How unusual to find this log-style cafe in the middle of farming country. Suffice to say, it is in the middle of nowhere. I love walking into this secluded magnificent timbered building. It welcomes me every time. Its earthy tones, feasting tables and yesteryear artefacts draw me in. As I walk around, I am fascinated. Next I spotted the eclectic collection of jugs and teapots against one wall. When I saw the oversized black leather couches, I wanted to sink deep into them. I’m in my element, as I sit at the feasting table with my family in the middle of the Australian Bush in air-conditioned comfort.
Steeped In History
The sultry dim lighting creates an ambience. Its walls and bench tops are steeped in history with historical family photos and terracotta earthen pots of old. It constantly amazes me that there are people and places that preserve our heritage. My hat off to you.
Front Row Seats to Australian Bush
Not only does the Cafe exude earthy tones and historical pieces, but it looks out onto our Australian bush. By this I mean, the cafe has glassed one whole side wall. It has a waist to near-ceiling picture window – spanning some 15-20m. This magnificent view, brings outside to in. This Australian garden is dotted with metal sculptures.The native trees elegantly stretch up and create a shaded homely space.
Only 10 Steps Away
Ten steps from Bridge’s Cafe is the Mt Uncle Rum Distillery, which I wrote about recently. However, my focus is the cafe which myself and my family were happy about because it specialises in wood-fired pizzas and home made desserts. Also, while waiting the kids were fascinated with the earthenware pot which held lemonade; those many years ago.
Wood-fired Pizzas For Lunch
For lunch the table was ladened with a selection of delicious and yummy pizzas. There was no talking when the pizzas arrived. Just gleeful, happy full mouths munching and chewing with a few contented sighs sprinkled here and there. Of course we had homemade scones with homemade jam and cream for dessert.
Don’t Forget Dessert
Once lunch was over, we realised time had flown and it was time to go. Outside the kids were keenly trying to photograph the peacocks with their tails out. If you visit the distillery and you’re tasting, allow 1/2hr and for the cafe allow 1-2hrs for relaxing, lunching and desserting.
Roam the Grounds
Also you can walk around the grounds and view the majestic peacocks roaming free. You will see the alpacas, donkeys and goats safely in paddocked enclosures. The kids got a buzz from seeing these animals; albeit passing in the car because time was pressing.
I’m always on the lookout for historically interesting places to show family. Also I like great places to eat when they visit us on the Atherton Tablelands. I am constantly amazed at what I have discovered.
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I loved reliving our own visit here with you through your story Maria. A beautiful piece and a wonderful place to while away an afternoon.
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Yes. How fantastic! I was trying to find that photo of us. I loved sinking into those black couches.
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What an interesting place. Those pizzas look delicious.
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Just realised my avatar is playing up and my account is linked to an old closed down site. Now just scratching my head wondering how I change that. LOL
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Yes absolutely. Nice to see you again.
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Fixed. I think.
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Yes I went in. You have the Giveaways link up.
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That’s so cool! Love the view. Love the sheer simplicity of it all and the rustic vibe.
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Like stepping into another dimension, so unique and earthy.
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it is so lovely seeing these places and how well you showcase these parts of Qld! Thanks for linking up for Life This Week!
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Thank you. Such a wonderful place for visitors up here.
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This looks like everything I’d want in one place. Ye olde things to look at, woodfire pizza and grounds to roam! Plus I bet my other half would quite enjoy the rum distillery 😉
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Yes awesome place. The rum distillery story is on the blog. Great place also.
https://bigsisterblogs.com/2016/09/30/mt-uncle-rum-distillery/
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What a cute cafe! The pizza looks yummy!
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Very yummy pizza. Thank you.
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Looks like an interesting place with great food!
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Sure is. Thank you.
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What a wonderfully creative place ~ love the metal sculptures and neat photos ~ cuties too eating pizza!
Wishing you a wonderful week ~ ^_^
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Thank you. Yes ‘wonderfully creative’, I like that.
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Hi Maria, me again! #teamIBOT…(p.s.it’s expected that IBOT posts haven’t been published before) sorry if you did not know that. Take care. D xx
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I’m not sure what IBOT is. I’ve seen it written but not sure what it connects to. Please enlighten me. Should I hash tag it when I comment.
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I have just seen this…I rarely come to this site. So, Maria, IBOT stands for I Blog On Tuesdays. It was originally started by Jess at Essentially Jess around 5 years ago as a way to connect bloggers and the one criterion was a NEW, previously unpublished post… ‘hence, I blog on Tuesdays.’ The spiel is over on essentiallyjess.com who handed over IBOT to Kylie for the 6 months of this year as Jess has been studying. Pop over to read more!
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This place is right up my alley. Just the kind of cafe I would love to check out. Those family photos are amazing!!
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It is unique and just gorgeous!
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This is really cool!
Thanks for linking up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/10/guess-where-i-went.html
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Thank you.
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a real pretty place. the wood fired pizza looks yummy
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Yes they were yummy. Gorgeous place.
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Such lovely pictures! I feel like I was there to see it all. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you so much.
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This is such a cool place, so many things to look at. I would love to visit 🙂 Thanks for sharing at the weekend blog hop..
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You are welcome. I love unique places. Moxo
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That is my kind of place, I love that rustic bush garden! I’d love to while away the time here! Thanks for sharing it x
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So good! While away the time is exactly what we did.
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Great pictures and lovely place!
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Yes it is fabulous.
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🙂
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