The Smith Clan Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Ready to book flights to head out to Oz in August. Can anyone recommend days out, want to make the most of our time there. Plan to stay in Brisbane. All information much appreciated Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunettegal84 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I'm not sure about Brisbane. However the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast is worth a visit. Noosa is beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adele244 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 We are booking to go to Brisbane in August. I am still in shock actually, was about to book flights £3450 for 4 of us, went out came back went to book and the cheapest is now £4100 how did that happen???? Really looking forward to it, are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Smiffy, have a squiz at a longish day drive, Brissie to Toowoomba, north to Yarraman, east and south to Esk and back to the city. It is roughly 370 km. Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Smith Clan Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 We are booking to go to Brisbane in August. I am still in shock actually, was about to book flights £3450 for 4 of us, went out came back went to book and the cheapest is now £4100 how did that happen???? Really looking forward to it, are you? remember delete your cookies or prices will go up as it records searches yes hoping to travel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srg73 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Toowoomba is bit of a trek if a short trip although is a nice drive including Esk. Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise worth a look on a week day Gold Coast Mt Tamborine with a short rainforest walk. Sunshine Coast is worth a look, Noosa is top destination. Lone Pine is great to get close to the animals, get there 9am before the boats arrive as the Roos are still interested in feeding otherwise they fill up and simply sleep. Southbank, try the Plough Inn for lunch and Street Beech. CBD and city centre, worth a look and visit the Casino. Friday and Saturday evening, Eat Street is on , cost $1 to get in and worth a look, loads of street food, entertainment etc. Easiest to use City Cat for this and get off at Hamilton, 5 min walk. Maybe try City Cat end to end, good way to see the city from the water. Finally relax, slow down a little and take some time to enjoy your surroundings. We have been here 18+ months and still have loads to see as we have taken our time. Enjoy Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith and Linda Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Toowoomba is bit of a trek if a short trip although is a nice drive including Esk. Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise worth a look on a week day Gold Coast Mt Tamborine with a short rainforest walk. Sunshine Coast is worth a look, Noosa is top destination. Lone Pine is great to get close to the animals, get there 9am before the boats arrive as the Roos are still interested in feeding otherwise they fill up and simply sleep. Southbank, try the Plough Inn for lunch and Street Beech. CBD and city centre, worth a look and visit the Casino. Friday and Saturday evening, Eat Street is on , cost $1 to get in and worth a look, loads of street food, entertainment etc. Easiest to use City Cat for this and get off at Hamilton, 5 min walk. Maybe try City Cat end to end, good way to see the city from the water. Finally relax, slow down a little and take some time to enjoy your surroundings. We have been here 18+ months and still have loads to see as we have taken our time. Enjoy Simon A very good selection there Simon, pretty much the same as I would suggest excepting Noosa that place has just never done it for either Linda or myself. For Sunshine Coast I would look at Maleny/Montville with a look over the Glasshouse mtns from the Mary Caincross reserve then from Montville drop down the winding road into Palmwoods and on to Mooloolaba. Also Australia zoo is in that area but that would need a day visit on its own, but could tie in a visitalso the Eumundi markets are there on a Wed or Sat morning. End to end on the Brisbane River cat is a must, get on/off to see other things, just need to pick your day and/or night regarding the weather, could be chilly in Aug. Have a good time The Smith Clan.:smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Actually in the city, take a look at Roma street parklands.................beautiful. For a day out drive up the Samford Valley to Mount Nebo and along the top to to Mount Glorious. A short rainforest walk once there and a cake and coffee at the village cafe, drop down the other side and over to Lakes Wivenhoe and Somerset and the dams. Through through esk (route 17) for a fish and chip lunch stop. Turn right at D'aguilar highway. Further along turn rt at Neurum Rd over Mount Archer and turn rt when you hit the D'aguilar highway again and turn Rt. This takes you through Woodford and out onto the highway back to Brizzy at Caboolture. You'll get a feel for the rainforest, the open grazing land, the camping, boating, fishing opportunities at both lakes, the rural lifestyle, and some nice little townships with their shops and crafts As another poster said, try to take in Maleney and Montville on another trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Australia Zoo is great, a lovely day out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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