So you bid farewell to the impressive Dangar Falls, NSW, the first stop on your road trip. Carry on following the New En... [more]
So you have some time for a road trip, but where to go? Do you have a couple of days or a couple of weeks?
What if ... [more]
Australia is so many things, but mostly it is outdoor living at its best. This includes beaches, parks, sidewalk cafes, ... [more]
The amazing Magnetic Island, only 8 kilometres across the water from the city of Townsville and a 20-minute ferry ride a... [more]
Queensland is full of wonders to explore. Some of them are historical, some are rainforest, some are outback, some are h... [more]
So many times in my travels and hiking I see people walking or hiking by themselves. I certainly have to give them cred... [more]
You have to love the ingenuity and compassion that we as people have for each other. And these days, it just seems more... [more]
On a daily basis, we see our beautiful city continuously transforming around us. Some things that once were old have bec... [more]
Nimbin Rocks Retreat is located up and through the interior of the Tweed Valley. It changed hands about 6 months ago and... [more]
Vinnies, Oxley opened its doors yesterday, June 21, 2018. With a brand new, fresh location, they are looking for volunt... [more]
Tucked away in a lovely, quiet corner of Oxely is Oxley Nursery. You may need a map to find it but it's worth looking fo... [more]
Don't you love when you discover a place you have not been before? How about finding it in a place where you would not h... [more]
It has been 2 ½ years since the Legacy Way tunnel was finished in the Western suburbs. And along with the building of t... [more]
It was time again to go for a long walk but not leave the city. So we devised a route and put that plan into action.
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Wow – that is a mouthful, even to write it. The Super, Blue, Blood Moon! Are you ready for this? Do you know what all th... [more]
The Riverland Beer Garden is the newest place to hit the Brisbane CBD. With a funky new style design, it will soon becom... [more]
Yes, it is only the middle of November, but why not start your Christmas shopping now?
Imagine, if you will, wal... [more]
During my time learning and studying about energy healing I have also discovered crystals and gems and their amazing ben... [more]
If you have driven along Beaudesert Road, close to Algester Road in Brisbane any time in the last 30 years you may have ... [more]
Just imagine on a lovely Sunday in the winter, here in Brisbane, you decide to take the family for a picnic. And at tha... [more]
Do you like to support your local businesses? We at Weekend Notes love to do exactly that and we like to inform you of ... [more]
Dining on Station Road opened up when Indooroopilly Shopping Centre revamped and added more space to become twice its si... [more]
Are you familiar with the of South Australia?
If not, you really should go and check it out. You can find some r... [more]
If you are a fan of Hawaii Five-0 on television, you will be aware of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. This show gives you s... [more]
The coffee shop once known as Misty's in Kingussie Street, Kenmore, has changed hands and names. Even though the signs ... [more]
We recently spent five months buying our latest home and I would like to share some thoughts for you to consider.
No... [more]
You may well know there is a row of restaurants in the city on and around Eagle Street Pier. And you may also know that ... [more]
There is a really well-kept secret place I want to tell you about, and I know, but we don't want to keep it a secret any... [more]
The Perfect Blend Cafe is the perfect place to stop for coffee in Chapel Hill.
It is located at the corner of Fle... [more]
So you say you are not a cruise person. That is okay, not everyone is. But would you be willing to give it a go for a co... [more]
One of the best things about going to Moreton Island is to drive your 4 x 4 off the ferry onto the sand. In fact, all ro... [more]
So next time you are walking or cycling in your neighbourhood take a look around. You may notice things are starting to ... [more]
Located in the amazing Bunya Mountains, the Bunya Mountains Accommodation Centre at Dandabah is your first stop to get y... [more]
My husband and I were camping together after our first month together. When our children were born we took them camping,... [more]
It is so amazing to live in this beautiful country. The beaches alone bring hundreds of thousands of tourists here ever... [more]
Lone Pine is changing, still entertaining and moving along with the continuous flow of life in Brisbane. So much so tha... [more]
So another weekend has shown up on your door. Excellent! We all like them. This one, however, is the one before everyon... [more]
Once again we pulled out our "Dirty Weekends" 4 Wheel drive guide and found a drive that we had wanted to do for a long ... [more]
Okay, so it's not fancy, but it has certain beauty with its authenticity and the tile topped tables, even though the woo... [more]
Here are a few things to think about this new year that will enable you to look after yourself and also be conscious of ... [more]
Once again - Surfers Paradise calls to us so we acknowledge and book a place for one night. Have you ever just gone up o... [more]
Are you looking for someplace that you have yet to go, or maybe someplace you have not been to in years? Want to spend t... [more]
Every once in a while you just feel like sitting, maybe with your feet up, looking through Weekend Notes for new things ... [more]
It has been almost a year since Toowong Village had some of its old layers peeled back to make way for change, and there... [more]
If you live in the western suburbs, or have had occasion to travel the Western Freeway, you will most certainly have not... [more]
Starting in Hobart, the beautiful seaside city, you can't help but fall in love with Tasmania.
The buildings are hist... [more]
Now there are so many hikes in Tasmania I can't possibly begin to tell you about all of them. You will have to go and sp... [more]
If you have the time and can go, you should spend a few weeks and check out Tasmania. It is the total package.
T... [more]
So you love to garden or adorn your home and are always in the market for new and exciting things for your garden, your ... [more]
So what are you up to this weekend? You know as a regular to Weekend Notes that we have lots of suggestions for you. On... [more]
If you need a lift, a rainbow of summer colour can tantalize your senses when you walk through the door. The eclectic p... [more]
Are you looking for something different to do - something that has mystery, something out of the ordinary and something ... [more]
Do you equate Noosa with peacefulness, quite and solitude? If you said no you are not alone in this belief.
Noosa is ... [more]
It's time to escape the city. It has been far too long since you have been away on a 4WD adventure. It is time to pull... [more]
In the world these days there is a lot of good going on. There are many organizations doing good, helping people, fight... [more]
Jimmy's on the Mall - Queen Street Mall, to be exact, has stood in place since 1982 and they have never closed, being op... [more]
After months of watching the construction near the beach in Southbank, you may have noticed that a new place has taken s... [more]
Do you remember the swashbuckling action, the high seas adventure, and the amazing visual effects that the Disney studio... [more]
The Toowong Village has stood with its blue glass tower in Toowong for at least 28 years. According to Wikipedia, Toowon... [more]
After going to North Stradbroke Island for years what new things can you discover?
1 - There are several lakes on Str... [more]
What do you feel like doing today? Do you want to travel to another land? Do you want to learn what that bug is that is ... [more]
We have all seen it at one point or another. If you haven't, then you are missing out on one of the most amazing things ... [more]