Post by: Gadget on June 14, 2014, 05:36:55 PM
We aren't expecting to be able come up with all rides and destination and we are seeking your suggestions.
We'd even like to see some mid week options for shift workers.
With both of us based in SE Qld we will definitely need some help from those up north in coming up with RTEs up that way.
So OzSTOCers:
- What ideas have you got?
- Where would you like to go, that you haven't been before?
- Where would you like to return to?
- What overnighters do you think could be interesting/entertaining?
Thanks
Post by: Bikebear on June 15, 2014, 05:35:26 PM
Post by: Biggles on June 15, 2014, 06:18:31 PM
Elm House Cafe Mt Glorious
Maiala on Mt Glorious
Pitstop on Mt Mee
Bellbird Tea House near Kenilworth
Twin Pines at Natural Arch
Thunderbird at Mooloolah
Bakery in Esk
Kai Lounge in Moore
Cafe Boombana on Mt Nebo
Post by: Gadget on June 15, 2014, 07:43:17 PM
I could provide some ideas but I think it may be a bit far for most people to ride just for lunch.
Maybe an Overnighter up your way. Some of aren't afraid of clocking up the k's for some company. :grin
I have a brother in-law in Townsville and brother in Rocky.
Post by: Gadget on June 15, 2014, 07:52:27 PM
Some top Bikers' Cafes in Brisbane region:
Elm House Cafe Mt Glorious
Maiala on Mt Glorious
Pitstop on Mt Mee
Bellbird Tea House near Kenilworth
Twin Pines at Natural Arch
Thunderbird at Mooloolah
Bakery in Esk
Kai Lounge in Moore
Cafe Boombana on Mt Nebo
Thanks Biggles. Thats a good list. :like
Diesel and I've been to Maiala and it is definitely good. Thunderbirds was good too.
I haven't been to Cafe Boombana so that could be interesting.
As I rode through Moore the other day I thought I should stop there one day and check out Kai Lounge.
I also haven't stopped at Pit Stop yet so that is on the cards.
I've also had a thought of a Cafe crawl RTE. Morning Tea at one, Lunch at another and Afternoon tea at a third. 8)
e.g. Cafe Boombana then Maialia then Pit Stop.
I know of a nice Cafe in Childers too, and I fancy a ride to Bundaberg/Bagara one day for lunch.
Post by: Pezzz on June 15, 2014, 11:30:42 PM
Shiney and I have volunteered to be Ride coordinators for Qld and our role is to keep the RTE threads up to date, try to come up with a few RTEs for the year, carry some OzSTOC merchandise and help out where we can.Hey Gary, can I steal your post for the WA section ??
We aren't expecting to be able come up with all rides and destination and we are seeking your suggestions.
We'd even like to see some mid week options for shift workers.
With both of us based in SE Qld we will definitely need some help from those up north in coming up with RTEs up that way.
So OzSTOCers:Looking forward to hearing some ideas.
- What ideas have you got?
- Where would you like to go, that you haven't been before?
- Where would you like to return to?
- What overnighters do you think could be interesting/entertaining?
Thanks
You covered all bases and a great idea to get input from members rather than just arbitrarily stating a destination. (We have had a couple of rather average destinations here lately).
If yes, then :beer in advance...
If no, then :'(
Post by: Biggles on June 16, 2014, 12:04:52 AM
I haven't been to Cafe Boombana so that could be interesting.
Nice outdoor bush settings with magpies and kookaburras waiting for scraps. Fair bike parking, depending how many cars already there.
Elm House at Mt Glorious a bit nicer than Maiala actually- very nice deck and indoors.
Post by: Totgas on June 16, 2014, 05:33:35 PM
Post by: Gadget on June 16, 2014, 08:41:44 PM
Shiney and I have volunteered to be Ride coordinators for Qld and our role is to keep the RTE threads up to date, try to come up with a few RTEs for the year, carry some OzSTOC merchandise and help out where we can.Hey Gary, can I steal your post for the WA section ??
We aren't expecting to be able come up with all rides and destination and we are seeking your suggestions.
We'd even like to see some mid week options for shift workers.
With both of us based in SE Qld we will definitely need some help from those up north in coming up with RTEs up that way.
So OzSTOCers:Looking forward to hearing some ideas.
- What ideas have you got?
- Where would you like to go, that you haven't been before?
- Where would you like to return to?
- What overnighters do you think could be interesting/entertaining?
Thanks
You covered all bases and a great idea to get input from members rather than just arbitrarily stating a destination. (We have had a couple of rather average destinations here lately).
If yes, then :beer in advance...
If no, then :'(
Sure can Pezzz, I'd be chuffed. ++ Got to be careful I don't get a big head. :grin
Post by: Pezzz on June 16, 2014, 10:31:31 PM
Post by: gaz on June 17, 2014, 01:32:18 AM
Post by: Pocket STocker on June 17, 2014, 11:54:43 AM
And if you have the munches they have a little hamburger called the road train burger, has a 1kg beef patty on it :eek
Pockey :wink1
Post by: Gadget on June 17, 2014, 07:38:33 PM
That looks like a decent ride. might have to keep this in mind for an overnighter there or at St George with Nindigully for dinner.
