Tracey is an experienced freelance writer who enjoys testing out most of the activities she writes about. A regular contributor to a variety of publications (including international publications), Tracey is never happier than when she's knee deep in research.
The beachside city of Redcliffe has over 20 kilometres of bikeways and paths for you to get out and explore. Starting a... [more]
Brisbane is well known for its meandering river which cuts a swathe through the city separating the CBD from the more re... [more]
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne!... [more]
Fed up of the long run to nowhere on the treadmill? Need to re-energize and re-inspire your fitness routine? Checked o... [more]
Jingle bells will deck the halls of Riverstage and joy will be brought to the world (possibly while some shepherds watch... [more]
Boats have played a crucial role in Australian history, the First Fleet arrived by boat, the navy has defended the shore... [more]
Take advantage of Brisbane's glorious weather and use pedal power to see the city sights. City Cycle, the bike hire sch... [more]
Sun, surf and sand – the ingredients of a typical Aussie summer day; add serious exertion and sweat to the recipe and yo... [more]
By night Brisbane is a different animal – the hustle and bustle leaves and the city breathes a sigh of relief as if almo... [more]
Witches, warlocks, wizards and black cats will be out in force at the Manly Harbour Village Halloween Street Party on Sa... [more]
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going d... [more]
It's pretty standard to see people running, swimming or cycling on any given weekend at Noosa. But seeing someone do al... [more]
Jazz isn't the first word associated with politics but on Friday 15 October, Parliament House will chill out with Jazz o... [more]
Lapidary is the art of turning rough gems and other minerals into decorative pieces including carvings, paperweights and... [more]
Bavaria comes to Brisbane for two weekends with beer, schweinshaxen, sauerkraut, lebkuchenerzen and the Bavarian Strongm... [more]
Wishing for a Thai holiday but don't have the money or time right now? Then get your Thai fix at the Thai Culture and F... [more]
A trench on a battlefield occupied by enemy soldiers; attempts to re-occupy the trench are beaten down with soldiers kil... [more]
Samford is arguably one of the prettiest locations in Brisbane. The region dates back to 1855 and has a rich history in... [more]
Hear Ye Hear Ye Hear Ye! The annual celebration of European settlement at Redcliffe is due to take place on the weekend... [more]
What does Mt Panorama, Bathurst and Mt Coot-tha Brisbane have in common? Answers:
(a) they're both mountains;
(b) t... [more]
Held at Woodford over the weekend of 11 – 14 June, The Dreaming Festival, is a 3 day and 4 night celebration of Indigeno... [more]
Art, fashion, food, music, shopping and sustainability come together at the Green Earth Festival on Saturday 13 March at... [more]
Imagine spending your lunch hour shopping in Queen Street and then jumping on a tram back to the office – seem like a pl... [more]
Nestling in the south-west of the Sunshine State is 4,250 km2 of outstanding natural beauty and a home to everything fro... [more]
Home to koalas, kangaroos, lorrikeets, snakes and lizards, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Fig Tree Pocket offers a wonderf... [more]
On 6th September 1859, Brisbane was officially declared a separate city to our southern rival, Sydney. On Sunday 6th Se... [more]
Caboolture River Road Heritage Drive is a meandering track through Caboolture's early settlement. In the late 1800s whe... [more]
Think Moreton Bay is the only place in Brisbane where you can enjoy a spot of sailing, pleasure cruising, speed boat rac... [more]
Combining arts, music, food, lifestyle and nature, the Festival of the Walks is a 2 week long celebration of the Sunshin... [more]
Home to a collection of antiquities from around the world and well known for its annual Abbey Medieval Festival, the Abb... [more]
A hush descends over the crowd as they strain to hear the noise of wheels turning on a grassy hill. It's time for zero ... [more]
Over 190 species of birds, including Spangled Drongos, flock to Boondall Wetlands to enjoy the mangroves, marshes and me... [more]
Ramble through the rainforests at Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens. Situated on the western outskirts of the city, Mt Coot... [more]
Looking for unique homewares, art or fashion? Seeking farm fresh produce or health and wellbeing services? Looking for... [more]
Interested in being a pilot? Try a cockpit on for size at the Caboolture Warplane Museum. Situated north of Brisbane, ... [more]
Do you have a green thumb or does everything you touch in the garden turn to dust? Either way, the ABC Gardening Expo h... [more]
Enjoy breakfast on the Goodwill Bridge as the start of RiverSunday on Sunday 13 September. RiverSunday will celebrate t... [more]
Something fishy is going on in Paddington on Sunday 2 May 2010 and no, it's nothing criminal but rather the famous Caxto... [more]
Noosa is more than the dining and shopping experience of Hastings Street. The Noosa Everglades are home to a variety of... [more]
Brisbane is home to many fine pieces of art from the scrap metal kangaroos lounging on George Street to Pablo Picasso's ... [more]
Featuring homegrown and international talent, the Brisbane Jazz Festival is a six day adventure through improvisation an... [more]
Science, engineering and mathematics – boring subjects and not something you want to waste your weekend with – right? W... [more]
Run, run, run, as fast as you can - you can't catch me, I'm the Gingerbread Man goes the children's nursery rhyme. At t... [more]
Take a peek inside Brisbane's power base and historically significant building, Brisbane City Hall, with a guided tour.
... [more]
Petrol may not make the nicest sauce to go over nice fresh prawns but in order to enjoy the 35 kilometres of the Seafood... [more]
Just under an hour north of Brisbane, the Caboolture Historical Village is set on 12 acres and is home to over 70 buildi... [more]
Is fashion art? By hosting the exclusive to Brisbane, Valentino, Retrospective: Past/Present/Future, the Gallery of Mod... [more]
Want to see Homer Simpson at your next party or maybe you'd prefer to invite an alien, pirate or Marilyn Monroe. Any of... [more]
Stingrays, sharks and seals are just some of the creatures which make their home at Underwater World, Mooloolaba. Divid... [more]
What do strawberries, sideshow alley and Scared Weird Little Guys have in common? As well as starting with the letter "... [more]
As Ipswich celebrates its 150th Anniversary, the Ipswich Festival celebrates all things great about Brisbane's western n... [more]
There is a treasure trove of history hidden on Brisbane's streets and you can discover it on the Colonial Brisbane Herit... [more]
A mere 12 kilometres from Brisbane, approximately 35,000 hectares of protected bushland is waiting to be discovered. Br... [more]
Chocolate, candles, flowers and romance – hallmarks of Valentine's Day, the celebration of love and lovers. Looking for... [more]
Nestled in an idyllic rural location but just 35 minutes from Brisbane's CBD, Old Petrie Town gives you the chance to sh... [more]
Pumicestone Passage, which separates Bribie Island from the mainland, is an hour north of Brisbane and full of natural i... [more]
From convict ruins to a modern day café society, the Redcliffe Museum documents the history of the First Settlement City... [more]
Escaping the rat race for a day just got easier – an oasis of natural delight the internationally recognized Boondall We... [more]
Using only the power of the wind, a variety of creatures will soar, swoop and glide over the skies of Redcliffe on the w... [more]
