Queensland, Australia APPROXIMATE FLYING TIMES TO BRISBANE OR CAIRNS Auckland .........................2 Hrs 30 Mins Auckland.........................2 Bahrain ......................... 17 Hrs Bahrain......................... Buenos Aires............... Aires ............... 21 Hrs Dubai ............................ 17 Hrs Frankfurt Frankfurt...................... ...................... 22 Hrs Hong Kong .................... 8 Hrs 30 Mins Johannesburg ............. 14 Hrs 30 Mins London ......................... 23 Hrs 30 Mins Los Angeles ................. 15 Hrs Munich ......................... 21 Hrs Riyadh........................... 17 Hrs 30 Mins Singapore........................7 Hrs 30 Mins Seoul ................................7 Hrs 30 Mins Taipei ...............................7 Hrs 15 Mins Tokyo ...............................7 Hrs 10 Mins
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How to use the Queensland International Travel Planner Listings Here is an example of a typical product listing and a few points to make it easier for you to locate the information you need.
PrOduct NAME
Product name
See World Heritage Fraser Island from the comfort of Kingfisher Bay Resort. Rangers guide eco tours, whale and dolphin watch cruises and walks. It’s perfect for four wheel driving, sailing, fishing, lazing around the pool, and having a massage.
An interior/exterior image of the product
Brief description of the product (Sample Only)
Member of Australian Tourism Data Warehouse Completed Eco Certification Program and certified by Ecotourism Australia Property Address Property telephone and fax numbers Email address and website address Features of the product (refer to the symbols below) Features common to the product (refer to the symbols below) Tariff published based on a room/ unit/apartment for one night only
PO Box 348 Runaway Bay QLD 4216 Tel: +61 7 5536 3644 Fax: +61 7 5536 7285 Email: reservations@ladyelliot.com.au Web: www.ladyelliot.com.au
Member of Australian Tourism Export Council
P roductLogo Experiences:
Features: Room Features:
Product Logo
Experiences of the product (refer to the symbols below)
Price from: AUD $123 Facility based rating by the Australian Automobile Association (Refer pg 16 for further information)
Symbol / Legend The following symbols represent the facilities available at each hotel or holiday apartment/condominium. FEATURES
ROOMS/UNITS CONTAIN
EXPERIENCES
Parking
TV
Rail
Disabled access/facilities
In Room Mini Bar
Action/Adventure
Childrens facilities/rates
Tea & Coffee
Cruise/Sail
Restaurant
Air Conditioning
Indigenous
Tennis Courts
Kitchen Facilities
Diving
Gym
Iron
Drive
Cocktail Bar
Hair Dryer
Education Studies
Pool
Internet
Nature Ecotourism
Golf
Refrigerator
Golf
Spa/Sauna
Wine
Valet Parking
Spa/Wellness Boutique/BB Retreat
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HOLIDAYS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Properties displaying these wheelchair symbols offer various facilities for people with disabilities. These symbols are based on ACROD (Australian Council for the Rehabilitation of Disabilities) assessment carried out by the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ). Wheelchair “Independent Access” indicates establishments with one or more units providing full wheelchair access and purpose-built facilities which comply with Australian Standard AS1428.1 - 1993. For access-friendly accommodation, attractions, tours and other visitor experiences look for business listings that show the icon.
Introductory Letter It’s easy to see why international tourism is important to Queensland – it is our state’s third largest export earner and generates nearly $4 billion annually. And in 2009, Queensland was home to The Best Job in the World! This Tourism Queensland campaign for the Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef has put Queensland in the world spotlight and is estimated to have generated a staggering $400 million in global publicity for our state. International visitors come to Queensland for many reasons. Our state abounds with natural wonders, from tropical islands, secluded coves and sun-drenched beaches to rugged Outback vistas, ancient rainforests and exotic wildlife - and of course, the Great Barrier Reef. Add to this great shopping, exciting theme parks and superb fresh seafood and you have a winning combination. Queensland’s accommodation, tour, transport and themed attraction operators offer world-class service and always top it off with a friendly smile.
The Hon. Peter Lawlor Minister for Tourism
Tourism Queensland and the Queensland Government work with tourism businesses and our international partners to ensure Queensland retains its status as a world leader, providing and packaging tourism product that is second to none. I am proud to oversee such a vibrant industry and we look forward to working with you in the coming months and years.
the Hon. Peter Lawlor Minister for tourism
Tourism Queensland’s International Travel Planner 2010/11 The International Travel Planner 2010/11 is the official trade directory of Tourism Queensland and is published by Sampsons Direct Pty Ltd. Director robert Sampson Project Manager Alison Saunders, tourism Queensland Project Co-ordinator Kate Muir, tourism Queensland Art Direction & Senior Designer Mark devries & William devries Online Production david daoud Production Mark Pegler Advertising Sales Elinor Lascelles, Mark Pegler Editorial & Photographic contributors tourism Queensland, Australian tourism data Warehouse, Ecotourism Australia, Australian tourism Export council, and all Queensland regional tourism Organisations. direct all advertising and publishing enquiries to: Sampsons direct Pty Ltd PO Box 1443 North Sydney NSW 2059 Australia tel: +61 2 9922 3388 Fax: +61 2 9929 4855 Email: info@sampsonsdirect.com.au Web: www.sampsonsdirect.com.au
tourism Queensland’s International travel Planner 2010/11 is circulated by tourism Queensland to retail, wholesale and inbound tour operators throughout Asia, united Kingdom, Europe, New Zealand, North America, the Middle East, and South Africa and is used to support tourism Queensland’s involvement and participation in business development, trade shows, and training sessions.
liability in regard to loss, personal injury/death, theft, expense due to delays, etc experienced by the passenger as a result of actions (directly or implied) of its officers, agents or suppliers of product featured within this publication.
the information contained in this publication is provided as a guide only. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information contained in this publication, tourism Queensland and Sampsons direct Pty Ltd expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained herein.
tourism Queensland’s International travel Planner 2010/11 is produced by manufacturers accredited with chain-of-custody certification from the Forest Stewardship council (FSc).
Advertising material is supplied to tourism Queensland and Sampsons direct Pty Ltd by service providers and tour operators advertising their product in this publication. No endorsement or warranty, either express or implied, is given by tourism Queensland or Sampsons direct Pty Ltd as to the conduct or practice of the advertisers herein. Apart from non-excludable liability imposed by law, tourism Queensland and Sampsons direct Pty Ltd disclaims and will be exempt from any
FSC certification reflects manufacturing standards using products that are sensitive to forest resources and associated lands and managed to meet the social, economic, ecological, cultural and spiritual needs of present and future generations; and the purchases of wood and paper products that will not contribute to this destruction but rather might help secure forest resources for the future. © copyright 2010 Sampsons direct Pty Ltd
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Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Map of Queensland How to use guide Introductory Letter Contents
12 14 16
24
SOUTHERN qUEENSLAND Accommodation .................21
Accommodation .................77
BrISBANE
79
Accommodation ................ 28
Accommodation .................83
tours & cruises ...................32
Important Information
transport & Hire .................85
transport & Hire ................ 33
35
gOLd cOASt
ISLANDS OF THE gREAT BARRIER REEF About .....................................79
Attractions & Activities .....31
Industry Assistance
MACkAY About .....................................75
86
THE WHITSUNDAYS
About .....................................35
About .................................... 86
Shopping in Queensland
Accommodation .................42
Accommodation ................ 89
Attractions & Activities .....49
tours & cruises ...................91
Getting around in Queensland
tours & cruises .................. 54
transport & Hire ................ 94
Safety in Queensland
transport & Hire ................ 54
56
SuNSHINE cOASt
Industry Accreditation
Accommodation ................ 98 transport & Hire ................ 98
Attractions & Activities .....62
Cooberrie Wildlife Park, Yeppoon
69
71
TOWNSvILLE About .....................................95
Accommodation .................59
64
Queen Mary Falls Tourist Park
95
About .................................... 56
transport & Hire ................ 63
99
FrASEr cOASt
CAIRNS & THE gREAT BARRIER REEF
About .................................... 64
About .................................... 99
Accommodation ................ 66
Accommodation .............. 106
Attractions & Activities .....67
Attractions & Activities ...114
tours & cruises ...................67
tours & cruises .................116
transport & Hire ................ 68
transport & Hire .............. 121
ISLANdS OF SOutHErN QuEENSLANd
122
qUEENSLAND’S OUTBACk
About .................................... 69
About .................................. 122
Accommodation ................ 70
Accommodation ...............127
CENTRAL qUEENSLAND & THE SOUTHERN gREAT BARRIER REEF About .....................................71 Accommodation .................74 Attractions & Activities .....74 tours & cruises ...................74
Cuddling Kangaroos
6
75
About .................................... 18
About .................................... 24
Welcome to Queensland
Distance Charts .....................8 Climate .....................................9 Timezones ...............................9
10
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Attractions & Activities ...127 transport & Hire .............. 128
129 132
INDEX TOURISM qUEENSLAND OFFICES
Welcome to Queensland
Agincourt Reef, Great Barrier Reef
Welcome to the official Queensland Travel Planner. You’ll find travel information here to help you prepare a great holiday in Queensland. Australia is blessed with many charms the friendly people, an excellent climate, fine food and wine, the extraordinary diversity of culture and natural beauty -that make it one of the world’s most desirable tourism destinations. And nowhere will you find all of this in more abundance than in Queensland. Queensland offers countless places to visit and no matter the type of holiday you’ll definitely be satisfied, but most likely delighted, at what you’ll find.
Queensland is the home of some of the world’s most treasured natural wonders like the Great Barrier Reef and the ancient Daintree Rainforest. Queensland is also the pride of Australia’s beaches from the stunning beaches on the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast, to Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, where the rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef. You can enjoy outdoor attractions and food & wine. Go on wildlife tours and explore native habitats, take a whale watching cruise or even follow the early pioneers into Queensland’s Outback. We have plenty of adventure tours on offer as well as the favourite, zoos and theme parks.
Step back in time as you view Aboriginal art or attend local cultural exhibitions and visit art galleries. There’s also the shopping: markets, shopping centres and boutiques. Queensland is the best holiday destination in the world and is home to a vast array of experiences. Offering the best experience within exciting cities, tropical islands, lush green rainforests, magnificent beaches, the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef and the Outback. A Queensland holiday presents amazing natural encounters which become part of the everyday.
Alexander Range Lookout, Daintree National Park
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Industry Assistance Picture this... Tourism Queensland has a wide range of images in a variety of formats for use by you or your wholesaler. queensland Image gallery – Search our online database of images for the perfect picture for your marketing projects www.tq.com.au/imagegallery
Research Tourism Queensland’s Research department offers extensive information for all your research requirements. Visit www.tq.com.au/research for quick facts and figures, research publications, market information and links to useful websites to further your search.
Queensland Newsletters Tourism On q For a weekly update on industry news, subscribe to Tourism Queensland’s e-newsletter contact: tourismonq@tq.com.au Feast on q Monthly e-newsletter providing information on the food and wine based markets in Queensland to subscribe email: feastonq@tq.com.au Stats on q Tourism Queensland’s research e-newsletter, presenting the latest news in aviation and research. to subscribe email: statsonq@tq.com.au
Campaigns Tourism Queensland’s international marketing campaigns designed to introduce a new and exciting approach to experiencing the Great Barrier Reef and Southern Queensland. http://www.tq.com.au/marketing/ international-marketing/internationalcampaigns
Tourism Queensland Developing Export Ready Product Queensland operators have the opportunity to participate in an internationally ready business program. These tourism operators must be currently promoting and selling in the domestic marketplace and are looking to further develop into the international markets. The aim of the project is to increase 8
international visitation to the region by maximising the international product distribution opportunities made available through the Great Sunshine Way and Reef to Outback campaigns (including increased product inclusion in international wholesale programs). The primary goal of the program is to equip Queensland tourism businesses with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the international distribution system and the requirements on them should they wish to increase business from international markets. Collectively these programs aim to assist the region to deliver quality signature Australian experiences. Queensland product currently attending or who have completed Tourism Queensland’s development program are listed below:
Completed: great Sunshine Way Brisbane and gold Coast
the Escarpment - Accommodation Witches Falls cottages - Accommodation green triangle Experiences Southern cross 4Wd - tour operator Ruffles Lodge - Accommodation cedar creek Lodges - Accommodation Moreton Island Ferries - transfer dolphin Wild - tour Operator interNAtIONAL PArKtours - tour operator/Accom tamborine trolley company - tour Operator redlands IndigiScapes centre - Attraction Straddie Kingfisher Tours - tour Operator Mt Barney Lodge - Accommodation
Reef to Outback – Bundaberg, gladstone, Capricorn & Outback
Bundaberg rum distillery - Attraction Kelly’s Beach resort - Accommodation 1770 Seaquest - tour Operator Blackwater International coal centre - Attraction capricorn caves - Attraction/accommodation Mount Hay Fossicking Park - Attraction Stockmans Hall of Fame - Attraction Outback Aussie tours - tour Operator Australis Premium tours - tour Operator Longreach Motor Inn - Accommodation Waltzing Matilda centre - Attraction Lark Quarry dinosaur trackway - Attraction
Currently Attending: great Sunshine Way Fraser Coast
Whalesong cruises - tour Operator tasman Venture - tour Operator Susan river Homestead - Accommodation Akama resort - Accommodation rainbow Ocean Palms resort - Accommodation Skydive Hervey Bay - tour Operator
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Aquavue café and Watersports - tour Operator
For further information visit: www.tq.com.au International Marketing/campaigns.
Useful websites The following list of websites can be used to assist when researching information on Queensland, special interest areas, TQ sites and associations Tourism queensland corporate site: www.tq.com.au Tourism queensland’s consumer site: www.queenslandholidays.com.au Bushwalking: www.queenslandwalks.com.au Study tours: www.studytoursqueensland.com.au Drive: www.drivequeensland.com.au Dive: www.divingqueensland.com.au Bed and Breakfast queensland: www.bedandbreakfastqld.com.au Bed and Breakfast and Farmstay queensland: www.bbfq.com.au Tq media sites: www.tq.com.au/media/media.cfm Image library: www.tq.com.au/imagegallery Backpacking queensland: www.queenslandbackpackers.com.au queensland Events: www.qldevents.com.au
International websites China: www.queensland.com.cn Taiwan: www.queensland.com.tw Hong kong: www.queensland.com.hk Japan: www.queensland.jp korea: www.queensland.or.kr Singapore: www.queensland.com.sg Europe: www.queensland-australia.eu germany: www.queensland-australia.eu/de France: www.queensland-australia.eu/fr Italy: www.queensland-australia.eu/it Uk and Nordic: www.experiencequeensland.com The Americas: www.destinationqueensland.com New Zealand: www.queenslandholidays.co.nz
Important Information
Moreton Island
What you need to know Passports and Visas You need a passport to travel to Australia – valid for longer than the period of your stay. Visas are required by all visitors, except Australian and New Zealand passport holders.
Language English is predominant in Australia. Australian English has an array of unique words and phrases, spoken in a distinctive accent that often varies from region to region. As the most culturally diverse nation on earth, Australia is bound to speak your language. Multilingual personnel are usually available at international airports and major hotels. A free telephone interpreting service operates 24 hours a day within Australia, offering communication assistance in over 100 languages. Phone 131 450.
Currency Australian currency is decimal. The dollar is the basic unit – 100 cents (100c) = one dollar ($1). Notes - $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100. Coins – 5c, 10c, 20c,
Customs Regulations You may bring your own personal effects into Australia without paying duty. Over 18 years of age, you may also include 1.25 litres of alcohol and 250 cigarettes or 250 grams of cigars or tobacco – these must be carried with you. Dutiable goods up to the value of AUD400 included in personal baggage are exempt. Duty and sales tax are payable on dutiable good in excess of this amount. Strict regulations apply to all narcotics and controlled substances. 50c, $1 and $2. Traveller’s cheques and all major credit cards are widely accepted. Currency exchange facilities – most foreign currencies - are available at Queensland’s three international airports and City banks exchange money during business hours.
Passenger Movement Charge Departing international flight passengers pay a Passenger Movement Charge. Ex-Brisbane – AUD30 over the age of 12; ex-Cairns – AUD46 per adult and AUD8 per child under 12; ex-Sydney – AUD33.40 per adult and AUD3.40 per child under 12. The charge is generally incorporated in your airline ticket price. Please confirm prior to departure.
Quarantine The Australian continent is a land like no other with unique animals, plants and landscapes. Quarantine restrictions help keep it that way. Australia has among the strongest quarantine measure anywhere in the world and protection from unwanted pests and diseases is essential for its continued preservation. Failure to declare food, plant and animals material could result in serious fines. If you have any doubts when you arrive, please ask the uniformed Quarantine staff in the Customs Hall. For further information visit www.daffa.gov.au/aqis
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Important Information
Distance Charts
h = hours m = minutes
Brisbane 102km/68mi 1h 20m 1h 16m^
Flying
Driving
Train
Brisbane gold coast
836km/557mi 1h 45m 10h 30m 14h 48m
Emerald
1074km/716mi 2h 20m 13h 21h 10m
309km/206mi 3h 30m 6h 17m
1181km/787mi 2h 45m 14h 23h 35m
417km/278mi 4h 46m 8h 42m
107km/71mi 1h 15m 2h 5m
1830km/1220mi 1h 40m 22h -
1066km/711mi 12h -
754km/503mi 9h -
110km/73mi 1h 20m 1h 28m
210km/140mi 2h 50m 2h 55m*
263km/175mi 1h 3h 20m 3h 30m
330km/220mi 4h 30m 4h 46m*
155km/96mi 2h 1h 59m
300km/200mi 1h 15m 4h 4h 10m*
367km/245mi 5h 5h 26m*
192km/128mi 2h 36m 3h 29m*
37.5km/25mi 15m 36m 40m#
541km/361mi 2h 15m 6h 30m 6h 12m
608km/405mi 7h 50m 7h 28m*
433.5km/289mi 5h 15m 4h 41m
283km/189mi 2h 40m 3h 20m 2h 37m
294km/196mi 3h 10 3h 30 3h 17m
643km/429mi 1h 25m 7h 30m 7h 25m
709km/473mi 9h 8h 41m*
563km/357mi 6h 20m 5h 54m
385km/257mi 4h 20m 3h 50m
396km/264mi 4h 40m 4h 30m*
110km/73mi 25m 1h 2m 1h 10m
980km/653mi 3h 11h 40m 12h
1045km/697mi 13h 20m 13h 16m*
872km/581mi 10h 20m 10h 19m
721km/481mi 3h 8h 40m 8h 13m
732km/488mi 4h 35m 8h 40m 8h 53m*
445km/297mi 1h 35m 5h 20m 5h 27m
336km/224mi 50m 4h 4h 10m
Mackay
1370km/913mi 1h 35m 16h 20m 17h 30m
1434km/956mi 18h 18h 46m*
1262km/841mi 15h 15h 49m
1111km/741mi 3h 30 12h 10m 13h 43m
1123km/749mi 4h 35m 13h 30m 14h 23m*
835km/557mi 3h 35m 10h 10h 57m
727km/485mi 2h 10m 8h 40m 9h 40m
391km/61mi 1h 4h 50m 5h 5m
1715km/1143mi 2h 10m 20h 50m 23h 55m
1779km/1186mi 3h 22h 40m 25h 11m*
1608km/1072mi 19h 40m 22h 14m
1457km/971mi 4h 5m 17h 45m 20h 8m
1468km/977mi 5h 10m 18h 20h 48m*
1181km/787mi 4h 35m 14h 40m 17h 22m
1072km/715mi 3h 20m 13h 20m 16h 5m
736km/491mi 2h 15m 9h 20m 11h 5m
Nambour, Sunshine coast Maryborough Hervey Bay
Longreach 649km/433mi 7h -
Mount Isa
gladstone rockhampton
Travel times for train are provided by Tilt Train, other times may vary. *Actual train time, allow for break between services. ^Citytrain.
townsville 349km/233mi 55m 4h 40m 6h 15m
cairns
Coach connection.
#
Tipping
Climate and Clothing Australia’s seasons are opposite to those in the northern hemisphere with summer officially starting in December and winter in June. For up-to-date and detailed information on Queensland’s weather check the Bureau of Meteorology website www.bom.gov.au The summer months (December to February) are warm to hot everywhere so bring lightweight, casual clothes but keep a jacket or a sweater handy as nights may be cool. For the winter months (June to August), warmer medium weight clothes plus sweater, jumpers, a jacket or light coat are advisable. Northern Australia has warm to hot days, mild coastal evenings, but inland nights can be cold. In tropical areas, lightweight clothing (natural fibres) is suitable all year round. Depending on your destination, keep clothing light, layered and comfortable to cater for whatever you want to do. Protect yourself against the sun – don’t forget to pack a sunhat, sunglasses and SPF30+ sunscreen lotion. For special occasions like business meetings, theatres, and formal dining, men may need a jacket and tie or suit and women a more formal dress.
Tipping is appreciated but not compulsory or expected. However, it is customary to tip a hotel porter for his efforts, a restaurant for exceptional service (10% of the bill is typical) and a taxi driver for luggage assistance.
Time
Disabled Visitors
Queensland follows ‘Eastern Standard Time’ throughout the year. Unlike Australia’s southern states, Queensland does not have daylight saving during summer. Be careful to check the time if travelling to or from another state.
Calling Queensland Queensland’s area code is 07 but the zero is left off when calling from outside Australia. To call Queensland direct from 10
Barcaldine
your country, dial: 1. Your country’s international access code. 2. Australia’s country code: 61 3. The Queensland area code: 7 4. The individual Queensland number. For example, to call the Queensland number (07) 3456 7890 from your country dial: (Your country’s international access code) – 61 – 7 3456 7890.
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Electricity Australian voltage is 240 volts AC, 50 Hz. You need an adaptor plug for the standard Australian 3-pin socket. You may need a voltage converter. Most hotels have universal outlets for 240V or 110V shavers. Most hotels have universal outlets for 240V or 110V shavers.
Major facilities throughout Queensland provide easy access and use for disabled visitors. The Brisbane City Mall was the site of Australia’s first ‘Braille Trail’ – a tactile guide for blind pedestrians. Many taxis are specially modified for wheelchairs. For more information, contact the Office of Disability at the Department of Family Services. Phone: +61 (7) 3224 8031 Fax: +61 (7) 3224 8037
Important Information Religion
gOLD COAST AND SUNSHINE COAST
All major religions are represented
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
June
July
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Avg Max temp °c
28.5
28.3
27.6
25.9
23.3
21.2
20.6
21.4
23.3
25.2
26.7
28.1
Avg Max temp °F
83.3
82.9
81.7
78.6
73.9
70.1
69.1
70.5
73.9
77.4
80.1
82.6
Avg Min temp °c
20.3
20.5
19.2
16.5
13.4
10.6
9.2
9.8
12.1
15.0
17.4
19.2
throughout Queensland.