Post by: Skip on June 17, 2014, 07:55:00 PM
Lookout Cafe- Glasshouse Mts.
Cormorant Bay Wivenhoe Dam.
Lunch venues. (There maybe a common thread here)
Glasshouse Mountains Tavern
Woodford Pub
Mapleton Pub
Plainlands Pub
Kenilworth Pub
Dugandan Pub
It's endless in terms of venues at the end of "a long and winding road."
Post by: Gadget on June 17, 2014, 08:03:14 PM
Coffee and cake venues.:candystwheelie
Lookout Cafe- Glasshouse Mts.
Cormorant Bay Wivenhoe Dam.
Lunch venues. (There maybe a common thread here)
Glasshouse Mountains Tavern
Woodford Pub ++
Mapleton Pub
Plainlands Pub ++
Kenilworth Pub ++
Dugandan Pub ++
It's endless in terms of venues at the end of "a long and winding road."
Mary Cairncross Park Cafe Maleny is a nice destination too.
So is Rathdowney Pub.
Skip the ones with a ++ I can vouch for doing a nice feed, good car park and plenty of room.
I know some members don't particularly want to do Pubs, but we are catering to a wide audience, so some pubs and some cafes and some Restaurants , (and we've got a shedful to choose from in each category) will likely be the way things pan out. Especially with the number of decent destinations we have in Paradise.
Thanks for your ideas and keep them coming.
Post by: tj189 on June 18, 2014, 05:30:29 AM
Royal Hotel Eromanga, famous for being the furthest town from the ocean in Australia.
http://www.australianexplorer.com/eromanga.htm (http://www.australianexplorer.com/eromanga.htm)
Just a tad over 1000km from Brisvagas :whistle
Post by: Gadget on June 18, 2014, 07:19:26 AM
Just a little extra distance and I have never been there, but how about :
Royal Hotel Eromanga, famous for being the furthest town from the ocean in Australia.
[url]http://www.australianexplorer.com/eromanga.htm[/url] ([url]http://www.australianexplorer.com/eromanga.htm[/url])
Just a tad over 1000km from Brisvagas :whistle
Is the road to there sealed?
Post by: tj189 on June 18, 2014, 12:16:11 PM
Post by: Gadget on June 23, 2014, 07:42:08 AM
Post by: ST2UP on September 06, 2014, 03:46:16 PM
:popcorn
:beer
Post by: Wild Rose on September 06, 2014, 04:11:12 PM
I will have to go for a ride there to find out the name of the café where we go :eat
I can't find it on Google and don't remember it's name only where it is :thumb
Post by: Gadget on September 06, 2014, 06:22:04 PM
Bunya Mountains is always a good destination :hatwave
I will have to go for a ride there to find out the name of the café where we go :eat
I can't find it on Google and don't remember it's name only where it is :thumb
Leo, was it this one?
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?ll=-26.879568,151.597922&spn=0.000612,0.41851&cbll=-26.879568,151.597922&layer=c&panoid=0j03rHYiZDrB52iuKNmLsQ&cbp=12,291,,0,15.38&t=m&z=12
http://www.google.com.au/maps/@-26.8795679,151.5979215,3a,75y,291h,74.62t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s0j03rHYiZDrB52iuKNmLsQ!2e0
I've been here and it is quite good. Food was good and staff were very friendly.
Post by: Wild Rose on September 06, 2014, 06:59:08 PM
I have been there in the past 12 months for a great meal and good coffee :thumb
Post by: Gadget on September 06, 2014, 07:03:00 PM
I'll add it to my list.
Post by: Bikebear on September 11, 2014, 06:32:54 PM
There are numerous pubs, cafes and coffee plantations where sustenance can be obtained. I can recommend the First City Caravilla for accommodation they have camping, caravan spots and cabins. It's also opposite the Balaclava Pub which has good meals and a Dan Murphys Pharmacy, and just up the road from a major shopping centre.
Post by: Totgas on October 07, 2014, 07:53:35 PM
Would make a nice change. What do others think?
A.
Post by: Gadget on October 07, 2014, 11:22:01 PM
14th and 15th November are out for me as Wife's work function is on at Caloundra. Work are threatening (still) to send me to PNG for a fortnight from the 17th Nov for 2 weeks. So how would the Sat 1st Nov sound?
Post by: gaz on October 14, 2014, 01:13:37 AM
The Farmers Arms Hotel
New England Hwy, Cabarlah QLD 4352
This charming country hotel's claim to fame (and that of the tiny hamlet it belongs to) is that it has the longest continuous liquor license in Queensland, having been licensed since 1863. Located on the New England highway, Cabarlah is a blink-and-you'll-miss-it sort of a town, but this piece of history is worth stopping for.
Post by: Gadget on October 14, 2014, 11:11:49 PM
Good ride from there down through Murphy's Creek on the way back home. Might make it a lunch stop after Esk on the 8th Nov.
