On this show Phill is chatting to Holly at the Timber Crate Cafe in Surat. Not only does the family run the cafe they also run the caravan park and the hotel.
So a great place to stop on your way through town, not only coffee but also pastries available and a gift shop.
The caravan park has 14 sites all grassed, amenities block and there are also 12 cabins available. They also have 3 pet friendly cabins at the caravan park and also at the hotel.
In town you will also find a local gym next the laundromat just ask at the hotel.
Also in town there is a free shower available behind the shire hall. If you want a low cost option in town there is the Fishermans Park a short distance from town. Its a 10 minute walk part way along the river.
Next on the show Phill chats with Wendy Newman who is the Secretary Surat and Districts Association.
Surat is one of the original old towns in Queensland. Surat back in the day before it became what it is started building on the low side of the Balonne River but changed to the other side therefore the town by the river has never flooded. If you camp at the Fishermens Park, there are markings on the sign showing the flood levels which are huge. If there is a flood the town is isolated till the water subsides.
The town has a population of around 400 people and the main farming is grain and cattle.
This year the town of Surat is celebrating 100 years of the Cobb and Co coach, with a festival coming up from the 16 August.
Surat Cobb & Co Changing Station Museum houses an amazing 25,000 litre freshwater aquarium, a replica Cobb and Co. Coach, social history museum, regional art gallery and Visitor Information Centre.
Next on the show Phill chats with Kim Wildman who is the Tourism Manager at St George.
Kim takes us through some of the events coming up for the later part of the year. Phill will be speaking with some of the organisers in upcoming shows that they can attend when your in the region. There are Campdrafts, horse racing, Polo Cross and local shows in the region.
Check the website below to see the events that are happening around the region