Avg Min temp °F
68.5
68.9
66.6
61.7
56.1
51.1
48.6
49.6
53.8
59.0
63.3
66.6
Water temp °c
26.5
26.5
26.2
25.3
23.5
22.1
21.1
20.9
21.0
22.0
23.5
25.1
Alcohol Laws
Water temp °F
79.7
79.7
79.2
77.5
74.3
71.8
70.0
69.6
69.8
71.6
74.3
77.2
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
June
July
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
29.2
29.0
28.1
26.4
23.5
21.2
20.6
21.8
23.8
25.7
27.3
28.7
and you will find places of worship
In Australia liquor licensing laws do
BRISBANE
not allow alcohol to be purchased on
Avg Max temp °c
behalf of, or served to young people
Avg Max temp °F
84.6
84.2
82.6
79.5
74.3
70.2
69.1
71.2
74.8
78.3
81.1
83.7
Avg Min temp °c
20.9
20.9
19.6
17.1
13.8
11.0
9.5
10.1
12.6
15.7
18.0
19.8
under 18 years or to someone who
Avg Min temp °F
69.6
69.6
67.3
62.8
56.8
51.8
49.1
50.2
54.7
60.3
64.4
67.6
may be intoxicated. Identification
Water temp °c
26.5
26.5
26.2
25.3
23.5
22.1
21.1
20.9
21.0
22.0
23.5
25.1
Water temp °F
79.7
79.7
79.2
77.5
74.3
71.8
70.0
69.6
69.8
71.6
74.3
77.2
may be asked for before being admitted to licensed venues.
Smoking Smoking is banned in many places in Queensland, including all
WHITSUNDAYS AND MACkAY Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
June
July
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Avg Max temp °c
29.9
29.4
28.5
26.6
24.1
21.8
21.1
22.5
25.0
27.4
29.0
29.8
Avg Max temp °F
85.8
84.9
83.3
79.9
75.4
71.2
70.0
72.5
77.0
81.3
84.2
85.6
Avg Min temp °c
23.4
23.2
22.1
20.0
17.1
13.6
12.7
13.8
16.4
19.5
21.7
22.9
Avg Min temp °F
74.1
73.8
71.8
68.0
62.8
56.5
54.9
56.8
61.5
67.1
71.1
73.2
Water temp °c
28.5
28.0
27.8
26.3
24.8
23.1
21.9
21.8
22.5
25.2
26.0
27.2
Water temp °F
83.3
82.4
82.0
79.3
76.6
73.6
71.4
71.2
72.5
77.4
78.8
81.0
airports, government offices, health clinics and workplaces. Smoking
CAIRNS AND TROPICAL NORTH qUEENSLAND Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
June
July
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Avg Max temp °c
31.4
31.1
30.5
29.1
27.5
25.8
25.6
26.5
27.9
29.4
30.5
31.3
shopping centres is also banned.
Avg Max temp °F
88.5
88.0
86.9
84.4
81.5
78.4
78.1
79.7
82.2
84.9
86.9
88.3
Avg Min temp °c
23.6
23.6
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Sun Protection The Australian sun can be very intense so while enjoying outdoor activities in Australia’s beautiful weather, minimise your exposure to the sun especially during the middle of the day when it is the hottest.
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water-resistant sunscreen SPF30+
Daylight Saving – clocks put forward one hour.
to exposed areas. Be aware of the
Some Australian states and territories have daylight savings during the summer months. In New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and South Australia daylight savings runs from the end of October through to the end of March while in Tasmania, it is from the beginning of October through to the end of March. Northern Territory, Western Australia and Queensland do not have daylight saving.
danger of heat exhaustion and sunstroke and remember to drink plenty of water on hot days.
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Shopping in Queensland
Shopping in Macarthur Central, Brisbane
Luxurious centres and some of Australia’s largest shopping precincts will keep you absorbed all day. Buy from some of the world’s top designers in elegant surroundings. Don’t forget a visit to Queensland’s Oceanside and evening markets...the experiences are memorable.
Hot Shopping Spots: Queen Street Mall – Brisbane Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall has long been considered the centre of fashion and retail in Queensland. This vibrant shopping and lifestyle precinct lies at the heart of Brisbane City and is arguably Australia’s most successful pedestrian mall, playing host to over 26 million visitors a year. The Queen Street Mall offers an unrivalled mix of local, national and international labels and flagship stores. Some 700 plus retailers have made their homes there – many enjoy mall and street frontage, others are tucked away inside world-class centres and heritage-listed arcades. www.experiencebrisbane.com
Fortitude valley – Brisbane Fortitude Valley (or ‘The Valley’ as it is known to locals) has a well deserved reputation as Brisbane’s home for one-of-a-kind fashion. With the mix of fashion designers, artists and musicians working within the area, it’s no wonder that this inner-city suburb is inspiration for beautiful fashion. www.experiencebrisbane.com 12
Harbour town Outlet Shopping centre – gold coast Harbour Town is a colourful and vibrant shopping destination, and with more than 120 outlet stores selling quality brand fashions and homewares direct to shoppers “on sale every day”, Harbour Town is a shopping extravaganza not to be missed. www.harbourtown.com.au
Pacific Fair – Gold Coast Pacific Fair an exciting fashion destination with over 130 fashion and accessory stores. Relax and enjoy the resort style atmosphere in one of the many cafes. Easily accessible by public transport, Pacific Fair incorporates the Gold Coast’s main bus interchange and offers many tourism services to make your stay on the Coast a relaxing and memorable one. www.pacificfair.com.au
robina town centre – gold coast With its superior combination of fashion, homewares, food and leisure retailers, easy access direct off the M1, central location and great choice, Robina Town Centre is the Gold Coast’s
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ultimate address to shop, play, relax and celebrate. It is the first choice shopping destination for Gold Coast locals and is a must see for visitors to Queensland’s Gold Coast. www.robinatowncentre.com.au
Hasting Street Noosa – Sunshine coast Hastings Street is Noosa’s fashion strip, specialising in high-end designs, local national and international labels and local creations. www.tourismnoosa.com.au
cairns central Shopping centre – cairns and the great Barrier reef Cairns Central Shopping Centre is located in Cairns Central Business District, is open seven days and has over 180 specialty stores, two supermarkets, six screen Cinema complex and an International Food Court. www.tropicalaustralia.com.au
Markets:
South Bank Lifestyle Market – Brisbane The South Bank Lifestyle Market is a hive of activity and a must-see
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vibrant Mecca for shoppers looking for something different. www.eumundimarkets.com.au
cairns Night Markets – cairns From 5pm Cairns comes alive with a unique shopping & dining experience. The Night Markets comprises over 70 outlets in an air-conditioned centre at the base of the Royal Harbour Hotel. www.nightmarkets.com.au
Kuranda Village – cairns Rosalie Gourmet Market, Brisbane
experience in Brisbane. Every Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday, the South Bank Lifestyle Market features an exciting range of arts, crafts, homewares, collectables, exotic items, designer fashion and much more. The markets are an ideal way to find a unique gift, or simply stroll through and enjoy the atmosphere. www.southbankmarket.com.au
Farmers Markets - Brisbane Jan Power’s Farmers Markets sees more than 100 stalls selling interesting and farm-fresh varieties combine to create a cultural and communityfocused experience. Traders come from far and wide with offerings of fresh mudcrabs, homemade cheeses, fresh vegetables, vinegars and paste, oysters, smoked eel and homemade ginger beer and freshly-baked breads. Organic and gluten free foods, are also popular purchases. These open-air markets have quickly become a city icon. www.janpowersfarmersmarkets.com.au
Markets – gold coast Year round - 200 outdoor stalls displaying a wide variety of locally handmade products, ideal for souvenirs, mementos and unique gifts. The markets are held on the beachfront on the first & third Sunday of the month at Broadbeach, the second Sunday at Coolangatta, and the last Sunday at Burleigh. www.verygc.com.au www.verygoldcoast.com.au
Eumundi Markets – Sunshine coast The Eumundi Market is one of Australia’s leading tourist attractions and is held every Saturday and Wednesday of the year come rain, hail or shine. Situated in the heart of the historic town of Eumundi is the original worldrenowned Eumundi Market, established 1979. This otherwise sleepy hinterland town springs to life in the early hours of the morning, transforming into a
Kuranda’s shops and markets with their exotically handcrafted goods, Aboriginal artefacts, restaurants and coffee shops make Kuranda an ideal destination. www.kuranda.org
cotters Markets – townsville Cotters Market is an arts and crafts market held every Sunday in Flinders Mall Townsville. They have ultrafresh fruit and vegetables, stunning jewellery, original art works, massages, woodwork, home-baked cakes, gifts for all occasions and entertainment. www.townsvilleholidays.info
Port douglas Market – Port douglas The Port Douglas Markets is a colourful and vibrant coastal marketplace only 1 hour drive North from Cairns. Here you can meet the local and regional craftspeople, artisans, market growers and performers as they display their fine and varied products. Art and craft are in abundance at Port Douglas Market. www.marketsonline.com.au/page51.html
For more information about shopping in queensland visit: www.queenslandholidays.com.au
Cotter’s Market, Flinders Mall, Townsville
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Getting around in Queensland
Beach Horse Riding, Cape Tribulation
Man at Birdsville Hotel, Birdsville
CamelsWallaby with Joey, Bunya Mountains
Travelling in Queensland is simple. Whether you’re looking for air travel, a helicopter, relaxing train ride or hire cars and transfer; you’ll find plenty of options. By Air Queensland has three international airports located Brisbane, Cairns and the Gold Coast. They are serviced by a number of airlines from all over the world. Once in Australia, Qantas, VirginBlue, Jetstar and a number of smaller regional carriers such as Qantas link will get you around. With 3 international airports plus many regional and island airports, flying around Queensland couldn’t be easier. For flight information, you can refer to the following websites: Qantas: www.qantas.com.au VirginBlue: www.virginblue.com.au Jetstar: www.jetstar.com.au Air Asia: www.airasia.com You’ll find air operators in the transport sections within this book.
By Rail For a unique travel experience, why not embark on a rail journey around Queensland. Travel in style on one of the modern trains or go back in time on a traditional train service. Queensland’s coastline and amazing outback are full of hidden surprises just waiting to be discovered. The Tilt Train and The Sunlander are rail services perfect for exploring coastal Queensland. Short 14
daylight trips up or down the coast, or longer overnight journeys, allow you to unwind and enjoy the onboard experience. You can also journey outback when you travel onboard Spirit of the Outback to Longreach. www.traveltrain.com.au
Self-Drive Hire companies are plentiful and most accommodating when trying to find that perfect vehicle to get you around on your holiday. Whether it’s a car, 4WD, motor home or motorbike, make sure you slip off the main road and discover all that’s on offer for a memorable road trip. As you approach the hairpin bend near the crest of a mountain, you’re treated to the sight of the clear blue waters of the Pacific Ocean spread out before you. You have no choice but to park by the side of the road and take a moment to enjoy the magnificent vista before you. You’re driving along the Pacific Coast of Queensland, one of the most beautiful drives in the country! West of the Pacific are driving adventure trails through the savannah grasslands of Tropical North Queensland, and in the Outback you can follow in the footsteps of the country’s pioneers. In South East Queensland explore the picture-postcard countryside and
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meandering mountain ranges. These are just some of the Driving adventures to be found in Queensland.
Coach, limousines & transfers Most providers are prepared to go that extra mile to ensure an efficient and reliable service, linking you from destination to destination. Whether it’s a quick transfer, a long haul journey or door-to-door service, sit back and relax in air-conditioned comfort and maybe watch a movie or two.
By Sea Arriving in Queensland by sea is a memorable experience. There are several ports and island anchorages dotting the coastline, visited by a number of international cruise lines. Once arrived, ferry and boat services provide you with hassle-free and picturesque mode of getting around. Whether you’re connecting between the mainland and islands or just taking a cruise, you can relax during the journey, enjoy a drink and take in the views from the deck. Many services offer state of the art catamarans or old-time paddle steamers. Some even allow you to take your car with drive-on and drive-off convenience.
Safety in Queensland
Cylinder Beach, North Stradbroke
Our diverse natural beauty, exciting cities and warm, friendly people make Australia the place to enjoy the perfect holiday. Whether enjoying our fabulous restaurants, shopping and nightlife, the splendour of our bushland, or simply soaking up the sun on one of our many long, white beaches, there are some simple safety tips that you should follow to ensure your visit to Australia is as enjoyable as possible. Your safety on the road If you wish to drive in Australia you must know the rules of the road. Some of these include: • Hold a current, valid driver’s licence issued in your country of residence and carry it with you at all times when driving. • All occupants of a vehicle must wear seatbelts at all times. • All vehicles travel on the left side of the road. • Always travel no faster than the signed maximum speed limit. • The driver of the vehicle is not permitted to use a hand-held mobile telephone whilst driving. 16
• Avoid drinking alcohol before driving. (Australia has strict laws on ‘drink driving’ and police actively enforce them). • When crossing the road look in both directions. • When planning each day of travel spend some time to calculate how long it will take to drive between destinations. Share the driving and stop for a rest at least every two hours. • In country areas road conditions can vary from bitumen surfaces to gravel and dirt. Be careful of potholes, soft road edges, narrow bridges and dusty roads.
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• You may come across water on the road. Roads may be covered in water which appears shallow but can have a current strong enough to sweep your vehicle away. Wait until the water level drops or use an alternative route. • Allow plenty of room before you overtake road trains (large vehicles that can be more than the length of 10 cars!) and be prepared for them to sway a little as you overtake. • Australian wildlife and livestock often graze on the roadside and can stray onto the road. • Always carry a current road map.
Safety in Queensland Your safety in the outback • Inform family and friends or the local police of your travel plans. The local police can also provide helpful advice on facilities and road conditions. • Make sure your vehicle is in good working order and has been serviced recently. • Use a four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads in remote areas. Take extra care. • Always carry a spare tyre, tools and water. If travelling to remote areas off major highways take extra food, water, fuel and tyres. Do not overload your vehicle and never carry spare fuel inside an enclosed vehicle. • If you have trouble with your vehicle, stay with your vehicle because it will provide you with shade and protection from the heat. Wait for help to come to you. • Hire appropriate emergency communication equipment, such as a satellite phone and an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (ie EPIRB) device. • Obey road closure signs and stay on recognised routes. • During daylight hours always drive with your headlights on low beam, as outback conditions can make it difficult to see oncoming vehicles.
Your safety in the water • At the beach always swim between the red and yellow flags – not outside them. The flags mark the safest place to swim and the area where lifesavers and lifeguards patrol.
• Never swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or in darkness.
• Be prepared for unexpected changes in weather.
• Be particularly careful of marine stingers in coastal waters of Northern Queensland.
• Check the length and degree of difficulty of your planned walk. Consider using a local guide when taking long or difficult walks.
• Never jump or dive into shallow water, a rock pool, creek, lake or river due to submerged rocks and logs. • Know your health limitations when considering diving, swimming (or other active pursuits). • Take care when exploring reefs to avoid damage to marine life.
• Drink plenty of water. • Wear sturdy shoes and socks, a hat, SPF30+ sunscreen lotion, comfortable clothing and insect repellent. • Read maps and signs carefully, stay on the track, stay behind safety barriers and stay away from cliff edges. • Do not feed or play with native animals.
Your safety at the beach • Some of Australia’s finest beaches can be found and explored in Queensland. • Queensland beaches are patrolled (check for signage). For your own safety, swim between the red and yellow flags. The flags mark the safest place to swim and the area where lifesavers and lifeguards patrol • During the warmer months, marine stingers may be present in coastal of Northern Queensland waters. Beaches usually have warning signs when this situation exists. Go to www.marinestingers.com.au for more information.
Your safety in nature • Be prepared if you plan to spend some time in the outdoors walking or hiking. • Always tell someone where you are going and what time you expect to return. Let them know when you return safely.
• Visit the ranger station or park information centre to obtain details on the best places to visit and any additional safety information for that park. • Limit your use of fire. • Cigarette butts cause bushfires – do not throw butts on the ground. • Always extinguish campfires with water, not dirt or sand.
Clothing Casual lightweight clothing is generally worn in Queensland. Sandshoes are also recommended if intending to reefwalk. Swimsuit, hat and SPF30+ sunscreen are essential all year round in Queensland.
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• Many surf beaches in Australia have dangerous currents, called rips. These are powerful currents of water that can drag you along. If you get caught in a rip, stay calm, float with the current and raise your hand, or swim across it, not against it. • If you are unsure of the beach surf conditions check with a lifesaver. • Always wear a shirt, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen lotion. The sun in Australia is very strong. • Read and obey the warning signs on beaches, beach access points and at waterways. • Always swim with others. Children should always be accompanied by an adult who can swim.
Bushwalking, Bunya Mountains National Park
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Industry Accreditation Accommodation Ratings
Moderate Standard
Accommodation listings feature the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) ratings. These ratings are intended to indicate, in a general sense, the standard of accommodation offered. All ratings are allocated on the basis of the amenities and facilities provided by the establishment at the time inspections are undertaken by AAA. These could vary during the validity of this brochure.
Knowing just who to do business with is one of the hardest things when dealing with a destination. In Australia, doing business with a member of the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) is a good start. ATEC is the peak industry body representing the export tourism sector and has an interface with federal and state government and other industry bodies such as Tourism Australia. ATEC is the only industry association that solely represents Australia’s $26 billion tourism export sector and professionally represents the interests of over 1000 members. Members includes inbound tour operators who collate, contract, book, administer and service FIT, group, incentive, conference and cruise ship business around Australia, ATEC also represents the best in Australian tourism product suppliers including accommodation providers, tour companies, attractions, airlines, cruise lines, transport, food and beverage
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No matter where you tour or travel in Queensland, you have a friend waiting to meet and talk to you — a friend who lives locally and is keen to help you see all the sights in the area and enjoy your entire visit to Queensland. All you need to do is look for the sign. this sign denotes genuine, quality visitor information centres. These centres have achieved specified industry standards and are recognised within their region as genuine, quality information providers. Please tell your clients to look for this sign for further information.
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outlets and tourism services. All applications for ATEC membership go before the ATEC Board for approval and must meet certain criteria. For inbound tour operator members this includes holding a current license and providing details of their business practise, experience and financial position. ATEC actively facilitates business-tobusiness relationships between ITOs and suppliers via national and regional workshops and familiarisations. Membership is recognised as a strong indicator of professional credibility, business reputation, and international market knowledge and experience. ATEC branch and national events also include market updates, educational workshops and social networking events. ATEC is committed to taking a leading role in shaping Australia’s tourism export industry and ensuring international visitors receive a quality tourism experience. FOr MOrE INFOrMAtION cONtAct AtEc NAtIONAL OFFIcE tELEPHONE: +61 2 8262 5500 FAcSIMILE: +61 2 9268 0457 www.atec.net.au
EarthCheck
EarthCheck is the world’s most comprehensive certification and benchmarking program, developed specifically for the travel and tourism industry. EC3 Global, who manages the program globally, have certified more than 1,000 properties in 60 countries and can offer a range of services from sustainable design through to operation with online tools including EarthCheck Assessed and third-party audited EarthCheck Certified which are fully compliant with Government programs such as ecoBiz and NABERS. EC3 global Level 11/30 Makerston St. Ph: +61 7 3238 1900 Fax: +61 7 3211 4738 Email: support@earthcheck.org Web: www.earthcheck.org
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Ecotourism Australia
Is the mark of a genuine ecotourism experience. Queensland offers some of the most memorable natural environments and experiences on earth but to help your clients get the most from their visit, the choice of tour operators, accommodation and attractions is very important. Whether your clients are inspired by reef, rainforest or outback, choosing products with the “ECO Certified” logo ensures you receive quality service with companies that will provide an authentic experience of these amazing natural areas. You can also be sure that companies with the “ECO Certified” logo will not damage the environment and will operate in a way that protects the area for future generations to enjoy. ECO Certified operators have been assessed by Ecotourism Australia and have met the high standards of their independent certification program. Ecotourism Australia’s ECO Certification program is a world leader in defining best practice for ecotourism and nature-based travel. The ECO Certification program has three levels of certification. ECO Certified Nature Tourism certification has a natural area focus and meets high standards of business ethics, environmental sustainability and customer satisfaction. ECO Certified Ecotourism and ECO Certified Advanced Ecotourism certification adds a higher level of interpretation and education as well as working with local communities and contributing to conservations. All operators who display the ECO Certified logo are regularly audited to ensure they continue to maintain the highest standards and give visitors a genuine experience of Australia’s natural treasures. ECO Certified operators are motivated by their own passion for the area in which they operate and are ideal people to share this passion with international visitors to Queensland. When you see the ‘ECO Certification’ logo, you can be confident that your client will experience a genuine and authentic tour, attraction or accommodation that looks after the environment. The ECO Certification program assures you that a certified product is backed by a commitment to best-practice sustainable management and provides a high quality nature based tourism experience. Tourism businesses are audited and assessed by Ecotourism Australia, the peak body for ecotourism in Australia, before being awarded ECO Certification. Ecotourism Australia PO Box 881 Fortitude Valley 4006 Ph: +61 7 3252 1530 Fax: +61 7 3257 0331 Email: admin@ecotourism.org.au Web: www.ecotourism.org.au
Industry Accreditation Savannah Guides Savannah Guides is a network of professional tour guides with a collective in-depth knowledge of the natural and cultural assets of the tropical savannahs of northern Australia. Savannah Guides Sites and Stations have been developed by privately and publicly owned enterprises and feature nature and/or culture based interpretive activities, as a prominent part of their business and demonstrate a commitment to conservation values. Savannah guides Limited, PO Box 2312 Cairns qLD 4870 Ph: 0408 772 513, Fax: +61 7 4031 3340 Email: info@savannah-guides.com.au, Web:www.savannah-guides.com.au
The Australian Tourism Data Warehouse The Mark of Quality Queensland Content All listings featuring the Australian tourism data Warehouse (AtdW) logo throughout this directory are current subscribers to the AtdW. The ATDW is a comprehensive national database which feeds information on tourism product and Queensland destinations into a broadening network of over 50 websites. Product categories stored within the ATDW include accommodation, tour, attraction, event, hire and transport. The ATDW logo verifies the authenticity of their product as an approved ATDW listing as the information has been quality assured by Tourism Queensland. ATDW subscribers enjoy access to multiple marketing opportunities as their single listing is distributed through many high profile websites that include Australia.com, Yahoo! 7 Australia and NZ,
About-Australia.com, Webjet.com, AustraliaTravelmarket.com and PleaseTakeMeTo.com who are some of the largest distributors of Australian tourism products and experiences. The ATDW provides the only central database of Australia-wide digital tourism content for multi-channel distribution and leads the world in delivering a suite of digital tourism technology products and services. The ATDW’s Australia wide 26,000 listing database is available for distribution to travel trade and online publishers to incorporate into their digital channels. to become a subscriber to the AtdW contact tourism Queensland via email at atdw@tq.com.au or visit www.tq.com.au/atdw. Interested in becoming an AtdW distributor? Please contact atdwadministration@atdw.com.au
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Southern Queensland
Lake McKenzie, Fraser Island
Some of the earth’s most treasured natural wonders like World Heritage-listed Fraser Island and the ancient rainforests of the Gold Coast Hinterland are in Southern Queensland. Add beautiful beaches and vibrant city experiences and it’s easy to understand the region’s appeal. You’ll discover a range of options radiating from Queensland’s cosmopolitan capital, Brisbane, perched on the tranquil Brisbane River. Southern Queensland takes in the four main centres of Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Fraser Coast and its surrounding country region. This mix of cities, coast and hinterland on the doorstep of World Heritage nature make Southern Queensland a truly memorable holiday experience where variety is the key. Spend the morning cruising the sheltered blue waters of Moreton Bay and the afternoon playing a round on a worldclass golf course. Shop for Australian and international designer labels, sample fresh regional cuisine or cuddle a koala at a wildlife sanctuary. Take a thrilling ride on a roller coast at an adrenalin charged theme park or canoe pristine waters of the everglades. From buzzing Gold Coast nightlife to trekking through majestic ancient rainforests, there are literally hundreds of experiences to choose from. And the region’s year-round idyllic weather and relaxed vibe make it the 20
perfect touring destination, with the new Great Sunshine Way touring route an adventurous way to explore.
new Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) to browse exhibitions of Australian and international artists.
