Touring is thirsty work!.
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. …
The Oaks Brisbane Aurora Suites is one of our favourite places to stay when in Brisbane. Rising 67 storeys high, the Oaks Brisbane Aurora Suites has stunning city or river views and is perfectly located in the Brisbane CBD. Handy to restaurants, cafes and other dining establishments. Onsite parking is available for an extra cost …
Gilhooleys is a fairly decent Irish themed pub and restaurant located in the Brisbane CBD. Opening in Albert Street in 1994 it has been a staple dining spot for many over those years. I actually thought it had closed like many other dining and drinking venues since COVID. So it was pleasantly surprising to find …
Felons Brewing Co. is located on Howard Smith Wharves and is under Story Bridge on the banks of the Brisbane River. It is possibly the best situated microbrewery in Brisbane being on a prime waterfront position. The brewery is in a huge corrugated iron shed that has a wide covered verandah running alongside river. Overall …
The Pig ‘N’ Whistle Riverside is ideally located close to the Oaks Brisbane Aurora Suites so it’s a great spot to relax with a few drinks or settle in and have a meal. One thing that would ne nice is to see it have a greater range of English ales and lagers. It is after …
When we lived in Rockhampton our favourite Thai restaurant was Thai Tanee in Denham Street, Rockhampton. Once we relocated to the coast it was more of a “chore” to drive there. The owner and staff were great do interact with and we visited often enough for them to know our orders without asking us. Fortunately, …
At the end of 2022 I knew I wanted to move on from my 2019 Harley Davidson CVO Street Glide. The trip I did with some mates to Victoria drove home how ordinary the stock suspension and seat were. Whilst I could have upgraded the suspension and seat there was little to be gained long …
If we’re going to stop for some adult refreshments in Monto the Albert Hotel is our preferred option. There’s something about the place that retains it’s country pub charm. Their pizzas and steak sandwiches are fantastic and well worth ordering. Overall 5/5 Location 5/5 Menu 5/5 Value 5/5