Post by: Wild Rose on October 15, 2014, 07:51:34 PM
It would be a big walk but better than a ride in the back of a paddy wagon :law
Post by: Diesel on November 21, 2014, 02:52:59 PM
(http://www.i-want-to-move.com/images/QueenslandNationalHotelLaidley.jpg)
(http://luvyalockyer.com.au/thumbs/601/lockyer/651512b.jpg)
There is a nice undercover deck on the other side where they serve the food. Reasonable prices too.
Post by: Brock on November 21, 2014, 02:59:39 PM
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and requires a ride through
Had to re read that bit, for a moment I thought there was a requirement to ride through the pub.
Post by: Diesel on November 27, 2014, 09:14:12 AM
It starts at BP Caboolture Northbound, goes Old North Rd to Wam, left at D'Aguilar and up over Mt Mee to Dayboro Bakery.
After coffee - head along Mt Samson Rd, left onto Winn Rd and wind our way back to Dayboro, where we head over Mt Mee again.
Then it's through Woodford, Commissioner's Flat Rd and Peachester to Landsborough Bakery or Pub for lunch as they are across the road from each other.
After lunch - it is easy to rejoin the Bruce and head home.
A great ride. I guess we just need to pick a date. ;-*
Cheers, Diesel
Post by: saaz on November 27, 2014, 09:55:30 AM
Post by: LeaST4Me on November 29, 2014, 08:02:13 PM
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Post by: Diesel on December 01, 2014, 08:10:23 AM
Post by: JC on February 05, 2015, 07:29:29 AM
Shiney and I have volunteered to be Ride coordinators for Qld and our role is to keep the RTE threads up to date, try to come up with a few RTEs for the year, carry some OzSTOC merchandise and help out where we can.
We aren't expecting to be able come up with all rides and destination and we are seeking your suggestions.
We'd even like to see some mid week options for shift workers.
With both of us based in SE Qld we will definitely need some help from those up north in coming up with RTEs up that way.
So OzSTOCers:Looking forward to hearing some ideas.
- What ideas have you got?
- Where would you like to go, that you haven't been before?
- Where would you like to return to?
- What overnighters do you think could be interesting/entertaining?
Thanks
Some future RTEs around Townsville might go to any of these:
Mountain View Hotel Gordonvale (bottom of Gillies Highway), Mena Creek/South Johnstone, Innisfail/Flying Fish Point, Forrest Beach/Lucinda/Long Pocket Hotel (Ingham area), Bowen, Collinsville, Airlie Beach/Shute Harbour, Burdekin Dam/Ravenswood/Mingela, Charters Towers/Bluewater Springs Roadhouse/Heritage Tea House(Hervey Range), Dalbeg Inn (upstream "west" (actually nearly due south) from Ayr on Burdekin River).
Mountain View Hotel, http://publocation.com.au/pubs/qld/little-mulgrave-via-gordonvale/mountain-view-hotel (http://publocation.com.au/pubs/qld/little-mulgrave-via-gordonvale/mountain-view-hotel)
Mena Creek Hotel
http://publocation.com.au/pubs/qld/mena-creek/mena-creek-hotel (http://publocation.com.au/pubs/qld/mena-creek/mena-creek-hotel)
Lucinda
http://publocation.com.au/pubs/qld/lucinda-point/lucinda-point-hotel (http://publocation.com.au/pubs/qld/lucinda-point/lucinda-point-hotel)
http://www.lucindahotel.com.au/ (http://www.lucindahotel.com.au/)
Dalbeg
http://publocation.com.au/pubs/qld/dalbeg/dalbeg-inn (http://publocation.com.au/pubs/qld/dalbeg/dalbeg-inn)
Regards
John
:blk13
Post by: JC on March 03, 2015, 11:29:42 PM
Just a little extra distance and I have never been there, but how about :
Royal Hotel Eromanga, famous for being the furthest town from the ocean in Australia.
[url]http://www.australianexplorer.com/eromanga.htm[/url] ([url]http://www.australianexplorer.com/eromanga.htm[/url])
Just a tad over 1000km from Brisvagas :whistle
:think1
Eromanga is about 1200km from Townsville, so could make a good destination for an extended ride. (FarRide, even)
How about "Easter in the Inland"?
:blk13
Post by: Gadget on March 04, 2015, 08:38:59 PM
An easter ride sounds good.
How about dinner Easter Saturday night at the Royal Hotel?
Post by: twodogs on April 12, 2015, 02:22:54 PM
Just a little extra distance and I have never been there, but how about :
Royal Hotel Eromanga, famous for being the furthest town from the ocean in Australia.
[url]http://www.australianexplorer.com/eromanga.htm[/url] ([url]http://www.australianexplorer.com/eromanga.htm[/url])
Just a tad over 1000km from Brisvagas :whistle
:dred11
I worked out at Eromanga for a while and you won't find a more 'COUNTRY' pub than this.
No Accommodation out there except 'Dongas' and old motel rooms at Eromanga Motel Caravan Park.
These long straight desert roads are as boring as bat shit and very dangerous (Emus, Roos & Cattle) but the country is so different and beautiful it's definitely a bucket list destination.
With only 2 or 3 trucks on these roads a week, a break down WILL be deadly so DON'T ATTEMPT THIS RIDE ALONE!!!