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Beautiful Beaches The beaches of Southern Queensland are some of the best in the world. Stretching from the Queensland- New South Wales border in the south to the dramatic Coloured Sands of Rainbow Beach in the north, there are popular family beaches, perfect point breaks for serious surfers and sandy stretches where you’ll be lucky to spot another soul.
city adventures You don’t have to travel far for adventure. Brisbane’s inner-city Kangaroo Point Cliffs offer a stunning location for abseiling and rock climbing, while kayaking the Brisbane River, climbing the Story Bridge – one of only three bridge climbs in the world – and riding a bike along kilometres of riverside paths are memorable ways to explore the city. Don’t miss a visit to the stunning
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The islands of Southern Queensland are diverse, appealing and easily accessible – including the two largest sand islands in the world. The largest, World Heritage listed Fraser Island is the only place on the planet where rainforest grows on sand. Moreton Bay is a stunning wide expanse of sheltered blue waters, Brisbane’s own aquatic playground and marine sanctuary. South Stradbroke Island lies just off the Gold Coast.
World Heritage Nature The region is home to Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island and the sub-tropical rainforests in the Gold Coast Hinterland stretching along the border to the Southern Downs. Australia’s whale watch capital, Hervey Bay is a renowned whale sanctuary where humpback whales stay and play every year. Koalas and kangaroos still live in the wild – see them up close at world-class animal sanctuaries. Go bushwalking through
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Southern Queensland the ancient forests, spend a day out on a boat on Moreton Bay or take an island tour with a local operator.
diving The Southern Queensland dive region stretches from the Roy Rufus Artificial Reef off the Fraser Coast all the way to the Gold Coast. Dolphins, dugong, loggerhead turtles live with colorful reef fish and coral in these waters which are home to a collection of wreck-based artificial reefs. One of the newest sites is the scuttled former HMAS Brisbane which lies off the Sunshine Coast. As well as offering a great variety of sites, another attraction is the warm water and good visibility.
Southern Queensland Country toowoomba and the darling downs This regional city perches upon its mountain top surrounded by the Darling Downs, home to some of Queensland’s finest produce. Town and country blend in this city of flowers, beautiful parks and gardens and historic sandstone buildings and homes. Wander through antique shops and art galleries and then enjoy superb food and wine in a local eatery. To the west are rolling plains with quaint pubs and B&Bs, north are a series of hamlets dotted along the escarpment with nurseries, cafes and museums to explore. Toowoomba’s Regional Art Gallery is the oldest in country Queensland and a strong local arts community provides plenty of scope for exhibitions. Historic buildings like the grand Victorian railway station and the restored Empire Theatre show visitors the city’s glorious past.
Must Do!
• Get up close and personal with hump back whales on a whale watch cruise (seasonality dates apply) • Cuddle a koala • Hand feed wild dolphins • Visit Australia Zoo, home of the late “Crocodile Hunter” • Visit the region’s boutique wineries • Surf, swim and snorkel the clear waters around Noosa National Park • Stay at a luxurious country B&B • Snuggle in front of a cosy fire during Brass Monkey Season • Take a bushwalk through scenic landscape and meet the local wildlife firsthand • Explore the fantastic antique shops of Toowoomba • Enjoy gourmet food experiences • Pick some fresh fruit in the Granite Belt • Take a step back in time at Jondaryan Woolshed • Follow the wine trails and visit some boutique wineries staying in B&B homesteads along the way • Experience energising outdoor adventures along the Brisbane River (including abseiling rock climbing, kayaking, pumpabiking, rollerblading, cycling or kickbiking) • Climb Brisbane’s Story Bridge • Visit the many theme parks • Explore the Southern Queensland’s sand islands: Fraser Island (the world’s largest sand island), Moreton and Stradbroke Islands by 4WD • Experience an indigenous Tour • Enjoy a world Class spa pampering experience by the beach or in the rainforest
farms, homemade chocolates and fresh vegetables sold at the weekend markets are just a few of the region’s plentiful offerings. Dine in wonderful restaurants and coffee shops, visit cellar doors and wineries, stay in a luxurious B&B or cottage and get back to nature with a bushwalk through a National Park. Celebrate the changing seasons with the famous Apple and Grape Festival held every second March (in even numbered years), Brass Monkey Season in winter and Primavera in spring.
South Burnett and the Bunya Mountains The South Burnett is situated to the north-west of Brisbane. Ranges covered with hoop pine and eucalyptus forest are dotted with forestry towns, scenic drives and walking tracks. Past the forests, lush farmland and grazing land greets the visitor. This is a region of contrasts – wineries, host farms and teahouses, lakes for lovers of fishing and water sports, creek beds just perfect for gemstone fossickers. The Bunya Mountains National Park features spectacular rainforests including strangler figs, hoop pine and wild orchids and is home to around 120 species of mammals, frogs and reptiles. A warm welcome waits at cosy cabin and charming B&Bs.
Southern Queensland Country Events • Australian Cottonweek Festival (Feb) • Easterfest (Australian Gospel Music Festival) (Mar) • Goomeri Pumpkin Festival (May) • Brass Money Season (Jun - Aug) • Australian Heritage Festival (Aug) • Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers (Sep)
Southern downs and the granite Belt Delicious food and wine flourish in this cooler region of Queensland. Travellers from Brisbane get their first glimpse of the region when they cross the Great Dividing Range via Cunningham’s Gap. Home to many wineries and vineyards, this is also home to an abundance of fresh produce including apples, stone fruits, olives and berries. Lavender
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Contacts Southern Downs & granite Belt Tourism PO Box 900 Warwick QLd 4370 Australia telephone: +61 7 4661 3122 Facsimile: +61 7 4661 1957 Email: admin@sdta.com.au Web: www.southerndownsholidays.com.au
Toowoomba & golden West Tourism PO Box 3090 toowoomba QLd 4350 Australia telephone: +61 7 4632 1988 Facsimile: +61 7 4632 4404 Email: enquiries@tgw.com.au Web: www.toowoombaholidays.info
gold Coast Tourism Level 2, 64 Ferny Avenue Surfers Paradise QLd 4217 Australia telephone: +61 7 5592 2699 Facsimile: +61 7 5570 3144 Email: info@gctourism.com Website: www.verygc.com
Brisbane Marketing Level 12, 15 Adelaide Street Brisbane Qld 4000 Australia telephone: +61 7 3006 6200 Facsimile: +61 7 3006 6250 Email: enquiries@brisbanemarketing.com.au Website: www.brisbanemarketing.com.au
Tourism Sunshine Coast PO Box 9325 Pacific Paradise QLD 4564 Australia telephone: +61 7 5458 8800 Facsimile: +61 7 5448 7330 Email: info@tsc.com.au Web: www.sunshinecoast.org
Fraser Coast South Burnett Tourism PO Box 488 Hervey Bay QLd 4650 Australia telephone: +61 7 4191 2600 Facsimile: +61 7 4191 2699 Email: info@frasercoast.org.au Web: www.frasercoastholidays.info www.queenslandholidays.com.au www.greatsunshineway.com
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The Great Sunshine Way The Great Sunshine Way - a new journey to discover Southern Queensland and affords visitors of all kinds, whether travelling by car, rail, coach or boat – to experience the best of all the Australian experiences. Southern Queensland encompasses the regions of Brisbane, Gold Coast, sunshine Coast, Fraser Coast and the surrounds of Southern Queensland Country. It is a region rich in tourism adventures and varied landscapes offering a mix of cities, coast and hinterland. You’ll discover The Great Sunshine Way is the perfect touring experience with a range of options radiating from the state’s capital, Brisbane where you can easily access the other key locales. Although the trip can be a short or as long as you like, 10 days is recommended to make the most of the experiences. www.greatsunshineway.com
5 Day Great Sunshine Way itinerary day 1 - Brisbane Shopping, wining and dining, sight seeing, action & adventure, wildlife encounters, history, art and culture are all part of the Brisbane experience. Head over to Stradbroke and Moreton Bay Islands.
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Stay on an Island resort where you can hand feed dolphins, sand tobogganing, scuba dive or snorkel in the crystal clear waters of Moreton Bay.
Take an eco cruise on Moreton Bay. Learn to sail or explore the beaches by 4WD.
day 3 - Sunshine coast Montville, Maleny and the other villages that sit on or behind the escarpment have restaurants, wineries, alternative-style eateries and produce stores, art galleries, boutiques and curiosity shops catering for tastes refined or earthy.
day 4 - Fraser coast Blessed with long sandy swimming beaches, relaxing island retreats, abundant marine life and pristine national parks this is a relaxing holiday playground. There are wealth of coastal paradises, recreational pursuits, adventure activities and historic explorations that will keep you busy.
day 5 - Fraser coast Delve into Maryborough’s fascinating early history as one of Australia’s main immigration ports at the Bond Store Museum. It’s part of Maryborough’s Heritage Gateway.
7 Day Great Sunshine Way itinerary day 1 - Brisbane Hire a bike and explore miles of purposebuilt riverside bikeways and floating boardwalks. Visit the vibrant Queen Street Mall in Heart of Brisbane CBD.
day 3 - gold coast Tee off at one of many championship golf courses. Take a shopping tour or shop for international designer labels.
day 4 - gold coast Hinterland For a delicious taste of locally grown produce and wine follow the Gold Coast Food and Wine Trail.
day 5 - Southern Qld country Offering stunning mountain and country scenery, a range of accommodation, fantastic food and wine, art galleries and national parks.
day 6 - Sunshine coast Great diving opportunities, as well as offering a great variety of sites such as HMAS Brisbane which lies off the coast another attraction is the warm water and good visibility.
day 7 - Sunshine coast Hinterland Discover The Sunshine Coast’s macadamia nuts with unique flavours, award-winning restaurants on the Blackall Range, fresh and unique produce at the many recurring markets and the hinterland’s renowned cooking schools where you can learn how to cook with the highest quality produce.
cHErrABAH rESOrt Cherrabah Resort is a 5000 acre property located 2.5 hours drive from Brisbane & Gold coast, offering an abundance of native wild life and host of outdoor activities to suit the most adventurous, or take time out to relax and rejuvenate on the veranda with 360 degree views over The Great Dividing Range with 3 star accommodation, and capacity of 150 guests, fully licensed restaurant and bar.
1 Keogh’s road Warwick QLD 4370 Tel: +61 7 4667 9177 Fax: +61 7 4667 9186 Email: info@cherrabahhomestead.com Web: www.cherrabah.com.au
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SPIcErS PEAK LOdgE Spicers Canopy is 5 star camping ‘African Safari’ style, with all meals provided. Rest at this luxurious eco-haven during your Hidden Peaks guided walks.
Spicers Peak Lodge is an award-winning, architecturally stunning mountain retreat with a distinctive air of privacy and seclusion. All meals and beverages included.
10613 cunningham Highway Maryvale QLD 4370 Tel: +61 7 4666 1083 Fax: +61 7 4666 1084 Email: info@spicerscanopy.com.au Web: www.spicerscanopy.com.au
Wilkinsons road Maryvale QLD 4370 Tel: +61 7 4666 1083 Fax: +61 7 4666 1084 Email: info@spicerspeaklodge.com.au Web: www.spicerspeaklodge.com.au
SPIcErS HIddEN VALE
Enjoy the ambience of country living, the natural beauty and vista of “The South Burnett”. Relax and rejuvenate.
617 Mount Mort road Grandchester QLD 4340 Tel: +61 7 5465 5900 Fax: +61 7 5465 5999 Email: info@spicershiddenvale.com.au Web: www.spicershiddenvale.com.au
166 Hillsdale road Kingaroy QLD 4610 Tel: +61 7 4162 4689 Fax: +61 7 4162 2084 Email: HillsdaleHideaway@clearmail.com.au Web: www.hillsdalehideaway.com.au
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Spicers Hidden Vale offers the ideal haven to reconnect with the simple things in life in a stunning natural environment.
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Brisbane, Australia’s fastest growing capital city mixes an easy-going outdoors lifestyle with an energetic cosmopolitan vibe. A city that is defined by its youthful spirit and the friendliness of the locals.
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Basking under clear blue skies and sunshine year-round, fast catamarans ply the Brisbane River winding through the city. The river and its dramatic cliffs provide the setting for inner city adventures like abseiling, kayaking, cycling and riverfront walks, while the city’s iconic Story Bridge is one of only three bridge climbs in the world. World class chefs delight diners at their stylish restaurants; smaller cafes provide the chance to pass a few relaxed hours by the river, under a shady tree or on a city street where you can watch the world go by. Learn how to make the most of fresh local produce at a cooking school, view the stunning collections of the riverfront Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) or shop for Australian or international designers. A stunning wide expanse of sheltered blue waters, Moreton Bay is Brisbane’s aquatic playground and marine sanctuary. Dotted with unspoilt islands, the area is fantastic for water sports and is ideal for spotting dolphins, whales, turtles and manta rays, as well a vast array of birdlife.
mountain and country scenery, a large range of accommodation, fantastic food and wine, art galleries, national parks, wineries, country pubs and much more. Shopping, wining and dining, sight seeing, action and adventure, wildlife encounters, history, art and culture are all part of the Brisbane experience and guests can enjoy it all against the backdrop of sunny days and balmy nights under star-filled skies.
A pleasant hours drive from the heart of Brisbane, the Scenic Rim is perfect for a day trip or a long weekend stay. The heart of the Scenic Rim offers stunning
Whether it’s international or modern Australian; quick bites or fine dining, Brisbane offers an abundance of choices both in the city and in urban
Where to stay Accommodation options are extensive and cater for all budgets and tastes from luxurious inner city hotels to self contained apartments, B&Bs and stylish backpacker facilities. Choose a room overlooking the reaches of the Brisbane River or inland toward Mt Coot-tha and the hills of the Scenic Rim. Choose an apartment at a bay side suburb or jump on a boat and stay at a resort or apartment on a nearby Moreton Bay island.
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villages on its fringe. And the best part of dining in Brisbane is you have the choice of experiencing fabulous food indoors and out. Fresh seafood and local produce are specialties and some of the country’s most famous chefs are found in Brisbane’s world-class restaurants. Enjoy their gourmet offerings from on high while enjoying panoramic city views, or sit riverside and watch the world go by. Enjoy a glass or two of delicious local wine from Queensland and other Australian wine-growing regions. Go to www.experiencebrisbane.com.au for information on Brisbane restaurants.
Ideas and inspiration You’ll be spoiled for choice when visiting Brisbane as there is just so much to see and do – from peaceful riverside walks and picnics in the parks to thrilling cruises, climbs and adventure tours to the scenic hinterland and island destinations.
the great Outdoors Cruise the Brisbane River on a CityCat, our distinctive high speed catamarans that make public transport fun. Swim in the magnificent inner-city beach at South Bank Parklands or picnic under a shady
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tree in one of our wonderful parklands – the City Botanic Gardens, New Farm Park or the Roma Street Parkland, the largest city subtropical rainforest in the Southern Hemisphere. Get your bearings by taking a walking tour of the city, or get spooked on a ghost tour. Head into the bush at the Scenic Rim and trek amongst the ancient rainforests and natural wonders in the region’s World Heritage-listed National Parks.
Action and Adventure Hire a pumpabike, roller blades or a kayak and explore the inner city beside or on the river with the Riverlife Adventure Centre. See the city and surrounds from above on a Story Bridge Adventure Climb, one of only three bridge climbs in the world. Head over to North Stradbroke and Moreton Bay Islands to spend the day sand tobogganing and quad biking, or swimming, scuba diving and snorkelling in the crystal clear waters of Moreton Bay. Hire a bike and explore miles of purpose-built riverside bikeways and floating boardwalks. Head up and away in a hot air balloon to either see the city from above or travel 30
minutes out of Brisbane to enjoy superb views of the picturesque countryside of Southern Queensland.
Nature and Wildlife Cuddle a koala at the world’s largest and oldest koala sanctuary, Lone Pine which is also home to a wonderful array of Australian wildlife. Feed a kangaroo, spot a sleeping wombat or a flying fox. Don’t miss the opportunity to hand feed a wild dolphin, take an eco cruise on Moreton Bay to watch dugongs, or “sea cows” at play. During the whale watch season (late July to early November) take a luxurious whale watch cruise and see these giants of the deep up close.
gourmet delights There are some Brisbane food and wine experiences that shouldn’t be missed. Try a delicious yum cha in the Valley’s colourful Chinatown or one of our famous historic pubs for a giant steak and cold beer “off the wood” (served from a wooden keg). For something a little different take a tour of the XXXX Brewery – the famous home of Brisbane’s local brew. Enjoy a couple of ice-cold ales and lunch at the XXXX Ale
House Bar. Lunch among the vineyards at Sirromet Winery, Queensland’s largest and most highly-awarded winery, is another special experience not to be missed.
Arts and culture No where else is Brisbane’s cultural diversity more evident than through its thriving arts and cultural scene. A full calendar of theatre, opera, ballet, musicals and concerts complements an exciting program of exhibitions, installations and cultural attractions. Spend the day exploring the riverside cultural precinct which includes the impressive Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA), Queensland Art Gallery, Queensland Museum and Sciencentre along with the award-winning State Library. Nearby Fortitude Valley and New Farm are home to thriving boutique galleries. Take in a show at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre or the funky Brisbane Powerhouse Centre for Arts, an old industrial building located on the banks of the Brisbane River near historic New Farm Park. Brisbane boasts an impressive calendar
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Southern Queensland - Brisbane Must Do! • Spend an afternoon at South Bank • Explore Brisbane from the water on a CityCat • Climb the Story Bridge • Experience the energising outdoor adventures of the Riverlife Adventure Centre • Discover the delights of the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) • Cuddle a koala at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary • Hand feed wild dolphins on Moreton Island • Spend a romantic weekend wining and dining in the Scenic Rim • Check out the bands and night life in Fortitude Valley • Explore the lovely inner city parks and gardens of arts and cultural events hosting everything from international plays and music acts through to community festivals.
Shopping and Markets Visit the vibrant Queen Street Mall in the heart of Brisbane’s Central Business District to enjoy some of the most modern shopping facilities in Australia including the impressive Queens Plaza. Near-city precincts in the suburbs also offer a great array of boutiques, antique and specialist shops. Or grab a bargain at a factory outlet. On weekends check out the array of quality markets selling everything from fresh produce to homemade arts and crafts. Popular markets are Jan Power’s Markets as well as those at Riverside and South Bank. Smaller suburban markets like the community markets at West End are also well worth checking out.
urban Villages: Fortitude Valley, New Farm & West End Brisbane’s inner-city suburbs present an interesting collection of unique urban villages. The closest and largest is Fortitude Valley (known as The Valley) which offers boutique shopping, coffee shops and galleries during the daylight hours and then at night comes alive to the sounds of music at some of Australia’s favourite bars, nightclubs and music venues. Literally down the road is riverside New Farm with its trendy cafes, delicatessens and restaurants. Behind South Bank on the other side of the Central Business District is West End with funky restaurants, boutiques, small art house theatres and galleries.
urban Villages: Paddington & rosalie They’re our most popular inner-Western urban villages… Paddington’s quaint cottages, nestled within arm’s reach of each other, are the ideal accompaniment to all things antique and boutique. Meander through the main strips of Latrobe and Given Terraces and stumble upon a wide selection of cafés, quirky collectables, vintage boutiques, designer and retro stores. The compact and quaint Rosalie, a close Paddington neighbour, is one of Brisbane’s best kept secrets. Here food lovers are taken on a pleasant journey of discovery. From international flavours and deli treats, to delicious and decadent homemade sweets.
Moreton Bay and Islands Visit Moreton Bay, Brisbane’s aquatic playground, where clear, safe waters are ideal for sailing, fishing and boating, and the islands offer many adventure opportunities. Stay in a resort on one of the region’s two major islands –
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Moreton and North Stradbroke or seek out an intimate B&B on one of the many smaller islands dotted throughout the bay. See the wonders of the bay from underwater on a diving or snorkelling expedition or from above on a cruise or charter boat. Learn to sail or test out your skills on a fishing charter. Don’t forget to explore the beaches by 4WD, enjoy some beachcombing or explore the coastal inlets and clear freshwater lakes.
Exploring further afield Just outside the city is another world where patchwork fields, the smell of eucalyptus, the sound of whip birds, crackling wood fires and crisp country air is matched only by the genuine hospitality. Discover the rural delights of the Scenic Rim or head north to Samford, Dayboro, Mount Nebo or Mount Glorious for a hinterland hideaway. Brisbane is also ideally located for easy day trips to the Gold Coast (one hour south) and the Sunshine Coast (one hour north). Both offer kilometres of unspoilt beaches, cosmopolitan dining, and mountain hinterlands that are home to charming villages, artist galleries, lush rainforest and farmlands. Even closer to the city (45 minutes drive) are the world-class theme parks of Dreamworld, White Water World, Warner Bros. Movie World, Australian Outback Spectacular and Australia Zoo – guaranteed fun for all ages!
