Touring is thirsty work!.
We rose early to sunshine and serenity at Sarina Beach. Today’s destination was the historic town of Ravenswood, a journey of around 530km. First stop was “The Diner” in Sarina for breakfast. It is a local icon, being a firm favourite with generations of sugar mill workers & locals. Leaving Sarina we ventured up the …
The Diner in Sarina is a local icon, it is a firm favourite with generations of sugar mill workers & locals. Diners sit along rectangular bars on either side of the central food preparation area. It is situated beside the North Coast rail line, the only sign on the diner is one indicating if its …
Beach side motel The Sarina Beach Motel is in a great location looking out on to the Coral Sea. It has been undergoing a re-vamp over the past few years and the rooms are nice and fresh looking on the beach side part of the motel. The in-house restaurant is pretty good, I found their meals …
We had a wet start to our tour with rain from Rockhampton to Duaringa, our destination for the day was the Sarina Beach Motel. We went out via Duaringa as I’d never driven the dirt stretch from Duaringa to Apis Creek and I wanted to check it out. As we are still sorting out how we …
Established in 1929, this pub is an outback hotel in Central QLD located 13 kms from Monto and a short drive to Cania Dam and Kalpowar State Forest. It is well worth the drive for a visit, maybe a cold beer and a meal. There is room for basic camping at the back of the …
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 …
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 …
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 …