tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48158336527413688822024-02-20T00:58:49.961-08:00SeeSEQLDExploring SEQLD as a family without a car! Using public transport and feet!wombleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15473992219852168453noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815833652741368882.post-3622810642558112642010-06-26T19:51:00.000-07:002010-06-26T20:01:19.231-07:00What to do Winter school holidays BrisbaneQueensland Museum Brisbane Insectarium<br />Enter a world of discovery filled with colour and pattern<br />Gold coin donation entry<br />28 June-9 July<br /><br />Kids Big Day Out<br />Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Cootha<br />Sunday 4th July 1oam-2pm<br />Free event<br />Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander games<br />Stilt walkers<br />Bat care Brisbane<br />Puppet show<br />Wildlife presentations<br />Story telling and much more<br /><br />Wizards and Witches Express<br />The Workshops railway museum Ipswich<br />Until July 18th<br /><a href="http://www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au">www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au</a><br /><br />Spooky Science Day<br />Workshops Railway Museum Ipswich<br />July 8th<br /><br />School Holiday Fun at Roma Street Parklands<br />28th June-2 July 10am-2pm<br />Free activities if you show your Translink ticket or gocard<br />or Gold Coin Donation<br />Facepainting<br />Jumping castle<br />Barnyard Babes<br />Workshops<br /><a href="http://www.romastreetparkland.com">www.romastreetparkland.com</a>wombleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15473992219852168453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815833652741368882.post-39422670084889239282009-09-21T02:28:00.000-07:002009-09-21T02:29:50.801-07:00Northside Hamilton<a href="http://www.northshorehamilton.com.au/lifestyle/Space.aspx">http://www.northshorehamilton.com.au/lifestyle/Space.aspx</a><br /><br />The 2.5 hectare Northshore Hamilton Riverside Park is a natural gathering place for local residents and visitors, with a children’s play area, ripple lawn, barbecue and picnic area, and a great open space just perfect for informal cricket or football games. There is also be a performance space, <a href="http://www.northshorehamilton.com.au/community/RiversideCafe.aspx">Northshore Riverside Cafe</a>, and a History Walk – commemorating the social, cultural and land use history of the area, from pre-European settlement to the present day.wombleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15473992219852168453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815833652741368882.post-34110806556228969552009-09-21T01:27:00.000-07:002010-02-05T18:23:57.276-08:00Sunshine express Rail ToursSunshine Express Rail Tours<br />Po box 1119 Toowong 4066<br />Phone 0732521759wombleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15473992219852168453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815833652741368882.post-72332730718477266232009-09-21T01:24:00.000-07:002009-10-01T03:58:35.044-07:00Rhyme TimeFrom babes in arms to children ready to dance, Rhyme time is a special time for you and your little one to share rhymes, special songs and stories in a relaxed, fun filled environment.<br /><br />Every second Tuesday 9.30am<br /><br />Near Donut King at Centro Albany Creek rd Albany Creek<br /><br />Free No Booking required!wombleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15473992219852168453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815833652741368882.post-45404073433144293322009-01-23T20:15:00.000-08:002009-01-23T22:06:12.983-08:00Brisbane Forest Park & Walkabout Creek Wildlife centreThings to do:<br />Choose from a short bushwalk or a 5km walk aorund the Enogerra Water Reservoir.<br />See the Platypus in a special dark room at Walkabout Creek Wildlife Centre ,open 9am–4.30pm every day (closed on 25 and 26 December and 1 January)<br />There are also wallabies,turtles,fish,frogs,snakes,lizards,birds,a wombat,pademelons,sugar gliders and possums.<br /><br />Getting There:<br />From Brisbane catch a 385 The Gap Buzz bus from Roma st Busway Roma St station.