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Quaffers have luxe cabins for a comfortable stay in Queensland’s Granite Belt

March 13, 2025 By Jennifer Johnston 2 Comments

Image of a rural property with a dam and a cabin in the foreground

To the Granite Belt from Brisbane Recently I made another trip to the Granite Belt Region. A few weeks ago I was with a group of travel writers from the @astw_inc heading to the annual long lunch in granitebeltwinecountry .  From Brisbane the Granite Belt Region is located southwest - a smidge under three hour’s drive. This time I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Queensland Tagged With: #thisisqueensland

Luxe Glamping tents in Longreach provide an authentic outback adventure

December 20, 2023 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Image of the inside of a glamping tent showing a queenssize bed and a black leather sofa

Glamping in Longreach is like a safari in Africa without the African animals Swap the city for the Outback In June 2023 I stayed in one of the Glamping Tents belonging to Mitchell Grass Retreats on the outskirts of Longreach. I’ll never forget waking up on my first morning. Looking out from my king bed, through the tent’s insect screens out … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Destinations, Queensland

The Queensland Outback is calling

September 26, 2023 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

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Feel like you are part of the landscape, learn about the Outback history and meet the characters of Western Queensland on an Outback Aussie Tour. I’ve lived in Queensland the majority of my life and never ventured further west than Charlotte Plains. A few months ago I rectified that oversight and travelled solo to Outback Queensland. I flew into … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Queensland

Springbrook and Tamborine Rainforest Tour

June 29, 2023 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Located south of Brisbane in the Gold Coast Hinterland, Springbrook National Park and Tamborine National Park are packed with scenic highlights. This tour will show you the best of both these verdant rainforest wonderlands. Visitors to Brisbane are spoilt for choices of spectacular landscapes to enjoy. As a guest of Queensland Day Tours … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Queensland

Discovering nature, culture and adventure on Australia’s Gold Coast

January 20, 2023 By Jennifer Johnston 4 Comments

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The Gold Coast is not all about surf, sand, and sunshine although they’re three very good reasons to visit Australia’s sixth-largest city. I’ve written about my love for the Gold Coast hinterland, but mid-way through last year over 36 hours, I discovered a few hidden gems on the Goldie – a couple friends told me I must visit, others I’m now telling … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Queensland

10 unique bookstores around the world

September 23, 2022 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

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Online booksellers and eBooks are making it hard for independent bookstores to survive. Thankfully a handful of bookstores around the world are defying the online giants. They know that for many avid readers, searching for a book, then holding that book and slowly flipping through its pages is a tactile sensation no online purchase or download can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Destinations, Europe, Queensland, United Kingdom, USA

Colour me happy at Brisbane’s Crystalbrook Vincent

October 12, 2021 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Image of a City Cat Ferry passing under the Story Bridge in Brisbane

I’ve driven across it many times. I’ve climbed up and along its steely curved span, now I’m lying on my bed looking out towards the grand bridge’s large supporting pillars and underbelly.  What a fascinating angle of Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge I’m enjoying from my corner room at the Crystalbrook Vincent Staycation Many a walk from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Queensland

Christmas in July in Stanthorpe – where chilly temperatures and Santa jingles are not out of place

July 1, 2021 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Image of rows of Christmas tree on a farm

Just when you think you have discovered the hidden gems Stanthorpe has to offer - another visit reveals a few more local treats.  It helps to have your trip organised by someone who knows Stanthorpe like the back of her hand and can pick out some of the best assortments. Kind of like when you are given a box of Cadbury Favourites, you know … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Queensland

Experience country hospitality in Marburg – one of the best day trips from Brisbane

June 16, 2021 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

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Discover the historical town of Marburg I’m guilty of complacency. As Saturday rolls around I’m happy staying at home, reading the weekend newspapers and catching up on a few TV shows. I might potter around in the garden if the sun is shining. But staying home means I’m missing out on exploring fabulous sections of southeast Queensland. And … [Read more...]

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Hello Southern Great Barrier Reef

January 9, 2021 By Jennifer Johnston 2 Comments

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Brisbane to Yeppoon road trip: how to spend a perfect week exploring Queensland's Capricorn Coast With 300 kilometres of coastline, there are plenty of choices when it comes to exploring stretches of golden sand and coastal communities before arriving at the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef Almost half-way through 2020, with international … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Destinations, Queensland Tagged With: Agnes Waters, Great Keppel Island, Queensland, Yeppoon

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