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It’s a great time to explore your own backyard
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s restrictions ease and travellers warily emerge from lockdown, it’s a perfect time to get out and safely visit the magic that lies in our own backyard. From sandy beaches to scorched red earth; outback landscapes to clear waters, the small communities and regional towns of Queensland have a huge diversity to offer and are waiting, eager to welcome visitors. Coolum Tours and Travel specialises in creating holidays with heart, offering tours in luxury coaches for guests to comfortably experience the best of Queensland at an affordable price. Meet new people and discover new places at your own pace, Here are some upcoming tours to whet your appetite. SOUTHERN OUTBACK ADVENTURE Journey into the Queensland Outback and meet the locals. Visit towns such as Roma, Charleville, Quilpie and
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Cunnamulla. Travel the seemingly endless landscape, and along the way uncover the stories of the rigors faced by Outback pioneers, the fossil rich lands, and the state’s early history in a remote landscape. The 11-day tour allows plenty of time to see it all. August 17-27. FRASER ISLAND AND WHALE WATCHING Explore the world’s largest sand island, the jewel that is Fraser Island. Spend three nights at Kingfisher Bay Resort, relax on pure white sand, and visit Central Station, Lake McKenzie, 75 Mile Beach, Eli Creek, and the Maheno shipwreck as well as go whale watching on an ocean adventure cruise. August 30-September 3.
CARNARVON GEORGE AND WALLAROO Journey through the Carnarvon National Park region in southern Queensland’s central highlands, to see towering sandstone cliffs, gorges of vibrant colours, and diverse flora and fauna . Visit outback museums, see the Moss Garden with its sandstone walls, crystal-clear waters, and enjoy a day at Arcadia Station. With seven days to the tour, there is plenty of time to experience this scenic natural gem. September 7-13.
Spectacular Carnarvon Gorge
Meet the Cunnamulla Fella Soak up the Charlotte Plains bore CARNIVAL OF FLOWERS The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is the longest running event of its kind in Australia, and although this year may have some adjustments, there will still be plenty of floral magic. As well as the blooms
Baldy Top views at Quilpie
and garden displays, there’s a floral parade, local food and produce and regional wine to sample and entertainment, as well as all things spring. September 18-21. Coolum Tours and Travel is a Sunshine Coast company so all tours start and end in Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast. All tours have been adjusted to comply with government and Health Department regulations, and numbers have been reduced to allow for social distancing. Paul and the team at Coolum Tours and Travel are happy to explain their Covid-19 management measures. Visit cttravel.com.au
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