<br /><br />Don't Forget:<br />Water if you plan on bushwalking as there are no picnic facilities. Hats.<br />Entry to Wildlife centre entry costs<br /><ul class="nospace"><li>Adults: $5.70</li><li>Children: $2.80</li><li>Concession: $3.95</li><li>Family pass: $14.20</li></ul><br />Check Out:<br />The Huge Hoop Pine trees and the sign showing a massive Gumtree uprooted during the November 16th 2008 storm.<br /><br />Warning:<br />There are no picnic facilities at this site. Please take all your rubbish with you.<br /><br />Other Options:<br />There is a cafe on site.<br /><br />More Info:<br /><a href="http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/projects/park/index.cgi?parkid=2">http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/projects/park/index.cgi?parkid=2</a><br /><a href="http://www.360tours.com.au/Brisbane_Forest_Park/">http://www.360tours.com.au/Brisbane_Forest_Park/</a>wombleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15473992219852168453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815833652741368882.post-42680889973555607792008-12-13T21:18:00.000-08:002008-12-13T21:37:51.955-08:00Things to do on school holidaysVisit Child Friendly Cafes<br /><a href="http://www.ecomum.com.au/child-friendly-brisbane.php">http://www.ecomum.com.au/child-friendly-brisbane.php</a><br /><br />Apply to paint a Traffic light box<br /><a href="http://svc189.bne146v.server-web.com/artforce/painting.asp">http://svc189.bne146v.server-web.com/artforce/painting.asp</a><br /><br />Enjoy the Circus activities at the State Library<br /><a href="http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/events/children/circus">http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/events/children/circus</a><br /><br />Take a Trip To St Helena Island<br /><a href="http://www.sthelenaisland.com.au/">http://www.sthelenaisland.com.au/</a><br /><br />Visit Rocks Riverside Park<br />The water might be turned off but the park is still a lovely place to visit<br /><a href="http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE::pc=PC_1871">http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE::pc=PC_1871</a><br /><br />More Ideas here<br /><a href="http://www.brisbaneinsummer.com.au/Events/Default.aspx">http://www.brisbaneinsummer.com.au/Events/Default.aspx</a><br />and here<br /><a href="http://www.ourbrisbane.com/whats-on/school-holidays-feature">http://www.ourbrisbane.com/whats-on/school-holidays-feature</a>wombleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15473992219852168453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815833652741368882.post-71544716345403874032008-08-23T04:00:00.000-07:002008-08-23T04:05:58.444-07:00The Brisbane EyeThe Brisbane Eye opens this week at Southbank.<br /><br /><br />"World Tourist Attractions Australia is proud to announce the arrival in 2008 of a new 60m wheel, in partnership with the South Bank Corporation. The wheel is located at the South Bank in the heart of Brisbane's cultural, lifestyle and entertainment district.<br /><br />After a brief introduction to the facilities available, passengers enter one of the 42 fully enclosed, climate controlled capsules and are gently lifted to a height of 60 meters for a spectacular view of the city. Lasting approximately 13 minutes, the wheel experience also features a commentary pointing out local landmarks.<br /><br />We welcome visitors with disabilities to The Wheel of Brisbane. Wheelchair users please note that the door width is 74cm, however standard wheelchairs are available on site, subject to availability.<br /><br />Tickets can be purchased in person from the ticket office located at the wheel, advanced booking, at discounted rates, is also available via our online system<br /><br />The Wheel of Brisbane at South Bank is owned and operated by World Tourist Attractions Australia Pty Ltd."<br /><br />Pricing:<br /><br />Online:<br /><br />Adult : $13.50<br />Child (3-12 years) : $9.00<br />Child (1-3 years) : $1.80<br />Infant : FREE<br />Private Gondola : $85.50<br /><br />Onsite:<br /><br />Adult : $15.00<br />Child (3-12 years) : $10.00<br />Child (1-3 years) : $2.00<br />Infant : FREE<br />Private Gondola : $95.00<br /><br />60m high, the same height as the Eye that was at Seaworld for 2006/2007.