Felons Brewing Co is located in the Howard Smith Wharves precinct in Brisbane. Sitting right on the river and directly beneath the mighty Story Bridge, Felons boasts one of the best locations of any pub in the city. Looking for more venues like this? Check out my full...
Let me tell you about a Brisbane pub with a playground you might not have heard of. Centenary Taven is tucked away in Sumner, in the western suburbs of Brisbane. Looking for more venues like this? Check out my full guide to Brisbane Pubs with Playgrounds - I'll be...
Every winter the humpback whales migrate to the waters off the east coast of Australia. No, they don't come for the Ekka or the Medieval Festival - they come to breed and calve after spending their summers feeding in the Antarctic. Luckily for us Queensland residents,...
The Abbey Medieval Festival is held every year in July on the grounds of the Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology in Caboolture. This is one of the most popular medieval festivals near Brisbane, attracting thousands of visitors and giving 21st century folk the chance...
White Ridge Farm is an award-winning, family-friendly farm located just north of Brisbane. With a huge variety of farm animals, and plenty of activities to keeps the kids entertained - from tractor rides and playgrounds to mini golf and more - it's a fantastic day out...
Summer Land Camels is a working camel farm and dairy located in the Scenic Rim, just one hour from Brisbane. It's the largest camel dairy in Australia and offers the unique opportunity to get up close to these beautiful animals, and sample some camel products. With...
The Koala Tavern in Capalaba is a massive pub and restaurant complex with a playground, located just off the main road through Capalaba. You can't miss the huge koala signage as you drive past. The Koala Tavern is firmly aimed at families with younger kids, with...
There's no doubt about it - Brisbane is a family-friendly city. We are lucky enough to have parks. playgrounds, restaurants and attractions that very much cater to families. And then there's all the Brisbane pubs with playgrounds. If you're looking for a relaxed spot...
The Colmslie Hotel is a large, sprawling pub and restaurant complex in the inner-city suburb of Morningside, Brisbane. As well as the restaurant and playground there's a bar, gaming room and accommodation. It's a popular choice for gatherings with family and friends....
Wellington Point is a coastal suburb on the eastern side of Brisbane, Australia. Here's how to spend a day in this peaceful waterfront neighbourhood. Wellington Point Recreation Reserve If you drive all the way to the tip of Wellington Point you'll reach the...
The Imperial Hotel is a 5 star luxury hotel on The Spit in the northern Gold Coast of Queensland. In the hotel's beautiful lobby they offer a Couture High Tea, which I sampled recently with my 9 year old daughter. Here's my full review of the Imperial Hotel high tea....
The Imperial Hotel, formerly known as the Palazzo Versace, is a luxury hotel on The Spit in Queensland. The Spit is a narrow strip of land on the northern Gold Coast, just up from Surfers Paradise and Southport. It has a long stretch of oceanfront beach on one side,...
Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bird World is located on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. With an interactive walk-through aviary, beautiful gardens, views of the Glass House Mountains and plenty of farm animals, this is a wonderful day out for the whole family. The Birds...
Amaze World is a fun family-friendly attraction on the Sunshine Coast, aimed squarely at the kids. The highlight of Amaze World is the large hedge maze which is the main feature of this adventure park. The hedge maze, made of immaculately shaped 6 foot tall Lilly...
During the April school holidays, the Stamford Plaza in Brisbane is offering a Mad Hatter's High Tea for the whole family. I took my two children, ages 9 and 5, to the opening 11am Saturday session. Here is my full review of this heavily-themed high tea. Looking for...
Sea World Gold Coast is an aquatic zoo and theme park offering animal exhibits, rollercoasters and family-friendly rides. Located on the Gold Coast in Queensland and an easy day trip from Brisbane, here's my full review of this theme park. The Animals The highlight of...
The W Hotel is a modern and trendy 5 star hotel in Brisbane city centre. The hotel offers a unique, elevated take on a traditional high tea. Here is my full review of the W Hotel high tea. The W Hotel high tea is held in the Living Room Bar of the hotel. The menu is...
North Stradbroke Island - "Straddie" to Queenslanders - is a beautiful island off the coast of Brisbane. It's a great place for a weekend away, but is Straddie dog-friendly? In short, yes! It's actually one of the more dog-friendly places we've been to in Queensland....
North Stradbroke Island - or "Straddie" as it's affectionately known by Queenslanders - is a perfect place for a short break from Brisbane. Straddie is a sand island in Moreton Bay offering an abundance of wildlife and adventures. Right on Brisbane's doorstep and with...
Habitat Noosa Everglades Eco-Camp is a camping and glamping resort 30 minutes north of Noosa in Queensland, Australia. This camping resort sits right on Lake Cootharaba in the Great Sandy National Park and is the gateway to the Noosa Everglades. With nature aplenty, a...
Crikey Mate! Australia Zoo is Steve Irwin's legacy. It's a 700 acre zoo located on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland with a decent selection of Australian, Asian and African animals and an awful lot of crocodiles. It leans heavily on its Steve Irwin connection from the...