How to get here Airport: Fly direct into Brisbane International Airport. Fly from Cairns (two hours flying time), Sydney (one hour flying time), Melbourne (one and a half hours flying time) and other major Australian and Queensland cities. Location: Brisbane is located in southeast Queensland, 60 minutes drive north of the gold coast. Transfer options include: • Train – The Sunlander and Tilt Train link Brisbane to centres along the Queensland coast including the Whitsundays and Cairns. Queensland Rail services access regional areas including the Outback from Brisbane. • Greyhound Coaches, Yellow Cabs, Black and White Taxis, Airtrain offers transfers from both airports to the city centre and Gold Coast. • Self drive.
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Events! • Moreton Bay & Island Festivals (Mar) • Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race (Apr) • Valley Fiesta (May) • Paniyiri Greek Festival (May) • Royal Queensland Show – The Ekka (Aug) • Riverfestival (Sep) • Woodford Folk Festival (Dec)
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Royal on the Park Hotel George Williams Hotel Grand Chancellor The Sebel Suites Brisbane Spicers Balfour Hotel Watermark Hotel Brisbane Rendezvous Hotel Brisbane Marque Hotel Brisbane Brisbane Marriott Hotel Chifley at Lennons Sofitel Brisbane Central Royal Albert Hotel Park Regis North Quay
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ACCOMMODATION tHE SEBEL SuItES BrISBANE
NOVOtEL BrISBANE AIrPOrt A deluxe 4.5 star hotel offering spacious studio guestrooms and one bedroom apartments in the central business district. Located within walking distance to local attractions, cafes, entertainment and just steps from Queen Street Mall, each apartment comprises a spacious lounge room, kitchenette and balcony, offering extensive views of the city skyline. Facilities include a lap pool, sauna, gymnasium and lobby level restaurant and bar.
95 charlotte Street Brisbane QLD 4000 Tel: +61 7 3224 3500 Fax: +61 7 3211 0277 Email: reservations@tssb.mirvac.com Web: www.mirvachotels.com
6 - 8 the circuit Brisbane Airport QLD 4007 Tel: +61 7 3175 3100 Fax: +61 7 3175 3199 Email: reservations@novotelbrisbaneairport.com.au Web: www.novotel.com
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SAPPHIrE rESOrt MOtEL ANd cONFErENcE cENtrE
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Sapphire Resort is a 3 star Motel and Conference Centre located in South Brisbane, away from traffic noise with plenty of open space and gardens for a relaxed feel. Just a short walk from the Brisbane Convention Centre, South Bank, TAFE, Museum & Performing Arts Centre. We provide accommodation for the budget conscious in the 3 star price range, ideal for the corporate or leisure traveller and we pride ourselves with being a friendly place to stay.
Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane is situated on the highest point in the Brisbane CBD. Opposite the picturesque Roma Street Parklands all rooms feature breathtaking views of the CBD, Mountains or Brisbane River. Frescos Restaurant offers an exquisite menu selection; Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
5 Brereton Street South Brisbane QLD 4101 Tel: +61 7 3217 2588 Fax: +61 7 3217 2855 Email: info@sapphireresort.com.au Web: www.sapphireresort.com.au
23 Leichhardt Street Brisbane QLD 4000 Tel: +61 7 3831 4055 Fax: +61 7 3831 5031 Email: reservations@hgcbrisbane.com.au Web: www.ghihotels.com
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Rendezvous Hotel Brisbane is a beautifully restored, heritage listed building exuding true old world grace. Located in the heart of Brisbane city, opposite Central Railway Station and overlooking Anzac Square memorial gardens. A mere 100 metres from Brisbane’s vibrant shopping and entertainment mecca, and a stroll away from the Treasury Casino.
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Marque Hotel Brisbane is ideally located in the heart of the city, adjacent to the Treasury Casino and a minute’s walk to the Brisbane River. Explore some of Brisbane’s best attractions, including cruising the Brisbane River, Queen Street shopping precinct, South Bank Parklands, trendy Fortitude Valley and iconic sporting venues.
255 Ann Street Brisbane QLD 4000 Tel: +61 7 3001 9888 Fax: +61 7 3001 9700 Email: res@brisbane.rendezvous.com.au Web: www.rendezvoushotels.com
103 george Street Brisbane QLD 4000 Tel: +61 7 3221 6044 Fax: +61 7 3221 7474 Email: res@brisbane.marquehotels.com.au Web: www.marquehotels.com
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Novotel Brisbane Airport is the first hotel in the airport precinct and offers premier accommodation. Located in a new area set to become a key commercial, retail and recreational zone, the hotel sits alongside corporate offices, DFO retail outlets and specialty operations. Featuring 157 rooms and suites, and modern design in keeping with its aeronautical surroundings, Novotel Brisbane Airport features a restaurant, bar, and large rooftop terrace with pool, sauna and gym.
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ACCOMMODATION SOFItEL BrISBANE cENtrAL Positioned in the city centre is the magnificent Sofitel Brisbane Central. Originally the first international hotel in Brisbane, today you will discover a hotel of refined French elegance and personal service. Renowned for its imposing arrival and breathtaking views, the hotel’s reputation as the leading choice in luxury accommodation is absolutely deserved. The hotel features 429 guest rooms, a luxury spa retreat, heated pool, SoFit gymnasium, Club Sofitel - one of the largest club lounges in Australia, Cuvée Lounge Bar and two restaurants; Thyme² Interactive Restaurant and the award winning Privé 249. Sofitel Brisbane Central is walking distance to major shopping centre’s, Eagle Street Pier, The Brisbane River, Southbank Parklands and Convention Centre. The hotel has direct access to Central Station providing convenient transport to domestic and international airports, Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast.
249 turbot Street Brisbane QLD 4000 Tel: +61 7 3835 3535 Fax: +61 7 3835 4960 Email: H5992@sofitel.com Web: www.sofitelbrisbane.com.au
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515 Queen Street Brisbane QLD 4000 Tel: +61 7 3303 8000 Fax: +61 7 3303 8088 Email: brisbane.sales@marriotthotels.com Web: www.marriott.com/bnedt Features: Room Features:
PArK rEgIS NOrtH QuAy The multi award winning Marriott Hotel makes a lasting impression. Overlooking the Brisbane River near the corporate and financial heart of the city, it reflects the best of the 5 Star Brisbane Hotels. Offering newly refurbished guest rooms, suites and luxurious Executive Lounge, the Brisbane Marriott is the perfect balance of style, tradition and cutting edge comfort. Specialising in business, corporate, social and wedding events with 720 sqm of flexible meeting space.
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293 North Quay Brisbane QLD 4000 Tel: +61 7 3013 7200 Fax: +61 7 3236 1582 Email: northquay@parkregishotels.com Web: www.parkregishotels.com Features: Room Features:
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rOyAL ALBErt HOtEL Located on the Queen Street Mall in the heart of the city, Chifley at Lennons offers the ideal base to explore Brisbane from. Choose from deluxe, executive or spa suites.
A heritage listed boutique hotel in the heart of Brisbane featuring stylish accommodation from Deluxe Hotel Rooms to Sub-Penthouse Apartments.
66 Queen Street Brisbane QLD 400 Tel: +61 7 3222 3222 Fax: +61 7 3221 9389 Email: reservations.lennons@chifleyhotels.com Web: www.chifleyhotels.com
167 Albert Street Brisbane QLD 4000 Tel: +61 7 3291 8888 Fax: +61 7 3229 7705 Email: stay@royalalbert.com.au Web: www.royalalbert.com.au
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In a prime river front position, the hotel is perfectly located with many attractions only a stone’s throw away such as Suncorp Stadium, the Brisbane Convention Centre and South Bank. The hotel features modern hotel rooms and spacious one and two bedroom apartments, outdoor pool, gym, onsite restaurant and bar, 24 hour reception, tour desk and parking.
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Brisbane International Rocklea provides guests with high quality accommodation and service. Motel style rooms. Self-contained apartments. Onsite restaurant.
Brisbane International Windsor is a multi award winning 4 star Hotel providing guests with a unique boutique style, accommodation experience.
1326 Ipswich road, rocklea Brisbane QLD 4106 Tel: +61 7 3892 3388 Fax: +61 7 3892 6676 Email: inquiries@rockleainternational.com.au Web: www.rockleainternational.com.au
cnr Lutwyche road and Bryden Street Windsor QLD 4030 Tel: +61 7 3357 3456 Fax: +61 7 3357 3466 Email: inquiries@windsorinternational.com.au Web: www.windsorinternational.com.au
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ACCOMMODATION/ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES The award winning Watermark Hotel Brisbane continues to provide Brisbane’s most refreshing experience. Now offering international standard 4.5 and 4 star accommodation, the 551 restaurant and bar, business centre, swimming pool, guest laundry and 3 inspiring meeting and event venues. Ideally located at the heart of the city’s Spring Hill prescient and adjacent to the picturesque Roma Street Parklands, discover many of the city’s attractions within walking distance including the magnificent city shopping mall, major sporting venues, restaurants and medical facilities.
551 Wickham terrace, Spring Hill Brisbane QLD 4000 Tel: +61 7 3058 9333 Fax: +61 7 3058 9350 Email: res@watermarkhotelbris.com.au Web: watermarkhotelbrisbane.com.au
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rOyAL ON tHE PArK BrISBANE Royal on the Park offers convenient 4.5 star accommodation in the heart of the CBD. Featuring 145 large Deluxe Rooms, 13 beautifully furnished Spa and Executive Suites, The Walnut Restaurant, gymnasium, outdoor pool and heated spa. cnr Alice & Albert Streets Brisbane QLD 4000 Tel: +61 7 3221 3411 Fax: +61 7 3229 9817 Email: stay@royalontheopark.com.au Web: www.royalonthepark.com.au
Hotel George Williams is based in the Brisbane CBD and offers affordable prices with an unbeatable location in the heart of the, retail and nightlife playground. The Hotel offers 106 accommodation rooms with modern décor, welcoming ambience and features a wide range of styles to suit varying needs.
SPIcErS BALFOur HOtEL Spicers Balfour Hotel is a classic Queenslander with a surprise European heart, redefining chic city living for a Brisbane break with a difference.
317-325 george Street Brisbane QLD 4000 Tel: +61 7 3308 0700 Fax: +61 7 3308 0733 Email: reservations@hgw.com.au Web: www.hgw.com.au
37 Balfour Street New Farm QLD 4005 Tel: +61 7 3379 3828 Email: info@spicersbalfourhotel.com.au Web: www.spicersbalfourhotel.com.au
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SIrrOMEt WINES
XXXX BrEWEry tOur Located only 40 minutes from Brisbane’s CBD, Sirromet Winery is Queensland’s largest and most awarded winery.
Stimulate your senses with a tour of the famous XXXX Brewery. During your beer journey you’ll learn interesting facts about beer, the colourful history of XXXX and its place in the Australian community and lifestyle. See the inner workings of the brewery, learn about the brewing and packaging process and finish off enjoying a taste of our beers…brewery-fresh.
Sirromet rewards visitors with more than just world-class wines. Be part of a magical experience - enjoy a fabulous wine tasting, take an extensive winery tour and enjoy the spectacular views and breathtaking scenery whilst being tempted by mouthwatering cuisine at the award winning Restaurant Lurleen’s. 850 Mount cotton road Mount Cotton QLD 4165 Tel: +61 7 3206 2999 Fax: +61 7 3206 0900 Email: wines@sirromet.com Web: www.sirromet.com
cnr Black and Paten Streets Milton QLD 4064 Tel: +61 7 3361 7597 Fax: +61 7 3369 1528 Email: xxxxalehouse@xxxx.com.au Web: www.xxxxbrewerytour.com.au
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tHE WOrKSHOPS rAIL MuSEuM Brisbane Skydivers is a great choice for a Tandem Skydive. Land at Brisbane’s only selfcontained Skydiving Centre. Free return transfers daily from Roma Street Transit Centre every morning. Bookings are valid at any of our great skydive locations along the East Coast of Australia with Australia’s largest skydive company.
The Workshops Rail Museum is an interactive and authentic heritage and cultural experience at the birthplace of rail in Queensland. Australian Tourism Award winner! Open daily, 9.30am to 5.00pm. North Street, North Ipswich Ipswich QLD 4305 Tel: +61 7 3432 5100 Fax: +61 7 3432 5114 Email: info@theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au Web: www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au
KOOKABurrA rIVEr QuEENS Authentic paddlewheelers and Brisbane icons, get the best view in Brisbane aboard the Kookaburra River Queen’s lunch and dinner cruises.
goebels road Willowbank QLD 4307 Tel: +61 7 3333 2077 Fax: +61 7 5464 6283 Email: admin@brisbaneskydivers.com.au Web: www.brisbaneskydivers.com.au
Eagle Street Pier, 1 Eagle Street Brisbane QLD 4001 Tel: +61 7 3221 1300 Fax: +61 7 3229 6334 Email: bookings@kookaburrariverqueens.com Web: www.kookaburrariverqueens.com
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Take a relaxing and memorable cruise to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. This cruise is the best way to see Brisbane’s historic sights and attractive suburbs while enjoying an interesting and informative commentary. PO Box 1003 Mt Gravatt Plaza QLD 4122 Tel: + 61 7 412 749 426 Fax: +61 7 3420 6691 Email: mirimar@bigpond.net.au Web: www.mirimar.com
TOURS & CRUISES/TRANSPORT & HIRE Australian Sunset Safaris is the largest multi-day Fraser Island and Great Barrier Reef Adventure Tour Company - departing Brisbane, Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast, offering the most convenient access to these awesome World Heritage Listed destinations. Sunset Safaris offer 2 & 3-Day Package Tours to Fraser Island, 3-Day Package Tours to the Great Barrier Reef, and 5 & 6 Day Package Tours combining both. FREE room upgrades and FREE additional tours are included with each Package tour.
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Sunset Safaris guarantee second to none Agent and Customer satisfaction, with fantastic rates and inclusions. Experience Value for money Package Tours like you’ve never seen before.
PO Box 21 Beenleigh QLD 4207 Tel: +61 7 3287 1644 Fax: +61 7 3287 3457 Email: greg@sunsetsafaris.com.au Web: www.sunsetsafaris.com.au
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Small group eco tours for nature lovers and outdoor people.Includes Fraser Island, Moreton Island, Springbrook and Mt. Tamborine.
Be in the heart of Brisbane City in only 20 minutes. “Kids Travel Free” on Airtrain services. See www.airtrain.com.au for more details.
20 Unwin Street Moorooka QLD 4105 Tel: +61 7 3892 5932 Fax: +61 7 3892 7802 Email: sales@bushwacker-ecotours.com.au Web: www.bushwacker-ecotours.com.au
Brisbane domestic Airport train Station Brisbane QLD 4008 Tel: +61 7 3216 3308 Fax: +61 7 3216 3361 Email: reservations@airtrain.com.au Web: www.airtrain.com.au
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TRANSPORT & HIRE grEyHOuNd AuStrALIA If you’re looking for affordable, flexible and comfortable travel in Queensland or anywhere else in Australia, look no further than Greyhound Australia. We are Australia’s only nationwide luxury coach provider, travelling to over 1,100 destinations each day and offer an array of travel options to suit every budget. The Greyhound Kilometre pass is your one stop shop to travelling around Australia. Simply purchase a bank of kilometres ranging from 500 to 20,000 and exchange them for coach travel, tours and even accommodation. With over 250 Greyhound Adventure tours now available - why go with anyone else?
Brisbane transit centre, upper roma Street Brisbane QLD 4000 Tel: 1300 473 946 Fax: +61 7 4638 2178 Email: info@greyhound.com.au Web: www.greyhound.com.au
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MurrAyS cOAcHES, BuSES & LIMOuSINES Brisbane Airports’ licensed coach operator, meeting all major flights. Offering an innovative range of transfer products for the FIT traveller. Including fully staffed counters at both Brisbane domestic and international airports, facilitating transfers direct to the door of all Gold Coast accommodation and Brisbane CBD hotels. All services air-conditioned.
We have the resources and the expertise to cater for all your land transport needs and take pride in delivering a service of such quality that we operate 24 hrs, 365 days a year.
33 Ereton drive Arundel QLD 4214 Tel: +61 7 5500 8900 Fax: +61 7 5500 8937 Email: elle@coachtrans.com.au Web: www.coachtrans.com.au
222 Macarthur Ave Eagle Farm QLD 4009 Tel: +61 13 22 59 Fax: +61 1300 309 448 Email: enquiries@murrays.com.au Web: www.murrays.com.au
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Southern Queensland
Gold Coast
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One of the world’s best holiday destinations, the Gold Coast has everything that’s great about Australia, all in one easy to reach destination. Stunning surf beaches, World Heritage rainforest, an exciting city centre, theme parks, shopping, restaurants and year-round events are just some of the reasons the Gold Coast is a long-time favourite holiday spot for Australians and increasing numbers of international travellers. Holiday makers are lured by its natural and man made diversity offering a destination which is scenic and peaceful as much as it is fast paced and active. Less than 30 minutes from Gold Coast beaches is Australia’s largest expanse of sub-tropical rainforest, bordered by rural farmland and bush where visitors can encounter Australia’s unique native wildlife and experience a taste of country life and hospitality. Stretching from south of Brisbane to the Queensland/ New South Wales border, the region is naturally blessed with an average of more than 300 days of sunshine
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each year, 70km of perfect coastline, the hinterland’s 100,000 hectares of National Parks and reserves, the aquatic playground of the Broadwater and a beautiful sand island, South Stradbroke – lying just off the coast. There are literally hundreds of memorable ways to spend your Gold Coast days. Visitors can swim with dolphins, sip cocktails at sunset high above the sweeping Pacific Ocean from the lofty heights of the world’s highest residential tower, or hike through ancient World Heritage-listed rainforest. Spend a morning playing world-class golf courses or shopping for designer clothes, followed by lunch onboard a luxury cruiser on the protected waters of the Gold Coast canals and Broadwater. Tour a mysterious cave where the roof is twinkling with thousands of glow worms or get up close with Australia’s amazing wildlife – try feeding kangaroos,
cuddling a koala followed by bush tea and damper by the campfire. When the sun goes down, the city jumps with award-winning restaurants, nightclubs, bars, casino, theatres and shows. The Gold Coast is also a celebrated shopping destination, offering everything from late night shopping, new retail precincts, major shopping centres and exclusive boutiques.
Where to stay The Gold Coast offers a wide range of accommodation options from luxurious beachfront apartments, mountain retreats and rejuvenating health spas through to self-contained family apartments and resorts with award-winning kids clubs. Backpacker accommodation, stylish hotels and motels, bed and breakfasts, rural retreats and farm stays are also easily arranged.
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Southern Queensland - Gold Coast promise movie magic, close encounters with wildlife, thrilling rides, aquatic adventures and much, much more. For a change of pace, join a farm tour and learn more about Aussie bush skills like sheep shearing and whip cracking.
Night life There are many night adventures on offer, such as shopping precincts open late, evening thrill rides, cruises on the Broadwater and canals offering a different view of the city, plus casino entertainment with stage shows and gaming all night long. The Gold Coast also has hundreds of restaurants, cafes and bars open late into the night where everyone enjoys a mix of local and international cuisine, fun and music.
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Dining out Dining out is a special experience on the Gold Coast. Local produce ranges from soft-shell crabs to tasty goat cheese, superb Wagyu beef and award-winning boutique wines. There are hundreds of delicious dining options, including fresh seafood overlooking the Pacific Ocean, cosy restaurants in mountain hinterland villages and contemporary venues overlooking the calm Broadwater. Dining precincts like those at Broadbeach and Main Beach are lined with funky cafes, sleek restaurants and gourmet delicatessens.
Ideas and inspiration Beautiful beaches The Gold Coast is justifiably famous for its world-class beaches patrolled by iconic Australian lifesavers. Long stretches of golden sandy beaches and rolling surf are ideal for swimming, beach walks and learning to surf. Play beach volleyball, lie back and soak up the sun or join the locals for a meal at one of the absolute beachfront surf clubs found along the coastline. Surfers from around the world head to the renowned point breaks at Burleigh, Kirra, Snapper Rocks and Duranbah while families will love the calmer waters of Tallebudgera, Elephant Rock and Rainbow Bay.
Action and adventure The Gold Coast is overflowing with adventure opportunities. Soar high above the hinterland in a hot air balloon
landing for a champagne breakfast among the vines at a boutique winery, cruise along the coastline in an historic bi-plane or take your pick from bungee jumping, skydiving, paragliding, parasailing, hang gliding and abseiling. Hit the racetrack in a go-kart, enjoy the adrenalin-pumping thrills on an ocean jet boat ride or head off-road on a 4WD tour. Charter a private sea plane to an island or take a heli-tour to a local winery, golf course or rainforest. The Great Barrier Reef at Lady Elliot Island is just a 90 minute flight from the Gold Coast Airport.
Shopping There are retail fixes of every kind for every budget. Spend the morning among the piazzas and outdoor cafes of our resort-style shopping centres; take a shopping tour or shop for international designer labels like Cartier, Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Bally, Hermes and Salvatore Ferragamo in cosmopolitan Surfers Paradise. Add factory outlet precincts and charming retail precincts in areas like Main Beach and Broadbeach, and shoppers are spoilt for choice!
theme Parks Swimming with dolphins, patting rare Bengal tigers, watching Outback stunt riders and stockmen in action and cuddling a koala are just some of the unforgettable experiences to be enjoyed at the Gold Coast’s world-class theme parks. Home to more attractions than any other destination in the Southern Hemisphere, our theme parks
Widely recognised as the golfing capital of the Southern Hemisphere, the Gold Coast is home to more than 20 championship golf courses. Some of the more popular courses are Hope Island, Palm Meadows, Paradise Springs, Robina Woods, Royal Pines Resort, The Palms and The Pines at Sanctuary Cove, Emerald Lakes, Arundel Hills, The Glades, Coolangatta and Tweed Heads, Gainsborough Greens, Lakelands, Parkwood International and Boomerang Farm Golf Courses. Many have resort style accommodation at the course or close by and the majority are all within a 20 minute drive from the beach and hinterland.
gold coast Hinterland Just 30 minutes from the beach is the Gold Coast Hinterland, an area of exceptional natural beauty featuring World Heritage national parks, subtropical rainforest and a wide diversity of animal species. This spectacular setting is a popular day trip or short break with many restaurants, boutique wineries, galleries and accommodation options. Join a weekend photographic workshop in the mountains, climb a suspended walkway through the top of the rainforest trees, or spend a night in a boutique hideaway and treat yourself to gourmet food and wine and an in-room massage. These beautiful bush areas are filled with kilometres of tracks waiting to be explored alone or with a guide.
