π¦πΊ Family Road Trip: Townsville β Airlie Beach ππ¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦
Queensland public holiday = perfect time for a coastal escape! π¨ Accommodation: Mantra Club Croc $735 for 2 nights (2 rooms + breakfast). Perks: Pool π, restaurant, free beach towels (just ask!). π½οΈ Food Highlights: β Breakfast: Standard "white people brekky" at the hotel (meh). π Lunch Day 1: Mayβs Ramen ($20+ bowls, free noodle refills!). π Lunch Day 2: Whitsunday Seafood Bar ($64 fish & chips feastβcrispy squid rings = winner!). π Dinner at Paradiso: Slow-cooked beef cheek (divine! π€€). Risottos (classic al dente), kidsβ pizza π (huge!). *Total for 5 dishes + beers: $200*. β΅ Activities: βοΈ Day 1: GSL Whitsundays Scenic Flight ($319/pax). Pro tip: Skip front rowsβwings block views! Verdict: Worth every penny for those reef & island vistas! π Day 2: Cedar Falls (dry season = no falls, but stunning swim spot). Airlie Beach Lagoon (kids loved shell-collecting + playgrounds!). ποΈ Day 3: Boathaven Beach farewellβalready planning our return! π Why Townsville Rocks? βοΈ 3-4 hrs to Cairns OR Airlie Beach (easy weekend escapes!). #AirlieBeach #FamilyTravel #QueenslandRoadTrip #AustraliaWithKids