I need a break! Retirement can be so exhausting. I thought I'd head a short distance north of Brisbane for a fortnight or so, no further than bundaberg. Any suggestions for somewhere cheap to stay, grassy and cool? Free camping would be wonderful but sometmes there aren't many options. I don't want to spend much time driving, just somewhere to relax and recharge before the kids descend on me for the holidays. Monica
jimbo said
02:54 PM Oct 31, 2012
Kenilworth Qld....At the showgrounds Nice and cheap...Nice area Even though the wind cost me my awning
jules47 said
05:52 PM Oct 31, 2012
Kenilworth is a great spot - at the showgrounds - cheap, facilities are pretty basic, but ok. Shade trees. Cheese factory over the road is great - good yoghurt as well, and lots of other goodies. Good shopping, and the bowls club ( I think it is bowls) have a meal on a Friday night I think. They do pony club there and play cricket, so some entertainment on the weekends.
bill12 said
09:32 PM Oct 31, 2012
Workman's beach at Agnes Water is great, if a bit further north than you wanted.Lovely beaches and walks, $6 a night,I klm walk to the shops.Bill
Yuglamron said
11:01 PM Oct 31, 2012
If I may make a suggestion based on other peoples past threads.Cobb&Co,just south of Gympie might be worth researching.I seem to recall there were a few GN's who spent a week or so there fairly recently nand reccomended the place as a great place to unwind.
Regards
Trevor
Happywanderer said
01:23 AM Nov 1, 2012
I think Cobb and Co would be perfect. There is a charge but worth every penny. Solitude and relaxing. Showers toilets.
jules47 said
09:12 AM Nov 1, 2012
Oh, yes - Melbourne, beautiful one day - rain and cold the next!!! One of my favourite pics of Melbourne.
-- Edited by jules47 on Thursday 1st of November 2012 09:13:27 AM
Thanks for the suggestions. I think I'll try a couple, starting with kenilworth and then checking out Cobb and Co. I'll take the next step when I get there. I can't get away till 12th, though I am offloading as much as I can. And Trevor, I see we share a birthday. Monica
Yuglamron said
04:00 PM Nov 1, 2012
Hi Monica, Hope you have a great time in SE Qld.
I have been to neither Kenilworth or Cobb & Co but other GN's have and sounds like both places are good to unwind.Will have to check put both myself after the Xmas break.
I have flown down to Melbourne to pick up a Mercedes Van for a friend on Friday.I will hopefully pick it up around 5PM and head off up the Newell.
Weather here today is cool and wet after a hot 32 yesterday.
I am up in the Dandenong Ranges and those mountain Ashes are just incredible. Of course forgot the camera so no piccies.Next Time.
Cheers
Trevor
the rocket said
05:38 PM Nov 5, 2012
Hi Monica,
The Maleny showgrounds is ideal. Lush green pastures, caravan can back onto a beautiful flowing babling brook. You can sit outside the van and watch the water flowing over the rocks. Absolutely resting. A rainforest walk to the shop if you like to walk or drive the car. Watch people play tennis, football. Always someone doing something and all for $15/n. worth every penny. pub for dinner and other restaurants, coffee shops. the list goes on. have a great time wherever you stay.
Kenilworth Qld....At the showgrounds Nice and cheap...Nice area Even though the wind cost me my awning
If I may make a suggestion based on other peoples past threads.Cobb&Co,just south of Gympie might be worth researching.I seem to recall there were a few GN's who spent a week or so there fairly recently nand reccomended the place as a great place to unwind.
Regards
Trevor
Oh, yes - Melbourne, beautiful one day - rain and cold the next!!! One of my favourite pics of Melbourne.
-- Edited by jules47 on Thursday 1st of November 2012 09:13:27 AM
Monica
Hi Monica, Hope you have a great time in SE Qld.
I have been to neither Kenilworth or Cobb & Co but other GN's have and sounds like both places are good to unwind.Will have to check put both myself after the Xmas break.
I have flown down to Melbourne to pick up a Mercedes Van for a friend on Friday.I will hopefully pick it up around 5PM and head off up the Newell.
Weather here today is cool and wet after a hot 32 yesterday.
I am up in the Dandenong Ranges and those mountain Ashes are just incredible. Of course forgot the camera so no piccies.Next Time.
Cheers
Trevor
Hi Monica,
The Maleny showgrounds is ideal. Lush green pastures, caravan can back onto a beautiful flowing babling brook. You can sit outside the van and watch the water flowing over the rocks. Absolutely resting. A rainforest walk to the shop if you like to walk or drive the car. Watch people play tennis, football. Always someone doing something and all for $15/n. worth every penny. pub for dinner and other restaurants, coffee shops. the list goes on. have a great time wherever you stay.