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Tag Archives: day trips from the Gold Coast

Albert Creek Winery

09/08/201721/08/2017

Listening to the sound of the gurgling creek beside my table, gazing over the vineyard feeling that yummy mummy bliss.

This Saturday lunch, I have taken myself and the kids to Albert Creek Winery. 

The kids have taken themselves off to explore and I am happily reading up about this lovely property.

The sparkling white is a delight!

Months ago I purchased one of those 50% off on-line deals for lunch here. The expiry date for the voucher long came and went but the winery still obliged and honoured the voucher. Feeling very grateful and happy today is lovely.

They normally have a lunch time special; 2 courses for $35 or 3 courses for $45. Accompanying the specials menu (yummy soup, pork belly, and calamari for entree today, Chicken rolled in proscioto/parmesan , barramundi or vegetarian rissotto) and delicious desserts.

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Eden Restaurant Mt Tamborine

29/06/201701/07/2017

It’s a glorious winter’s day and it’s school holidays on the Gold Coast.

I’m up on Mt Tamborine which is about a 45 minute drive from central Gold Coast.  There are a few ways to the summit and the ridge along the top is scattered with vineyards, restaurants, coffee houses, walks, a sky walk and the part where my daughter is going, Thunderbird park.

I drop her off to do the tree top challenge and I head off to a vineyard to do some work.

My friend owns Cedar Creek Wineries and their sparkling white is fantastic. Unfortunately they are booked out for lunch so I head next door to Mason Wineries.

I am pleasantly surprised!

Run by a worldly couple Dylan and Suraya, the vineyard has a happy feel.

The restaurant is called Eden Restaurant. 

The menu is different – tapas style smaller bites, with plates to share and a couple of salads.

The wines are also pretty good and reasonably priced.

Today I have the panko chicken, quinoa salad. It is quite different. Jalopenos, rocket, corn chips and capsicum salsa. It is light and yummy!

This is an interview I did with Chef Dylan. I love his commitment and passion for sourcing out real food!

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Pool side office Couran Cove

22/03/201622/03/2016

A favourite local escape is to Couran Cove on South Stradbroke Island off the Gold Coast.

Couran Cove
Fresh prawns Couran Cove

Self contained apartments that are cool and offer all the necessaries (fridge, hot top, bath etc) with great views. Ramada Hotel Chain managed the property for awhile but I am not too sure who owns it now.

Sometimes I take the children, other times I go alone. Today was a short day trip.

A few hours on the island can feel like a substantial time. I catch the 930am ferry over  and by 10.20am have set up pool side.

 

There are lots of things to do and the resort welcomes day trippers.

Couran Cove pool
View from the pool

As a day tripper you can moor your boat at the marina and use the facilities.

There’s an easy walk (approx 45 minutes) to the other of the resort bringing you to the open sea.

The beach is beautiful and usually deserted.

If you bring children they can play in the adventure playground, ride bikes, run across the duck board walk, stand up paddle, kayak in the safe moat and play in the pool.

The pool in the middle of the resort is BIG. I love it for doing laps, for cooling off or playing with the kids. What I really like is the laid back Aussie atmosphere and chance to sip a cocktail pool side. It FEELs like holidays should feel.

Today I set up my temporary office and dive into some blogs and admin.

There is Australian wildlife every where. Milling around on the grass areas such as wallabies and kangaroos. Kookaburras, butcher birds and magpies. Very occasionally you will see a goanna runing across the sand.

It’s very cool, user friendly and relaxing.

Thai Beef salad
The Thai Beef salad at Couran Cove

Today I ate the Thai Beef Salad, which was really delicious and appropriately priced.

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