(I've wanted to tell Felicia where to go a few times!).
Well, Felicia is finally ready for her shakedown trip. Mum has graciously agreed to not go TOO far in case I need to drive and rescue her (from what, I don't know).
So....
Can anyone suggest a good spot to go for a couple of nights, no more than an hour or so drive from Brisbane? Powered or unpowered site is fine, but would prefer to have amenities. Also, something not too far from things to do would be lovely (Mum is insisting on a site that is walking distance to a drinking establishment, but we'll ignore her for now).
Any suggestions?
Boroma577 said
12:31 PM Sep 21, 2011
Dave83 wrote:
Can anyone suggest a good spot to go for a couple of nights, no more than an hour or so drive from Brisbane? Powered or unpowered site is fine, but would prefer to have amenities. Also, something not too far from things to do would be lovely (Mum is insisting on a site that is walking distance to a drinking establishment, but we'll ignore her for now).
Any suggestions?
My suggestion would be Esk CP....it ticks all your boxes and some and is quite a lovely CP also.
Just a walk around the corner has you right in the middle of this quaint little town with lots to see and do including a local watering hole.
Not far from the supermarket and easy walking distance to the bowls club ( app 150 - 200metres) and nice coffee shops acros the road.
Regards Jim
Happywanderer said
02:43 PM Sep 21, 2011
My suggestion would be somewhere around the Wyvenhoe Dam or the Scenic Rim area where Jules lives. Either direction would be within the ks limit of where your mum would want on her first trip.
Dave83 said
04:49 PM Sep 21, 2011
Hi guys, some good suggestions. Sounds like Esk might be the winner - sounds perfect. Jim, we might save Bribie for the next trip when things are a bit warmer and the girls can fully appreciate being near the water.
HW - the dams are definitely on the to-do list.
Pejay said
05:27 PM Sep 21, 2011
Hi Dave,
Was going to suggest Bongaree as well, lovely park right on the water, with the Bowls Club next door.
Have to say it was beautiful walking along the pasage this morning, but then every morning/day on Bribie is great.
Boroma577 said
11:54 AM Sep 22, 2011
Dave83 wrote:
Hi guys, some good suggestions. Sounds like Esk might be the winner - sounds perfect.
Can we expect a report and some pics on Felicia's return Dave??
glassies said
12:50 PM Sep 22, 2011
sunshine coast landsborough pines c/van park on the steve irwin way across the road from railway stn so just gotta walk about ten min to local pub they do a mean meal, and plenty of see around here, maleny cheese factory, kenilworth cheese factory, caloundra half hour drive maroochydore plaza you can get a bus from the stn here ,some lovely spots to visit montville, i think there is also a 2 dollar bus that goes around dont count me on that but landsborough rail willl know more good luck .
its about an hour and a half from brisbane cbd
Zoomtopz said
01:41 PM Sep 22, 2011
Hey Dave
I would have worded that a bit different
As you probably know , there's e couple of us ,
that would take that literally .
What about out Aratula - Boonah & back .
Richo
Beth54 said
03:11 PM Sep 22, 2011
I'm taking note of these myself, for when I can take the new/old van out for our first excursion together.
Elle on Wheels said
12:29 AM Sep 23, 2011
Lots of exciting options there I'm looking forward to hearing the reports of the shakedown
Cruising Granny said
06:24 PM Sep 23, 2011
Hey Richo Zoomtopz, where have you been? Haven't seen or hear from you for ages. Take it easy.
Dave83 said
10:42 PM Sep 23, 2011
I'm sure that there'll be a report (I must get around to getting dearest Mother to sign up for her own account here!).
Boroma577 said
05:51 PM Sep 24, 2011
Dave83 wrote:
I'm sure that there'll be a report (I must get around to getting dearest Mother to sign up for her own account here!).
Thanks Dave, we'll look forward to seeing it. When is this great escape due to take place??
Dave83 said
12:36 PM Sep 25, 2011
They've booked something at Jacobs well for the 9th Oct :)
(I've wanted to tell Felicia where to go a few times!).
Well, Felicia is finally ready for her shakedown trip. Mum has graciously agreed to not go TOO far in case I need to drive and rescue her (from what, I don't know).
So....
Can anyone suggest a good spot to go for a couple of nights, no more than an hour or so drive from Brisbane? Powered or unpowered site is fine, but would prefer to have amenities. Also, something not too far from things to do would be lovely (Mum is insisting on a site that is walking distance to a drinking establishment, but we'll ignore her for now).
Any suggestions?
My suggestion would be Esk CP....it ticks all your boxes and some and is quite a lovely CP also.
Just a walk around the corner has you right in the middle of this quaint little town with lots to see and do including a local watering hole.
http://valleyoflakes.com.au/
-- Edited by Boroma577 on Wednesday 21st of September 2011 12:31:43 PM
Hi Dave
Try this link http://www.bongareecaravanpark.com.au/ nice park right on the Bribie passage, loveley paved walk ways for Mum if she is into walking.
Not far from the supermarket and easy walking distance to the bowls club ( app 150 - 200metres) and nice coffee shops acros the road.
Regards Jim
HW - the dams are definitely on the to-do list.
Was going to suggest Bongaree as well, lovely park right on the water, with the Bowls Club next door.
Have to say it was beautiful walking along the pasage this morning, but then every morning/day on Bribie is great.
Can we expect a report and some pics on Felicia's return Dave??
they do a mean meal, and plenty of see around here, maleny cheese factory, kenilworth cheese factory, caloundra half hour drive
maroochydore plaza you can get a bus from the stn here ,some lovely spots to visit montville, i think there is also a 2 dollar bus that goes around
dont count me on that but landsborough rail willl know more good luck .
its about an hour and a half from brisbane cbd
Hey Dave
I would have worded that a bit different
As you probably know , there's e couple of us ,
that would take that literally .
What about out Aratula - Boonah & back .
Richo
I'm taking note of these myself, for when I can take the new/old van out for our first excursion together.
Haven't seen or hear from you for ages.
Take it easy.
Thanks Dave, we'll look forward to seeing it. When is this great escape due to take place??