Author Topic: QLD RTE ideas (Read 28272 times)

Gadget · « **Reply #50 on:** January 23, 2016, 02:02:36 PM »

Quote from: marty on January 23, 2016, 01:27:55 PM

how about a run to help put a tiny bit of economy into a hard hit town like in this article?
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-16/hughenden-drought-felt-far-past-the-farm-gate/6398216

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.

Shiney · « **Reply #51 on:** July 14, 2016, 03:03:07 PM »

Hi all,

Just thought I'd revive this thread for people to add suggestions for any new RTE locations

Cheers
Shiney

Gadget · « **Reply #52 on:** July 14, 2016, 04:03:41 PM »

For 2017 or mid weeks for the remainder of the year.

Consider a possible mid week overnighter for the retirees and shift workers. Mid week rates are usually cheaper.

Damien ball · « **Reply #53 on:** July 14, 2016, 07:52:20 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.

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Gadget · « **Reply #54 on:** July 14, 2016, 08:07:24 PM »

Quote from: Damien ball on July 14, 2016, 07:52:20 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.

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Been that way a couple of times.
Good ride, we went to Killarney Hotel for lunch afterwards.

Brock · « **Reply #55 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.

Gadget · « **Reply #56 on:** July 14, 2016, 09:30:09 PM »

Quote from: 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.

Hahaha! Grant thought of it like that, now, I won't be able to think of it as anything else.

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ST2UP · « **Reply #57 on:** July 27, 2016, 07:05:10 PM »

You could always revisit Nobby's Pub with all that rural heratige on display we visited on the National Rally ride in 2015

Gadget · « **Reply #58 on:** July 27, 2016, 07:35:58 PM »

I was searching for cafés in Killarney and found this.

http://springcreekcottages.com.au

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Scarlett Thunderbolt · « **Reply #59 on:** July 27, 2016, 08:59:37 PM »

Here are some destinations that Miss Scarlett has mentioned that she would like to visit...

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.

Cerebral Knievel · « **Reply #60 on:** July 27, 2016, 09:09:33 PM »

The Yeppoon RTE was popular a few years ago.Stroppy and i have talked occasionally about a another trip up there for another RTE.

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

PC · « **Reply #61 on:** July 27, 2016, 09:38:19 PM »

Spring creek cafe is built on the edge of the Condamine river gorge spectacular views
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

Scarlett Thunderbolt · « **Reply #62 on:** July 27, 2016, 09:39:25 PM »

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...

Cerebral Knievel · « **Reply #63 on:** July 27, 2016, 09:47:16 PM »

I was referring to a Yeppoon overnighter for us southerners (caravan park)
The roadworks on the Bruce Hwy on the trip up last time were frequent - i don't expect much would have changed

Brookester · « **Reply #64 on:** July 27, 2016, 10:53:11 PM »

Quote from: STimpy on July 27, 2016, 09:47:16 PM

I was referring to a Yeppoon overnighter for us southerners (caravan park)
The roadworks on the Bruce Hwy on the trip up last time were frequent - i don't expect much would have changed

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

Gadget · « **Reply #65 on:** July 28, 2016, 06:23:54 AM »

Quote from: PC on July 27, 2016, 09:38:19 PM

Spring creek cafe is built on the edge of the Condamine river gorge spectacular views
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

I presume you meant liqueurs. Castle Glen Liqueurs.

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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Gadget · « **Reply #66 on:** July 28, 2016, 06:27:19 AM »

Quote from: STimpy on July 27, 2016, 09:47:16 PM

I was referring to a Yeppoon overnighter for us southerners (caravan park)
The roadworks on the Bruce Hwy on the trip up last time were frequent - i don't expect much would have changed

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.

You can always go inland through Biloela to avoid the roadworks on the Bruce.

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Scarlett Thunderbolt · « **Reply #67 on:** July 28, 2016, 08:26:42 AM »

Quote from: Scarlett Thunderbolt on July 27, 2016, 09:39:25 PM

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

PC · « **Reply #68 on:** July 28, 2016, 10:21:46 PM »

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I presume you meant liqueurs. Castle Glen Liqueurs.

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 that's the one (budy auto correct )
Yep any time I think I know where I could maybe organize some cheap accomadation

LeaST4Me · « **Reply #69 on:** January 04, 2017, 10:19:03 PM »

Has anyone stayed at "The Riders Rest" near Drake NSW? I know nothing of it but have ridden past several times whilst enjoying the Bruxner highway between Tenterfield & Casino, most recently last Thursday when it was 38 degrees which got me thinking they probably have a cool pool or creek or something? Just thinking it might make a good overnighter in the middle of some good motorcycling country?

jf3000 · « **Reply #70 on:** January 26, 2017, 10:35:30 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.

Gadget · « **Reply #71 on:** January 26, 2017, 11:18:45 PM »

Good suggestion.

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Shiney · « **Reply #72 on:** January 28, 2017, 07:30:55 PM »

Quote from: jf3000 on January 26, 2017, 10:35:30 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.)

jf3000 · « **Reply #73 on:** January 29, 2017, 04:37:30 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

Shiney · « **Reply #74 on:** January 29, 2017, 04:42:38 PM »

Quote from: jf3000 on January 29, 2017, 04:37:30 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

Thanks mate

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