Touring is thirsty work!.
We are only doing a short Thirsty Tour this year as a visit to Bali is planned. Whilst we would normally fly to Sydney this year we are driving so we can see some sites and enjoy some country pubs and restaurants. We will once again stay at the Rendezvous at The Rocks. This visit …
The Australian Army Infantry Museum (AAIM) is the custodian of Infantry Corps history and its customs and traditions. The Museum’s collection ranges from the Australia’s pre-federation state colonial armies and their first deployments overseas in the nineteenth century through to today’s twenty first century diggers. The display space is divided into two main areas. The …
I use the term old lighthouses as some are now run as sites for tourists to visit. Whilst they may still be operational they are run in modern fashion using current technology. Lighthouses fascinate me in the fact so many were isolated from the towns and cities when they were put in place. The coastline …
The Australian Silo Art Trail is a fantastic idea that makes for a great road trip. Spend time touring our amazing country visiting remote locations and country towns. Some trivia about the Australian Silo Art Trail. The Australian Silo Art Trail stretches over 8,500km beginning in Northam WA and ending in Three Moon Qld The …
Today sees us head home to the Capricorn Coast. Before leaving Roma we were going to check out Sculptures Outback. It’s an annual event at Roma. Check out the dates for the 2024 exhibition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR8zyJceIBs&t=5s The sculpture display is well laid out and it showcases the amazing talent of several artists. This is an event …
After a relaxing night at the Imperial Hotel in Bingara we were ready for another day of adventure and some more touring. Today’s travel would see us arrive at our destination in Roma, Queensland. Our journey was drawing towards an end and there was still more to see and do, Our stops today would include: Old …
Convenient location The Roma Mid Town Motor Inn in Roma is a convenient place to lay your head for the night. I used to stay here when I was working out this way from 2000 to 2010. now I stay when travelling through the area. Centrally located its a short walk shops, franchise food outlets, …
We said goodbye to Sydney in the early morning. Our destination today was Bingara. Leaving The Rendezvous we wanted to get on the Harbour Bridge and headed towards the Grosvenor Street on ramp as per our GPS directions only to find it closed. The deviation around Jamison Street seen me straddle a traffic island in …
A great old country pub The Imperial Hotel at Bingara is a great old country pub. It offers old style accommodation with shared bathroom facilities. Rooms with ensuites and motel rooms out the back. It is a convenient place to lay your head for the night. It’s it the heart of the Binagra (which isn’t …
Hunter Warbirds is located in Scone, New South Wales and it is an extraordinary aircraft collection. Col Pay’s warbird collection also included Australia’s first airworthy P-40 Kittyhawk as well as most of the significant fighter aircraft operated by the RAAF during World War II. There is an incredible collection of military aircraft on display including …