AWESOME CAFE IN BURLEIGH - PALEO CAFE BURLEIGH HEADS

I finally tried out the Paleo Cafe in Burleigh. I had noticed it every time I drove up Park Street in Burleigh. You sort of can't miss it... orange orange orange!

Greeted by super friendly staff that seem very passionate and knowledgable about their food and products.

I ordered the Salmon on sweet mash, my girl friend ordered the omelette. Wow.. yum..yum...yum Highly recommended. My salmon was cooked perfectly, the mash was silky and my friend loved her omelette.  Tasted amazing, this cafe is for everyone, not just the Paleo followers.. however Paleo is a very healthy way to eat!

I felt this place was well priced with excellent food. My coffee was perfect.. better then most coffee out there. I cant wait to return!  Very sorry.. I didn't take any pics.. shame, as presentation was also really lovely. Here is a link to this great place, definitely worth a try, especially if you enjoy eating the paleo way Paleo Cafe Burleigh Heads

I noticed they sold a few grocery items and read about their ready made meals. I will definitely spend some time checking these out next time, and will try one!

Parking is metered and the parking inspectors are very active, maybe on a commission??? Just up Park street on the right hand side is a 2 hour free parking lot. This restaurant has a few steps at the front but has an area for wheelchairs and prams to the side.

Hard Rock Surfers Paradise

HARD ROCK CAFE OR PUB?? SURFERS PARADISE

Had a lovely afternoon at the Hard Rock Cafe in Surfers on the week end. Staff were very friendly and helpful. My son was performing in his band, along with a number of other bands.

I liked the atmosphere of this place and the choices of seating arrangements were great. Out door and indoor, booths, seating on bar stools by the massive round bar or general tables. There are a number of stairs to climb however they do have a lift available!

Our food was good, BIG though! I had  pulled pork, crispy onion and slaw on a bun, with chips. The kids enjoyed their nachos and my mum loved her chicken parma. I am guessing it is an example of the USA style servings!

I even had a couple of shandies! woo hoo and of course the kids all had chocolate thick shakes!

The down side, which we did find rather hilarious, they ran out of tea bags.. so then we tried ordering a coffee... our friendly waiter returned to inform us...coffee beans had also run out!

This establishment is above a Woolworths..(last time I checked woolies sold tea and coffee beans) maybe they should re name.. Hard Rock Pub... ditch the cafe! we did find it funny though!

We parked in the Centro building, access via Hanlan Street. It was the closest and I didn't want my mum walking too far.. got a discount on parking as I had purchased some groceries form Woolworths, however it was still $16.

Great day though, kids were given a set of crayons and the kids menu doubled as an activity colouring sheet! Live music was really enjoyable.. will be happy to return!

Tasmania Holiday

DAY ONE HOBART

After considering many holiday destinations both overseas and in Australia, we decided on a Tasmanian family holiday over the Easter school holidays, 2014. My husband and I have two kids, a 16 year old son and 11 year old daughter. We all seem to enjoy history and nature so figured Tasmania could offer fun for all. 

 

We arrived in Hobart, and loved the cooler crisp air. Picked up our hire car from Europcar and headed off to our first port of call. Europcar were friendly but a little slow, had to wait around for a while for the car to be cleaned and fueled.

 

I had pre booked the car and all accommodation prior to arrival and had a rough idea of things we wanted to visit along the way. 

Mount Wellington as we head over the Derwent river into Hobart

We booked two nights in Grand Chancellor Hobart, a great position, in the middle of town, overlooking the harbor with lovely water views.

VIEW FROM OUR ROOM

I did book part of this holiday with a travel agent, to be honest, as soon as I started to spend time researching accommodation and itinerary suggestions, I realized I would have saved  more money doing the bookings myself.

Lovely indoor pool and gym facilities

Our bags were delivered promptly to our room. All staff friendly and helpful, rooms comfortable and tastefully decorated. Lovely bathroom amenities with fluffy towels and comfy beds.

Salamanca Market area

I would highly recommend the Grand Chancellor, walking distance to restaurants and bars. Only a short walk to the Salamanca markets and across the road from the harbor. 

 

 

From the harbor there are many cruises available, including cruising up the Derwent river to the famous Mona art museum.

Historic IXL jam factory, now full of arts, cafes and restaurants. Directly across from Grand Chancellor Hobart.

Day one, we decided to go exploring on foot,  in and around the town, I would suggest walking up behind the Salamanca market area, the old houses are so beautiful, rose gardens and all back dropped with beautiful Mount Wellington.

 

Our $5 lunch - Telegraph Hotel

We stumbled across an old pub, The Telegraph Hotel, a sweet old building, serving up $5 lunches and a range of local beers. We gave it a go, and were rather impressed, not bad at all.

We caught the end of the Salamanca markets, this precinct and large market boast shopping, arts and craft, dining and music. Walking  past beautiful sandstone buildings and on the cobblestone road ways, just adorable.

 

If you love your seafood, the harbor and town area teaming with seafood restaurants. There are so many choices its a bit confusing.

Over by the IXL jam factory building directly opposite the Grand Chancellor there is a restaurant "The Drunken Admiral"that has been run by the same family since 1979. They pride themselves on delicious seafood, and I could only find good reviews about this place. It looked very original (very nautical 70's) and I soooo wanted to go there for dinner, but my hubby and son are not into seafood at all and so we ended up at Elizabeth pier. We decided on dining at the restaurant "42 Degrees"  I did get a salmon dish, that was okay. The rest of my family felt their meals were average.

Salamanca Markets

 

Hobart is just a gorgeous, historic and very scenic township. My whole family enjoyed exploring this town. I will do my best to add DAY TWO's adventures soon, as we head up to the Huon Valley.