Touring is thirsty work!.
Dining and Drinking Review – Imperial Hotel – Trangie, NSW Location: Trangie, NSWDate of visit: 15 April 2025 Overall score: 4.6/5 When you’re touring through the little town of Trangie, the Imperial Hotel is now the only pub in town still pulling beers. Both the Trangie Hotel and the Royal Hotel have closed their doors, leaving …
Southern Tour Begins – Off to Goondiwindi! And we’re off! Today marks the beginning of another southern adventure, with Goondiwindi our destination for the day. The travel gear is packed, the wheels are turning, and we’re once again pointing ourselves towards the New South Wales border. Our accommodation for the night is the McIntyre Motor …
Dining and Drinking Review – The Condamine Hotel – Condamine, Queensland Location: Condamine, QueenslandDate of visit: 14 April 2025 Overall score: 5/5 If you’re touring around the Western Downs, then the Condamine Hotel is definitely one of those country pubs worth adding to your itinerary. Situated on the edge of the little township of Condamine, this …
Another Thirsty Tour Adventure – Melbourne via Echuca! Yep, it’s that time of year again! Time to dust off the travel gear, start planning another adventure and decide which country pubs, tourist attractions, historic sites and restaurants deserve a place on the itinerary. Because apparently, sitting at home doing nothing is not one of our …
Capricorn Coast National Park – Short Walk, Cracking Views! With the Capricorn Coast serving up some absolutely gorgeous weather, we decided it was the perfect opportunity to stretch our legs and explore the Double Head section of Capricorn Coast National Park. Now, we’re all for getting out and enjoying nature, provided it doesn’t involve climbing …
Brisbane Days 6–8 – Putting the Brakes On (Sort Of!) After all the touring, it was time to dial things back a notch. Even the Thirsty Tourists need the occasional breather, although apparently our idea of relaxing still involves checking out bars, catching up with people and exploring somewhere new! We checked into the Oaks …
Sydney to Brisbane – Two Lighthouses and One Very Long Day! After a fairly big day of travelling, we were up bright and early, leaving the motel at 5:50 am. Nothing like an early start to get the kilometres under your belt, although getting out of bed at that hour on holiday should probably earn …
Lighthouses, Laneways, Model Kits and More Vivid Sydney! After a big day exploring Sydney yesterday, we were back at it again this morning. Today’s mission was to head out to Watsons Bay and visit Hornby Lighthouse. Of course, no Thirsty Tourists adventure would be complete without a few interesting stops, something to eat and a …
Sydney Day One — Harbour Views, Historic Pubs and a Vivid Finale After yesterday’s marathon drive into Sydney, complete with GPS misadventures, public holiday traffic and the world’s most frustrating car park, we were ready for a much more relaxed day. Today’s plan was simple: enjoy a bit of sightseeing, take plenty of photos, revisit …
Sofala, Mount Panorama and a Sydney Arrival from Hell! Some days on the road are filled with amazing scenery, memorable stops and relaxed country pub visits. And then there are days when the GPS loses the plot, the traffic comes to a standstill, and you start questioning every life decision that led you to getting …