George's Diner and Conway Beach, Queensland.
You can click on the link above and see a small video of George's Diner is you wish, it only goes for a few seconds. There is a caravan park attached to the Diner.
3,000 km from Launceston to Conway Beach so it's a long way from home. We visited there a few years back whilst staying at Proserpine in Queensland. See map below. As many of you know we are two people who hop in the car and go for a drive, but we go where our nose leads us, that is what happened this day and we ended up at Conway Beach at George's Diner from Proserpine and had some lunch.
Kite surfing is popular as is fishing, walking along the 2km beach and just relaxing.
The Diner is done in the 1950's style and so surprised to see it so beautifully done.
The map shows with stars from Proserpine to Conway Beach, just follow the Stars.
Hello Margaret. I watched the video. The shop feels as though it has stepped out of another era, yet it is still so full of life. You can sense the atmosphere of that time while still enjoying the comforts of today. With all the miles you have traveled and all the experiences you have gathered, you could honestly make a documentary. I always enjoy seeing the new places you share because I truly love reading about and seeing images from different parts of the world. It feels as though I am travelling right alongside you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely comment :)
DeleteYes, we have travelled I think it's 20 times across on the ferry and back so double that to go and get back home. We've travelled in so many areas, outback, cities and in between with in Australia and enjoyed every minute of it. We don't do that now and also travelled many roads here in Tasmania.
I too love to see other people's photos I find them very interesting and I'm always learning something new.
Very much my kind of fun diner. Loved seeing these. Though where re am, I can't see the video. Wishing you a great week.
ReplyDeleteYes it was a surprise that diner when we got there. Sorry you can't see the video, it's a video of the diner.
DeleteThank you and you have a great week too.
I like the diner and the cars, esp. that red pick-up. It would be delightful to take a walk at the beach, with bare feet touching the soft sands and brise on my face.
ReplyDeleteThe food was good there and the hamburger was a small one, my chips were tasty with normal salt. Walking on the beach was good, it's very flat there.
DeleteI watched the video too. The diner looks wonderful, and the beach too. I would have liked to be there.
ReplyDeleteIt was warm there as in the weather, and something different for us to see.
DeleteI'm sure you would enjoy it there, Marit.
Oh to be able to travel as freely as that! Spouse and I did that across Europe in a car in the 1970s, and loved every minute of the experience.
ReplyDeleteThe Qld diner reminded me of the American tables, checked floors, red vinyl and metal chair legs of a much earlier era.
I bet you had a lot of fun travelling Europe back then as we did when we travelled Australia, just follow your nose.
DeleteYes that diner certainly has been modelled on the American diners of the 50's, Hels.
Dear Margaret, I absolutely love old diners. The warm atmosphere, the comfort food, the checkered floors, the jukebox and the booths.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos, dear friend. ❤️ Thank you so much for sharing. 😊
I'm pleased you enjoyed seeing the photos, Linda. It was a fun day that day.
DeleteWow that is such a fun looking diner.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is, Hena.
DeleteThat is a massive road trip all the way from Launceston, but following your nose to spots like Conway Beach is exactly how the best travel memories happen. Finding a hidden gem like George’s Diner out in the middle of a spontaneous drive must have been such a fun surprise, especially with that cool retro 1950s look. It looks like the perfect, peaceful stretch of coast to just reset and enjoy some lunch after a long stretch on the road.
ReplyDeleteThe trip was done over many days, Melody. We have to catch the ferry to Melbourne in the State of Victoria back then, then drive for several days to get there, so once there we stayed a while to rest and drive about. Beautiful coastline up there too.
DeleteAround here we say 'wherever the wind takes us.' How nice it is to travel like that without a set direction!
ReplyDeleteThat is so true that saying Norma. You never now where you will end up :)
DeleteIt really looks like a walk through history.
ReplyDeleteOh it was and education for us for sure.
DeleteGoodness! 3,000 km from Launceston to Conway Beach is a very long way from home!
ReplyDeleteLovely photographs from the diner and I did click on the video link.
As always thank you for the map :)
All the best Jan
Many days to get there, Jan. Ferry then driving.
DeleteYou are welcome re map, I know it does help. Glad you watched the video.
Linda playa y lindo local. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThank you J.P. It is nice there.
DeleteGreat - just like some US mini-serries of years ago. I can't recall what but had
ReplyDeletesome upcoming new stars.
Absolutely terrible weather here - winter with a vengence!!!
Cheers
Colin
Actually it was an Australian mini-series with top Aussie actors.
DeleteThe young boy was sent to some private boarding school and his father
had a farm. They were originally from some area of war-torn Europe after
WW2.
Colin
Oh, I don't recall the mini series, Colin.
DeleteKeep warm with your terrible weather, cool today here no sun, just a dull day but had the backyard seen to, roses pruned, trees trimmed ready for spring!
The diner theme is carried outside too. What a terrific place, with such attention to the details.
ReplyDeleteYes, it all fits well there and it's been sold this year, and new owner have taken it over, so I read.
DeleteIt looks beautiful and so well detailed. I want to go there and eat chips.
ReplyDeleteThe chips were good, R. We arrived late morning and were not real hungry, so the chips did me and a small hamburger did B.
DeleteTak to je pěkná dálka od domova. ☺ Připomíná mi to jednu naši cukrárnu - kavárnu, měla název Monika a tam jsme občas chodili. Takové boxy byly v módě a právě to sezení mě nejvíc upoutalo. I na těch židlích se musí dobře sedět. A ta autíčka jsou kouzelná. ☺
ReplyDeletePřeji pěkný nový týden.
That is interesting there was diner similar. All good to see.
DeleteWhat a nice eatery this is, Margaret.
ReplyDeleteI think you guys drive really long distances by car, here you're already out of the country after 350 kilometers.
We don't like driving long distances.
I wish you a lovely week.
All the best, Irma
Yes we do drive long distances Irma, however it took several days plus the ferry to get there, once there we stayed and had a good rest and drove around. 350 km is the distance between some towns in Australia. :)
DeleteI love the interior deco so much
ReplyDeleteA wonderfully colorful eatery! It's nice to go for a drive.
ReplyDeleteReally wonderful restaurant and decoration, you feel like you're at home.
ReplyDeleteBest regards and hugs, Andreja!