This pop up sweet experience, teases those childhood memories. Spend your allotted time traversing down memory lane, whilst tasting some of those sweet delights we used to enjoy!
Now finished in Brisbane, its time for Sydney siders to indulge in this sweet experience after opening date, 10 February 2019. After ending its run in Sydney, Sugar Republic will be return to Melbourne, where it first began.
From the time you enter, there are activities to do as well as some sugary delights on offer. Tickets are purchased online, with and hour to an hour and a half a good time allowance for meandering through. 
Start by spinning the wheel and see what your prize is, bounce on the trampoline with balloons, jump out of a huge cake, be the shopkeeper at your own lolly shop or release your inner child as you flail around in the massive ball pit. Swing in front of the wall of sugar, but forget to taste test! A scoop of ice cream here, candyfloss there, perhaps some whizz fizz, who knows what delights are going to await you behind the scenes!
Sydney and Melbourne are lucky to have some new interactive experiences which have been added in. This instagramable pop up delight looks to be growing as it moves around! Opening date for Sydney is 10 February 2019.
Taking photos is encouraged here, just be sure to follow and hashtag #sugarrepublic to show off your sweet snaps,
Would we go again? Probably not, only because. I feel this experience is one of those one off, something different activities. Once you’ve been, experienced and indulged, I don’t think you will feel the need to revisit.
On that note, remember to take those snaps, tickle the tastebuds and enjoy the outing! 
Heading through all sorts of changing landscapes, we could be forgiven for thinking we had ended up in the wrong country! But, through Wellington we went, as we headed to Dubbo.
After lunch, we arrived in Dubbo where we stopped by the Zoo. On this occasion we personally didn’t do the rounds of the zoo, choosing instead to settle in for a bite to eat at the cafe. Quite an interesting spot to sit, while you watch the monkeys on their nearby island, and view the bird life just casually, swimming or strolling around the area. One of these was this magnificent peacock.
Not too concerned about visitors, he was happy to meander around the tables, checking to see what might be on offer before heading out to the wide open space for a bit of lunch.
Monkeys are always fascinating to watch. They don’t stop, constantly moving around their island, interacting, playing, just generally entertaining the public. You could easily wile away the hours out the front of the cafe, relaxing and receiving the free entertainment on offer.
With a lot of accommodation choices on offer, it can be hard to decide where to stay. On this occasion we were booked into the Abel Tasman Motor Inn which is conveniently located near the zoo, and even more conveniently located across the road from Club Dubbo. Awesome venue if you’re after some hearty bistro meal, quiet drink or even a dabble on the pokies. Great way to finish the day!
The following day, was a short drive to Narrabri. However, after passing through Gilgandra, we headed up to Siding Spring observatory at Coonabarabran, for an informative experience, before continuing on to Narrabri.
Housed inside the huge white 6 storey high dome, you can see from miles away, the telescope is quite fascinating.
Keep your eyes peeled too, there are some totally awesome art creations as you head up the short hill to the observatory.
Our last overnight stop was Narrabri. Totally surprising to find we were booked in to a very unique hotel, named the Crossroads Hotel. Looking pretty slick with a modernised look, the rooms surprised, not only in spaciousness, but in the clean modern feel.
Not only a two lane bowling alley, there are video games, machines and your own bar. Sweet!!
Another option, book a private room if you have a group. That way you can all eat together, or just sit back and have a conversation away from the general public. Whatever you choose, this country hotel is ready to provide. Enjoy!
After 9 years, Brisbane’s convoy for kids has really started to make its mark on Queensland’s Calendar. Raising a gobsmacking 25 million in the first 8 years, this charity has started from humble beginnings to now become a much looked forward to event.
Barnes Auto Co were one of the companies to send a number of trucks, their total was 8. Assisting a little with the clean up, I then rode along on the convoy.
Parents were showing the little ones how to pump their arms so the drivers would pull on those air horns. Kids faces were lit up with the sheer glory of seeing this rumbling, honking mass of sparkling steel on wheels bypass them.
The Showgrounds was a place of wonderment for the kids. There was a petting zoo, rides, big sandpit, all of which were free for those children today, as well as an array of food and general purchase choices. Around every corner there was something different, even displays by the Pine Rivers historical society..
Many companies had donated goods to the auction. Some going for a very cheap price compared to their actual worth. However all funds were donated to the kids. Today was all about preserving our future.
The logistics behind the successful organisation of this event, would be the result of hard work and effort. Not an easy job. This year the increase in the trucks from just over 400 for 2017 made it harder for everyone to co-ordinate. Many trucks had left the Showgrounds by the time the trophy ceremony began in early evening. Only because those drivers had completed a long couple of days and needed to have those trucks safely back in yards for the night. Some would be preparing for a new work day,
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