Touring is thirsty work!.
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
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 …
We were rather excited to see the Darche Dusk to Dawn 1400 in stock at Snowys at Brendale. We had only been down there from Central Queensland a couple of weeks ago. After visiting 3 camping stores including Snowys, 2 TJM stores and ringing another 7 other TJM stores, it seems no one had the …
The Timber and Steel Cafe is the in-house cafe of The Carriers Arms Hotel Motel. It’s a convenient place to relax after you check in to your room. The pizzas they do are fantastic and the service is pretty good. Beers are cold, so what more could you want. Overall 5/5 Location 5/5 …
The Lake Dunn Sculpture Trail features 40 sculptures created by local artist Milynda Rogers. Each sculpture depicts an animal or aspect of Outback life, ranging from a koala in a gum tree, an emu and her chicks and jackaroos on horseback. There are also many natural attractions along the route, so make sure you check …
This motel has 2 sections a newer part and the older part that was probably part of the pub complex. We booked via Booking.com so we were in the older part of the motel. It is ok for the money and the pub is maybe 50 metres away so that’s always a bonus. Overall score …