Post by: Bikebear on April 12, 2015, 03:05:31 PM
I don't know about 1 or 2 trucks a week, the traffic was non stop when we were there, bloody caravanners one after the other, quite a few driving like they owned the road and forcing bikes off the edge.
Post by: Crocman on April 14, 2015, 06:49:20 AM
https://www.google.com.au/maps/dir/Beenleigh+QLD/Byron+Bay+NSW/Lismore,+New+South+Wales/Casino,+New+South+Wales/Kyogle,+New+South+Wales/Beaudesert,+Queensland/Tamborine,+QLD/@-28.4743818,153.1561347,9z/data= (https://www.google.com.au/maps/dir/Beenleigh+QLD/Byron+Bay+NSW/Lismore,+New+South+Wales/Casino,+New+South+Wales/Kyogle,+New+South+Wales/Beaudesert,+Queensland/Tamborine,+QLD/@-28.4743818,153.1561347,9z/data=)!4m44!4m43!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b916aba06fb404b:0x502a35af3de7fd0!2m2!1d153.2021315!2d-27.7153573!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b9062852d3e762b:0x40609b49043f2d0!2m2!1d153.6123788!2d-28.6441616!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b909e0f860fee0b:0x50609b490442b60!2m2!1d153.2769412!2d-28.8065079!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b9a0f7a586bfd15:0x40609b49043f320!2m2!1d153.0456834!2d-28.8642401!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b90a5dc3dba0db5:0x40609b49043f820!2m2!1d153.0040612!2d-28.6203558!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b9128b4edcd6533:0x502a35af3de7fc0!2m2!1d152.9954149!2d-27.9875537!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b913d7c092e03eb:0x502a35af3ded7e0!2m2!1d153.1296718!2d-27.8813451!3e0
Post by: LeaST4Me on June 08, 2015, 09:24:19 AM
https://maps.yahoo.com/directions/?lat=-28.2027676859484&lon=153.36776733398438&zoom=9&q=upper%20coomera&bb=-27.11536816%2C151.27349854%2C-29.29118984%2C155.46203613&o=capalaba&d=Capalaba%2C%20Brisbane%2C%20QLD%2C%20Australia&w0=upper%20coomera&w1=Advancetown&w2=Murwillumbah%2C%20NSW%2C%20Australia&w3=mooball&w4=Mullumbimby&w5=Federal%2C%20NSW%2C%20Australia&w6=clunes%2C%20nsw%2C%20australia&w7=lismore%2C%20nsw%2C%20australia&w8=Ballina%2C%20NSW%2C%20Australia&w9=Brunswick%20Heads%2C%20NSW%2C%20Australia&w10=Murwillumbah%2C%20NSW%2C%20Australia
Post by: Skip on July 12, 2015, 02:15:53 PM
Post by: Gadget on July 12, 2015, 04:41:28 PM
Took my nephew up to Nambour yesterday to pick up a new purchase for him, a Blackbird, and after a leisurely jaunt up through the mountains, we ended up at Glasshouse Tavern for lunch. The chef spotted us in our jackets and came out to have a chat. He is a fellow motorcyclist, be it the red Italian brand, but he mentioned that he has initiated a $20 All You Can Eat BBQ on Sundays between !2.00 & 3.00. He asked to 'put the word out there'. It is a great location for us Northsiders with loads of parking. As previously mentioned in this thread, it is a great RTE location. An great idea to cater for a large gathering. :thumbNice one. I take it the food was good.
Post by: Gadget on July 12, 2015, 04:43:23 PM
You could have an overnighter at Brunswick Heads, We took a leisurely ride by the below route last weekend had brekky at the Hinze Dam Cafe, lunch in Lismore, dinner at the Brunswick heads hotel which had a reasonable band playing in the beer garden & we spent the night in a new cabin at the caravan park which is less than 5 minutes walk from the pub.Nice pub that one at Brunswick Heads. Good possibility for an overnighter too, for some of the NSW people to join us.
https://maps.yahoo.com/directions/?lat=-28.2027676859484&lon=153.36776733398438&zoom=9&q=upper%20coomera&bb=-27.11536816%2C151.27349854%2C-29.29118984%2C155.46203613&o=capalaba&d=Capalaba%2C%20Brisbane%2C%20QLD%2C%20Australia&w0=upper%20coomera&w1=Advancetown&w2=Murwillumbah%2C%20NSW%2C%20Australia&w3=mooball&w4=Mullumbimby&w5=Federal%2C%20NSW%2C%20Australia&w6=clunes%2C%20nsw%2C%20australia&w7=lismore%2C%20nsw%2C%20australia&w8=Ballina%2C%20NSW%2C%20Australia&w9=Brunswick%20Heads%2C%20NSW%2C%20Australia&w10=Murwillumbah%2C%20NSW%2C%20Australia
Post by: saaz on July 12, 2015, 05:02:21 PM
Post by: Crocman on October 07, 2015, 07:01:37 AM
2319 Springbrook Rd
Springbrook QLD 4213
https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/scuttlebutt+cafe/@-28.1898967,153.2638943,13.23z/data=!4m6!1m3!3m2!1s0x0000000000000000:0xefab05bde3f040cf!2sscuttlebutt+cafe!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0xefab05bde3f040cf (ftp://www.google.com.au/maps/place/scuttlebutt+cafe/@-28.1898967,153.2638943,13.23z/data=!4m6!1m3!3m2!1s0x0000000000000000:0xefab05bde3f040cf!2sscuttlebutt+cafe!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0xefab05bde3f040cf)
Post by: gaz on November 20, 2015, 08:05:34 PM
Rams Head Hotel in Millmerran
Post by: marty on January 23, 2016, 01:27:55 PM
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-16/hughenden-drought-felt-far-past-the-farm-gate/6398216 (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-16/hughenden-drought-felt-far-past-the-farm-gate/6398216)
Post by: Gadget on January 23, 2016, 02:02:36 PM
how about a run to help put a tiny bit of economy into a hard hit town like in this article?
