Touring is thirsty work!.
The Oaks Brisbane Aurora Suites is one of our favourite places to stay when in Brisbane. So it was extremely disappointing that when we made our recent booking through booking.com they decided to bill us again. The only charge to be settled was parking which was fine. When we checked in we did query about …
The Country Roads Motel in Gayndah is as far I can tell the newest motel in town From memory it opened in around 2008-2009. It is a nice and modern motel and is only a short walk to shops and pubs. Well worth staying at if you are looking for a nice modern motel in …
Sydney is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and is also the most populous city in Australia. It is located on Australia’s east coast, the city sits on the shoreline of Sydney Harbour and extends to Hawkesbury in the north, in the south greater Sydney extend the Royal National Park and …
About the tour After having ventured south with some mates on our Harleys I knew I had to go back with Mrs Thirsty. We’ll be a bit smarter though and won’t be touring in winter and hopefully we’ll see less rain as well. This will be a 14 day tour to and from home with …
Relive is an awesome online application that allows you to track your journey and it makes a short video file of that journey. To quote Relive: “Relive creates memories worth sharing. Get out there, and inspire others with your unique outdoor adventures.” There are 44 unique activity types to choose from, if you are driving …
A visit to Brisbane to see family our newborn grandson and celebrate our other grandson’s birthday coincided with a shooting competition at BISC. So we decided to stay in Brisbane for 5 nights and check out some of the local bars and restaurants. So many choices Pig ‘N’ Whistle Riverside The Pig ‘N’ Whistle Riverside …
The Festival of the Wind began in 1999 and now attracts world-class kite flyers/designers from all over Australia. It is run by the Emu Park Lions and local radio station Triple M. Over the years it has become one of the most popular family kite festivals in Australia. It is held when the winds are …
Buy a small backpack/suitcase. Pack light. Don’t be afraid to use a map. Carry an extra credit card with you. Look both ways when you cross the street. Traffic direction (flow) may be different than you’re used to. Never get behind families. Book flights 3-4 months in advance to get the best price. Carry emergency …
The A to Z pub crawl, does not fall under the traditional view of a pub crawl. Whilst we may get to visit some of the listed establishments in single day, the geographical location of each would make it impossible to do in a single day. Updated on the 2nd April 2023, realised we have …
Wooroolin is a Queensland country town situated 17 km’s north of Kingaroy. It was once part of The Nanango railway line and as with the rest of Queensland rail tracks was a narrow-gauge railway. These days it is a quiet town with the rail trail and the old station building being reminders of its rail history. …