<br />Higher then the Eye that was at the Ekka which was 45m (and the old Ekka ferris wheel is 35m)<br />http://www.worldtouristattractions.co.uk/wta_wheel_brisbane.phpwombleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15473992219852168453noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815833652741368882.post-46577173195054622272008-08-08T23:13:00.000-07:002008-08-08T23:28:33.307-07:00Strathpine ParkThings to do: Bring your bikes, watch the ducks on the ponds,bring a ball to kick around, visit the site of the Normanby distillery, a great playground for the kids,climb the lookout, room to run!<br /><br />Getting There: Catch a train to Strathpine Station and cross the road at the lights.<br /><br />Don't Forget: Hats, suncreen<br /><br />Check Out: The paths keep going along past Westfield shopping centre<br /><br />Other Options: Visit Westfield Foodcourt for lunch.<br /> Visit Lei Park at Lawnton<br /><br />More Info:<br /><a href="http://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/uploadedFiles/moretonbay/discover/2006-07%20Cycling%20Walking%20Guide.pdf">Bike path maps</a><br /><a href="http://www.prsc.qld.gov.au/c/prsc?a=da&did=1132528&pid=1095923458&sid=">http://www.prsc.qld.gov.au/c/prsc?a=da&did=1132528&pid=1095923458&sid=</a><br /><a href="http://www.petercampbellrealty.com/NowandThen/NormanbyDistillery.htm">http://www.petercampbellrealty.com/NowandThen/NormanbyDistillery.htm</a><br /><a href="http://www.maxlink.com.au/pinerivers/PARK/pineriv.htm">http://www.maxlink.com.au/pinerivers/PARK/pineriv.htm</a>wombleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15473992219852168453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815833652741368882.post-18726954680705691852008-08-08T22:56:00.000-07:002008-12-13T19:43:55.794-08:00Mayne Inheritance ToursTours for 2008 are over, but contact Livingheritage to be informed of tours in 2009.<br /><br />Tour of sites associated with the Mayne family and the bizarre murder mystery.<br />Cost $40<br /><br />More Info:<br /><a href="http://www.brisbanelivingheritage.com/02_cal/details.asp?ID=951&varPeriod=1">http://www.brisbanelivingheritage.com/02_cal/details.asp?ID=951&varPeriod=1</a><br /><br />More Info on the Mayne Family<br /><a href="http://www.brisbites.com/mayneSelect.asp">http://www.brisbites.com/mayneSelect.asp</a><a href="http://www.abc.net.au/dimensions/dimensions_in_time/Transcripts/s527155.htm"><br />http://www.abc.net.au/dimensions/dimensions_in_time/Transcripts/s527155.htm</a><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mayne_Inheritance">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mayne_Inheritance</a><br /><a href="http://www.ourbrisbane.com/lifestyle/literary-brisbane">http://www.ourbrisbane.com/lifestyle/literary-brisbane</a>wombleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15473992219852168453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815833652741368882.post-15061932641296113282008-08-08T22:38:00.000-07:002008-08-08T22:47:19.706-07:00Maleny Dairy FarmTHIS ONE YOU WILL NEED TRANSPORT FOR, but I am including it as it is an interesting day out.<br /><br />Things to Do: Dairy Farm tour and free tasting.<br /><br />Getting There: Maleny is 30km south west of Caloundra<br /><br />Don't Forget: closed in shoes, hat and sunscreen<br /><br />Check Out: The Lunch Menu available and fresh milk at great prices.<br /><br />Other Options: Nearby Mary Cairncross Park.<br /><br />More Info:<br /><a href="http://www.malenydairies.com/tours.html">http://www.malenydairies.com/tours.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/destinations/sunshine-coast/places-to-visit/maleny/">http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/destinations/sunshine-coast/places-to-visit/maleny/</a><br /><a href="http://www.ourbrisbane.com/see-and-do/places-to-see/maleny-montville-mapleton">http://www.ourbrisbane.com/see-and-do/places-to-see/maleny-montville-mapleton</a>wombleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15473992219852168453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815833652741368882.post-26452593911827529562008-04-12T21:01:00.000-07:002008-04-12T21:09:54.991-07:00RiverLife Brisbane River<span style="font-size:130%;">A Different view of the River.