Tony and Kim Outdoor Adventures

Day Trip Moreton Bay Region – Ferny Grove, Samford, Dayboro, Petrie Queensland Australia  This morning we took a scenic drive north of Brisbane, in our Moreton Bay Region, which is a massive area with a super scenic hinterland, and a bayside of little seaside towns.   Once on the road, we find the destination doesn't matter nearly as much as the journey itself. The road helps you embrace the unexpected, renews your faith in the world and broadens your mind. Thus, people who love road trips are among the most spontaneous, positive and wise individuals around. Just saying. We started our trip at The Ferny Grove Markets, which set up in the Ferny Grove train station car park (corner Arbor Street and Stanford Road) every Sunday from 6.00am until 12-00pm. The Markets are undoubtedly a flea market which is not a bad thing. If you like to haggle, love rummage through boxes, love a bargain, then these are the markets for you. ...

Day Trip To Scenic Rim - Kalbar, Boonah, Canungra, Mount Tamborine - Queensland  The Scenic Rim is just an hour from Brisbane, but can feel like you’re a world away. Framed by the mountains and valleys between Brisbane and Tamborine Mountain, this picturesque region lives up to its name. It’s a place to celebrate local produce, enjoy the breathtaking scenery and unplug from the everyday. As the winter weather settles in, it’s the perfect excuse to take a scenic drive to the country for the day and explore the roads less traveled. From 4WD adventures and fishing expeditions to bushwalking and bird watching in the pristine national parks, the Scenic Rim offers something special for every explorer. Our first stop was the town of Kalbar, which straddles Edward Street and is dominated by the historic and beautiful Wiss Emporium and Wiss Cottage. Both buildings, and the nearby Wiss House which is run as a B&B, were built by the entrepreneurial Wiss Brothers, w...