Melissa McMahon
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1920s Touring in the Moreton Bay Region
Learn about the motoring history of Brisbane Norths best escapes within an hour’s drive from the city as we take you back to 1920s Samford, Redcliffe, Bribie Island
Earth Day goes digital: how you can get involved
This year marks 50 years of Earth Day and, the good news is, you can participate right from the comfort of your own home!
Indoor Rainy Day Activities
Think you’re going to be stuck inside when the rain hits? Think again! More than just beautiful natural attractions, the Moreton Bay Region is home to a wonderful amount of family fun tourism operators, shopping districts and art centres. Check out our list of rainy-day activities near you!
Australian Honey Bee Education with Fergo’s Farm
Did you know that one third of the food we consume each day relies on pollination by bees? Globally, there are more honey bees than any other type of bee or pollinating insect making them one of the most important pollinators for food crops.
Jacaranda Trees in Brisbane North
From October into November each year, the Moreton Bay Region blooms a sea of purple. Although native to Brazil, the gigantic canopies known as jacaranda trees have surely found a home in Australia. Here, you can find the best places to see jacarandas bloom this spring near Brisbane.
Best Cafes for Baked Treats
Baking their pastries fresh in-house each day or stocking their display cabinets full of sweet treats, these artisan bakeries and cafes are our favourites when it comes to fulfilling our sweet tooth desires.
Our Best Coffee Roasters & Tea Makers Trail near Brisbane
Like all caffeine fiends, we enjoy a good speciality coffee to get us through the day but finding the right coffee to suit your taste or flavour can be difficult.
Local Artist Profile: Lance Boucaut
Travelling around the same city or town you’ve lived in for most of your life might feel like a mundane thing to do for some people. Walking up streets you know so well or driving past buildings you might see day after day might feel very repetitive.
Local Artist Profile: Ann Russell
During her years as a mixed media artist, Ann Russell has come to be an expert in combining creativity and nostalgia. A local of the Moreton Bay Region, Ann is one of the many talented artists that belong to Creative Samford Inc.
Top 6 Outdoor Activities & Nature Play Ideas
What do you remember from your childhood? Was it the time you spent waiting for the dial up internet to connect or the time you spent exploring the great outdoors?