Wonderful Walks Spectacular views, ancient forests and thundering waterfalls are a few of the
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Southern Queensland - Gold Coast highlights of the Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk. Visitors can walk part or all of the 54km track which connects existing walking trails to create a continuous link through the World Heritage-listed area incorporating Lamington and Springbrook National Parks. Catering for walkers of all ages, fitness levels and experiences, there will be a variety of options from half and full-day treks through to three-day hikes. Nearby accommodation options include O’Reilly’s Rainforest Guesthouse and Binna Burra Mountain Lodge. Another new walking option is the Oceanway connecting the beachfront walking paths from The Spit to Coolangatta. Oceanway
Must Do! • Learn to surf on one of the many beautiful beaches • Sip a cocktail at sunset as you enjoy the view from the world’s tallest residential building on Q1’s Observation Deck • Visit one of the Gold Coast’s famous theme parks • Enjoy a world-class spa pampering experience by the beach or in the rainforest • Tee off at one of the world-class resort golf courses • Discover the green behind the gold in the Gold Coast Hinterland • Take a stroll along the Oceanway, a network of pathways along the Gold Coast beachfront
provides a stunning walk around Burleigh Head National Park linking Burleigh Heads with Tallebudgera.
Food and Wine trail For a delicious taste of locally-grown produce and wine, follow the Gold Coast Food and Wine Trail through the hinterland. Boutique wineries along the way offer tastings, meals and glorious views. The trail leads up to Mount Tamborine, famed for its Gallery Walk featuring arts, crafts, and cosy cafes ideal for a Devonshire tea or home cooked meal.
Nature and Wildlife While the Gold Coast Hinterland is home to spectacular flora and fauna, the region’s theme parks are also great places to get close to wildlife. Here you can meet Australian icons such as koalas, kangaroos and crocodiles for once in a lifetime photo opportunities or experience swimming with dolphins and sharks, patting a tiger, feeding colourful wild lorikeets or watching polar bears swimming and playing.
Pampering Whether it’s a luxurious massage beside a beach lagoon pool, a wellbeing session deep in the rainforest or a unique indigenous inspired spa treatment, there are many ways to relax and rejuvenate on the Gold Coast. From health retreats in the mountains offering a whole range of holistic treatments and organic cuisine to spas found in locations as varied as five-star beachfront resorts and rainforest retreats, visitors can choose from a wonderful array of pampering options.
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FLyINg tIMES Gold Coast Airport to SYDNEY - 1 hour 30 minutes
How to get here Airport: Fly into Gold Coast Airport or Brisbane International Airport. The Gold Coast is a 75 minute flight from Sydney. Location: the gold coast is located one hour’s drive south of Brisbane. Transfer options include: • Train – QR City Train runs regular services to the Gold Coast. Airtrain links the Gold Coast with Brisbane Domestic and International Airports. • Limousines • Taxis • Coaches • Self drive.
Events!
• Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Racing Carnival (Jan) • Quicksilver and Roxy Pro (Feb/Mar) • ANZ Ladies Masters Golf Tournament (Mar) • Gold Coast Triathlon (Apr) • Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (May) • Wintersun Festival (Jun) • Gold Coast Airport Marathon (Jul) • Tastes of Gold Coast Festival (Aug) • Super GP V8 Super Cars (Oct)
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ACCOMMODATION SurFErS PArAdISE MArrIOtt rESOrt & SPA The award-winning Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa on the Gold Coast in Queensland, is a unique holiday or business destination providing five-star deluxe accommodation, complemented by outstanding service. Located near the heart of Surfers Paradise, the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa has 28 levels and all 329 rooms offer views of the Pacific Ocean, Surfers Paradise or the Gold Coast Hinterland. An aquatic playground forms the centrepiece of the resort and guests can even swim and snorkel with over 400 tropical fish in the resort’s heated saltwater lagoon. Located on the Resort’s 27th floor, the Elandra Retreat Club is an oasis for guests wishing to upgrade their stay and enjoy a truly unique resort experience. The resort has two award winning restaurants – the Benihana Japanese Steakhouse and the Lagoon Restaurant which offers buffet or a-la-carte dining. The Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa offers a range of 5-star facilities coupled with exemplary service 158 Ferny Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Tel: +61 7 5592 9800 Fax: +61 7 5592 9888 Email: brooke.findlow@marriotthotels.com Web: www.surfersparadisemarriott.com
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AuStrALIS SOVErEIgN HOtEL Australis Sovereign is the perfect place to relax and unwind. The hotel feature fully serviced, hotel rooms, one and two bedroom apartments. Flavours Brasserie flows onto the terrace overlooking the pool area. 138 Ferny Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Tel: +61 7 5579 3888 Fax: +61 7 5579 3877 Email: reservations.sovereign@australishotels.com Web: www.australishotels.com
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INtErNAtIONAL BEAcH rESOrt Absolute beach front, perfectly located in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Only minutes walk from city center, shopping and nightlife. 84 the Esplanade Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Tel: +61 7 5539 0099 Fax: +61 7 5538 9613 Email: sales@internationalresort.com.au Web: www.internationalresort.com.au
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ACCOMMODATION crOWNE PLAZA SurFErS PArAdISE Located between the famous Surfers Paradise strip and the trendy suburb of Broadbeach, Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise lets you experience the best of the Gold Coast. Laze by the hotels swimming pool with hot spa and sundeck, dine in Queensland’s only revolving restaurant or simply relax on your private furnished balcony. Choose from spacious accommodation rooms, suites and self-contained studio and one bedroom apartments all with private furnished balconies. Whether you’re looking for fun and adventure or to simply relax and soak up the sun that Gold Coast is famous for, you’ll find The Place To Meet is Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise.
2807 gold coast Highway Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Tel: +61 7 5592 9900 Fax: +61 7 5592 9919 Email: bde@crowneplazasurfersparadise.com.au Web: www.crowneplaza.com.au
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HOLIdAy INN SurFErS PArAdISE Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise is ideally located in the heart of Surfers Paradise; surrounded by shops, restaurants, attractions and less than 100 metres from the beach. The hotel offers guests bold, modern facilities, in a fun and vibrant atmosphere. All 406 guest rooms boast large flat screen televisions and private balconies with views across Surfers Paradise and the ocean. Relax. It’s Holiday Inn.
22 View Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Tel: +61 7 5579 1000 Fax: +61 7 5579 1020 Email: Res@holidayinnsurfersparadise.com.au Web: www.holidayinn.com.au
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WAtErMArK HOtEL & SPA gOLd cOASt Watermark Hotel & Spa offers Surfers Paradises’ most refreshing hotel experience. Superbly located central to the beach, Gold Coast waterways, shopping outlets and local attractions, this hotel comprises 388 rooms and suites incorporating the 5 star Deluxe and Club Watermark options and 4.5 star Superior and Standard accommodation. Services include 24 hour reception, concierge, housekeeping and in-room dining. Enjoy the most refreshing facilities including 2 restaurants, wine bar, tavern, bottle shop, gaming lounge, executive lounge, conference and banquet venues, business centre, 2 pools with spas, sauna, gymnasium, laundry, gift shops, hairdresser and the ultimate relaxation experience, L’Aqua Day Spa.
3032 Surfers Paradise Boulevard Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Tel: +61 7 5588 8333 Fax: +61 7 5588 8300 Email: res@watermarkhotelgc.com.au Web: watermarkhotelgoldcoast.com.au
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ACCOMMODATION Courtyard by Marriott Surfers Paradise Resort is superbly located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, just a short stroll through Cavill Mall to one of Australia’s most famous beaches. The Resort offers convenient access to retail outlets, dining and entertainment. All 404 guest rooms boast spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, the ever-changing Gold Coast skyline, the picturesque Nerang River or the surrounding hinterland. The Hotel offers a variety of resort guest rooms, junior suites, spa suites and a three-level penthouse apartment.
cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd & Hanlan Street Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Tel: +61 7 5579 3499 Fax: +61 7 5592 0026 Email: cy.oolcy.reservations@courtyard.com Web: www.courtyardsurfersparadise.com
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BurLEIgH BEAcH tOWEr Burleigh Beach Tower is a 16 storey Hi-rise located on one of Australia’s best surfing beaches with stunning north facing views along the beach and the coast. 52 goodwin terrace, Burleigh Heads Gold Coast QLD 4220 Tel: +61 7 5598 9200 Fax: +61 7 5598 9282 Email: admin@bbt.com.au Web: www.bbt.com.au
grEENMOuNt BEAcH rESOrt Nestled on headland between the Coolangatta and RainbowBay Beach, Greenmount Beach Resort is the perfect place to unwind. Easily accommodate romantic getaways, through to group travel & family holidays Eden Avenue Coolangatta QLD 4225 Tel: +61 7 5536 1222 Fax: +61 7 5536 1102 Email: sales@greenmountresort.com.au Web: www.greenmountresort.com.au
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ACCOMMODATION O’rEILLy’S rAINFOrESt rEtrEAt & MOuNtAIN VILLAS Located in the heart of World Heritage listed Lamington National Park, a scenic 90 minute drive from the Gold Coast, O’Reilly’s provides the perfect haven for an escape amongst nature. The spectacular mountain and rainforest setting abounds with nature and is supported by the legendary style of hospitality that the O’Reilly family have been providing for over 80 years. Choose from the traditional, friendly charm of O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat or the contemporary style and luxury of our new 2 & 3 bedroom, fully self-contained Mountain Villas. O’Reilly’s new Lost World Spa is a haven for rejuvenation and relaxation, using all natural Sodashi products, offering therapeutic treatments and our unique vinotherapy.. O’Reilly’s . . . where good things just come naturally.
Lamington National Park road, Features: Lamington National Park via Canungra QLD 4275 Tel: +61 7 5502 4911 Fax: +61 7 5502 0988 Room Features: Email: reservations@oreillys.com.au Web: www.oreillys.com.au Experiences:
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MyStEry MOuNtAIN EducAtIONAL FArMStAy Perfect for School groups, Study tours &Nature study Our farmstay is located at Beechmont in the Gold Coast Hinterland, 45 minutes from Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia and in the area of the world heritage listed Lamington National Park. • Mystery Mountain Farm is a magnificent farm resort specifically designed to cater for international guests • Immaculate presentation showing attention to detail • State-of-the-art fire safety system • Holds local government compliance certification • Fully insured • Superior bunk beds in dormitories - all linen plus down doonas supplied • High quality reverse cycle air conditioned bathrooms • Dining room views over rainforest, farms, Hinze dam and the Gold Coast • Two fireplaces • All water used on the property is either rainwater or natural spring water capacity – Minimum 20-maximum 50. groups only.
1531 Beechmont road Beechmont QLD 4211 Tel: +61 7 5527 0688 Fax: +61 7 5591 4510 Email: info@mysterymountain.com.au Web: www.mysterymountain.com.au
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Escape to World Heritage Listed Lamington National Park and leave the outside world behind. Binna Burra offers the perfect opportunity to get back to nature.
One of Queensland’s most captivating and enchanting getaways. Romantic chalets with 4 poster canopy beds, log fires, spa baths. Cinema, day spa & cliff top views.
Binna Burra road Beechmont QLD 4211 Tel: +61 7 5533 3622 Fax: +61 7 5533 3747 Email: reception@binnaburralodge.com.au Web: www.binnaburralodge.com.au
123 Alpine terrace Mt Tamborine QLD 4272 Tel: +61 7 5545 3300 Fax: +61 7 5545 3600 Email: escape@escarpment.com.au Web: www.escarpment.com.au
SuNSEt ISLANd rESOrt A modern elegant boutique holiday resort on a quiet street in the heart of Surfers Paradise. All apartments self catering, air conditioned and have private balconies. 3 Sunset Boulevard Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Tel: +61 7 5592 1744 Fax: +61 7 5592 1749 Email: vacation@sunsetisland.com.au Web: www.sunsetisland.com.au
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ACCOMMODATION OutrIggEr tWIN tOWNS rESOrt
Absolute beach front, fully self-contained 2 bedroom apartments. Ocean views from your balcony.
Overlooking the beaches of the Southern Gold Coast and the Tweed River. Offering two towers of hotel rooms and self contained 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites and penthouses featuring private balconies. Located adjacent to Twin Towns’ worldclass dining and entertainment, 5 minutes from Gold Coast International Airport and close to activities and attractions.
Walk a few steps from the front door & you will reach pristine, sheltered beaches ideal for relaxing. World renowned surfing spots of Snapper Rocks & D’Bah at your door. Crystal clear heated pool, tennis & many local cafes & restaurants.
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Best position in Rainbow Bay. 184-190 Marine Parade, rainbow Bay Coolangatta QLD 4225 Tel: +61 7 5599 0666 Fax: +61 7 5604 1613 Email: mail@columbiaapartments.com.au Web: www.columbiaapartments.com.au
Crn Griffith & Wharf Streets Coolangatta QLD 4225 Tel: +61 7 5536 2121 Fax: +61 7 5536 8899 Email: twintowns@outrigger.com.au Web: outrigger.com.au
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Luxury Boutique Resort. Visit vibrant Broadbeach. Heated deepwater swimming pool with heated spa. Roof Top Relaxation area with spa & BBQ
Great view of the ocean, beach and surfers skyline from every fully self-contained 1 and 2 bedroom apartment.
8 Philip Avenue Broadbeach QLD 4218 Tel: +61 7 5531 5185 Fax: +61 7 5531 5292 Email: info@theritzresort.com.au Web: www.theritzresort.com.au
45 Hayle Street Burleigh Heads QLD 4220 Tel: +61 7 5576 0300 Fax: +61 7 5535 4755 Email: info@geminicourt.com.au Web: www.geminicourt.com.au
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ACCOMMODATION SHErAtON MIrAgE rESOrt ANd SPA gOLd cOASt
VIBE HOtEL gOLd cOASt
42 Ferny Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Tel: +61 7 5539 0444 Fax: +61 7 5592 3757 Email: vhsp@vibehotels.com.au Web: www.togahotels.com.au
Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and sparkling blue lagoons, Sheraton Mirage Resort and Spa Gold Coast is a place where memories are made. Step from your room onto pristine white sands and dive into the rolling surf of the Pacific Ocean. With an array of comfortable guest rooms on offer, Sheraton Mirage has the facilities to cater for your every need. If self contained accommodation is your preference, our Pacific Mirage Villas provide a home away from home whilst enjoying all the facilities of the Resort. No stay at Sheraton Mirage is complete without experiencing our award winning cuisine. Indulge at the Gold Coast’s most renowned seafood buffet at Terraces Restaurant, relax in Oyster Bar overlooking the lagoons, order a delicious cocktail in Breakers Bar or enjoy the sun at Oasis Pool Bar.
Overlooking a picturesque sweep of the Nerang River and with views to the east of the sparkling ocean, or west to the Gold Coast Hinterland, Vibe Hotel Gold Coast makes an ideal base. Travellers will love the hotel’s location; close to designer shopping, trendy restaurants and a lively nightlife scene with Dreamworld, Wet’n’Wild and Movie World a short drive away. The riverside setting and friendly service blend to create a perfect venue for your Gold Coast getaway.
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PArAdISE rESOrt gOLd cOASt A low rise resort set on five acres of tropical gardens close to the beaches, attractions and the heart of Surfers Paradise, Paradise Resort Gold Coast offers a true resort holiday experience with 4 pools, kids club, day spa, restaurants, bar and a host of free daily activities.
Sheraton Mirage is also a popular meeting address for your ultimate beachfront event. From large conferences to alfresco luncheons or a special wedding event, Sheraton Mirage is a truly memorable experience. Conveniently located within minutes of exclusive fine dining and shopping precincts and only 5 minutes drive from Surfers Paradise. Because you dont just stay here. You belong. Sea World drive, Main Beach Gold Coast QLD 4217
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OScAr ON MAIN Capturing the spirit and essence of fabulous Main Beach, our first class 4.5 star resort is just minutes away from Australia’s famous Gold Coast beaches and local attractions. Boasting idyllic landscaped gardens and excellent facilities, a stay at Oscar on Main is the ultimate indulgence for your next Gold Coast holiday.
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ACCOMMODATION/ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES QDeck provides breathtaking 360 degree views of the Gold Coast from the surf to the hinterland and beyond. Your journey begins with an inside look at the construction of the Q1 landmark before boarding one of the world’s fastest express lifts which transports you from ground to Level 77 in less than 43 seconds. Once at the top you’ll be amazed by spectacular views which reach on a clear day from Brisbane to Byron Bay. On Level 77, relax and soak up the views from the ultra modern, fully licensed QBar, indulge with coffee and cake or sunset cocktails. On Friday and Saturday nights, QBar becomes the Gold Coast’s coolest, high altitude cocktail bar. QDeck is an all weather, day and night experience and provides high powered, coin operated binoculars. Visitors can marvel at the whales, watch beautiful sunsets and/ or experience the brilliance of a full moon. QDeck, Australia’s only beachside observation is an iconic, Gold Coast tourist attraction and a truly once-in-a lifetime experience.
Level 77, Q1, Surfers Paradise Blvd Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Tel: +61 7 5582 2700 Fax: +61 7 5582 2777 Email: info@QDeck.com.au Web: www.QDeck.com.au
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tIgEr MOtH JOy rIdES
AuStrALIAN SurFEr INtErNAtIONAL SurF ScHOOL
“The Highest Thrill Ride on the Gold Coast” take a gentle scenic flight or perform aerobatics in our vintage RAAF Tiger Moths.
Experience the thrill of a learn to surf class & Gold Coast beach tour. Includes all equipment & professional instructors from $55.00 - $120.00 p/person.
green Meadows road, Pimpama Gold Coast QLD 4209 Tel: +61 418 787 475 Email: info@tigermothjoyrides.com.au Web: www.tigermothjoyrides.com.au
PO Box 1710 Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Tel: +61 7 5538 7873 Email: surfer@australiansurfer.com Web: www.australiansurfer.com
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ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES guMNutS FArM rESOrt BuSH BBQ EXPErIENcE
MOuNt NAtHAN WINEry
Gumnuts BBQ of succulent steak/fish/chicken, salads, tropical fruit etc. Bush dance with Country and Western Singer, Bushcraft Demonstrations, Sheep Shearing, Cattle Horse and Dog Show. Wood chopping demonstrations groups 15+.
• Award winning white & red grape wines • Unique honey-based liqueurs • Fermented/Fortified range of ports • Friendly multi-lingual staff
Biddaddaba creek road Canungra QLD 4275 Tel: +61 7 5543 0191 Fax: +61 7 5543 0668 Email: gumnutsfarmresort@bigpond.com Web: www.gumnutsfarm.com.au
trOPIcAL FruIt WOrLd
220 clagiraba road Mount Nathan Gold Coast QLD 4211 Tel: +61 7 5533 7780 Fax: +61 7 5514 6672 Email: info@mtnathanwinery.com.au Web: www.mtnathanwinery.com.au
ALBErt rIVEr WINES
Experience the delights of our collection of more than 500 exotic and rare fruits on our working Aussie farm. Enjoy guided tours, fruit tasting, rides, food, shopping and more.
Historical Australian Outback Experience with Animal Farm, Billy Tea & Damper and Grape Stomping. Cellar Door and Restaurant open 7 Days.
duranbah rd Duranbah QLD 2487 Tel: +61 2 6677 7222 Fax: +61 2 6677 7363 Email: info@tropicalfruitworld.com.au Web: www.tropicalfruitworld.com.au
869 Mundoolun connection road Tamborine QLD 4270 Tel: +61 7 5543 6622 Fax: +61 7 5543 6627 Email: tours@albertriverwines.com.au Web: www.albertriverwines.com.au
HArBOur tOWN “tHE SHOPPINg AdVENturE”
SIrrOMEt WINES
Discover sensational savings, value and variety at Harbour Town where more than 120 quality brand outlet stores are on sale every day.
Located only 50 minutes from the Gold Coast, Sirromet Winery is Queensland’s largest and most awarded winery. Sirromet rewards visitors with more than just world-class wines. Be part of a magical experience - enjoy a fabulous wine tasting, take an extensive winery tour and enjoy the spectacular views and breathtaking scenery whilst being tempted by mouthwatering cuisine at the award winning Restaurant Lurleen’s.
Visitors are invited to the Tourism Lounge for a FREE Tourism Club Card offering even further savings! Conveniently located on the Gold Coast Highway just 20 minutes north of Surfers Paradise. cnr gold coast Highway & Oxley drive Biggera Waters Gold Coast QLD 4216 Tel: +61 7 5529 1734 Fax: +61 7 5529 2459 Email: reception@harbourtownshopping.com.au Web: www.harbourtown.com.au
Harbour Town is a must on the itinerary of every Gold Coast visitor.
850 Mount cotton road Mount Cotton QLD 4165 Tel: +61 7 3206 2999 Fax: +61 7 3206 0900 Email: wines@sirromet.com Web: www.sirromet.com Features: Experiences:
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Mt tAMBOrINE gLOW WOrM cAVES
gOLd cOASt AIrPOrt MArAtHON
Come underground with us on a journey through our spectacular man-made caves! You will be guided through the magical “Glow-worm cave”, filled with thousands of glowing glow- worms!
104-144 Hartley road, North tamborine Gold Coast Hinterland QLD 4272 Tel: +61 7 5545 1666 Fax: +61 7 5545 4762 Email: info@cedarcreekestate.com.au Web: www.cedarcreekestate.com.au
In one of the most desirable holiday destinations in the world is an event that motivates and challenges tens of thousands of people of all ages and abilities. It is the Gold Coast Airport Marathon located in Queensland, Australia. The Gold Coast Airport Marathon is annually held on the first weekend in July, featuring a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km Run, 5km Run/Walk and Junior Dash for the kids. Visit www.goldcoastmarathon.com.au PO Box 2547 Southport BC QLD 4215 Tel: +61 7 5564 8733 Fax: +61 7 5564 9733 Email: info@goldcoastmarathon.com.au Web: www.goldcoastmarathon.com.au Features:
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Gold Coast
BALLOON dOWN uNdEr
PArAdISE JEtBOAtINg the gold coast is the Adventure capital of Australia!
Fly in a hot air balloon over the Gold Coast. Float gently with the breezes 2,000 feet above the Gold Coast, with Queensland’s longest establish ballooning company. The experience is incredible and the views are amazing. Followed by a lovely champagne breakfast at the 5 star Palm Meadows Golf Club. Complimentary transfers. The memories will last a lifetime!
