Melbourne to Sunshine Coast by Public Transport (GOW Trip)

 27 February 2024 (Post day 2)

 

Today was a very early start 5am, daylight saving time. We were away by 5:45am. We walked to the train, waited 10 minutes and then train rode the train to Southern Cross. We had a 10-15 minute wait for the SkyBus, and no significant traffic. We were checked in and in the departure lounge for 8:15. While we waited for our flight we ate breakfast, followed by a spot of shopping at the Lego Store. The plane departed on time and we enjoyed a smooth flight. On arrival at Maroochydore Airport we could feel the humidity on our fingertips as soon as we went outside. We waited for 40 minutes at the aiport for the bus to Maroochydore. Then we caught the bus to near home and walked home in the heat and humidity. We arrived home about 2:15pm very sweaty. Terrific holiday!

 https://southerncrossstation.com.au/

https://www.skybus.com.au/melbourne-city-express/locations/

https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/shop/lego

https://www.sunshinecoastairport.com.au/

https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/living-and-community/roads-and-transport/transport-options/public-transport/bus-and-train/translink-sunbus

1 train, 3 buses,1 plane

4.38km walking

Brisbane Adventuring Again - ANZAC Square, Ferry, MacArthur Museum, Old Government House, Commissariat Museum and Lego Shopping!

 

ANZAC Square was peaceful, even in morning rush hour.  This is a spot that I always find gives a moment of peace and quiet reflection.

https://www.anzacsquare.qld.gov.au/

While walking through ANZAC Square we spotted some exterior wall pressure cleaning, high rise style!

We walked down to North Quay to see if the Citycat ferries were running, but unfortunately no.  Looking at how high the mud and debri on the railings were, there is a lot of cleaning up to be done after the recent floods.

So a quick change of plans and we headed to the MacArthur Museum Brisbane. This is housed in the exact rooms that General Douglas MacArthur had is Headquarters SouthWest Pacific Area in.  His office has been beautifully restored and there are displays on the impact of WW2 on Brisbane and Queensland in all areas of life. New things I learnt included that schools were closed for several months until slit trenches could be built, where the bunkers in the centre of Brisbane were built and the concerns of fire if the mainly wooden city of Brisbane was bombed.

https://mmb.org.au/

After a picnic lunch in the City Botanic Gardens we visited Old Government House.  This is set in the ground of QUT Gardens Point and is beautifully maintained and filled with art.

https://www.ogh.qut.edu.au/

Servants staircase

Love this gazebo!

The Commissariat Store Museum is housed in Brisbane's oldest occupied building and was convict built in 1829.  It houses displays on the early years of Brisbane white settlement and models of some of the early buildings.

https://commissariatstore.org.au/

Last, and for some the most important, stop of the day was the Lego section in Myer's in the Queen Street Mall.  The difficult part here, is which one of the awesome sets to buy.  

https://www.myer.com.au/c/all-toys/toys-all/brand-lego