What a wonderful final day on the Gold Coast we have had! It all started with a lazy homemade pancake breakfast.
Spelt pancakes with banana and maple syrup – one of my favourite flavour combinations.
Followed by a trip to Movie World…
To enjoy the sunshine, the ‘Hollywood’ sights and the street shows…
And a thrilling stunt car show…
Don’t try this at home people!
During the show I tucked into a ‘picnic’ lunch – consisting of a portion of our Mt Tambourine triple brie…
While Mr BBB went for the more ‘traditional’ theme park lunch of a hotdog with the works …
After lunch we spent quite a bit of time in queues, waiting for our turn on some fun rides…
And some that were perhaps more scary than fun…
Seriously – this was by far the fastest and scariest roller coaster I have ever been on! It was a shame the queues were so long as we would have loved to have tackled it more than once.
But unfortunately we ran out of time and had to head home to get changed for our evening adventure – and the highlight of our day…
The Australian Outback Spectacular!
Not only did we receive a fantastic ‘Australian’ 3 course meal, we were kept entertained throughout by a dinner show.
Telling the story of the Australian Light Horse (amongst other things), we were treated to 2 hours of magnificent horses, amazing riders and impressive special effects…
Oh and a complimentary souvenir ‘hat’ ;)
This was a truly wonderful dinner / show package. When the brochure said that it was “more than a night out – but an experience in a unique laconic sense of humour” they weren’t joking! From start to finish – we had an absolute ball! It was a shame that we weren’t allowed to take photos of the show itself, but you will just have to come and check it out if you are holidaying at the Gold Coast.
Talk about the perfect way to end our trip to Queensland!
Tomorrow we hit the road – and start making our way back to Canberra. We are heading back along the coast – any guesses where our first overnight stop might be???
Happy Baking :)
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Look at all of that fun! WOW!
ReplyDeleteBrie-so good! I would take that over a hot dog (if I still ate them) any day! And I love souvenir hats, I just got a sombrero.
ReplyDeleteCheck out that hat! Best you avoid low ceilings while wearing that one.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly was a fabulous last day. I've never done the outback show but a local that we met last year told us how wonderful it was so it's definitely on our to-do list next time we're up there.
ReplyDeleteHmmm...I'm guessing maybe Byron Bay or there abouts - I hear it's a bit of a foodie paradise.
Libby
There is no way I would get on that thing. I get seasick on a ferris wheel-really! Good on you for trying. I hope you had your lunch BEFORE you went on it!
ReplyDeleteThe Superman roller coaster is one coaster I will not get on anymore! I've ridden it twice on two different occasions and I just feel so unsafe in it! Yikes!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a fun day though!!
What an action packed holiday - hope it will make the time in the car more bearable!
ReplyDeleteLove your pancakes and picnic lunch but am curious about what is a traditional Australian threee course dinner - I am guessing a roast dinner and a pav with maybe some seafood for starter????
That's the exact maple syrup that we always have with pancakes when I was growing up. So glad the holiday's been so much fun for you! :)
ReplyDeleteYAY it is great to find another fitness/foodie blog from Australia!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous that you are at the gold coast - it looks amazing there at the moment! Im glad youve had such an awesome holiday. Adding you to my bookmarks :-)
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Looks like you're having a ball Lisa! :D I'm curious, what was for dinner for the Australian show?
ReplyDeleteWow, it's lunchtime and all I want is PANCAKES!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I am currently filling out my application to study abroad at U of Sydney next semester!! I might have to pick your brain for Australia info if you don't mind =D
I've been traveling with very little access to internet so I'm just now catching up on your adventures from the past few days. You guys have really been having a great time! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteI've been meaning to ask--what holiday is it that you're celebrating? Is it a week long holiday or are you making it a week long?? lol
Happy driving!
these pancakes look delicious! what a fun day :)
ReplyDeleteHeidi xo