DAYBORO QLD


It was time we left the comfort of our lovely little Peninsula here. So we drove over the bridge and got onto the Bruce Highway. I do not like this busy highway one bit, but luckily, we didn’t have to travel on it far before getting off it again and going through the small township of Petrie, then out into the country.

It was a lovely drive through the hills. Everything looked so green as it had been raining out this way, and the humidity usually makes everything grow quickly. 
It was even nice to see the cows and horses after being at the beach all the time. 
Its all about balance ❤️

We drove about 40klms and came to the town of Dayboro. They call it 
“The Town of Yesteryear”. It has a population of 2,120. 

First stop was the Bakery as we needed a coffee & cake 😂 🤔🤔decisions, decisions……decided on a delicious fresh lamington and coffee…

Then over the road to the Tourist Information Centre. 




With info in hand….off we walked.



This was another cafe.




Looking down the main street to the hills beyond. 





Another quirky looking cafe.
There’s lots of cafes in this little town as it comes alive every weekend with the locals from the coast and also all the motor bikers as it’s a very windy road beyond this town.



The butchers…







And this which was painted on the fence near the butcher shop. It said….
“Look up….you never know what you might see” I read that…..and then walked on…..but something made me stop …..as I thought about that message….so I went back and “looked up”

There was something to see……



That little tree was growing on the side of the shop. Look at those roots clinging on for dear life to the bricks. There’s always something to see. 🥰



And the “Local Pub”

In January 1887, James Berry built the first store in the township using bricks from the old sugar mill. The store became the unofficial post office. In April 1888 James applied for a provisional licence for a hotel. The initial application was refused, however after several submissions, a provisional licence was granted in 1892 and was named The Crown Hotel. 

Lieutenant James Berry embarked for South Africa with the 4th Contingent Imperial Bushmen, Queensland in May 1900. 
In September 1900, his wife leased the hotel to James Cowan.

Mary Ann Berry died in October 1900, giving birth to the couples ninth child !!!😳

Poor old Mary…..she should have shoved him off to South Africa earlier I say!😉


On our way home, we saw a sign that said Pine River Dam.  I will do another blog for that tomorrow. 🥰

Stay safe everyone. ❤️❤️











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