Traditional leaving Lilly pic
July 12, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
This trip is thanks to a Christmas present from my brother and his girlfriend of a mystery picnic. And mixing it with our 21st anniversary this week.
Eumundi Markets
July 12, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
First stop of the day — and the trip — was the Eumundi Markets for a wander and some breakfast. What a stunning day too, not a cloud in sight.
We heard a rumour that one of the stalls hadRead more
Flying West Coffee Roasters
July 12, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Turning into the street, the sound of a Valley nightclub was overwhelming. We appear to have met a Saturday morning Breakfast Beats event with live DJ. This first Mystery Picnic stop to pick up coffeeRead more
Hastings St and Milk Bar Grocer
July 12, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Heading into Noosaville now for the next pickup of salad, juices, and quiches.
We went for a little walk down to the water for an explore.
Laguna Lookout
July 12, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
For all the time we have been here, we've never been up to this cute lookout. A nice surprise as part of the Mystery Picnic journey.
The Bakers Pantry
July 12, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
This stop is to collect some pies and cupcakes 🧁 How cute. Thanks Jaymee (such a sunny coast spelling imo)
Double Shot
July 12, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Last pick-up of a meat and cheese platter from Double Shot. I have no idea how they knew we were on the Mystery Picnic, they asked us before we even said hello.
The Big Pelican
July 12, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
So, technically, this is the end of the Mystery Picnic... And while it is a beautiful location for a picnic, in our style, we changed the plans and will have it at the accommodation instead. Here wasRead more
Pucca Restaurant (Not the picnic)
July 12, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
This was a walk-past decision, which is not like us, but this was a seemingly underrated deliciousness. Every plate we had was super tasty. Coconut beef tartar, burnt butter and spice-rubbed corn,Read more
The accommodation
July 12, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Seriously, wow, what a special Airbnb find. Backing onto this forest in complete privacy is amazing. We've spent an hour in the spa listening to the forest and then again at night under the stars.
Dinner (The picnic)
July 12, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Sitting out on the deck, this is the dinner alternative to our Mystery Picnic. It was the right choice.
Matilda
July 13, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
First stop for the morning is to see Matilda from the 1982 Commonwealth Games. Looking good for her age, though she's had a bit of work done. Fun fact that this Caltex (was Ampol) claims it was theRead more
Mothar Mountain Rock Pool
July 13, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
It’s a cute little spot — super quiet while we were there, probably because the cold kept everyone away. But you can tell it’s the kind of place that fills up on a hot day. The water’s clearRead more
Lake Alford
July 13, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Up to Gympie for a short walk around Lake Alford — always a reliable spot for birdwatching, whether you’re into it or not. The place is packed with birds, especially waterfowl, which is lovely...Read more
Old Rail Bridge
July 13, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Part of the river to rail trail around Gympie, this was a short stop for a walk to kill some time before lunch.
Dingo Creek Winery
July 13, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
This was the other picnic we had planned for the weekend — a little hidden-away winery that felt like a bit of a secret. We were early, so we kicked things off with a wine tasting. Couldn’t resistRead more
Noosa Botanic Gardens
July 13, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
The last stop for the day — and the trip.
We wandered through the Noosa Botanic Gardens, a quiet, beautifully kept space right on the edge of Lake Macdonald. It was genuinely lovely — shadyRead more