[url]http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-16/hughenden-drought-felt-far-past-the-farm-gate/6398216[/url] ([url]http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-16/hughenden-drought-felt-far-past-the-farm-gate/6398216[/url])
Just under 1600 km from my place.
With a bit of judicious planning it could be an IBA ride and overnighter.
Might be an option for the mid week crew and retirees.
Post by: Shiney on July 14, 2016, 03:03:07 PM
Just thought I'd revive this thread for people to add suggestions for any new RTE locations :thumbsup
Cheers
Shiney
Post by: Gadget on July 14, 2016, 04:03:41 PM
Consider a possible mid week overnighter for the retirees and shift workers. Mid week rates are usually cheaper.
Post by: Damien ball on July 14, 2016, 07:52:20 PM
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Post by: Gadget on July 14, 2016, 08:07:24 PM
Queen mary falls out past boonah not sure if anyone has been out there before but really nice scenery steep twisty roads not a bad kiosk for a coffee and lunch too.Been that way a couple of times.
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Good ride, we went to Killarney Hotel for lunch afterwards.
Post by: Brock on July 14, 2016, 08:35:26 PM
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Queen mary falls out past boonah
When I first read that, I thought it was the start of a joke posted in the wrong thread.
Post by: Gadget on July 14, 2016, 09:30:09 PM
Hahaha! Grant thought of it like that, now, I won't be able to think of it as anything else. :grinQuoteQueen mary falls out past boonah
When I first read that, I thought it was the start of a joke posted in the wrong thread.
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Post by: ST2UP on July 27, 2016, 07:05:10 PM
Post by: Gadget on July 27, 2016, 07:35:58 PM
http://springcreekcottages.com.au
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Post by: Scarlett Thunderbolt on July 27, 2016, 08:59:37 PM
Miriam Vale - a friendly, little country town with the main street just off the highway. We would probably stay at a Tannum Sands Big4 overnight for this one.
Yeppoon - a local option for CQ members and an overnight option for others?
Mackay, Eungella, hinterland ranges, canefields, coffee shops... a scenic tour type RTE around our neck of the woods....
"hey Kate.. is it all right if a few members crash at our place for a night or two??"
"Yeah, sure" she says. This RTE's in the bag folks.
Airlie Beach - 'cause it's got great seafood and just the best Rum Bar... sorry we didn't get to share this one with you Diesel.
For RTE ideas and destinations any further North, I'm going to past the baton onto the members of the northern playground.... to come up with some equally kung-fu RTE ideas. Cheers, John & Kate.
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on July 27, 2016, 09:09:33 PM
Miriamvale from memory is the home of the crab sandwich (at the servo ?).
Stayed at the motel after a session at the pub with workmates...neither of which were memorable ;-*
Post by: PC on July 27, 2016, 09:38:19 PM
Queen Marry falls coffee cakes and feed the wild parrots
Shirl and Sandys shop beside the Killarney school has good coffee
The cafe in the Main Street just down from the pub is good as well
Yangan shop good coffee
In Warwick there is Cafe Jackies , Gardens Galore , The Cherry Tree , Coffee Club , The Belview Cafe
If you are into lacquers the Castle at the summit could be worth a visit
Post by: Scarlett Thunderbolt on July 27, 2016, 09:39:25 PM
Didn't see anyone advertising crab sangas the other day, but the cafes were nice... and so were their coffees. Cardwell seems to be vying for the mud crab sanga crown these days... or unless having an oversized mud crab on your roof really means something else.
We've been reliably informed that the burgers from the Miriam Vale servo are awesome... an RTE will be needed to confirm this fact...
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on July 27, 2016, 09:47:16 PM
The roadworks on the Bruce Hwy on the trip up last time were frequent - i don't expect much would have changed :p
Post by: Brookester on July 27, 2016, 10:53:11 PM
I was referring to a Yeppoon overnighter for us southerners (caravan park)Not too much roadworks last Sunday...bit before Gympie at Cooroy...then at Benaraby the bridge repair almost finished...then the Marmoor to Rocky stretch washed out previous weekend had already been resealed...but then again you could always come up the back way...more than welcome for the upcoming one to be both an overnighter and Sunday lunch
The roadworks on the Bruce Hwy on the trip up last time were frequent - i don't expect much would have changed :p
Post by: Gadget on July 28, 2016, 06:23:54 AM
Spring creek cafe is built on the edge of the Condamine river gorge spectacular viewsI presume you meant liqueurs. Castle Glen Liqueurs.
