Touring is thirsty work!.
The Final Leg – Time to Head Home We decided to hit the road fairly early, with plans to stop in Alpha for breakfast. Sounds like a good plan, doesn’t it? Well, as it turned out, our timing was a little too good! 😂 Being early on a Saturday morning meant our breakfast options were …
Tambo to Barcaldine – Woolly Sculptures and a Pub Crawl With our tour now more than halfway complete, it was time to hit the road early and head towards Tambo for a breakfast stop. The MX-5 was ready to go, the open road was calling, and there were plenty more kilometres of Queensland countryside to …
Toowoomba to Charleville – Hot Springs and Cold Beers Today we were heading west from Toowoomba to Charleville, with a planned stop at Mitchell to check out the Great Artesian Spa. But before we hit the highway, there was an important matter to attend to: breakfast! Our first stop was Darby’s Bakery in Oakey for …
From Gayndah to Toowoomba – Taking the Scenic Route After spending the night in Gayndah, it was time to saddle up the Mazda MX-5 and point ourselves in the general direction of Toowoomba. No motorcycles today, just four wheels, a roof over our heads and considerably less room for luggage than we were used to. …
Four Wheels, Railway History and Country Pub Refreshments This time around, we decided to give the usual two wheels a rest and take the Mazda MX-5 for a run. A little change of pace for the Thirsty Tourists, although we quickly discovered one rather important drawback. You’d think a car would have more luggage space …