circular Quay you see the hustle …
The 2023 Thirsty Tour – Day 10 – Bega NSW. to The Rocks NSW.
Today would see us continue our adventure of looking at lighthouses with our destination being the Rendezvous Hotel Sydney (The Rocks). The Rocks is a favourite for us with stays in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2023. As Bega had a McDonalds, we stopped in for a quick coffee and muffin meal before getting …
The 2023 Thirsty Tour – Day 9 – Melbourne VIC. to Bega NSW.
We set off early today with our planned destination being the the country town of Bega in New south Wales. Today we would be stopping at: Lakes Entrance Green Cape Lighthouse Boyd’s Tower Words go here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ldc0dxChSo&t=18s Our journey today was going to be around 615km. Leaving Melbourne we jumped on the M1 to head …
The 2023 Thirsty Tour – Day 8 – Melbourne VIC.
We had a bit of a lay in before heading off for breakfast at “The Hangar” in the shopping complex across from the Atlantis Hotel. After breakfast we wandered around checking out some of the local street art. The street art in Melbourne is simply brilliant and there is a Street Art Walk to take it …