Tony and Kim Outdoor Adventures

Winter Day Trip to Toowoomba, Darling Downs,  Queensland. Australia It’s a novelty when the weather dips below 20 degrees in Brisbane. Days like this cause locals to whip out the winter wool and find a roaring fire to sit by with hot cocoa and marshmallows. Rather than go somewhere warm, we like to make the most of Brisbane’s short and sharp "winter" by finding somewhere even colder. While nothing beats the convenience of flying from one destination to the next, it can’t compare to the romance of hitting the open road. 125km west of Brisbane, Toowoomba and the south-west region are the hidden jewels of Queensland. To the west you’ll find rolling plains which are home to little rural townships, and hospitable bed & breakfasts. Cruise north to Crows Nest through small country towns and check out nurseries, cafés, museums and galleries. Go south into the country that was the inspiration for many great Australian stories, and enjoy the atmosphere in rustic historic pubs. In t...

Day Trip To Kingaroy, South Burnett. Queensland Australia You can’t call yourself a true Queenslander until you’ve taken in some of the state’s vibrant countryside. We were in sore need of a getaway, so we loaded up the car and hit the road to see own back yard. The South Burnett is one of the most unique regions in the country, and no city encapsulates the magic of the area as well as Kingaroy. The best way to start the day is with a good breakfast and a good cup of coffee, and you will be pleased to know that on an adventure on the northern reaches of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail in South Burnett a visit to the famous Bakehouse Bakery in Blackbutt is your first stop. Bakehouse Bakery not only known for their gourmet pies, but for their vast array of muffins, slices, sweet treats and slow ferment breads made fresh on the premises daily. Blackbutt Bakery uses their own special blend of coffee beans grown on the Tablelands of North Queensland then freshl...