Enjoy the Fun and Excitement of an authentic Jet Boat Adventure in this wonderful location. Feel the adrenaline rush as these ‘World Class’ boats perform exciting 360° spins, awesome wake surfing, and incredible ‘Beach Buzzing’ in as little as 10cm of water!
gold coast Gold Coast QLD 4220 Tel: +61 7 5593 8400 Fax: +61 7 5593 6166 Email: balloon@balloondownunder.com.au Web: www.balloondownunder.com.au
Jetty’c’ Mariners cove Marina, Seaworld drive Main Beach QLD 4217 Tel: +61 7 5526 3190 Fax: +61 7 5531 4788 Email: thrills@paradisejetboating.com.au Web: www.paradisejetboating.com.au
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cAtcH A crAB At BIrdS BAy OyStEr FArM
Up to 240 seating or 500 guests cocktail party, located within walking distance from all major Hotels. Exciting Inbound Menu available.
Catch a Crab at Birds Bay Oyster Farm enjoy farm fresh oysters, freshly cooked mudcrabs, fun activities, nature, adventure and shopping.
cnr cavil Ave and Surfers Paradise Blvd Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Tel: +61 7 5539 9377 Fax: +61 7 5539 9077 Email: surfersparadise_sales2@hardrockcafe.com.au Web: www.hardrock.com
Lot 685 Birds Bay drive, Birds Bay West Tweed Heads QLD 2486 Tel: +61 7 5599 9972 Fax: +61 7 5599 9973 Email: info@catchacrab.com.au Web: www.catchacrab.com.au
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TOURS & CRUISES/TRANSPORT & HIRE gOLd cOASt tOurISt SHuttLE
AIrPOrt cON-X-ION
We’ve got your Gold Coast transport needs covered:-
Airport Con-x-ion is a major ground transport provider in South East Queensland, servicing Gold Coast, Brisbane and Sunshine Coast airports with meet and greet, door to door shuttles. Con-x-ion also provides up to 3 return services daily from Gold Coast Accommodation Houses to the Theme Parks and Attractions.
• Door to door Gold Coast Airport Transfers • Theme Park Transfers • Unlimited local bus travel • 3,5,7,10 day all inclusive travel passes • We meet every flight • Visit tourist attractions, beaches, shops, entertainment precincts and more! P.O. Box 3036 Robina QLD 4230 Tel: +61 7 5574 5111 Fax: +61 7 5574 5122 Email: marketing@tagroup.net.au Web: www.gcshuttle.com.au
25 Olympic circuit Southport Gold Coast Queensland Australia 4215 Tel: +61 7 5556 9888 Fax: +61 7 3020 3805 Email: bookings@con-x-ion.com Web: www.con-x-ion.com Features:
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JPt tOur grOuP
guMNutS FArM tOurS Queensland’s largest tour operator offering optional or organised guided tours in airconditioned comfort, including Brisbane City, Sunshine Coast, Australia Zoo, O’Reilly’s, Tangalooma, Fraser Island and Byron Bay. Lvl 1 Olympia court, 3059 gold coast Highway Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Tel: +61 7 5512 6444 Fax: +61 7 5539 8026 Email: reservations@daytours.com.au Web: www.jpttours.com
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Your best chance to see the real Australia while staying on the Gold Coast. Horse riding, farm activities and four wheel driving. Half and full day tours. Biddaddaba creek road Canungra QLD 4275 Tel: +61 7 5543 0191 Fax: +61 7 5543 0591 Email: gumnutsfarmresort@bigpond.com Web: www.gumnutsfarm.com.au
TOURS & CRUISES/TRANSPORT & HIRE MurrAyS cOAcHES, BuSES & LIMOuSINES Brisbane Airports’ licensed coach operator, meeting all major flights. Offering an innovative range of transfer products for the FIT traveller. Including fully staffed counters at both Brisbane domestic and international airports, facilitating transfers direct to the door of all Gold Coast accommodation and Brisbane CBD hotels. All services air-conditioned.
Murrays Coaches, Buses & Limousines is Australia’s leading group transport specialist operating for over 44 years providing coach hire & charter, bus hire & charter & limousine hire & charter for groups in all regions in Australia. We have the resources and the expertise to cater for all your land transport needs and take pride in delivering a service of such quality that we operate 24 hrs, 365 days a year.
33 Ereton drive Arundel QLD 4214 Tel: +61 7 5500 8900 Fax: +61 7 5500 8937 Email: elle@coachtrans.com.au Web: www.coachtrans.com.au
51 Bailey crescent Southport QLD 4215 Tel: +61 13 22 59 Fax: +61 1300 309 448 Email: enquiries@murrays.com.au Web: www.murrays.com.au
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Price from: AUD $14
tWEEd ENdEAVOur cruISES
Find more product information for all advertisers in the Queensland International travel Planner at www.queensland.info
Australia’s most popular Crab Catching Cruises, River and Rainforest Tours and corporate Laser Clay Shooting. PO Box 596 Tweed Heads NSW 2485 Tel: +61 7 5536 8800 Fax: +61 7 5536 8079 Email: sonya@goldcoastcruising.com Web: www.goldcoastcruising.com
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Southern Queensland
Sunshine Coast
Little Cove, Noosa
Just one hour’s drive north of Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast is an enticing mix of pristine coastline, unspoilt surf beaches, lush hinterland, award-winning cuisine, and a relaxed, casual lifestyle. Just north of Brisbane, Queensland’s Sunshine Coast offers a relaxed, yet sophisticated lifestyle. Encompassing the coastline from Caloundra to Rainbow Beach and the lush countryside of the hinterland, the beauty of this region will captivate you. And its generous beaches will keep you coming back. From the picture-postcard villages of the hinterland to the sophisticated shopping precinct at Noosa, the Sunshine Coast offers sights, sounds and experiences you’ll find no where else in the world. The Sunshine Coast is able to maintain its natural appeal while offering an array of activities for visitors with fantastic restaurants and cafes, adventure activities, plenty of sightseeing and world-class accommodation.
include family-friendly Caloundra, active and vibrant Maroochydore and Mooloolaba, waterfront Noosa or the more secluded Rainbow Beach.
and the Noosa Everglades offer calmer water, perfect for kayaking, fishing, kite surfing or simply sitting on the banks with a picnic.
Dining out
Head to the hills
Where to stay
Beautiful beaches
The Sunshine Coast has an extensive range of accommodation options, including cosy country cottages in the hinterland to five-star beach side resorts, self-contained family apartments, serene houseboats or ECO Certified organic health retreats. Popular coastal locations 58
Some of Australia’s top chefs call the Sunshine Coast home, lured by the idyllic lifestyle, always fresh, often organic local produce, and locally-caught seafood. Dine overlooking the rolling surf of the Pacific Ocean, al fresco in stylish Hastings Street, or enjoy a warming meal by the fire in the hinterland. A number of cooking schools and wineries provide opportunities to make the most of local produce.
Ideas and inspiration
The Sunshine Coast is blessed with over 100km’s of coastline safe to swim in all year round. Explore the beachside towns of Maroochydore, Coolum, Sunshine Beach and Noosa’s Main Beach, ideal for surfing, swimming and even stand up paddle surfing. Pumicestone Passage
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Experience the beauty, tranquillity and culture that make the Sunshine Coast Hinterland such a special place. Perfect for a day trip or short break, the hinterland is a lush, green haven of mountains, farmland, rainforest, waterfalls, lakes and charming mountain villages. Offering a cool escape in the warmer months, the hinterland is also inviting during the winter, where Bed and Breakfasts (B&Bs) provide a cosy retreat.
Outdoor adventures You are spoilt for choice on the Sunshine Coast – scuba dive the ex-HMAS Brisbane war ship, kayak the Noosa Everglades, 4WD past the coloured sand cliffs of Rainbow Beach or hand feed wild dolphins in Tin Can Bay. Trek some or all of the Sunshine Coast Great Walk, set in the scenic hinterland, or gallop through a lake on horseback.
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Southern Queensland - Sunshine Coast Must Do! • Feel the sand between your toes on one of the 100km of pristine beaches • Walk, hike or abseil the ancient volcanic Glasshouse Mountains • Visit the Eumundi Markets – motto: “make it, bake it, grow it or sew it” • Dive with the sharks or swim with the seals at UnderWater World • Spot a koala in the gum trees or dolphins in the ocean at Noosa National Park • Visit the home of the late “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin’s, Australia Zoo • Join a 4WD tour and drive the sand highway past the dramatic sand cliffs of Rainbow Beach on your way to Cooloola National Park • Cruise on the pristine Noosa Everglades • Spot 130 bird species in the rainforest at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve • Browse the chic boutiques of Noosa’s Hastings Street • Dine in one of the many award winning restaurants • Tackle a section or the whole of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk • Pan for gold in the historic gold mining city of Gympie • Explore and discover the regions fine cuisine on a Food & Wine Tour • Take a steam train heritage tour from Gympie on “The Valley Rattler”
National Parks
Markets
Nature lovers have a whole range of National Parks to choose from including the ancient volcanic plugs of the Glass House Mountains where visitors can walk, hike or just observe the stunning views. Noosa National Park is one of Australia’s few oceanfront National Parks and has a large koala population. Kondalilla Falls and Cooloola National Park are other popular parks in the Sunshine Coast.
The Eumundi Markets are held every Wednesday and Saturday morning. The market motto, `make it, bake it, grow it or sew it’ is passionately followed by dozens of farmers, producers, artisans and craftspeople who set up their stalls under the shade of massive old fig trees. While Eumundi is the most famous, markets are held almost every day all around the coast and are the perfect spot to find a local memento of your visit.
Attractions Swimming with sharks or playful seals at Underwater World, watching crocodiles and Australian wildlife at Australia Zoo, home of the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, and tasting delicious local produce at the Ginger Factory are just some of the activities and attractions on the Sunshine Coast. Other family fun activities include go-karting at the Big Kart Track and tackling the various rides at Aussie World.
Events!
• Noosa Festival of Surfing (Mar) • Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival (Mar) • Celebration of Australian Food & Wine - Noosa Style (May) • Noosa Long Weekend (19-28 Jun) • National Country Music Muster (Aug) • Noosa Triathlon (Oct) • Caloundra Music Festival (Oct) • Cadbury Schweppes Australian PGA Championships (Dec) • Woodford Folk Festival (Dec)
Spa indulgence Indulge in a uniquely Sunshine Coast treatment – a Cooloola sand and sea salt scrub or relax with a massage in an open air pavilion. There are dozens of pampering options, from luxurious international-standard day spas to spas providing treatments that are uniquely Australian surrounded by lush tropical gardens and aqua therapy centres.
World-class golf Imagine playing golf against a backdrop of rolling surf or sharing the greens with a couple of kangaroos. Test your skills on immaculate links running beside the Pacific Ocean and through groves of native melaleuca and eucalyptus. The region’s 300 days of sunshine creates a year-round paradise for golfers.
How to get here Airport: Fly into Sunshine Coast Airport (Maroochydore). Airport: Fly into Brisbane Airport. Location: the Sunshine coast is located a one hour drive north of Brisbane. Transfer options include: • Train – QR services operate from Brisbane Central Station to the Sunshine Coast with connecting bus services to coastal centres • Bus – Sun Air Bus Service, Airport Shuttle Bus, limousines, taxis • Self drive
Travel Time and Distance Brisbane 91 km 56 mi
Caloundra
150 km 60 km 93 mi 37 mi
Noosa
298 km 208 km 148 km 185 mi 129 mi 91 mi
Hervey Bay
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BRISBANE to Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast) - 25 minutes
ACCOMMODATION
20 Aerodrome road Maroochydore QLD 4558 Tel: +61 7 5479 8000 Fax: +61 7 5479 8100 Email: reservations_tsrm@mirvac.com Web: www.mirvachotels.com
HyAtt rEgENcy cOOLuM
Luxuriously appointed one and two bedroom apartments and penthouses in a stunning location opposite Maroochydore beach. Every apartment features a spacious balcony with commanding hinterland and ocean views. Facilities include a 25 metre podium pool, steam room, rooftop barbecue and spa pool offering the perfect excuse to unwind and indulge. And, if you can tear yourself away, the resort is surrounded by a wealth of restaurants, cafes and fantastic shopping.
Centrally located on the Sunshine Coast, Hyatt Regency Coolum is an ideal holiday destination offering 324 spacious guest rooms and villas, combined with superb leisure facilities. Indulge at The Spa, or play golf on the PGA Championship course. There is a variety of dining choices, 9 swimming pools, a Tennis Centre, Camp Hyatt for kids and much more.
Sunshine Coast
tHE SEBEL MArOOcHydOrE
Warran road Coolum Beach QLD 4573 Tel: +61 7 5446 1234 Fax: +61 7 5446 2957 Email: coolum.regency@hyatt.com Web: www.coolum.regency.hyatt.com
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NOOSA HArBOur rESOrt Noosa Harbour Resort boasts many unique features for our guests to enjoy. Our beachfront location and private jetty make it ideal to travel the Noosa waterways by gondola, ferry or your own watercraft. This private stretch of beach is also an ideal place for children to play in the shallows or to take one of the resort kayaks for a paddle. Also, we’re only a short walk to Noosa’s surfing beaches & national parks. After an active day on the water, relax in the spa or sauna, or swim in the heated pool. Later in the evening, you can experience Noosa after dark, with a choice of wine bars and restaurants closeby, just waiting for you to indulge. The famous & exciting Hastings Street is also only a short walk from your holiday home. Hope to see you soon.
6 Quamby Place Noosa Heads QLD 4567 Tel: +61 7 5447 4500 Fax: +61 7 5447 2151 Email: reception@noosaharbour.com.au Web: www.noosaharbour.com.au
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NOOSA HILL rESOrt Relaxation at its best! Spacious, Private, Central. Fully selfcontained apartments with balconies, air-conditioning & Austar TV. Penthouses feature private rooftop terrace & spa. Access to fully equipped gym, heated swimming pool, spa, sauna, tennis court, BBQ areas, games room & secure parking. 500 metres to Hasting St/Main Beach & 100 metres to shopping centre.
26 Noosa drive Noosa Heads QLD 4567 Tel: +61 7 5449 2644 Fax: +61 7 5449 2238 Email: res@noosahill.com Web: www.noosahill.com
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ACCOMMODATION AuStrALIS NOOSA LAKES
ON tHE BEAcH NOOSA
Bali Hai offers large 2 & 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Apartments all with views. Close to Hastings Street, Beach, Shopping, Restaurants. Secure Parking. Air-conditioned. 20 Edgar Bennett Avenue Noosa Heads QLD 4567 Tel: +61 7 5447 2381 Fax: +61 7 5474 5310 Email: info@balihainoosa.com.au Web: www.balihainoosa.com.au
NOOSA BLuE rESOrt
At On The Beach Noosa resort with our luxury apartments you will discover understated yet elegant couples style accommodation. We are located right on the beachfront of Laguna Bay.
Noosa Blue Resort features 65 fully self contained one bedroom suites, situated just 5 mintues walk to Hastings Street.
49 Hastings Street Noosa Heads QLD 4567 Tel: +61 7 5449 5000 Fax: +61 7 5449 2744 Email: info@onthebeachnoosa.com.au Web: www.onthebeachnoosa.com
16 Noosa drive Nossa Heads QLD 4567 Tel: +61 7 54475699 Fax: +61 7 54475485 Email: info@noosablue.com.au Web: www.noosablue.com.au
NOOSA ENtrANcE WAtErFrONt rESOrt
NOOSA SPrINgS gOLF & SPA rESOrt
Enjoy waterfront living in our luxury townhouse apartments. Holiday alongside secluded Noosa Waters’ canal estate, with direct access to the beautiful Noosa River.
Experience our world-class leisure facilities with luxury accommodation, set amongst Noosa’s lush, natural environment yet only 3 minutes from Hastings Street.
67 gibson road Noosaville QLD 4566 Tel: +61 7 5474 0366 Fax: +61 7 5442 4511 Email: info@noosaentrance.com Web: www.noosaentrance.com
Links drive Noosa Heads QLD 4567 Tel: +61 7 5440 3333 Fax: +61 7 5440 3300 Email: resort@noosasprings.com.au Web: www.noosasprings.com.au
rAINBOW SHOrES rESOrt
rIVIÉrE ON gOLdEN BEAcH
Self-contained apartments, luxury villas and private houses. Surrounded by natural bush land, just 150-300 meters from the beach and 10 minutes from Fraser Island.
Riviére Resort offers luxury waterfront accommodation and facilities to ensure your Sunshine Coast holiday is remembered for the right reasons.
12 rainbow Shores drive Rainbow Beach QLD 4581 Tel: +61 7 5486 3999 Fax: +61 7 5486 3111 Email: resort@rainbowshores.com.au Web: www.rainbowshores.com.au
72 Esplanade, golden Beach Caloundra QLD 4551 Tel: +61 7 5492 3200 Fax: +61 7 5492 4422 Email: info@riviere.com.au Web: www.riviere.com.au
SPIcErS cLOVELLy EStAtE
SPIcErS tAMArINd
Spicers Clovelly Estate offers old world charm with modern European influence in the intimate setting of the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
Spicers Tamarind blends the exotic flavours of the Far East with a soothing natural environment, nestled within the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
68 Balmoral road Montville QLD 4560 Tel: +61 7 5452 1111 Fax: +61 7 5441 9311 Email: info@spicersclovellyestate.com.au Web: www.spicersclovellyestate.com.au
88 Obi Lane South Maleny QLD 4552 Tel: +61 7 3379 3828 Email: info@spicerstamarind.com.au Web: www.spicerstamarind.com.au
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Located on seven landscaped acres by the shores of Lake Doonella and the Noosa River, Austalis Noosa Lakes provides an ideal base to explore Noosa and surrounds. Studio, one and two bedroom apartments 3 Hilton terrace Tewantin QLD 4566 Tel: +61 7 5447 1400 Fax: +61 7 5447 1044 Email: reservations.noosa@australishotels.com Web: www.australishotels.com
tHE NOrFOLKS ON MOFFAt BEAcH rESOrt
Private, romantic self-contained cottages set in magnificent rainforest in beautiful Montville, in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Luxury, seclusion, romance awaits!
North facing complex with views of the beautiful Moffat Beach from every 2 or 3 bedroom apartment. Enjoy the view from the large balconies or courtyards.
78 Narrows road Montville QLD 4560 Tel: +61 7 5478 5000 Fax: +61 7 5442 9472 Email: reception@narrowsescape.com.au Web: www.narrowsescape.com.au
32 Queen of colonies Parade Moffat Beach QLD 4551 Tel: +61 7 5492 6666 Fax: +61 7 5436 6988 Email: info@norfolks.com.au Web: www.norfolks.com.au
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ACCOMMODATION cOOLuM SEASIdE
ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT located only minutes south of Noosa on a beautiful, unspoilt stretch of ocean beach.
Cool off by the seaside. Cool off in comfort and style at Coolum Seaside Resort, with lavish 1 to 4 bedroom, fully self-contained apartments, a stroll away from beautiful patrolled beaches.
Castaway Cove offers a unique getaway in 1 to 4 bedroom self-contained Beach Houses, Villas, Penthouses and Apartments - most with BBQ’s, spas and great ocean views.
Enjoy five star facilities: pools, spas, alfresco BBQ’s, gym and tennis court, close to the trendy Coolum esplanade.
528 david Low Way Marcus Beach QLD 4573 Tel: +61 7 5474 8890 Fax: +61 7 5474 8893 Email: relax@castawaycove.com.au Web: www.castawaycove.com.au
23 Beach road Coolum Beach QLD 4573 Tel: 1800 809 062 Fax: +61 7 5455 7288 Email: info@coolumseaside.com Web: www.coolumseaside.com
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cAStAWAy cOVE rESOrt NOOSA
OutrIggEr LIttLE HAStINgS StrEEt rESOrt & SPA, NOOSA Occupying a prime location just off Noosa’s famed Hastings Street and bordering the spectacular Noosa National Park, the resort features 197 luxurious one and two bedroom suites and lavish villas and penthouses with sweeping ocean or rainforest views. Combined with an unparalleled level of premium facilities including the recreational centerpiece of a resort pool and bar, day spa and lap pool, restaurant and bar, gym, games room, theatrette, private lookout and conference and wedding facilities, Outrigger Little Hastings Street Resort & Spa reflects an essence that combines a beachside holiday with timeless elegance. Opening August 2010.
Little Hastings Street Noosa Heads QLD 4567 Tel: +61 7 5504 0600 Fax: +61 7 5531 5444 Email: noosa@outrigger.com.au Web: outrigger.com.au
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SHErAtON NOOSA rESOrt & SPA Ideally positioned in the heart of Noosa, just steps from famous Main Beach, escape to Sheraton Noosa Resort & Spa and enjoy a quintessential Queensland experience. 176 spacious guestrooms, suites and lifestyle studios designed to be your luxurious “home away from home” featuring views of Noosa Village, Noosa River, the Resort Pool or Pacific Ocean and beyond. Enjoy private balconies, in-room kitchenette, spa bath and round-the-clock room service. Relax at AQUA Day Spa, a tranquil oasis to nurture health and beauty or get fit at Sheraton Fitness. Experience Noosa’s award winning local produce at Cato’s Restaurant. Sip away the afternoon at our swim-up pool bar, stay connected with Link@Sheraton and wind down during sunset with your favourite drink in the River Lounge.
14-16 Hastings Street Noosa Heads QLD 4567 Tel: +61 7 5449 4888 Fax: +61 7 5449 2230 Email: noosa.reservations@sheraton.com Web: www.sheraton.com/noosa
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ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES AuStrALIA ZOO Crikey! For a full day of wildlife action and adventure, visit the Crocodile Hunter’s Australia Zoo, one hour north of Brisbane. Australia Zoo is home to over 1,000 animals, spread out over 70 acres of spectacular lush gardens. The gorgeous wildlife includes cuddly koalas, waddling wombats and cute kangaroos. Visitors can enjoy 14 FREE wildlife shows daily including the Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors show which features gorgeous birds, slithering snakes and awesome crocs LIVE in the worldfamous Crocoseum! Your day at Australia Zoo will be the ultimate wildlife adventure. There are plenty of exciting wildlife shows to see and dropdead gorgeous animals that can’t wait to get up close and personal with YOU!
Steve Irwin Way Beerwah QLD 4519 Tel: +61 7 5436 2000 Fax: +61 7 5494 8604 Email: info@australiazoo.com.au Web: www.australiazoo.com.au
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AuSSIE WOrLd & EttAMOgAH PuB The Aussie World family fun-park is located behind the iconic Ettamogah Pub on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. There’s over thirty carnival rides and games, tasty meals at FJ’s Café, a fabulous gift store and a retail strip where some very unique gift lines can be found. Aussie World is guaranteed to please everyone! The Ettamogah Pub is one of Queensland’s leading tourist attractions – a must visit destination due to its quirky shape and caricature appearance. Bluey’s Bar ‘n’ Grill specialises in the use of local produce and includes a mouth-watering range of grilled steaks. Aussie World is open every day, except Christmas Day, from 9am to 5pm and rides starts at 10am. The Ettamogah Pub is open from 9am until late.
