Activity Idea Details 2022

Here are some ideas and suggestions for Carmel Companion Activities for 2022.      

Idea 01

 

Tour at IndigiScapes, Redland Bay

Proposer

 

Pam & Charlie

Description

 
A botanic garden tour in the native garden  Walk for approx. 45min followed by Morning Tea, Scone with bushtucker jams and a tea or coffee. 

Cost $15 pp

Group booking with min of 5 people 

Idea 02

 

Walking at Wartime

Proposer

 

Pam & Charlie

Description

 

Starting at City Hall visit locations in our city that have compelling stories of wartime experience:  Albert Street Uniting Church for war brides stories; the infamous ‘Battle of Brisbane’; and uncover the secret stories of the code breakers. Finish  in front of the MacArthur Museum.

 

Group booking with min of 4 people max 12
Cost $20 concession
Duration: 2 Hrs
Distance: 2km

Idea 03

 

Guided Tour Roma Street Parkland

Proposer

 

Pam & Charlie

Description

 
Join an experienced and knowledgeable volunteer on a one-hour guided tour of Roma Street Parkland.

Cost Free
Duration: 1 Hr

Idea 04

 

Guided Tour Powerhouse Theatre
New Farm

Proposer

 

Moira & Tony

Description

 
Guided tour of Brisbane Powerhouse – history  from the  1920s when it powered Brisbane’s tramway system, to the 1970’s – 2000 when underground artists, performers and the homeless inhabited the ruins leaving behind heritage-listed graffiti art. 

Cost $15
Duration: 1 Hr

Idea 05

 

Brisbane Open House (BOH)

 

Sat/Sun ~Late July 2022 

Proposer

 

Moira & Tony

Description

 
BOH provides  the rare opportunity to discover the hidden wealth of architecture, engineering and history in buildings and places around Brisbane city.

On one weekend each year selected buildings are opened with guided and self-guided tours to encourage visitors to explore, examine and engage with Brisbane’s built environment.

Cost Free
Duration: 1-2 Hr

Idea 06

 

Zumba Gold

 
Preston Road Park, 276 Meadowlands Road, Carina

Monday
23 May 2022  9-10 am

 

Proposer

 

Barry & Trish

Description

 
 
Part of the BCC GOLD Program.
A modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves at a lower intensity focusing on balance, range of motion and coordination.

Cost Free
Duration: 1 Hr

Idea 07

 

Spring Bluff Railway Station

 

Murphys Creek QLD 4352

6 September 2022 

(Spring gardens & week before school holidays)
 

Proposer

 

Ron & Janice

Description

 
 
Spring Bluff Railway Station is a 150 year old heritage listed site  on the main railway line between Ipswich and Toowoomba. Apart from its historical significance its beautiful landscaped and award winning gardens are not to be missed.

Cost Free
Travel Time: 1:40 hr drive (133km)
 

Idea 08

 

HOTA (Home of the Arts) Gallery

 

Venue:
135 Bundall Rd  Surfers Paradise 4217
 
Travel time:
~75mins from Coorparoo

Proposer

 

Pam & Charlie

Description

 
 
HOTA is a cultural precinct in Surfers Paradise, surrounded by parklands and a lake.

 

The new HOTA Gallery, spanning 6 levels, opened in May 2021 and is a must-see cultural  destination.

Cost: Free Entry
Duration: 60-90 mins

Idea 09

 

CityCat to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

 

708 Jesmond Road
Fig Tree Pocket QLD 4069
 
 

Proposer

 

Ron & Janice

Description

 
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the world’s first and largest koala sanctuary, home to over 100 koalas and 70 species of other Australian native animals.

 

The sanctuary offers guests the opportunity to get up close and personal with the wildlife in a natural, intimate setting. 

Cost:
Adult $49 + $3.29 from Mowbray Park Ferry 
Senior $39 + $1.64
from Mowbray Park
Ferry Travel Time: 1:30 hr
 

Idea 10

 

MACE

(Mystery Artistic or Cultural Event)
 
Venue: TBA
 

Proposer

 
Moira & Tony

Description

 
Many 2022 gallery displays or Performing Arts items are yet to be scheduled.
 

This is a placeholder for an artistic display or performance to be available in 2022.

 

Cost TBA
Duration: TBA

Idea 11

 

Wine Tasting & Lunch at
City Winery

 

Venue:
Eagle Street Pier
 
45 Eagle Street
City
 
 

Proposer

 

Ron & Janice

Description

 
Enjoy a cellar door tasting, with a splash of wine or two direct from the barrel, and a two course shared dining experience paired with fine wines.
In the process learn more about the winemaking process.
 

Cost: 
$75 per person
Duration: 90 mins
 

Idea 12

 

Cross River Rail Experience

 
Venue:
Level 1/151 Elizabeth St
Brisbane City.
 
When:
Any month


Closed Tuesdays
Weekdays 
10am-4pm

Weekends 
10am-2pm
 

Proposer

 

 

Charlie & Pamela

Description

 
Cross River Rail community engagement and education hub.

Provides detailed project information, digital engagement experiences and learning opportunities.

Covers Archaeology and History, Transport planning and City Transformation and the science of Tunnelling.

 

Guided tours available for groups.

Cost Free

Duration: 1 hour to view, no time limit
 

Idea 13

 

Lunch at Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club

 
Venue:
 
34 Fairlead Crescent
MANLY QLD 4179
 
 

Proposer

 

Josephine

Description

 
Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club bistro is open daily  from 11:30am each day for lunch and dinner. 
 
It’s the perfect place for those looking for good quality meals. 
 
MBTBC offers a modern menu filled with a variety of dishes including great pub classics and specials throughout the week. 
 

Cost:  ~
$30 per person
 

Idea 14

 

Fort Lytton at Night

 
Venue:
160 South Street,
Lytton
(corner of Lytton Road)

.
 
 
 

Proposer

 
Ron & Janice

Description

 
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of wartime, as
professional actors relive the past with a live theatrical tour.

 

Australia’s only surviving moated, 19th century fortress and the birthplace of Qld’s military history.
 

Cost $30 per person
 
Some parts of the tour are not wheelchair accessible.
Time: Arrive 6.45pm for a 7pm start. Tour concludes at 8.15pm.
 

Idea 15

 

Opera in the Gardens

 
Venue:
 
Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens
 
Sunday 3rd April
2pm-5pm

Proposer

 
Charlie & Pamela

Description

 
Rotary organised event for charity. Light opera 2-5pm

BYO and a chair.
 
 

Cost:  ~
$65 per person

Duration:  Approx 3 hrs