Queen Marry falls coffee cakes and feed the wild parrots
Shirl and Sandys shop beside the Killarney school has good coffee
The cafe in the Main Street just down from the pub is good as well
Yangan shop good coffee
In Warwick there is Cafe Jackies , Gardens Galore , The Cherry Tree , Coffee Club , The Belview Cafe
If you are into lacquers the Castle at the summit could be worth a visit
An overnight RTE to Warwick sounds like a good idea.
Go via Boonah, Spring Creek Café, Queen Mary Falls, Killarney,
To Warwick,
Home via Texas, Toowoomba.
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Post by: Gadget on July 28, 2016, 06:27:19 AM
I was referring to a Yeppoon overnighter for us southerners (caravan park)Yepoon 24th August can be an overnighter. Gav is doing just that. I'm thinking of going up Saturday and staying at my Brother's place in Rocky.
The roadworks on the Bruce Hwy on the trip up last time were frequent - i don't expect much would have changed
You can always go inland through Biloela to avoid the roadworks on the Bruce.
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Post by: Scarlett Thunderbolt on July 28, 2016, 08:26:42 AM
Um, STimpy... you all do know about the RTE on the 24th of August.... you know, the one to Yeppoon?? Torrential downpours aside, it should be an excellent day to get in on another OzSTOC flag photo.
Didn't see anyone advertising crab sangas the other day, but the cafes were nice... and so were their coffees. Cardwell seems to be vying for the mud crab sanga crown these days... or unless having an oversized mud crab on your roof really means something else.
We've been reliably informed that the burgers from the Miriam Vale servo are awesome... an RTE will be needed to confirm this fact...
Sorry folks, stated the wrong date. It should have said Sunday, 21st August.... not the 24th.
http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=10970.msg1204255#new (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=10970.msg1204255#new)
Post by: PC on July 28, 2016, 10:21:46 PM
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I presume you meant liqueurs. Castle Glen Liqueurs.Yep that's the one (budy auto correct )
An overnight RTE to Warwick sounds like a good idea.
Go via Boonah, Spring Creek Café, Queen Mary Falls, Killarney,
To Warwick,
Home via Texas, Toowoomba.
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Yep any time I think I know where I could maybe organize some cheap accomadation
Post by: LeaST4Me on January 04, 2017, 10:19:03 PM
Post by: jf3000 on January 26, 2017, 10:35:30 PM
Post by: Gadget on January 26, 2017, 11:18:45 PM
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Post by: Shiney on January 28, 2017, 07:30:55 PM
Hey Shiney, how about Pottsville, NSW, 1.5 hrs from Brisbane and a lovely place to go for a feed and also a lovely town.
Anywhere in particular? (Cafe, Taven etc.)
Post by: jf3000 on January 29, 2017, 04:37:30 PM
Post by: Shiney on January 29, 2017, 04:42:38 PM
Well I dont mind a cafe since I dont drink but who knows. How about I go on ahead and I will let you know :P
I thought you might have a peculiar place in mind. But if you would like to check out the area for a good place that would be awesome :thumbsup
Thanks mate :hatwave
Post by: Shiney on October 16, 2017, 03:19:48 PM
So please keep suggestions for RTE locations coming :eat You can even mention locations that you would like to revisit :grin
We'll go over everything and have a list of 2018 RTE Locations & Dates before the end of next month :thumbsup
Cheers
Shiney
Post by: Gadget on October 16, 2017, 05:44:43 PM
Hey Shiney, how about Pottsville, NSW, 1.5 hrs from Brisbane and a lovely place to go for a feed and also a lovely town.There a good quiet coast road south of Pottsville, Tweef Coast Rd/Wooyung Rd (now bitumen) that takes you back to the old Pacific Motorway and twisties.
Not so much beach views, as hinterland vegetation on the coast then quickly into subtropical rainforest.
I used to play on it in the car at night when it was dirt.
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Post by: Gadget on October 16, 2017, 05:47:47 PM
Shonee and I had a great feed there.
The Rusty Ute Cafe
11 Thomas St, Woolooga QLD 4570
0419 986 328
https://goo.gl/maps/74hywtkXMb32
Post by: Gadget on October 16, 2017, 05:52:04 PM
Kenilworth Hotel
18 Elizabeth St, Kenilworth QLD 4574
(07) 5446 0206
https://goo.gl/maps/FU2RkArKUGF2
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Post by: JC on October 16, 2017, 10:14:40 PM
http://www.bellbirdcreek.com/ (http://www.bellbirdcreek.com/)
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Post by: JC on October 16, 2017, 10:23:31 PM
https://www.facebook.com/yungaburrawhistlestopcafe (https://www.facebook.com/yungaburrawhistlestopcafe)
Ivy Cottage in Paluma is another good place:
http://www.ivycottagepaluma.com/ (http://www.ivycottagepaluma.com/)
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Post by: Gadget on October 17, 2017, 06:03:24 AM
Has anyone down there been to the relocated "Bellbird Creek Café", yet?