73 Frizzo road Palmview QLD 4553 Tel: +61 7 5494 5444 Fax: +61 7 5494 5339 Email: fun@aussieworld.com.au Web: www.aussieworld.com.au
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BudErIM gINgEr cOOKINg ScHOOL The home of buderim ginger in the heart of the sunshine coast. Drop in and enjoy a real taste of queensland – free admission. Tour packages include: The Ginger Tour: a tastebud treat. Superbee Live Bee Show: a real buzz. The Ginger Train: 100 years of queensland history. Enjoy the ginger-lover’s paradise including lots of honey and health products. Just off the highway, 60 minutes north of brisbane.
50 Pioneer road Yandina QLD 4561 Tel: +61 7 5446 7100 Fax: +61 7 5446 7520 Email: enquiries@buderimginger.com Web: www.gingerfactory.com.au
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50 Pioneer road Yandina QLD 4561 Tel: +61 7 5446 7100 Fax: +61 7 5446 7520 Email: enquiries@buderimginger.com Web: www.buderimgingercookingschool.com.au
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Hands-on cooking classes where everyday cooks can feel like gourmet chefs. Perfect for group and corporate bookings, the purpose built kitchen brings people together in a relaxed environment. Independent bookings are available for regular schedule classes that change with the season, program details online. In the heart of the Sunshine Coast at The Ginger Factory, the Buderim Ginger Cooking School combines the best of Queensland produce with expert instruction...so much more than just ginger.
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UnderWater World is a multi-award winning all-weather tourist attraction boasting Queensland’s largest Oceanarium and offering amazing interactive experiences. the Wharf, Parkyn Parade Mooloolaba QLD 4557 Tel: +61 7 5458 6280 Fax: +61 7 5444 8515 Email: sales@underwaterworld.com.au Web: www.underwaterworld.com.au
SHArK dIVINg
Sunshine Coast
uNdErWAtEr WOrLd
Come face to face with large Grey Nurse Sharks, Whaler Sharks, large Stingrays and more while scuba diving at Underwater World Oceanarium. underwater World Mooloolaba QLD 4557 Tel: +61 7 5444 8595 Fax: +61 7 5444 8596 Email: info@scubaworld.com.au Web: www.scubaworld.com.au
Skydive Ramblers on the Sunshine Coast offers beach Tandem jumps over one of the most stunning coastlines in Australia, landing at Coolum Beach, 7 days a week, weather depending. Bookings essential, video and photos available. Enjoy a 20 minute joy flight to jump height taking in the views of the hinterland, as far north as Noosa and Double Island Point, and as far south as Bribie and Moreton Islands. Get the bird’s eye view! Jump out of the plane harnessed to your personal Tandem Master, and enjoy nearly a minute of exhilarating freefall. The buzz of your skydive will last for days!
tHE VALLEy rAttLEr Heritage Train Journeys – Rail Motor departs every Tuesday – Half day steam tours every Saturday – Full day steam tours every Wednesday and Sunday
Ramblers legendary, unique day trips are multiple jump packages for those with an adventurous spirit and a lust for life. Board your exclusive private aircraft, flying around South East Queensland and tandem jump into sensational destinations!
Old gympie railway Station, tozer Street Gympie QLD 4570 Tel: +61 7 5482 2750 Fax: +61 7 5482 6213 Email: rattler@mvhr.org.au Web: www.thevalleyrattler.com
The Sky Safari is a fabulous day trip taking in the sights, sounds and smells of beach & bush, while the Rock Star is more for the hedonistic party animals. Perfect for bucks & hens parties, birthdays, surprises & all causes for celebration. Awesome gift voucher idea, or treat yourself! Only limitations are minimum age of 14 and maximum weight of 100kg. Sunshine coast Airport cnr Airport drive & Kittyhawk close (PO Box 191, coolum Beach QLd 4573) Marcoola QLD 4564
SuNSHINE cOASt - AIrPOrt trANSFErS Brisbane Airport Transfers: • 16 return scheduled services daily • Door to door • Hourly departures 6am-9pm
Tel: +61 7 5446 1855 Email: jump@skydiveforfun.com
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Sunshine Coast Airport Transfers Sunshine Coast Day Tours: • Tastes of the Sunshine Coast • Montville/Maleny • Eumundi Markets.
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MurrAyS cOAcHES, BuSES & LIMOuSINES Murrays Coaches, Buses & Limousines is Australia’s leading group transport specialist operating for over 44 years providing coach hire & charter, bus hire & charter & limousine hire & charter for groups in all regions in Australia. We have the resources and the expertise to cater for all your land transport needs and take pride in delivering a service of such quality that we operate 24 hrs, 365 days a year. 222 Macarthur Ave Eagle Farm QLD 4009 Tel: +61 13 22 59 Fax: +61 1300 309 448 Email: enquiries@murrays.com.au Web: www.murrays.com.au Features:
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Southern Queensland
Fraser Coast
Sunset over Beach, Hervey Bay
Blessed by nature, the Fraser Coast region is a paradise of World Heritage-listed Fraser Island, pristine beaches and abundant marine life – especially humpback whales. Located just three and half hours drive north of Brisbane or a 90 minute flight from Sydney, the region offers the contrasting charms of the coastal town of Hervey Bay and nearby heritage city of Maryborough. Add long sandy beaches, untouched national parks and idyllic sailing conditions and it’s easy to understand the Fraser Coast’s appeal. Neighbouring South Burnett (two and a half hours north west of Brisbane) features the delights of boutique wineries, gourmet food and the majestic Bunya Mountains.
Where to stay The Fraser Coast region offers a wide range of accommodation options from new five-star resorts in Hervey Bay to quaint B&B cottages scattered throughout the South Burnett region. Fraser Island offers holiday-makers accommodation to suit all tastes, ages and budgets from camping grounds to beachside holiday houses, fully self contained units and award-winning ECO Certified resorts. A range of motels and self contained apartments are also available throughout the region. 66
Dining out Visitors can enjoy the many restaurants and cafes along the Esplanade in Hervey Bay and along the historic Wharf Street precinct in Maryborough. Gourmet produce and fine wines are produced in the South Burnett with local markets held in many towns every weekend.
Ideas and inspiration World Heritage-listed Fraser Island Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island, and boasts some of the world’s rarest ecosystems where rainforests grow in sand and crystal clear lakes nestle between towering rainforests and sand dunes. Take a guided safari, hire your own 4WD or enjoy flying low over the island in a helicopter or fixed wing aircraft that can land you on the beach. Fraser Island is just a short 45 minute cruise from Hervey Bay. 4WDs can access the island via vehicle barge from River Heads and Rainbow Beach.
World’s best beach Fraser Island is also home to the world’s best beach – as voted by US Discovery
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Channel – 75 Mile Beach. Running along most of the east coast of the island, the beach is both a registered highway for 4WD vehicles and a runway for light planes. Highlights along 75 Mile Beach include the Champagne Pools, Coloured Sands, Indian Head, Maheno Wreck and Eli Creek.
Whale watching Hervey Bay is Australia’s whale watching capital. The bay is a sanctuary for migrating humpback whales who every year from late July to early November, frolic, socialise, feed and rest up in the warm waters before heading south to the Antarctic again. Enjoy an up close, intimate encounter with these wonderful mammals on a tour operating out of Hervey Bay. There are full day, dawn, morning, afternoon and three-quarter day tours. Vessels cater for 20 to 150 passengers.
Outdoor adventures The Fraser Coast is renowned for its adventure activities. From aerial adventures to water-based thrills and fantastic walking tracks, there’s something to suit all adrenalin levels.
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Southern Queensland - Fraser Coast
Must Do! • Explore the world’s largest sand island, World Heritage-listed Fraser Island • Go whale watching in Hervey Bay (Australia’s whale watching capital) from late July to early November. • Take a dolphin cruise to watch these playful animals in the calm waters of the Great Sandy Strait.
• Trek the Fraser Island Great Walk • Explore the Bunya Mountains National Park • Visit Lady Elliott Island in the Southern Great Barrier Reef, where you can snorkel right off the beach • Enjoy gourmet food experiences in the South Burnett
• Follow the South Burnett Wine Trail • Step back in time in historic Maryborough • Try jet skiing across Hervey Bay to Fraser Island, sky diving, an acrobatic flight or kite surfing.
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Southern Queensland - Fraser Coast Bunya Mountains
Maryborough
In the South Burnett, the Bunya Mountains National Park features spectacular rainforests including strangler figs, hoop pine and wild orchids. The park is home to around 120 species of mammals, frogs and reptiles. A warm welcome awaits at cosy cabins and charming B&Bs.
Settled in 1847, Maryborough is one of Queensland’s oldest provincial cities renowned for its stunning colonial and Queenslander architecture, outstanding historical museums, riverside dining and beautiful parklands. Take a walking tour of the city with a local guide dressed in period costume to learn more about its history in the engineering, sugar and timber industries. Take a peek into the good old days at Brennan and Geraghty’s Store, or discover the fascinating port history of Maryborough at the Bond Store Museum and Customs
country towns There are some beautiful and historic villages in the South Burnett including Nanango, Kingaroy, Kilkivan, Murgon and Wondai. Discover a range of local art and craft galleries, tearooms, cottages, country farms and wineries as you travel through the picturesque region. The area is one of the major wine-producing regions in Queensland, which can be explored on the South Burnett Wine Trail. Back on the coast, quaint fishing communities line the shores of the Great Sandy Strait and capture the laidback lifestyle of the Fraser Coast region.
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Mary Poppins Festival (Jun/Jul) World’s Greatest Pub Crawl (June) Hervey Bay Seafood Festival (Aug) Hervey Bay Whale Festival (Aug)
House in the Wharf Street precinct. Visit the town on a Thursday as it comes to life with a firing Time Cannon at 1pm and the local Town Crier at the Heritage City Markets.
How to get here Airport: Fly into Hervey Bay Airport 45 minutes flying time from Brisbane or 90 minutes from Sydney. Location: The Fraser Coast is located three and a half hours drive north of Brisbane. Transfer options include: • Train – Sunlander and The Tilt Train link Maryborough to coastal centres including Brisbane, Mackay and Cairns. • Wide Bay Transit, Hervey Bay Limousine Service, Taxis Fraser Island Australia, Hervey Bay Taxi Service, Airport Shuttle Hervey Bay • Self drive
Travel Time and Distance Brisbane 91 km 56 mi
Caloundra
150 km 60 km 93 mi 37 mi
Noosa
298 km 208 km 148 km 185 mi 129 mi 91 mi
Hervey Bay
Flying times BRISBANE to Hervey Bay - 45 minutes
Vehicles on Beach, Fraser Island
KINgFISHEr BAy rESOrt/FrASEr ISLANd
WHALEcOVE rESOrt
Discover the magnificent beauty of World Heritage Fraser Island, with its superb beaches, lakes and rainforests. Award-winning Kingfisher Bay Resort is the perfect base to discover the island where rangers guide eco tours, whale and dolphin watch cruises and nature walks. It’s also perfect for four-wheel driving, sailing, lazing around the pool, having a massage and indulging in great food and wine.
North White cliffs, Fraser Island via Hervey Bay QLD 4655 Tel: +61 7 3032 2805 Fax: +61 7 3221 3270 Email: marketing@kingfisherbay.com Web: www.kingfisherbay.com Features: Room Features:
We are a 4 star rated resort offering 1, 2 and 3 bedroom full self-contained apartments. Perfectly positioned in the Hervey Bay Marina precinct you will enjoy direct access to tour leaving from the Marina Book Direct at our website for guaranteed best rates
68 Pulgul Street Hervey Bay QLD 4655 Tel: +61 7 4194 7000 Fax: +61 7 4194 7171 Email: bookings@whalecove.com.au Web: www.whalecove.com.au Experiences:
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Here at Whalecove we offer high quality accommodation at “Value for Money Rates”.
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ACCOMMODATION/ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES/TOURS & CRUISES LAdy ELLIOt ISLANd EcO rESOrt Hervey Bays newest five star resort offers a dress circle location for anyone wanting to experience the very best of Hervey Bay and Fraser Island. Akama is adjacent to Hervey Bay Marina where all tours for Whale Watching and Fraser Island depart.
Lady Elliot is a true coral cay island located at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef (Just North of Fraser Island). The island is regarded as one of the best diving and snorkelling locations on the Great Barrier Reef and is famous for its unspoilt coral reef and amazing array of spectacular marine life. Lady Elliot Island is a popular destination for individuals, couples, families and leisure groups keen to explore this rich marine eco-system.
Akama Resort, a unique property that stands apart from the rest, offers luxury and spacious 1, 2, 3 and Penthouse apartments not often seen in holiday accommodation. 625 Esplanade Hervey Bay QLD 4655 Tel: +61 7 4197 0777 Fax: +61 7 4197 0779 Email: book@akamaresort.com.au Web: www.akamaresort.com.au
Fraser Coast
AKAMA rESOrt
PO Box 348 Runaway Bay QLD 4216 Tel: +61 7 5536 3644 Fax: +61 7 5536 7285 Email: reservations@ladyelliot.com.au Web: www.ladyelliot.com.au
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EcO QuEENSLANdEr
SALty tOWErS A whole house just for you! Accommodates 4-6 guests. Sustainable home. Bicycles available. From AUD100/night. We speak English, French and Spanish.
Salty Towers - a three bedroom self-contained pole home located in Happy Valley on eastern beach of Fraser Island. From $220.00 per night.
15 treasure Street Maryborough QLD 4650 Tel: 0438 195 443 Email: info@ecoqueenslander.com Web: www.ecoqueenslander.com
Lack Street, Happy Valley Fraser Island QLD 4655 Tel: 0447 780 148 Fax: +61 7 3221 9227 Email: enquiries@saltytowers.com.au Web: www.saltytowers.com.au
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HErVEy BAy SKydIVErS On a Fraser Explorer two-day tour you’ll stay on Fraser Island’s famous 75-Mile Beach at Eurong Beach Resort and explore the island’s beauty spots including Wanggoolba Creek and Lake McKenzie in air-conditioned comfort. Guided 4WD tours depart daily from Hervey Bay and Rainbow Beach. Day tours are also available.
Eastern Beach, Fraser Island via Hervey Bay or Rainbow Beach QLD 4655 Tel: +61 7 3032 2805 Fax: +61 7 3221 3270 Email: marketing@kingfisherbay.com Web: www.fraserexplorertours.com.au Features:
Our FREE skydive courtesy bus will collect you from your accomodation. Once you arrive a short briefing and then a Tandem Skydive with the breath-taking views the Fraser Coast has to offer. Trips depart Hervey Bay every few hours through day.
don Adams drive Hervey Bay Airport QLD 4655 Tel: +61 7 4183 0119 Fax: +61 7 4194 6532 Email: admin@herveybayskydivers.com.au Web: www.herveybayskydivers.com.au
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Hervey Bay is a great location for your first Tandem Skydive and your ultimate skydiving adventure.
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SPIrIt OF HErVEy BAy WHALE WAtcHINg
The Fraser Island Company offers advanced eco-accredited 1, 2 and 3 day tours to magnificent World Heritage Listed Fraser Island.
Cruises depart daily August, September and October. Enter the humpback whales sheltered sanctuary for an exciting and unforgettable whale watching experience.
gSSM terminal, Shop 6, Buccaneer dve Urangan QLD 4655 Tel: +61 7 4125 3933 Fax: +61 7 4125 4199 Email: tours@fraserislandco.com.au Web: www.fraserislandco.com.au
Whale Bay Marina, Buccaneer drive Hervey Bay QLD 4655 Tel: +61 7 4125 5131 Fax: +61 7 4128 9794 Email: info@spiritofherveybay.com Web: www.spiritofherveybay.com
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TOURS & CRUISES/TRANSPORT & HIRE WHALE WAtcHINg ABOArd tASMAN VENturE Experience the trip of a lifetime aboard the luxurious and fast Tasman Venture. Get up close and personal with the majestic Humpback whales. Listen to their magical songs through our hydrophone, view them through our underwater windows and step onto our platform that will take you right to the waters edge. Our friendly and accredited staff will present you expert commentary on whales, dolphins, Fraser Island and other wildlife. (Information in different language available with multi lingual staff onboard). As a souvenir, receive a free whale watching DVD. Offering two tours daily July - November 8.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm-5.30pm. Each tour includes hot drinks, pastries, cakes, cheese and biscuits. An experience you will never forget. 26 gilston road, torquay Hervey Bay QLD 4655 Tel: +61 7 4124 3222 Fax: +61 7 4128 1847 Email: info@tasmanventure.com.au Web: www.tasmanventure.com.au
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WHALESONg cruISES
PO Box 620 Hervey Bay QLD 4655 Tel: +61 7 4125 6222 Fax: +61 7 4125 6233 Email: whalesong@bigpond.com Web: www.whalesong.com.au
BLuE dOLPHIN MArINE tOurS New MV Whalesong for 2010. State-of-the-Art, low environmental impact vessel. Purpose built for Whale & Dolphin Watching, our decks put you right where the action is. • Guaranteed Whale Sightings. • Low passenger numbers, personalised service. • Two Cruises Daily. • 7.30am with Breakfast; 1pm with Lunch. • Local & National Award Winners. • Expert commentary & interpretation. • Over 20 years experience.
Exclusive full day Whale Watching (late July - early Nov.) Dolphin Tours and Champagne Sunset Sails (Nov. - July) Luxury sailing catamaran. 24 years experience with dolphins and whales. Blue Dolphin - our quality and experience sets us apart from the rest! Follow Blue Dolphin on Facebook and Twitter.
Marina, Hervey Bay Hervey Bay QLD 4655 Tel: +61 7 4124 9600 Fax: +61 7 4124 9600 Email: bluedolphintours@bigpond.com Web: www.bluedolphintours.com.au
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QuEENSLANd rAIL
AuStrALIAN 4Wd HIrE With a rail adventure your holiday begins the moment you step onboard. It’s the ideal way to experience Queensland, and Traveltrain has a rail journey to suit every traveller. The Fraser Coast can be accessed from Brisbane with short daytime trips on the Tilt Train, or from Cairns with overnight travel on the award winning Sunlander.
upper central concourse, 305 Edward Street Brisbane QLD 4000 Tel: +61 7 3235 5444 Fax: +61 7 3235 1309 Email: railaustralia@qr.com.au Web: traveltrain.com.au Experiences:
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Australian 4WD Hire specialises in 4WD Vehicles that are able to go to Fraser, Moreton and Stradbroke Islands as well as the Far Outback. We provide only current models of Toyota, Nissan, Hummer and Jeep range of vehicles. Our Bush Camper comes with a Camping Equipment Package suitable for the number of people travelling and you are ensured of complete comfort for your 4WD adventure. 5503/9 Hamilton Ave Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Tel: +61 7 5668 3263 Fax: +61 7 5538 7454 Email: sales@australian4wdhire.com.au Web: www.australian4wdhire.com.au
Southern Queensland
Islands of Southern Queensland
Cylinder Beach, North Stradbroke Island
Right on Brisbane’s doorstep is the vast aquatic playground of Moreton Bay and its islands, and just beyond, the World Heritage listed Fraser Island floating in the calm waters of Hervey Bay. There are only 15 sand islands in the world and most remarkably, a quarter lie just off the southern Queensland coast. These pristine natural retreats are much loved holiday destinations for locals who love to escape for a day, a weekend or longer. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience these laidback islands, which have long been a local’s secret.
Where to stay Choose from award-winning eco resorts, architect designed homes with spectacular views, self-contained apartments or the simple pleasures of camping on the beachfront.
South Stradbroke Island North and South Stradbroke Islands were joined until 1895 when a violent storm separated them and created the Jumpinpin Passage. South Stradbroke Island is smaller than its northern sister, and easily accessible from the Gold Coast – lying just off Southport. There are no sealed roads and only 4WDs can be driven on the island (permits are required). Enjoying nature is very much part of a South Straddie experience, whether you stay at an award-winning eco resort, camp on the beach or join a nature-based tour.
North Stradbroke Island
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Closest to Brisbane is North Stradbroke Island, located 30km south east of the city. Known as “Straddie” by the locals, the island is a peaceful spot accessible by vehicle and passenger ferry from Cleveland. Highlights include spectacular surf beaches, two stunning freshwater lakes, a scenic 30 minute North Gorge headlands walk.
Moreton Bay
Moreton Island
is a wide expanse of sheltered blue waters, home to North and South Stradbroke, Moreton and Bribie Islands. There’s every chance of spotting dolphins, dugongs, turtles and manta rays in the wild while activities on offer include eco cruises, house boats, sailing, snorkelling and diving.
Located in the northern part of Moreton Bay, Moreton Island is only a short boat trip from the Brisbane bayside suburbs of Scarborough or Manly. Together with North Stradbroke and Bribie Islands, Moreton forms a physical barrier to the ocean beyond and created the sheltered and calm waters of the bay. Ninety
Dining out The islands have limited, but delicious cafes, restaurants and delis. Dine overlooking endless blue seas, take fish and chips down to the beach or enjoy a simple meal at a local sailing club.
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eight per cent of this idyllic sand island is protected national park and it is one of the few places in the world where guests can experience the magic of hand feeding wild dolphins. The famous Tangalooma wrecks are excellent for
Must Do! • Take a 4WD tour of the world’s two largest sand islands, World Heritage-listed Fraser Island or Moreton Island • Feel the wind in your face as you sand toboggan down the world’s largest stabilised sand dune on Moreton Island • Go whale watching in Hervey Bay (Australia’s whale watching capital) from late July to early November • Spot turtles, dugongs and dolphins in the wild • Hand feed wild dolphins on Moreton Island • Join a guided tour with an indigenous guide on North Stradbroke Island and learn how Aboriginal people lived off the land for thousands of years • Enjoy the simple pleasures of fish and chips on the beach • Take a light plane ride and land on Fraser’s famous 75 Mile Beach
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Southern Queensland - Islands of Southern Queensland diving and snorkelling while thrillseekers can quad bike around the island or sand toboggan down the world’s tallest stabilised sand dune.
World Heritage-listed Fraser Island The jewel in the southern Queensland islands is undoubtedly Fraser Island. The world’s largest sand island is a World Heritage-listed paradise of pristine beaches, perched lakes, rainforest growing in sand and dramatic sand blows. There many ways to explore the island - take a guided safari, scenic helicopter ride, hire your own 4WD or land on the beach in a fixed wing aircraft. Fraser Island is just a short 45 minute cruise from Hervey Bay. 4WDs can access the island from River Heads and Rainbow Beach.
