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Just want to share with you all the amazing day I have had today -compliments of the local Scenic  Rim Council (SE Qld) - I volunteer at the local visitors centre, and to increase our local knowledge and introduce us to som e of the newer tourism venues in the area, the council are taking two small busloads of volunteers on tours of the area - five different tours on five days, starting today.

Today we started out in beautiful Boonah, travelled to Normanby vineyard in Harrisville, nice wines, plus a talk from the local hot air balloon company.  Next to Kalbar, for a history talk and walk of the town, including a visit to the antique shop in an old Melbourne tram.

Up to Mount French for lunch, all provided by council, then a drive up Green Hills Road, with absolutely stunning views of Mounts Maroon, Barney, etc, to a new development - Ketchups Bank Galmping - glamourous camping, almost right under the starts - amazing - the trip back down was spectacular - just on sundown, we stop, break out the champagne and toast the most beautiful skyline imaginable.

Going to be doing this for the next four days - can't wait - O'Reilly's treetop walk and all - just wanted to share my happiness with friends.

 

 



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Go girl!! Sounds spectacular and you sound very passionate about the area in your descriptions as well.

Nice to see the Council showing their appreciation for their volunteers. smile



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Couple of pics before camera battery went flat!!!!



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Jules is that one of those eco huts?

Looks interesting.

Nice pics mate, thanks. smile



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Lucky lady, have fun and tell us all about it.

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Yes FF - one of the glam camping tents - full ensuite - queen bed, electric blanket, tv - etc - kitchen/bbq area -
The cloud photo was interesting - there was a rainbow in the cloud, but it didn't show up, I was rushing taking photo as battery in camera was dying. The town view is Boonah.

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And that my friends is where SWMBO and I will spend a month house sitting a beautiful B&B, just the two of us and no guests.

It overlooks the beautiful ranges, Mt. Maroon, Mt. Barney, Mt. May to name a few.

Now. Now. Dont be jealous, this is the view from the verandah

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Great Pics. Jules,

Cheers,

Sheba.



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Thanks Jules and goinsoon for the great pics.

Pleased to hear that you are having such a great time.

Cheers. Pam. smile



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Great pictures would love to be there oh well maybe next year now enjoy your days. Helena.

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Love the Boonah area Jules.  We used to do road trips down that way alot when I was a teen.

I, for one, am jealous Goinsoon. cry



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Beautiful sunset - and Zengara House and Country Retreat - todays trip was out to Tarome, Lake Moogerah, Bunjurgen Vineyard, Mount Barney Lodge - spectacular -



-- Edited by jules47 on Monday 6th of June 2011 06:52:45 PM

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jules47 wrote:

Beautiful sunset - and Zengara House and Country Retreat - todays trip was out to Tarome, Lake Moogerah, Bunjurgen Vineyard, Mount Barney Lodge - spectacular -



-- Edited by jules47 on Monday 6th of June 2011 06:52:45 PM

 The B&B we are housesitting is just up the road from the vineyard at Bunjurgen



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Thanks for sharing this Jules, you are gonna be a great asset in the visitors centre!

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I think I know which one it is - old one teacher schoolhouse?



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Gerty - already work in the visitors centre - just learning more about the area - heading to Lost World tomorrow and Tambourine - more I see, more I like.



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You are having a ball aren't you Jules. Jealous I am. I will get there yet.

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What a great way to see your region, and the Council has shown great initiative.
Your photos and description have just given me more destinations.
The country looks beautiful. Thank you.

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Todays tour - Lilydale Farm Stay at Mount Barney - damper with golden syrup and billy tea - terrific place, great scenery. Then on to an Italian cooking school - minestrone, flat bread, followed by pizza in various flavours, made right before our eys, desert -home made gelato - honey and macadamia - Yum!! Off to Tambourine tomorrow - winery, brewery, galleries, etc etc - more spectacular scenery! Then Thursday O'Reilly's and the treetop walk, among other things - having a great time.
This is a most beautiful part of the world - so diverse - something for everyone - come and enjoy it!!!

