Want to plan the ultimate vanilla slice road trip? From country bakeries to suburban gems, here’s where to find the tastiest snot blocks. Kimberley Seedy. 3 min read. May 6, 2021 - 2:00PM.

A vanilla slice that “puts others to shame”. Pies and pasties made the old-school way. And what might be the country’s best lamington. These standout bakeries are worth a detour.

It's here, 50 kilometres from Queensland's border with the Northern Territory, where tourists a long way from home stop for a rest, refuel, and a treat in the shape of a custard-stuffed vanilla slice.

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