If you have ever thought about stepping up your family adventures, I’ve got the perfect weekend for you! Now in its 15th year, the Flight Centre Sports and Events Cycle and Trail Run Epic is on at Hidden Vale Adventure Park near Grandchester on the 9-10 of September and has a hu ge range of[...]
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Sometimes the best adventures are right under your nose. Scott and I have driven past Flinders Peak for years, admiring the dominant peak with its dramatic cliffs until we finally decided to schedule it in as our next family adventure. The hike is rating as a Class Five (Difficult) walking trail, and our three boys[...]
Let me just tell you that one of our boys is GUARANTEED to choose THE worst possible time in any given day to feel the urge to do his business. And then, when nature calls, there’s no stopping him. Needless to say, this has led to many comical situations. And needless to say, when[...]
If you are a family who loves to mountain bike, then you really can’t go past Hidden Vale Adventure Park near Grandchester! Only half an hour from Ipswich, or an hour from Brisbane, this property has over 100km of tracks set in 12,000 acres of bush land. The best part is that there a ton[...]
We love exploring around our local area, and since there’s nothing better than a good long bike ride, we’ve really wanted to ride the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT) for quite some time. The BVRT follows the Brisbane Valley railway line that was built between 1882 and 1913 and it covers an impressive total distance[...]
If you want to get the kids into the outdoors but don’t know where to start, then read on… White Rock is a perfect first hike for a family. It’s fun, interesting, has great views, wildlife and there are a few different trail options, so it really is hard to beat. Scott and I are all about[...]
Castle Hill Blackstone Reserve Mountain Bike Park is a hidden gem in Ipswich and it’s one of those spots that you just want to keep going back to because it is so much fun for the kids. Only 5 minutes from Ipswich CBD and 30 minutes from Brisbane, it really is accessible. Scott and I[...]
Grab your bike, helmet and camping gear – we’re heading to Hidden Vale Adventure Park at Grandchester for a mountain bike race. If you haven’t raced one before, never fear, this is the perfect chance to try it out. The Giant 3PLUS3 is on 8-9 July 2017 and it actually consists of 2 mountain bike[...]
When we look around our local area seeking adventure for our family, our minds turn pretty quickly to the waterways. Disconnecting from the demands of life for an afternoon, there is nothing to clear the head quite like the primitive action of dipping a paddle in the water to propel us to our destination. Ipswich[...]
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