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
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.
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jules "Love is good for the human being!!" (Ben, aged 10)
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.
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
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.
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.
