Heading into summer, Australian food lovers are on the lookout for new and exciting recipes. Leaving winter behind, we’re aching for lazy Sunday afternoon bar-b-q gatherings and balmy evenings where relaxing dinner parties on the deck are the weekend highlight. A few Queensland inspired recipes from renowned Australian chef Richard Ousby could … [Read more...]
Five Brisbane destination experiences for adventurers
Brisbane is a destination of choice Brisbane attracted just over 1.1 million international visitors last year. With four of the new Qantas 787-900 Dreamliner fleet flying out of Brisbane from mid-2018 and the Gold Coast (one hour south of Brisbane) hosting the 2018 Commonwealth Games in April, it’s likely international visitors to the river city … [Read more...]
Kenilworth Camping
Uncovering what's behind the Kenilworth Camping furore A quad bike traverses a distant grassy knoll then scoots along a dirt track flicking a dust trail in the air behind, disturbing the serenity and the clear blue sky. The bike pulls up beside where I’m standing. The blue-shirted rider switches the motor off and extends a large hand towards me. … [Read more...]
Another side to Moreton Island
I've lived in southeast Queensland for the majority of my life and up until this year had only visited Moreton Island twice. Thanks to a few different stories I've worked on, I've been back three times in the space of three months and learned so much about this unique island only a 90-minute ferry ride from the mainland. The opportunity to … [Read more...]
Travel bloggers share their favourite Queensland destinations
Love my wonderful home state of Queensland - there is much to discover and if you want a snapshot of a few places to check out - here's a collection from nine Queensland based travel bloggers (moi included!) Love you Queensland compiled by 50 Shades of Age … [Read more...]
What you may not know about Moreton Island
Moreton Island in south east Queensland is unique for many reasons. But this one is pretty special. It's 170 square kilometre expanse is one of the very few places in Queensland that can declare itself completely free of that noxious invasive pest - the cane toad. If you'd like to know more about this phenomenon, read my feature story … [Read more...]
Straddie – Gotta Love it
Hard to believe I’ve lived in Brisbane most of my life yet never ventured over to North Stradbroke Island. It takes about the same time to get to the Island as it would to drive to the Tweed Heads / New South Wales Border. A trip I've done many times. The truth is, living in Brisbane we’re spoilt with so many choices of incredible places to … [Read more...]
Caloundra a family getaway with a musical twist
Caloundra is an ideal destination for families Caloundra was awarded the title Australia's "tidiest" town, in 2012. I'm not sure what constitutes the "tidiest" town, but tidiness was not the decisive factor in Caloundra being my destination choice for the September School holidays. What I like about Caloundra: proximity to Brisbane (one … [Read more...]
Springbrook National Park – the lure of Nature or Reality TV?
Living in Brisbane I am spoilt for choice regarding weekend escapes. Too often I head interstate or overseas, rather than choosing the adventurous and beautiful places closer to home. Today, I discovered one of nature's unique places, only an hour from home. Springbrook National Park Reality TV lifts many unknowns to celebrity status. Can it … [Read more...]
Escape to Caloundra – Rumba style
http://www.weekendnotes.com/rumba-beach-resort/ published in week-end notes - sharing my experience of a recent mini-break taken with my tribe of boys. … [Read more...]