<br />Minimum 8 years.<br /><br />Things To D0:<br />Hire a kickbike, a regular bike or rollerblades<br />Guided Kayaking sessions<br />RockClimbing/Abseiling<br />Pumpabiking<br />Night Kayaking sessions with Wine and Canapes or Hahn and Prawns<br /><br />Getting There:<br />Catch a ferry from Eagle Street to Thornton Street<br />Walk over the Goodwill Bridge<br /><br />Don't Forget:<br />Hat,sunscreen and water<br /><br />Check Out:<br />The Sand Tobogganing run through their sister company at Tangalooma.<br />The view from the top of the cliffs<br /><br />Other Options:<br />After 2 guided Kayaking sessions you can hire a canoe on your own.<br /><br />More Information:<br /><a href="http://www.riverlife.com.au/">http://www.riverlife.com.au/</a><br /><br /></span>wombleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15473992219852168453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815833652741368882.post-11414929736195393332008-03-30T21:39:00.000-07:002009-09-20T20:24:15.206-07:00Rocky Horror Picture Show With Live Floor showSomething different, 18+ event<br /><br />Cards for Sorrow are a Brisbane group who host showings of RHPS with a live floorshow, at The Globe in the Valley, the same cinema RHPS screened at during the 70's.<br />Tickets are $15 and bookings are recommended 0733975847<br /><br />Audience participation is encouraged (but no mess), sometimes prizes are given out for the best costume too.<br /><br /><br /><br />More Information:<br /><a href="http://www.kristianfletcher.com/">http://www.kristianfletcher.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/rockyhorrorbrisbane">http://www.myspace.com/rockyhorrorbrisbane</a>wombleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15473992219852168453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815833652741368882.post-29136446563554049462008-03-29T23:23:00.000-07:002008-03-29T23:37:06.316-07:00Woodford<span style="font-size:130%;">Woodford is a lovely small country town to visit.<br /><br />Things to Do:<br />Ride the Durundur Railway<br />Visit the Storeybrook Herb Cottage<br />In Dec-Jan the Woodford Folk Festival is on (free buses from Caboolture Train Station)<br /><br />Getting There:<br />Brisbane Buslines runs a bus from Caboolture<br /><a href="http://www.brisbanebuslines.com.au/timetables/country/default.asp">http://www.brisbanebuslines.com.au/timetables/country/default.asp</a><br /><br />Don't Forget:<br />Sunscreen and a hat<br /><br />Check Out:<br />Elvis Parsley at Grapeland in the main street.<br />The Woodford Lions Country Markets are on the 3rd Sunday.<br /><br />Warning:<br />The train line only operates on the 1st and 3rd Sundays<br /><br />Other Options:<br />Storeybrook Cottage has a B&B.<br /><br />More Information:<br /><a href="http://www.angrms.org.au/index.html">http://www.angrms.org.au/index.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.storeybrook.com.au/train.html">http://www.storeybrook.com.au/train.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.woodfordfolkfestival.com/">http://www.woodfordfolkfestival.com/</a></span>wombleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15473992219852168453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815833652741368882.post-55263783236501783892008-03-29T21:08:00.000-07:002008-03-29T22:49:47.278-07:00Ipswich<span style="font-size:130%;">Ipswich has enough things to do to keep you busy for a few days or a few visits!<br /><br />Things to Do:<br />Visit the Railway Workshops<br />Visit Queens Park and the Nature Centre<br />Visit Global Arts Centre at the Ipswich Art Gallery<br />Bushwalks at Denmark Hill Conservation Park<br />Follow the Ipswich Heritage Trail<br />Enjoy the new Riverwalk area and visit this area at night to see the creature light show<br /><br />Getting There:<br />Catch a train to Ipswich<br /><br />Don't Forget:<br />Sunscreen and Hats<br />Queens Park has a kiosk, BBQ facilities and a lookout<br /><br />Check Out:<br />The old Railway Bridge remnants behind the shopping centre on the edge of the river.