[url]http://www.bellbirdcreek.com/[/url] ([url]http://www.bellbirdcreek.com/[/url])
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It would be worth a visit.
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Post by: Wild Rose on October 17, 2017, 03:53:16 PM
The Glamorgan Vale pub is not bad
Brightview Tavern, Regency Downs
They are all not far apart
Post by: Scarlett Thunderbolt on October 28, 2017, 07:47:30 AM
Date for our Cunning Plan RTE (that works in with our shift-work roster)… Saturday, 19th May 2018.
Venue… we’re thinking pies, sausage rolls and other baked delights… and according to the reviews, great coffee… at the Goomeri Bakery.
We would also like to include two more RTE’s incorporated within the Mackay NR2018….
Saturday, 11th August… The Old Station Teahouse.
Sunday, 12th August…. The Eungella Chalet.
Okay, that’s our wishlist for the moment… cheers Kate & John.
Post by: Gadget on October 28, 2017, 11:28:31 AM
I think we can work ours around that.
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Post by: Biggles on October 28, 2017, 12:59:34 PM
I'm not an AirBnB user, but there are plenty of good alternatives for the rest of us.
Anyhoo- it all looks like a sound plan.
Post by: Scarlett Thunderbolt on October 28, 2017, 05:58:22 PM
There's a decent motel in Monto, as well as other accomm. Goomeri is just up the road from Brissie. Actually CMA used the the Biloela Discovery Caravan Park in May this year and found it to be excellent. Because it hosts FIFO miners, there is a comprehensive canteen there for all meals.
I'm not an AirBnB user, but there are plenty of good alternatives for the rest of us.
Anyhoo- it all looks like a sound plan.
Thanks Bill... Airbnb - for us, the fun part is finding a real gem, giving a more personal and welcoming experience than a motel room... 500-600kms a day, 2up on the STeed, is a good days ride for us and doable in the daylight, with a couple of stops... so Monto, in our case, fits the bill better than Bilo... hope to see you in Goomeri when the time comes... cheers, John & Kate.
Post by: Gadget on October 28, 2017, 07:11:01 PM
Monto is a comfortable ride/drive from Brisbane.
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Post by: Cerebral Knievel on October 30, 2017, 07:49:08 AM
My experience of the first (and to date only) R.T.E there was very positive.
If it were not for my injuries and the complete lack of interest in the most recently shelved R.T.E i would have happily attended again :grin
Post by: Scarlett Thunderbolt on March 12, 2018, 09:05:55 PM
Hey Shiney, Gadget... two more RTE’s incorporated within the Mackay NR2018…
Saturday, 11th August… The Old Station Teahouse.
Sunday, 12th August…. The Eungella Chalet.
Hey Gadget & Shiney... I need to amend the RTE's that are incorporated within the Mackay NR2018.
out... Saturday, 11th August… The Old Station Teahouse.
Sunday, 12th August… The Eungella Chalet.
in.... Saturday, 11th August… The Eungella Chalet.
Sunday, 12th August… The Old Station Teahouse and Eimeo Hotel.
... and on the subject of RTE's, here's a link to one of Kate's posts about our recent trip north... foraging for - well, you'll see what we found
https://talltalesfromchiconia.wordpress.com/2018/02/17/miz-lizzie-adventures-townsville-to-cairns-and-the-tablelands/
cheers, John & Kate.
Post by: Rodd on June 20, 2018, 03:54:13 PM
Here's a biker friendly diner/cafe available for anyone travelling to, or through Maryborough (Qld). There's a great cafe/diner in Tinana (south-side suburb of Maryborough). It has plenty of room for travellers to sit inside and have a great meal, drinks, or teas. There is plenty of safe parking area out the back with direct access from the main road. They also have a covered outside room in case you want to sit within view of your bike. Paul and Julianne are the very friendly owners.. Paul was a rider in the past. They have a great range of foods and very nice coffee, but also have a range of different teas for those that prefer tea. There's air-conditioning for those hot summer days. It's a very accommodating, relaxing and safe place to stop. I live just around the corner, so can help if anyone needs assistance, or tools, or directions.
This is a link to their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Normaj91/?ref=br_rs (https://www.facebook.com/Normaj91/?ref=br_rs)
Regards
Rod Ritchie (Black 1998 ST1100
Post by: Gadget on June 20, 2018, 11:13:44 PM
Shiney, this might be another John and Kate (and others) can make it too.
Possibly as an overnighter, (so we can have drinks with them). :grin
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Post by: Scarlett Thunderbolt on June 23, 2018, 04:56:14 PM
Thanks Rod. Good info… Shiney, this might be another John and Kate (and others) can make it too…
Possibly as an overnighter, (so we can have drinks with them).
… 500-ish km from Mky… to an overnight base (Townsville, Monto, Miriam Vale)… 250-ish kms to and from an RTE… back to (overnight base) for the night, then home… overnight Friday, RTE Saturday and home on Sunday
Hey Shiney, Gadget & fellow OzSTOCers
Possible RTE Dates (that works in with my shift-work roster) and Location Ideas.
