Tony and Kim Outdoor Adventures

WELLINGTON AND VICTORIA POINT, QUEENSLAND. AUSTRALIA Up before the sparrows we headed to the   popular coastal village, Wellington Point,   situated in the Redlands. Bordered by water on both sides Wellington Point is a weekend hot-spot for picnic goers, families, boaties and those who love a bit of vitamin sea. As you arrive you are greeted by a range of boutique eateries and friendly cafes where you can stop in for a lazy brunch before you continue your journey down the road towards the picturesque Wellington Point Reserve. Scattered with historic Moreton Bay Fig Trees, sandy beaches, barbecue areas and playground equipment this pretty park is a destination in itself. The iconic wooden jetty and frequent fairy floss sunsets make this little spot an Instagrammers delight, but we were here for sunrise. The treats of this coastal village continue when on low tide a sandbar emerges creating a natural bridge from the reserve to your very own islet, King Isla...

Each and every day we are blessed with on this Earth begins with one. We may not yet be awake, and it is sometimes hidden from view by cloud, but it is there nonetheless. The sun-rises each day so a missed alarm is no excuse to miss the sun at its finest. In my city of Brisbane, there’s a hill we call Mount Coot-tha, which is about ten minutes from the CBD. You can walk up to the summit, down the other side and back up and down in around an hour and a half. For those ninety minutes, you bathe in a eucalypt forest. I made a detour before heading to Coolangatta. Mt Coot-tha is the best place to watch the sunrise in Brisbane.  The Mount Coot-tha Lookout gives absolutely breathtaking views. The best time to get there is at least 30 minutes before the sun rises. It’s especially magical if there is a blanket of fog covering the city. Easily the most popular spot to see the sun rise, Mt Coot-tha offers a panoramic view of the city and Brisbane surrounds. Many people ...