Burbage

Hi all, new to this forum but been in Aus now for a couple of years.

I'm thinking of driving down to the Gold Coast from Cairns at Christmas. Can anyone suggest really good places to stop? I'm thinking of doing a couple of stops in both directions. The obvious places are Airlie Beach and Hervey Bay. Love to hear your suggestions.

Kooky.

Is that you, Burb?

Burbage

It could be, Seasider... By what other name might I know you?

Kooky.

Just call me Ma'am.

(Ma'am with termites.)

Burbage

Aha. Termites.

OK, so what's your recommendation for the east coast drive then?

Kooky.

Well if I tell you the Geek fancied driving from Sydney to Cairns for our first domestic holiday, you'll realise just how little we know about the geography of the land.

You know my favourite place up there, and it's not far from your usual weekend stomping grounds. Lots of Queenslanders on here though; hopefully some will have some suggestions. (Rudi's one now, BTW.)

welshviking

I have a motel just inland of hervey bay if you're interested....

Burbage

My interest in a motel, in general, is inversely proportional to the cost of spending a night in it.



Perhaps you could tell me more about Hervey Bay though, is it worth a visit?

Wall.E

I know both are good place to have stop over, have good time.

welshviking

I only stayed there for a week, yeah it's nice enough, you can't go wrong though on this coast!

Burbage

Hmm...

Any thoughts on Agnes Water and Town of 1770?

Burbage

Ok. I'll go, and then I'll tell you lot what it's like.

Anyone else heading south at Chrimbo? I suppose someone to share the petrol costs with would be good if we reckon we could get on.

Pollyana

Stunning places Well worth a visit!
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