Saturday, 16th March 2019… SEQ (Goomeri... or Miriam Vale... or Tinana).
Saturday, 20th April 2019… Bowen… or Airlie Bch… or Mackay… or Yeppoon.
Saturday, 8th June 2019… Townsville… or Cardwell.
Saturday, 13th July 2019… Townsville… or Cardwell (oh no!... not mud-crab sandwiches again).
Saturday, 31st August 2019… SEQ (Goomeri... or Miriam Vale... or Tinana).
Saturday, 5th October 2019… Bowen… or Airlie Bch… or Mackay… or Yeppoon.
Saturday, 23th November 2019… SEQ (Goomeri... or Miriam Vale... or Tinana) (NR2019 Sulks Ride… thermal underwear not required).
Possible RTE Venues (think- pies, sausage rolls, pastries, fish & chips, mud-crab sandwiches and great coffee).
SEQ...
The Goomeri Bakery.
The Miriam Café.
Norma Jeans Café, Tinana Qld. (we like Rodd’s suggestion too)
YEPPOON…
The Strand Hotel, Yeppoon Qld.
MKY…
… we’ll think something up…
AIRLIE…
… just about any where’s good… too many choices to mention…
BWN…
Jochheims Pies, Bowen Qld.
Birds Fish Bar, Bowen Qld.
TSV…
Herveys Range Heritage Tearooms, Hervey Range Qld.
Vivia Café, Cardwell Qld.
Cheers, John & Kate.
Post by: Wild Rose on June 29, 2019, 05:22:27 PM
It is situated between Lowood and Gatton on the Brightview Rd
The Plainland pub on the Warrego Highway is always good. but can get a bit busy at times
Post by: DavidP on June 29, 2019, 08:59:25 PM
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Post by: Shiney on September 02, 2019, 07:44:21 PM
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There is a very good one at Roadvale called Panorama Museum.
https://www.facebook.com/Panorama-Motorcycles-Memorabilia-191366470877715/ (https://www.facebook.com/Panorama-Motorcycles-Memorabilia-191366470877715/)
As I recall it's also $10. Another possible pilgrimage, Shiney.
If you pre-arrange it they will supply coffee and scones (at least, they did last time I took the CMA there).
Post by: Scarlett Thunderbolt on October 28, 2019, 11:37:13 PM
We didn’t have a lot interest of in our 2019 RTE suggestions, so for 2020 we’ll see what other Q'ld OzSTOCers have to suggest.
Our only RTE request is that a Goomeri Bakery RTE, if possible, be organised for Saturday, 9th May 2020, as it would work in with my shift roster.
Cheers, John & Kate.
Post by: alans1100 on October 29, 2019, 11:02:20 AM
Hey Shiney, Gadget & fellow OzSTOCersYou are allowed to post a ride anytime you like and all we ask is a few weeks notice if you want others to attend but post in your state's ride section. See here http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=9678.msg114270#msg114270 (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=9678.msg114270#msg114270)
We didn’t have a lot interest of in our 2019 RTE suggestions, so for 2020 we’ll see what other Q'ld OzSTOCers have to suggest.
Our only RTE request is that a Goomeri Bakery RTE, if possible, be organised for Saturday, 9th May 2020, as it would work in with my shift roster.
Cheers, John & Kate.
Post by: Scarlett Thunderbolt on October 29, 2019, 06:18:41 PM
Hey Shiney, Gadget & fellow OzSTOCersYou are allowed to post a ride anytime you like and all we ask is a few weeks notice if you want others to attend but post in your state's ride section. See here [url]http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=9678.msg114270#msg114270[/url] ([url]http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=9678.msg114270#msg114270[/url])
We didn’t have a lot interest of in our 2019 RTE suggestions, so for 2020 we’ll see what other Q'ld OzSTOCers have to suggest.
Our only RTE request is that a Goomeri Bakery RTE, if possible, be organised for Saturday, 9th May 2020, as it would work in with my shift roster.
Cheers, John & Kate.
thanks Alan... in case you missed it, we posted a number of CQ/NQ/FNQ RTEs this year... in the Qld Rides Section (with very limited success)... and once again we're putting forward a suggestion, for a Qld RTE, in the Qld RTE Ideas Section... I think we've got it covered ;-* ... Cheers, John&Kate.
Post by: johnnyYTED on October 31, 2019, 05:25:11 PM
While out home hunting I came across the old servo in Cooyar which is closed as a servo now ,, but purchased by a real McCoy and turned into a bikers café eatery thingy majib. We stopped in and had coffee and a tart, lemon tart and looked at the menu, pics and memorabilia.
As a New South Welshman Im going to suggest this place for a Qld RTE.
McCoys Moto eatery, 3 Munro ST, Cooyar Qld, ph 07 4692 6107
facebook @MCCOYSCAFE home of MotoGP racer Garry McCoy.
:thumbsup
EDIT after posting I read a few recommendations and found DavidP has posted this place SO I second DavidP's suggestion. ++ :Blow
Post by: Wild Rose on October 31, 2019, 05:36:22 PM
Nice coffee :like