Touring is thirsty work!.
Monto’s Grand Hotel is in the town of Monto, Queensland it is also known as the bottom pub. It is a typical country pub, it sits on a prominent corner in Monto. This pub is also under new management. The publican and locals were friendly, the beers were cold and the menu looked promising. As we …
The mods have begun! There is a lot of thought going into the modifying of the Pajero as I am cautious of its GVM and the limitations involved in what can be achieved. So to date we have the following fitted: Rubber floor mats GPS/OBD HUD display ARB Deluxe alloy roof rack ARB 2.5m X2.5m …
I’ve been spoilt by the Head’s Up Display (HUD) in my VF2 SSV Commodore. Then the missus car has a digital speed reading in the dash, The Rocket 3R has a digital speedo and the CVO Street Glide has the speed on the GPS screen. All of these may have made me lazy, as I …
Another trip to Brisbane to spend some time with family seen us take a more scenic route than the “normal” Bruce Highway trip. We ventured from the Capricorn Coast into Rockhampton then down the Bruce Highway to Calliope. After a quick caffeine stop at Maccas. A short trip from Calliope out the Dawson Highway to …
Who doesn’t love a cosy fire when out camping? Being in such a dry country the risk of bushfire is something to bear in mind when camping. Also you need to think about how to contain any fire you make. Originally I wasn’t going to buy the ARB one. I was looking at a smaller …
The Albert Hotel Monto is in the town of Monto, Queensland it is a family-owned and operated establishment. There is accommodation for 70 people in the classic 1920’s colonial-style hotel. The owners were friendly and welcoming, the beer was cold and the food was fantastic. All make a great combination for a hotel. We are …
We stopped in at the Kilkivan Hotel Motel for a quick “coldie”. This place is a classic country pub, friendly locals and publicans. This is one we’ll have to visit again and maybe we’ll try a spot of lunch next time. Overall 5/5 Location 5/5 Value 4.5/5
Ingredients: 1kg approx. topside or silverside roast 1 can of Guinness beer 2 cans of diced tomatoes Salt and pepper to taste 4-5 Habnaero chillies 1-2 zucchinis depending on size 3-6 button squash depending on size Hand full of green beans ¼ cup of red lentils 4-5 small potatoes 200ml of honey Sprinkle of rosemary …
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 …
Our local Woolworths is not the first place I think of when it comes to camping gear. So I was rather surprised to see camp chairs, fly veils and heavy duty tents pegs amongst the offerings in one aisle. The tent pegs will make a great addition to our swag kit and fly veils will …