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Ascot Hamilton Brisbane CBD Brisbane area Caxton St Howard Smith wharves Chermside Kangaroo Point Lone Pine Sanctuary City

River cruises Roma St Parkland Samford Sandgate Brisbane

Things to do to Things Bracken Ridge Lions Southbank precinct West End map of model trains Brisbane

air Bay Islands Fraser Island organise with friends a Mt Warning NSW border

group air charter Brisbane Glasshouse Mts

bicycle bus helicopter hiking

hot air balloon motorcycle steam train TOURS

Steam Train Sunday Sunshine Express Downs Explorer

Warwick-Ingelwood 16 Oct

Bribie Island Caboolture Caboolture Warplane Eatons Hill

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Kilcoy North Lakes area Redcliffe Strathpine area

Moreton Bay Moreton Bay attractions Things map Moreton region

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Fighter Pilot Bne gliding Caboolture Warplane flights Harvard SNJ L -39 jet Boonah Caboolture North American T-28B "Trojan" P-51 Mustang Darling Downs Redcliffe Cessna 172 Wirraway AVIATION Spitfire mark – XVI Warwick

boat hire- sailing - Brisbane location of public boat ramps & Moreton Bay marine facilities Bribe Is leaves from Newport Boat Harbour (Redcliffe Peninsular)

Caloundra Moreton Bay Holiday afloat BOATING

leaves Cabbage Tree Creek Marina Shorncliffe

Bribie Island Glasshouse Mountains Mt Mee park trails map

USH Brisbane Valley Rail trail Mt Glorious / Nebo Mt Tempest Moreton Is

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Moreton Island Tangalooma Island Resort Tangalooma Island Resort facilities

& accommodation National park attractions  Day trip ECO attractions More info  Wild dolphin feeding

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 fishing information in Moreton charters operators leaving  charters operators Brisbane area  tips fishing Sandgate Shorncliffe Scarborough  9 fishing spots

 fishing tips Brisbane FISHING

Boggo Road gaol Fort Lytton Newstead House

North Quay Qld Maritime museum St Helena Is HISTORIC Commissariat stores

Bee Gees way HMAS Gayundah wreck Kite flying Pelican Park Clontarf Redcliffe Jetty Redcliffe trots Scarborough Boat Harbour

Suttons Beach Whale watching Jun-Oct Woody Pt jetty

Redcliffe Things to do do Things to map Redcliffe

Australia Zoo Buderim Coolum

Coast Coast Glasshouse Maleny Maroochydore Montville Mountains Mooloolaba Qld Air Museum Lake Cartharaba Noosa

Things to do to Things Noosa North Shore Sunshine Beach Sunshine map Sunshine Coast

Cobb & Co tourist drive Grandchester Model railway Great houses Ipswich

Ipswich Antique Centre Ipswich Rail museum & workshop Qld Motorsport museum RAAF Amberley Aviation

Tivoli Drive-in Willowbank Raceway

Ipswich heritage

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Road Trips

RACQ 10 top Qld road trips Brisbane tourist destinations SEQ valleys & vines Creek to Country

22 scenic road trips Brisbane region

Scenic Rim it starts about an hour’s drive south of the Brisbane city centre. It’s a vast area so be sure to set aside at least a day to explore all this region has to offer. For travelling times, distances and maps of the routes, click here.

1. Canungra, Beechmont and Lamingon National Park From Canungra, make your way along Road past two local wineries. Explore the World Heritage-listed Lamington National Park or escape to a world of crystal-clear creeks and fresh mountain air at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat.

2. Get snap-happy along one of Tamborine Mountain’s picturesque drives. Pull in at one of the many vantage points along Main Western Road that offer spectacular views of the valley below.

3. Beaudesert and Lost World Valley Get back to basics with a drive through the Lost World Valley found at the wilderness end of Lamington National Park. This tranquil valley is the perfect place to go horse riding, milk a cow or take in a scenic bushwalk.

4. Mt Barney and Rathdowney If it’s magnificent scenery you are after, then don’t miss the Boonah- Rathdowney road. This loops between the two, running past Mt Barney and the Maroon Dam.

5. Boonah Follow one of the area’s four themed heritage trails: Colourful Characters (history), Inspiration (artists and works of art), Feathered Friends (bird watching), Serenity (scenery). Pick up a brochure from one of the Scenic Rim’s Visitor Information Centres.

Lockyer Valley Journey west from Ipswich for about an hour and you will be in the region known as “Australia’s Salad Bowl” – the Lockyer Valley. Gifted with some of the most fertile soil in the world, the Lockyer Valley’s rich natural beauty and rich history can be experienced through a number of scenic and educational drives.

6. Cobb & Co. The Cobb & Co Tourist Drive celebrates the early days of stage coach transportation in South East . The drive follows the railway line and original road from Ipswich to Gatton.

7. Glen Rock Explore creeks and valleys under the Great Dividing Range via the small communities of Ma Ma Creek and Junction View. Stop and visit the settler-built church and historic cemetery at Ma Ma Creek. Note: this drive has steep inclines and some sections are unsealed. It is not recommended for buses or caravans.

8. Cunningham's Crest Lookout You are rewarded with panoramic views across the Laidley Plains from Cunningham’s Crest Lookout. The lookout features murals, poetry, sculptures and mosaics that celebrate the European and Aboriginal history of the site and reflect on Laidley's early pioneers.

9. Schultz Lookout Pack a picnic and head up to Schultz Lookout, situated in the Blenheim Hills, where you will be greeted with stunning views of rich agricultural farmlands.

10. Laidley Valley Drive Travel south from Laidley through the rural towns of Mulgowie and Thornton to Crosby Park for a picnic beside Laidley Creek. In the wet season, take in picturesque views of waterfalls flowing from the distant mountain slopes.