<br /><br />Other Options:<br />Catch a train further on to Rosewood<br />Visit the grave of Dan Kelly in the Ipswich Cemetery<br /><br />More Information:<a href="http://www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/"><br />http://www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/</a><br /><a href="http://www.ipswichcentral.com.au/river/">http://www.ipswichcentral.com.au/river/</a><br /><a href="http://www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au/">http://www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au/</a><br /><a href="http://www.heritagetrails.qld.gov.au/attractions/ipswich2.html">http://www.heritagetrails.qld.gov.au/attractions/ipswich2.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/about_ipswich/parks_reserves_precincts/parks_search/index.php?id=75">http://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/about_ipswich/parks_reserves_precincts/parks_search/index.php?id=75</a><br /><a href="http://www.ironoutlaw.com/html/writings_hall.html">http://www.ironoutlaw.com/html/writings_hall.html</a><br /></span>wombleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15473992219852168453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815833652741368882.post-10541445910952883422008-03-29T20:52:00.000-07:002008-03-29T22:49:26.617-07:00Toombul Kalinga Park<span style="font-size:130%;">Another great playground, away from traffic with public toilets and lots of different playground equipment.<br /><br />Things to Do:<br />Bring a picnic<br />Bring your bikes,scooters etc and use the bikepaths nearby<br /><br />Getting There:<br />Catch a train to Toombul Station<br /><br />Don't Forget:<br />Water, hats and sunscreen<br /><br />Check Out:<br />The old Mine of the Northern side of the creek<br /><br />Other Options:<br />Follow the pathways and cross over Shaw Rd to see the wildlife in the wetlands.<br /><br />More Information:<br /><a href="http://www.ourbrisbane.com/activeandhealthy/families/kidsparks/">http://www.ourbrisbane.com/activeandhealthy/families/kidsparks/</a><br /><br /><br /><br /></span>wombleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15473992219852168453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815833652741368882.post-14770843919942115312008-03-29T18:52:00.000-07:002008-03-29T22:50:15.919-07:00Brisbane CBD<span style="font-size:130%;">There are many things you can do within the CBD of Brisbane.<br /><br />Things to Do:<br />Visit the new Central Library which has a great children's section<br />Roma Street Parklands has lovely flowers and a great playground<br />Visit the Museum of Brisbane<br />Go up in the tower of the Town Hall<br />Visit Brisbane's oldest building The Windmill<br />Climb Jacob's Ladder<br />Look at the Plaques for the Brisbane Literary Trail in Albert st<br />CBD parks- Anzac Square,Post Office Square, Brisbane Square,King George Square,Victoria Square.<br /><br />Getting There:<br />Catch a Train,bus or a citycat to the City<br /><br />Don't Forget:<br />Hats and sunscreen<br /><br />Check Out:<br />The Cathedrals of Brisbane are beautiful!<br />Brisbane Arcade off Queen st is an amazing old style arcade<br /><br />Other Options:<br />Visit Southbank<br />The Brisbane Botanic Gardens<br />The Commissariat Museum<br /><br />More Information:<br /><a href="http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE:961969855:pc=PC_1236">http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE:961969855:pc=PC_1236</a><br /><a href="http://www.museumofbrisbane.com.au/">http://www.museumofbrisbane.com.au/</a><br /><a href="http://www.romastreetparkland.qld.gov.au/">http://www.romastreetparkland.qld.gov.au/</a><br /><a href="http://pandora.nla.gov.au/nph-arch/O1999-Jan-8/http://brisbane-stories.powerup.com.au/lit_trail/lit_trail_core/lit_trail_frames.htm">http://pandora.nla.gov.au/nph-arch/O1999-Jan-8/http://brisbane-stories.powerup.com.au/lit_trail/lit_trail_core/lit_trail_frames.htm</a><br /><a href="http://www.queenslandhistory.org.au/">http://www.queenslandhistory.org.au/<br /></a><br /></span>wombleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15473992219852168453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815833652741368882.post-77220766704232238042008-03-29T18:37:00.000-07:002008-03-29T22:50:39.619-07:00Toombul Bike Criterium<span style="font-size:130%;">Toombul has a big bicycle criterium behind the shopping centre.