The good life and its natural bounty lie just outside the Brisbane city limits, so the perfect country getaway is only a leisurely half morning's road trip away. The scenery that hugs the road gives way to welcoming townships, sweeping panoramic views and patchwork fields of wildflowers. Roadside stalls groan with seasonal harvests, and the burgeoning wine industry oversees grapevines budding with new life and next season's vintages.
Prioritise relaxation and rejuvenation with a weekend enjoying the cream of the Country this spring. Head for the hills - where old fashioned hospitality, untouched wilderness and your peace of mind awaits.
The Australian Camp Oven Festival is a weekend of great family fun that celebrates cultural bush heritage. There is something for everyone to do or see. The kids can be part of the damper throwing or billy boiling competitions, while adults might like to try their hand at making a bush apron, a mailbox (both judged prior) or even putting together a cooking team for one of the friendly competitions.Visitors can sit back while watching the horse whisperer or sheep shearer, or enjoy the arts, crafts, local produce and old working machinery. Enjoy some authentic camp oven food before you kick up your heels at the bush dance on Saturday night.
The Sunday morning Poets Breakfast brings the best poets from afar. Aussie dining and full bar facilities are available throughout the weekend and visitors can camp onsite with convenient amenities.
4th & 5th October 2008.
Millmerran Show Grounds, Cecil Plains Road, Millmerran
Adults $10, Students $5, Children FREE
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Exclusive Azjure Aromatherapy Bonus
Mention this promotion when you book to receive an exclusive Azjure Aromatherapy Pack worth $50.00
Valid from 1st September - 27th November 2008
Terms & Conditions: Available to the first five couples who book a minimum two night mid-week stay, staying between 1st September and 27th November.
Family packages from $129* per person per night
Package includes: Accommodation, horse trail rides, mini golf, Thunderegg Fossicking, Adventure Park, a family dinner, $20 restaurant voucher, picnic hamper and cooked breakfasts.
Valid from 1st September to 31st December
Conditions apply: 2,3,5,7 night packages only.
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2 night package deal for only $80 per person per night
Includes accommodation twin share, evening meals & breakfast
Valid from 1st September to 30th November 2008
Terms and Conditions: Must stay min. 2 nights excluding dates 19th September - 28th September 2008.
Special Spring Offer for $490
Stay three nights during spring and receive a bottle of South Burnett wine, selection of local cheeses and dinner in your retreat for one night.
Valid from 1st September to 31st December 2008.
Terms and Conditions: This advertisement must be mentioned at time of booking.
Spring Wildflower Package from $545
Discover the delicate and colourful wildflowers of Lake Weyba on the interpretative bush walk and throughout natural Noosa. Two guests stay 2 night weekend/4 night midweek for only $545.00 (accommodation only).
B&B packages available on request.
Valid from 1st September to 30th November 2008
Terms and Conditions: Excluding school/peak periods.
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Special Spring Offer: The BAD Package - (Ballooning, Accommodation & Dinner Package) from $800.00 for 2 adults.
Package includes balloon flight with Floating Images, followed by a restaurant champagne breakfast & flight certificate, one night's twin share accommodation at the 4 star Country Comfort Motor Inn based in Ipswich, dinner at the Motor Inn's Restaurant and optional complimentary balloon flight transfers from Ipswich accommodation only. Flight only & other option accommodation packages also available.
Valid from the 1st September to 31st March 2009.
Terms and Conditions: Please see Floating Images Terms & Conditions on website.
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South Burnett Spring Special! $390 per couple in a fully self contained spa cottage.
Stay in the multi award winning unique cottages and gaze over the fresh spring colours of the South Burnett countryside. The peaceful country cottages are set on a quiet and relaxing 160 acre property close to all Kingaroy attractions and a short drive to the Bunya Mountains.
Mention this ad when you book and receive a FREE bottle of wine.
Valid from 1st September to 30th September 2008
Terms and Conditions: Valid for stay on Monday to Thursdays only. Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights incur a $20 surcharge per night.
Spring Special, save $150 per couple! Now only $790 per 3 night weekend (normally $940) and $690 per 3 night midweek package (normally $840).
Stay in a 4.5 star spa cottage with cosy wood fire for a 3 night package plus Breakfast each morning, a bottle of wine, antipasto platter and homemade treats on arrival, fresh flowers, free use of canoes, mountain bikes, fishing rods and DVD library.Valid from 1st September to 30th November 2008.
Terms and Conditions: Not available long weekends
Romantic interlude for only $480 midweek, or $570 weekend
Stay 3 nights and receive complimentary breakfast hamper, bottle of champagne, flowers and chocolates.
Valid from 1st September to 30th of November 2008.
Terms and Conditions: $50 deposit required on booking.
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Spring Special
Stay 2 nights mid-week (Sun-Thu) and receive free Dinner for two delivered to your chalet. Valid from 1st September to 15th December 2008.
Terms and Conditions: Includes 1 main course per person on 1 night of stay.
Visit The Workshops Rail Museum and experience a behind the scenes tour of the working workshop.
Prices are: Adults $17.50; Child $10.00; Concession $14.50; Family (2 Adults and up to 4 Children) $50.00.
Valid from 1st September to 30th November 2008.
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Save $60 on the Dinner and Accommodation Package - Now $240!
Includes a one night stay in a deluxe room, 2 breakfast upgrades, 3 course dinner for 2, a complimentary bottle of 'Woodlands Estate' wine.
Valid from 1st September to 30th November 2008.
Terms and Conditions: Subject to availability, all bookings essential.
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