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jules47 wrote:

Todays tour - Lilydale Farm Stay at Mount Barney - damper with golden syrup and billy tea - terrific place, great scenery. Then on to an Italian cooking school - minestrone, flat bread, followed by pizza in various flavours, made right before our eys, desert -home made gelato - honey and macadamia - Yum!! Off to Tambourine tomorrow - winery, brewery, galleries, etc etc - more spectacular scenery! Then Thursday O'Reilly's and the treetop walk, among other things - having a great time.
This is a most beautiful part of the world - so diverse - something for everyone - come and enjoy it!!!

 You will have to come over to the B&B while we are there and have a cuppa on the front verandah, we will be there for a month



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Would love to - when do you go there? I am off next week for five days in Mackay -flying up - will pm when I am back - ok?

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Would love to - when do you go there? I am off next week for five days in Mackay -flying up - will pm when I am back - ok?

 We take up the job next Thursday, we will be there for a month, the B&B is behind the vineyard at Bunjurgen



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Well - day four - early start to Beaudesert Visitors Info Centre, for bus pick up to Tambourine. All aboard for a trip out to Cedar Creek section of NP - beautiful waterfalls, and talk on native fauna by Rhonda from Wildlife Ecology Centre in the Running Creek Valley - she runs the centre catering to school groups etc. The Skyway walk was next - strolling through the treetops gives a whole new look to the rainforest.
Then back on board for Tambourine Distillery - tastings of schnapps and vodka - yummy - host Michael is a card. Onto the "stop and go" trolley car, driven by John, for a spectacular view of the distant western ridges of the Scenic Rim. Lunch today - the Polish Place - after a fantastic lunch we went on to the glow worm cave athe Mount Tambourine vineyards - great little spot. Last port of call - the cheese factory and brewery - cheeses to die for, and many different beers to try.

O'Reillys tomorrow - last day - had a great time. Wouldn't have missed it for anything.

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So the skywalk you did today isn't the one out at O'Reillys? How did it go and how did you feel walking through the treetops.

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There is another skywalk, Marj at the old Thunderbird park at Tamborine, I don't know what it is like, the one at O'reilleys great, especially if you climb to the top of the tree



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You have to pay for the skywalk at the old Thunderbird park...don't know how much though. The one at O'Reilly's is free.

 

I've never heard of the glow worm caves. Have to look into that one. I've been to the cheese tasting. Yummy!

 



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Hi all - the Skywalk near the Tunderbird Park is pretty good - took about 40 minutes total, has a cantilever platform, same as The Ottway Fly in Vic. Cost about $15 I think. The Glow worms are at the Mount Tambourine Winery - artificial cave and introduced glow worms, but the staff are really knowlegeable, up close and very personal with the little glowers.
Walking through the treetops yesterday was fantastic - but today - at O'Reilly's was absolutely freezing - someone said the ambient temp showing in their car was 8 degrees - coldest day since 1916 on the news tonight. Who left Victoria and forgot to shut the door??????? And I didn't climb the tree - hands too cold to hold on!

Beth -love the new avatar.

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jules47 wrote:

Hi all - the Skywalk near the Tunderbird Park is pretty good - took about 40 minutes total, has a cantilever platform, same as The Ottway Fly in Vic. Cost about $15 I think. The Glow worms are at the Mount Tambourine Winery - artificial cave and introduced glow worms, but the staff are really knowlegeable, up close and very personal with the little glowers.
Walking through the treetops yesterday was fantastic - but today - at O'Reilly's was absolutely freezing - someone said the ambient temp showing in their car was 8 degrees - coldest day since 1916 on the news tonight. Who left Victoria and forgot to shut the door??????? And I didn't climb the tree - hands too cold to hold on!

Beth -love the new avatar.

 Thanks Jules. Thought I'd better finally show my face. This was taken last year, my hair's just a bit longer now.



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Glad to see you survived today in the cold Jules, it seems to be too cold everywhere at the moment.
Great avatar Beth, now we know what you really look like. Not like a camper trailer anymore, haha.

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Just as cold down here at the bottom of the mountain Jules



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