<br /><br />Getting There:<br />Take your bike on the train to Toombul<br /><br />Don't Forget:<br />Helmet, water and sunscreen<br /><br />Check Out:<br />The Historic Cemetery next to the Criterium<br /><br />Warning:<br />If serious bike racers are using the track, please be careful!<br /><br />Other Options:<br />If you follow the path past the Criterium, it joins the Kedron Brook "Jim Soorley" Bikeway which you can follow all the way to Nudgee.<br /><br /><br />More Info:<br /><a href="http://www.ourbrisbane.com/activeandhealthy/recreation/cycling/destinations/">http://www.ourbrisbane.com/activeandhealthy/recreation/cycling/destinations/</a><br /><a href="http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/projects/heritage/index.cgi?place=600271&back=1">http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/projects/heritage/index.cgi?place=600271&back=1</a></span>wombleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15473992219852168453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815833652741368882.post-63161528189289118012008-03-29T17:56:00.000-07:002008-03-29T18:13:34.260-07:00Shorncliffe<span style="font-size:130%;">Shorncliffe Foreshore has just had renovations done. There's a great park near the Jetty and rock pools to play in along the shore.<br /><br />Things to Do:<br />Look at the boats in the Marina, play in the park, look for sealife in the rockpools.<br /><br />Getting There:<br />Take a Shorncliffe train from Northgate.<br /><br />Don't Forget:<br />Sunscreen and a Hat<br /><br />Check Out:<br />The View from the top of the cliffs<br /><br />Other Options: Keep walking along the foreshore to Sandgate where you can visit the lagoons.<br /><br />More Info:<br /><a href="http://www.ourbrisbane.com/living/suburbs/shorncliffe/history/">http://www.ourbrisbane.com/living/suburbs/shorncliffe/history/</a></span>wombleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15473992219852168453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815833652741368882.post-25448158072079152812008-03-16T04:03:00.000-07:002008-03-29T17:55:01.817-07:00Pioneer Park Landsborough<span style="font-size:130%;">This park is the best playground I've ever seen, we spent over 7 hours here and still had to drag the kids out!<br />An All Abilities playground with something for everyone.<br /><br />Things to Do:<br />This playground has everything, you won't need to go anywhere else! BBQ,toilets, fully fenced,water bubbler, access for wheelchairs, shade sails, gazebos, seats, sand play,flying fox, swings and much more.<br /><br />Getting There:<br />It's a 10 minute walk from Landsborough train station, we walked it with 9 kids and even the 2 and 4 year olds walked it easily. From the station turn left into Caloundra street and the park is on the right about 700 metres up the road.<br />There are only a few trains on weekends to Landsborough. 8.51am and 10.41am from Caboolture on Saturdays.<br /><br />Getting Back:<br />Trains leave Landsborough at 3.28pm and 6.13pm on Saturdays.<br /><br />Don't forget:<br />Sunscreen,hats, and Insect repellant.<br /><br />Check Out:<br />The Mad Hatters Tea room on the way to the park.<br /><br />Warning:<br />The traffic is very busy on both roads on either side of the park and on the weekend of the 15th March there was one pool gate missing on the Western side of the park. Hopefully it will be replaced quickly.<br /><br />Other Options:<br />Head back to the station a little early and there is another park on the western side of the station with a train to climb on, this park is small but fun and is also fenced.