11. Spring Bluff and Murphy’s Creek Experience the challenges faced by railway engineers of the 1860s, constructing tracks up the notoriously steep 'Main Range' into Toowoomba. Stop at the Railway Museum for interesting tales and artefacts on the local rail history, and make a pit-stop for lunch at the picturesque town of Murphy’s Creek. Creek to Country

12. Wine and Rock Take home a memento from your trip with a visit to Preston Peak Winery. Enjoy spectacular valley and mountain views via Flagstone Creek and Stockyard. Drive south around Flagstone Creek Conservation Park and Mount Campbell to Preston.

Ipswich one of Queensland’s oldest cities, has a rich history as well as a vibrant cultural scene, a combination that makes it an ideal destination for a weekend drive. Only 40 minutes from Brisbane, it is also a gateway to neighbouring Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley and Somerset regions.

13. Rosewood, Marburg and Ipswich Brisbane St, in the heart of Ipswich, has one of the longest stretches of heritage facade in Australia. The nearby towns of Rosewood and Marburg offer an insight into the region’s rail history.

Somerset Centred on the town of Esk, the huge Somerset region is home to three large lakes which make it the perfect spot for boating, fishing and water sports enthusiasts. Located an hour’s drive north-west of Brisbane it’s a popular destination for history and nature buffs.

14. Brisbane Valley Tourist Drive The Brisbane Valley Heritage Trail is a drive route between Yarraman and Fernvale offering amateur historians points of interest to visit along a pleasant 160km drive.

15. Northern Drive Hugging the west shore of Lake Somerset, this 90km journey on sealed roads takes in the sights of Kilcoy, Somerset Dam Village, O’Shea’s Crossing and Gregors Creek Rd. With the winding road taking you through dips and waterside stops, this is an interesting circuit for motorcycle or car.

16. Southern Drive Experience the Brisbane region’s largest water storage dam and main water supply to Brisbane, . This 60km circuit also allows visitors to see the towns of Fernvale, Coominya, Lowood and Glamorgan Vale.

17. Churches and Memorials Trail For history buffs, take the full day to explore the 160km Churches and Memorials Trail that takes you back in time to discover the detailed religious and social history of the region as depicted on headstones.

Moreton Bay Region Only 30 minutes’ north of Brisbane you can escape to the . Where the countryside meets the bayside, this area offers outstanding views of the bay, beautiful mountain scenery and lush farmland.

18. Northern Moreton Bay Drive Beginning at the Redcliffe Aerodrome, this relaxing drive takes you to the Redcliffe Botanic Gardens, City Art Gallery and museum. Soak up some local history with a stop at the Sandgate and District Historical Society and Museum before heading to the Shorncliffe Pier.

19. Mount Mee – D’Aguilar National Park home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The Mount Mee section takes in the northern part of the park and extends to Woodford. Mount Mee is a 90-minute drive north- west of Brisbane.

20. Mt Glorious and Mt Nebo – D’Aguilar National Park Scenic lookouts are scattered throughout South D’Aguilar National Park, including the famous Mt Coot-tha. Head along Mount Nebo Rd towards Mount Nebo and Mount Glorious, then loop around and visit charming Samford village on your way back to Brisbane.

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Redlands beautiful bayside villages and picturesque islands of Moreton Bay each have their own adventures to offer. An easy 30-minute drive south-east from Brisbane’s CBD will have you in the centre of the region, ready to explore the history and strong foodie culture.

21. Southern Moreton Bay Drive The first port of call is the Port of Brisbane. Don’t miss the historical St Helena Island (if you have time for the journey), Fort Lytton National Park in Wynnum and the Redlands Indigiscapes Centre in Capalaba. Follow the brown signs with the Dugong symbol.

22. North Stradbroke Island Drive onto the vehicle ferry, and take the car over to North Stradbroke Island for stunning beach views. With four wheels you can wind between three villages on the island, and stop by Brown Lake. Keep an eye out between May and November for whales that are often seen off shore.

Unique Queensland Rail travel journeys

The Westlander From the Darling Downs travel across the Great Dividing range, through the rich farmlands of the Darling Downs to Brisbane . This scenic journey travels through some of the state’s most picturesque regions. Stops Roma Toowoomba Distance 777 km Duration 17 hrs Travel from Roma to Brisbane then leave the train early hours Friday morning for your accommodation. Pick up the train after Convention early evening Tuesday then travel back home to the Downs or Charleville.

Cost (advertised) from $90 pp one way more information on travel package/pricing to come (@13/3/20)

Departs Charleville Wed & Fri 6.15pm Departs Brisbane Tue & Thu 7.15pm Seniors save with up to 50%* off Rail fares QR 2020-21 brochure

Major suburban Free parking time limit Distance to Dconvention venue retail shopping centres (hours)

Westfield Chermside 12 2 Westfield North Lakes 14 2 Strathpine Centre 6 no limit Kippa ring Shopping Centre 22 no limit Direct Factory Outlet Brisbane Airport 19 no limit

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Sun Caboolture 6am-12md showgrounds Sat Carseldine 6am-12md Government Precinct cnr Beams & Dorville Rds Sun Dayboro 8am-12 md 23 Williams Street Sun Nundah 6am-12md Station St (opposite Nundah Train station) Sun Sandgate 6am-12 md Seymour St 2 nd Sat Samford 7am-12md St Matthews 12 Mt Samson Rd Sun Redcliffe Farmers & Artisian 7am-1pm Redcliffe Parade (foreshore) Sun Redcliffe (run by Kippa-ring Lions) 7am-12md Showgrounds Scarborough Rd