<br /><br />More Information:<br /><a href="http://www.disability.qld.gov.au/community/all-abilities-playground/pioneer-park.html">http://www.disability.qld.gov.au/community/all-abilities-playground/pioneer-park.html</a></span>wombleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15473992219852168453noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815833652741368882.post-85884643422084744172008-03-09T19:19:00.000-07:002008-03-29T23:21:37.495-07:00Caboolture<span style="font-size:130%;">There are many things to see and do in Caboolture, some great parks and lots of wildlife to see.<br /><br />Things to Do:<br />Apex Park on Morayfield Rd has great picnic areas,2 playgrounds and duckponds.<br /> The Arboretum (Norfolk Esplanade) has more duckponds, lots of walking paths and you may even see Turtles.<br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:130%;"> Platypus Playground (Grant rd/Julie Drive) has lots of different playground equipment, however there are no public toilets nearby.<br /> Caboolture Historical Village (Beerburrum Rd) admission $10 adults Children 5+ $2<br /><br />Getting There:<br />Catch a train to Caboolture<br /><br />Don't Forget:<br />Hats,sunscreen<br /><br />Cafes:<br />Cafe De Cruiz in King st is a great cafe owned by a local woman. (It's not open Sundays)<br /><br />Check Out:<br />The Historic Railway Pumping Station Boiler (Wallace st)<br /><br />Other Options:<br />Buses go from Caboolture Train Station to Bribie Island<br /> On Show Day in August the Caboolture Shire Council hold a free family funday<br /> In May The Caboolture UrbanCountry festival is on with lots of free events (free buses from the train station)<br /> Farmfantastic in July is another event with lots to see ( free buses from the Train Station)<br />In March there is a Multicultural festival in the Town Square<br />In July the Medieval Festival is on at The Abbey Museum at St Michaels Church (free buses from the train station)<br /><br />More Information:<br /><a href="http://www.historicalvillage.com.au/village.html">http://www.historicalvillage.com.au/village.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.farmfantastic.com/">http://www.farmfantastic.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.caboolture.qld.gov.au/attractions.aspx?display=locality&show=Caboolture">http://www.caboolture.qld.gov.au/attractions.aspx?display=locality&show=Caboolture</a><br /><a href="http://www.urbancountry.com.au/">http://www.urbancountry.com.au/</a><br /><a href="http://www.abbeytournament.com/">http://www.abbeytournament.com/</a><br /></span><br /><br /><br /></div>wombleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15473992219852168453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815833652741368882.post-74049305131225015822008-03-09T03:14:00.000-07:002008-03-29T22:51:03.970-07:00Rosewood<span style="font-size:130%;">Rosewood has a great kids park!<br />It's near the corner of the Rosewood-Laidley rd and John Street.<br /><br />Things to do:<br />The Rosewood Rail Museum is only open Sundays<br /><a href="http://www.arhs-qld.org.au/">http://www.arhs-qld.org.au/</a><br /><a href="http://qldrailheritage.com/sq/rrm.htm">http://qldrailheritage.com/sq/rrm.htm</a><br /><br />Getting There:<br />Catch a Rosewood train from Ipswich<br /><br />Don't Forget:<br />Hat and Sunscreen<br /><br />Check Out:<br />The Alpaca Farm you can see from Karrabin train station<br /><br />More Information:<br /><a href="http://www.travelmate.com.au/Places/Places.asp?TownName=Rosewood_%5C_QLD">http://www.travelmate.com.au/Places/Places.asp?TownName=Rosewood_%5C_QLD</a></span>wombleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15473992219852168453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815833652741368882.post-23507049165683206162008-03-09T03:01:00.000-07:002008-07-31T23:56:24.849-07:00Kidspace at Chermside<span style="font-size:130%;">One of the best playgrounds we have ever been to.<br /><br />Things to do:<br />Bring your bikes, scooters,roller blades, plenty of paths nearby.<br /> Bring a picnic<br /><br />Getting There:<br />We walk from Geebung or Virginia train stations but you could catch a bus<br /> Use Translinks journey planner to find the bus route which suits you<br /><a href="http://www.transinfo.com.au/"> http://www.transinfo.com.au/</a><br /><br />Don't Forget :<br />Hat,sunscreen, water. Chermside shopping centre is nearby for shopping or food.<br /><br />Check Out:<br />The Mountains to Mangroves corridor info signs <a href="http://www.mountainstomangroves.org/">http://www.mountainstomangroves.org/</a><br /><br />Other Options:<br />Chermside Splash Park is just up the road! <a href="http://www.splash.com.au/">http://www.splash.com.au/</a><br /><br />More Info:<br /><a href="http://www.ourbrisbane.com/living/suburbs/chermside/png/">http://www.ourbrisbane.com/living/suburbs/chermside/png/</a><br /><a href="http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/things-to-see-and-do/kidspace/index.cfm">http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/things-to-see-and-do/kidspace/index.cfm</a><br /><br /></span>wombleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15473992219852168453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815833652741368882.post-11157698527140248012008-03-09T01:56:00.000-08:002008-03-29T18:18:30.519-07:00Always a Necessity for Families!<span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/National%20Public%20Toilet%20Map">National Public Toilet Map</a></span>wombleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15473992219852168453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815833652741368882.post-53533333841928565542008-03-09T01:39:00.000-08:002008-03-29T18:29:42.147-07:00Riverwalk<span style="font-size:130%;">The Riverwalk along the Brisbane River from Eagle st to New Farm park is a great walk or bike ride.<br /><br />Things to Do:<br /> Look for fish in the river, watch the citycats and ferries go past<br /> Great playground and trees to climb in at New Farm Park<br /> Farmers markets at Powerhouse 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month<br /> Powerhouse has activities during the school holidays<br /><br />Getting There:<br />Catch a Citycat to Eagle St or Riverside or walk from Central Train station<br /><br />Don't Forget:<br />Water, sunscreen and a hat<br /><br />Check Out:<br /> The airraid shelters from WW2 and the lizards you may see basking in the sun on the old wharves.<br /><br />Other Options:<br /> Start from New Farm Park instead.<br /> Walk over The Storey Bridge and continue your walk along the cliffs<br /><br />More Info:<br /> <a href="http://www.brisbanepowerhouse.org/">http://www.brisbanepowerhouse.org/</a><br /><a href="http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:STANDARD::pc=PC_1217"> http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:STANDARD::pc=PC_1217</a><br /><a href="http://www.ozatwar.com/bunkers/howardsmithwharves.htm">http://www.ozatwar.com/bunkers/howardsmithwharves.htm</a></span>wombleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15473992219852168453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4815833652741368882.post-34375856108026255152008-03-08T21:47:00.000-08:002008-03-29T18:30:12.386-07:00Enchanted Forest Dorrington<span style="font-size:130%;">This park was a wonderful accidental find. Lots of play equipment and fenced so very safe for little ones.<br />Fraser's Rd Ashgrove/Dorrington<br /><br />Things to Do:<br />Bring a picnic, ride your bikes<br /><br />Getting There:<br /> Catch a 350 Express from outside the Roma st Police headquarters (stop 130) and get off at Fraser's Bridge.<br /><br />Don't forget:<br /> Hat,sunscreen, food and drink (There are no shops near the park)<br /><br />Check Out:<br />The path way goes on as far as The Gap if you want to keep riding!<br /><br />Other Options:<br />Ashgrove Park, (if you head back towards the city along the bikeway you'll find the park) Lots of room to run around and bushwalk trails.<br /><br />More Information:<a href="http://www.ourbrisbane.com/living/suburbs/ashgrove/png/"> http://www.ourbrisbane.com/living/suburbs/ashgrove/png/</a></span>wombleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15473992219852168453noreply@blogger.com0