World’s best beach Fraser Island is also home to the world’s best beach – as voted by US Discovery Channel – 75 Mile Beach. Running along most of the east coast of the island, the beach is both a registered highway for 4WD vehicles and a runway for light planes. Highlights along 75 Mile Beach include the Champagne Pools, Coloured Sands, Indian Head, Maheno Wreck and Eli Creek.
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tANgALOOMA ISLANd rESOrt Escape to the crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches of beautiful Moreton Bay, just over an hour from Brisbane by ferry. Tangalooma Island Resort caters for guests of all ages, offering the perfect destination for unique adventure, education, or nature based experiences in a truly relaxed environment. There are more than 80 activities to choose from, plus the unforgettable wild dolphin feeding experience for all overnight guests.
Airport: Fly into Brisbane Airport. Location: the islands of southern Queensland lie off the southern Queensland shore from the gold coast north to Hervey Bay. • Vehicle and passenger ferries service Fraser, Moreton, North and South Stradbroke Islands
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Moreton Island via Brisbane QLD 4009 Tel: +61 7 3637 2000 Fax: +61 7 3268 6299 Email: info@tangalooma.com Web: www.tangalooma.com
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Visitors staying on Fraser and Moreton Islands, as well as the mainland, can book a daily tour during the whale watch season (late July to early November) to get “up close and personal” with humpback whales who use the bay as a sanctuary to rest up before heading south to the Antarctic again. Visitors to the islands south of Hervey Bay are also likely to spot whales just off shore during the season.
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• Passenger catamarans and water taxis – North and South Stradbroke Island • Self drive and 4WD tours
Central Queensland & the Southern Great Barrier Reef
Cania Gorge National Park
Central Queensland and the Southern Great Barrier Reef are gateways to some of Queensland’s most rugged and spectacular destinations. The region begins an easy four hour drive north of Brisbane and is brimming with pristine beaches, coral islands and National Parks. Hidden treasures abound like the Aboriginal rock art at Carnarvon Gorge and the sandstone cliffs of Cania Gorge. Swim with the turtles from the islands and reefs of the Southern Great Barrier Reef and fossick Australia’s Sapphire Gemfields, the largest deposit of sapphires in the Southern Hemisphere.
Ideas and inspiration drive Experience – reef to Outback
Choose from budget backpackers and quaint bed and breakfasts to real Outback farmstays, luxurious holiday homes with million-dollar views and five-star island resorts. Camping and caravan parks are dotted alongside beaches and within National Parks.
Take a great Australian journey and discover Queensland’s Reef to Outback, linking two of the country’s most iconic natural attractions – the world heritage listed wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and the wide open spaces of Queensland’s Outback. This vast natural playground offers experiences as varied as some of Australia’s best Aboriginal rock art in magnificent Carnarvon Gorge to exploring the coral gardens of Lady Elliot Island in the midst of the Great Barrier Reef. There are old-style seaside villages where the locals holiday, and the chance to get up close to Australia’s unique wildlife. Fossick for gems, stay on a working farm or marvel at ancient dinosaur fossils. For further information relating to Reef to Outback go to page 125.
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the coast, the islands and the great Barrier reef
Where to stay
Freshly grown fruit and vegetables are combined with local seafood and steaks to create fabulous tastes to be enjoyed at the many relaxed waterside cafes and quality a la carte restaurants. Dine by the river in a heritage-listed innercity building, enjoy a hearty meal and beer at a friendly country pub, or taste a local drop at one of the region’s quaint wineries.
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Snorkel, swim or scuba dive the Great Barrier Reef from one of the islands off the coast, or enjoy a break at Seventeen Seventy, Agnes Water, Bargara or Yeppoon.
Ladies of the reef The first ‘Lady of the Reef’, Lady Elliot Island is a 25 minute scenic flight from Bundaberg. Fly there for a day, or stay
overnight. You can step off the beach and snorkel, swim or dive where you may encounter turtles, dolphins and a large variety of coral, fish and giant manta rays. The second anchor of the southern Great Barrier Reef is Lady Musgrave Island. Accessible by boat from Seventeen Seventy, the island is a true coral cay and the largest navigable lagoon on the entire reef. Swim amongst brilliantly-coloured coral and marine life; take a walk with a Marine Biologist, watch turtles and manta rays as they glide by, or camp overnight on the island.
turtles Witness the nightly nesting ritual of a number of turtle species from November to March every year at Mon Repos, just 15km from Bundaberg. Home to the largest loggerhead turtle nesting rookery population in the South Pacific,
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• Brisbane to Gladstone yacht race and Gladstone Harbour Festival (April) • 1770 Festival (May) • Gemfest – Festival of Gems (Aug) • Gladstone Seafood Festival (Sep) • Rockhampton Barra Bounty (Oct) • Wide Bay Australia International Airshow (July) • Wide Bay Australia Bundy Thunder Power Boat Race (Nov)
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Must Do! • Visit an island on the Great Barrier Reef - Lady Musgrave, Lady Elliott, Great Keppel, Heron and Wilson Islands • Experience the dust and drama of one of Queensland’s premier cattle sales at Gracemere Rockhampton • See, smell and taste your way through the Bundaberg Rum Distillery • Watch one of nature’s miracles – turtles nesting and hatching at Mon Repos, Bundaberg (during the summer months November to March) • Explore the spectacular Capricorn Caves • Fossick for real gems in the largest sapphire fields in the Southern hemisphere • Inland and ocean fishing • Discover the magnificent ancient gorges at Carnarvon Gorge and Cania Gorge National Parks
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flatback and green turtles also nest here. Experienced rangers conduct turtle guided tours to the beach during the season, which can be booked at the Visitor Information Centre in Bundaberg.
country experiences Experience the dust and drama at a rodeo, watch an authentic cattle sale at Gracemere, or visit a working cattle station and learn to ride horses, muster cattle and milk cows.
Bundaberg Check out the restored heritage buildings and the majestic Burnett River which runs through the middle of the city and is lined with parks, playgrounds and even a zoo. The city is well known because of its famous Rum and as the birth place of aviation pioneer Bert Hinkler, with dedicated attractions including the Bundaberg Rum Bondstore and Hinkler Hall of Aviation.
gladstone Explore the Tondoon Botanic Gardens,
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sample a local drop at Gecko Valley Winery, visit the Art Gallery or Maritime Museum. Waterfront and foreshore recreation and dining areas dot the city.
rockhampton Affectionately known as ‘Rocky’, the city is steeped in cultural heritage and strikes a charming balance between laidback country and modern lifestyles. It sits
Travel Time and Distance Brisbane 368 km 228 mi
Bundaberg
561 km 233 km 348 mi 44 mi
Gladstone
649 km 321 km 108 km 403 mi 99 mi 67 mi
Rockhampton
1872 km 1361 km 1176 km 1068 km 1066 km 899 mi 780mi 663 mi
Cairns
Flying times BRISBANE to Cairns - 2 hours 10 minutes BRISBANE to Gladstone - 1 hour 5 minutes BRISBANE to Rockhampton - 1 hour 30 minutes
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on the banks of the Fitzroy River and is renowned for its majestic sandstone buildings and life-sized bull statues that represent its status as the ‘Beef Capital of Australia’.
• Virgin Blue fly into Rockhampton from Brisbane and Sydney and Tiger Airways fly to Rockhampton from Melbourne.
How to get here
• Train – Sunlander and The Tilt Train link Bundaberg, Gladstone and Rockhampton to other Queensland coastal centres including Brisbane and Cairns.
Air: • Qantaslink flies daily from Brisbane into Rockhampton (1 hour 10 minutes), Gladstone (1 hour 5 minutes) and Bundaberg (55 minutes). Jetstar also offers services from Brisbane to Rockhampton
Contacts
Bundaberg Region Tourism 271 Bourbong Street PO Box 930 Bundaberg Qld 4670 Australia telephone: +61 7 4153 8888 Facsimile: +61 7 4153 8880 Email: info@bundabergregion.org Website: www.bundabergregion.info
Transfer options include:
• Blue and White Taxis, Bundaberg taxi cabs, Greyhound Buses, Sunbus Capricorn, Rossmore Limousines,
gladstone Area Promotion & Development Limited gladstone Marina Ferry terminal Bryan Jordan drive PO Box 5186 gladstone QLd 4680 Australia telephone: +61 7 4972 9000 Facsimile: +61 7 4972 5006 Email: gapdl@gladstoneregion.org.au Website: www.gladstoneholidays.info
Bundaberg Coach Tours, Duffy’s City Buses, Executive Coachlines, Bundaberg Limousines. • Self drive: Car hire is available from local and national operators Location • Bundaberg is located 4 hours drive north from Brisbane (368km). • Gladstone is located 6 hours drive north from Brisbane (532 kms). • Rockhampton is located 7 hours drive north of Brisbane (633 kms)
Capricorn Tourism the Spire, gladstone road PO Box 1313 rockhampton QLd 4700 Australia telephone: +61 7 4927 2055 Facsimile: +61 7 4922 2605 Email: infocentre@capricorntourism.com.au Website: www.capricornholidays.com.au
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ACCOMMODATION/ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES/TOURS & CRUISES KELLyS BEAcH rESOrt
tHE EdgE ON BEAcHES Spacious beachside resort with 1 & 2 bedroom holiday villas, 4 swimming pools, sunlounge and BBQ areas. Perfectly located.
Naturally – The place to stay, 40 self-contained and stand alone 2 bedroom villas on 5.5 acres of gardens with heated pools, spa, sauna, tennis court, BBQ areas, licensed restaurant, kiosk & tours desk.
cnr captain cook drive & Beaches Village circuit
Agnes Water QLD 4677 Tel: +61 7 4902 1200 Fax: +61 7 4902 1299 Email: edge1770@bigpond.net.au Web: edgeonbeaches1770.com.au
Other facilities include yoga classes, child minding, bus transfers, bike and snorkel hire and wireless internet.
cAPrIcOrN cAVES Amazing tropical limestone caves with a natural beauty different to deep underground systems. Easy walking guided tour or a wild caving adventure.
6 trevors road Bargara QLD 4670 Tel: 1800 246 141 Fax: +61 7 4154 7200 Email: perfectholiday@kellysbeachresort.com.au Web: www.kellysbeachresort.com.au Features:
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30 Olsen’s caves road the caves Rockhampton QLD 4702 Tel: +61 7 4934 2883 Fax: +61 7 4934 2936 Email: admin@capricorncaves.com.au Web: www.capricorncaves.com.au
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1770 uNdErSEA AdVENturES
Shop 18, Endeavour Plaza Shopping centre Agnes Water QLD 4677 Tel: 1 300 553 889 Fax: +61 7 4974 9903 Email: info@1770underseaadventures.com.au Web: www.1770underseaadventures.com.au
LAdy MuSgrAVE BArrIEr rEEF cruISES
1770 Undersea Adventures provides a unique snorkeling and diving experience to the pristine waters of the southern Great Barrier Reef. Visit areas such as Hoskyns and Fairfax Islands or Llewellyn Reef. Whether it is snorkeling, diving or you are wanting to take your first breath underwater during an introductory dive, we cater for all levels of experience. If you are wanting to learn how to dive we can help you there as well with our training from open water right through to instructor level.
Experience all the Great Barrier Reef has to offer at Lady Musgrave Island & Lagoon. - Day Cruises - Pontoon - Snorkel - Dive - Turtles. Departs Daily from 1770 - Just over 5 hours North of Brisbane. Shop 2, 1770 Marina, captain cook drive Town of 1770 QLD 4677 Tel: +61 7 4974 9077 Fax: +61 7 4974 7005 Email: info@lmcruises.com.au Web: www.lmcruises.com.au
MOuNt MOrgAN gOLd MINE & dINOSAur tOurS TMC Guided Tours. Discover historic Mount Morgan Central Queensland.Explore the heritage Gold Mine includes access to the massive Fireclay Caverns excavated 100 years ago by miners, today uncovered over 300 Jurrasic dinosaur prints. 45 East Street Extended Mount Morgan QLD 4714 Tel: +61 7 4938 1823 Mob: 0409 815 033 Email: tmctours@iprimus.com.au Web: www.tmctours.com.au
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1770 LArc! tOurS This amazing day tour is a unique amphibious adventure, travelling along the coastline of Eurimbula National Park while experiencing an informative commentary on abundant wildlife and history of Bustard Bay - crossing four tidal creeks, before four wheel driving up the steep climb to the historic Bustard Head Lightstation. This award-winning tour includes: • Morning tea • Breath-taking scenery and panoramic views • Interpretive tour through the head light-keeper’s cottage • Guided walk to the light-station graveyard • Picnic lunch with billy tea, coffee and LARC juice • Australian wildlife • Historical and environmental commentary • Sand-boarding down the towering dunes of Middle Island Departing Town of 1770 on Monday, Wednesday & Saturday – more frequently during School Holiday periods.
captain cook drive Seventeen Seventy QLD 4677 Tel: +61 7 4974 9422 Fax: +61 7 4974 9616 Email: info@1770larctours.com.au Web: www.1770larctours.com.au
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Mackay
Bushy Atoll, Great Barrier Reef
Halfway between Brisbane and Cairns, Mackay is an unspoilt region of Queensland that reflects the true ‘Aussie’ lifestyle – laid back, relaxed and natural. Lush rainforests, sun soaked beaches, reefs and tropical islands are all here for you to discover. Blessed with nature-based attractions, the region is home to 31 unspoilt beaches, National Parks with pristine sub tropical rainforest, lush hinterland, tropical islands and the coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef. Mackay is a vibrant and buzzing regional city. A short drive from the Central Business District is the Mackay Marina. The region’s relaxed coastal lifestyle is perfect for visitors who enjoy sunset walks, swimming and beach fishing. Brampton and Keswick are just two of the many islands just off the coast.
Dine at a cosmopolitan cafe in the city centre or at a rainforest retreat. From freshly caught seafood courtesy of our Great Barrier Reef to locally produced prime beef and not to forget tropical delicacies which have a flavour of their own. Mangoes and other delectable fruits and vegetables picked fresh daily are plentiful while in season. The unique combination of flavours creates the ultimate dining experience.
Where to stay
Relaxed, tropical and picturesque – Mackay city offers everything you could want from a bustling regional centre. The mighty blue Pioneer River flows past the city’s historical buildings and rows of palm trees fringe the main street. Beautiful beaches and a world-class marina are within minutes of the city centre. The city offers a diverse range of shopping, dining and entertainment options, an award-winning modern art gallery, a state-of-the-art convention centre and picturesque botanic gardens.
Mackay offers a wide range of comfortable, affordable accommodation to travellers. You can escape to a mountain top hideaway, relax at a beach front property or choose the convenience of accommodation located close to the city.
Dining out Visitors can enjoy a waterfront al fresco meal at the Mackay Marina or the friendly hospitality at a country pub.
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Arts and Heritage The region has a strong arts and culture community. Take a self guided walk past 20 lovingly restored art-deco buildings, many beautiful examples Mackay’s architectural heritage. Artspace is the city’s modern art gallery and museum. There is always an interesting exhibition and the café is perfect for a casual meal. The South Sea Islander hut at the Botanical Gardens offers a glimpse into one of the many cultures that has shaped the region. There are also several native Aboriginal experiences in the area including the Cape Hillsborough Yuibera plant trail walk and the Kommo Toera walking track. Read about the history of Mackay and the Pioneer Valley from early settlement of the original inhabitants to European settlement and the progression of a small village to a buzzing city at the Mackay Historical Museum.
Walking tracks Whether it’s a leisurely stroll in and around Mackay City and beaches or the
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diverse and picturesque landscapes, including the famous Eungella National Park, Cape Hillsborough and the vast outback regions in Mackay’s hinterland, there are plenty of walks to enjoy the best scenery and attractions within the Mackay Region. There are wheel chair accessible tracks and scenic boardwalks to challenging hikes for the more adventurous.
Mackay Marina Village Mackay Marina Village is a favourite with locals and tourists alike. Visitors can enjoy al fresco dining on the palm fringed esplanade at a number of restaurants and bars. Choose from activities including parasailing, jet skiing, island and snorkelling/diving day cruises, fishing charters and whale watching in season.
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Young g’lah) is a scenic hour’s drive west of Mackay and is Australia’s longest continuous stretch of sub tropical rainforest, covering more than 51,700 hectares. There are more than 22km of well-maintained walking tracks of varying degrees of difficulty and breath taking views across the Pioneer Valley at 2,500 feet above sea level. A must visit for anyone to the region, it makes for a perfect day trip or longer. Finch Hatton Gorge, located in the foothills of the Eungella Range, has excellent
Events! • • • •
Mackay Festival of Arts (July) Global Grooves (September) River to Reef Festival (October) River Rock to Mountain Top Festival (May) and many other music, cultural and art festivals and shows.
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walking trails through the rainforest to the Araluen and Wheel of Fire waterfalls. Take a refreshing dip in the deep natural swimming holes surrounded by the high gorge walls and rainforest. For a unique experience try forest flying through the tree tops.
Broken river Broken River is renowned for being the most reliable place in Australia to spot a platypus in the wild. Nearby Finch Hatton Gorge contains lush rainforest walking trails to waterfalls and deep, refreshing swimming holes.
cape Hillsborough National Park Cape Hillsborough National Park is a 40 minute drive north of Mackay and is located on the coast. The area is well known for the inquisitive wallabies that come down onto the palm fringed beach at sunrise and sunset. This small coastal national park has a rugged and dramatic
Mackay coastline formed by volcanic activity in days gone by. The park features several walking trails showcasing Aboriginal history. Excellent guided day tours are available to all areas.
Beaches and Islands The Mackay region’s 31 beaches offer visitors plenty of choice. Options include Blacks Beach, Bucasia Beach and Eimeo, home to the cliff top Eimeo Hotel with its delicious counter meals and million dollar views over the Coral Sea and Islands. Brampton Island is located just off the coast of Mackay. The island is almost entirely covered by national park and fringed by 12 beaches. Picturesque Keswick Island is a jewel in the region’s crown and home to the secluded Keswick Island Guesthouse. Accessible by boat or short plane flight, the island is fringed by colourful coral reefs and white sandy beaches. St Bees Island sits closely alongside Keswick, and is occupied by a healthy koala colony. Only a stone throw away is stunning Scawfell Island and a number of other Islands for you to explore.
the Sarina Sugar shed – Australia’s only working miniature sugar mill and distillery. You can taste and purchase products produced by the mini mill including sugar can juice, fairy floss, their very own ginger beer and a range of gourmet sauces.
Sugar tour The Mackay Region produces one third of Australia’s sugar exports – with lush cane fields still surrounding many areas. Visitors can take a tour of a working sugar mill during the crushing season (June to November). Discover the friendly town of Sarina, just a half drive south of Mackay. One of the major attractions located in Sarina is the Field of Dreams Parkland. Here you will find
Must Do! • Spot a rare Australian marsupial, a platypus, in the wild at Eungella National Park, Broken River. • Watch the wallabies on the beach in the Cape Hillsborough National Park • Enjoy the many beautiful islands and beaches or try your hand at a round of golf • Feast on fresh seafood by the water at the marina or enjoy a picnic in the Botanical Gardens • Visit the Sarina Sugar Shed, Australia’s only working miniature sugar mill • Catch an exhibition at the regional museum Artspace Mackay or take a stroll around one of Mackay’s many weekend markets to find arts and crafts and produce • Walk along Mackay’s Bluewater Quay or cool off at the Bluewater Lagoon on a hot sunny day • Enjoy a counter lunch with million dollar views at the cliff top Eimeo Hotel, overlooking the Coral Sea or mingle with the locals at Pinnacle Hotel and devour a famous Pinnacle Pie!
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How to get here
Airport: Fly into Mackay Airport (One hour 25 minutes flying time from Brisbane). Mackay Airport is serviced by Virgin Blue, Jetstar, Qantas, Tiger Airways and REX. Location: Mackay is 259km from Airlie Beach and 784km from cairns. Transfer options include: • Train – The Tilt Train and Sunlander link Mackay to coastal centres including Brisbane and Cairns • Mackay Explorer, Mackay Transit Coaches, taxis • Self drive
Travel Time and Distance Mackay 259 km 160 mi
Airlie Beach
348 km 306 km 216 mi 190 mi 978 km 607 mi
289 km 638 km 180 mi 396 mi
784 km 635 km 546 km 456 km 395 mi 339mi
Townsville 346 km 215 mi
Cairns
Flying times BRISBANE to Mackay 1 hour 25 minutes
Contacts
Mackay Tourism the Mill, 320 Nebo road Mackay QLd 4740 Australia telephone: +61 7 4944 5888 Facsimile: +61 7 4952 2034 Email: info@mackayregion.com Web: www.mackayregion.com
MAcKAy grANdE SuItES
Situated on Broken River, adjacent to Eungella National Park and Platypus habitat. Interpretive rainforest tours, birdwatching, platypus viewing, dining, relaxing. Eungella dam road Eungella QLD 4757 Tel: +61 7 4958 4000 Fax: +61 7 4958 4564 Email: enquiries@brokenrivermr.com.au Web: www.brokenrivermr.com.au
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9 gregory Street Mackay QLD 4740 Tel: +61 7 4969 1000 Fax: +61 7 4969 1060 Email: stay@mackaygrandesuites.com.au Web: www.mackaygrandesuites.com.au
When quality counts, its Mackay Grande Suites for all your occasions. Mackay Grande Suites offers five secure levels of world class suites and studio rooms and features an indoor pool, gym and 24 hour check in and room service. Enjoy our on-site restaurants, bars and entertainment or simply head through to Centrepoint Shopping Centre for some retail therapy. If you are planning a meeting or event, our modern and stylish function rooms cater for up to 250, we also have many boardrooms available
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Islands of the Great Barrier Reef
Verandah of The Beach Hut, Peppers Palm Bay
Few natural wonders command such attention as the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s greatest coral reef system. Those who see it never forget it. Here, after all, is a spectacle so vast that it can be seen from the moon. What makes the reef so great is not just what’s beneath the surface but also what’s above it - the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef. On an island, you can literally immerse yourself in one of the seven natural wonders of the world. From the exclusivity and unbridled luxury of five-star resorts to the back-to-nature simplicity of tented accommodation in sublime natural settings, the reef’s islands offer a retreat from the demands of everyday life. Whichever you choose, you are guaranteed an experience that will live with you forever. There are many different islands along the vast stretch of reef to complement your ideal Great Barrier Reef experience: ecological, luxurious, natural, secluded. Listed here are just some of these islands where you can choose how you connect with the reef. You can dive into it, snorkel through it, sail it, fish it and feel it. You can swim with turtles or watch the whales play.
Where are Islands of the Great Barrier Reef? Islands of the Great Barrier Reef follow the Queensland coastline from Lady Elliott Island in the south to Poruma
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Island at the northern tip of the Great Barrier Reef. More information about the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef can be found at www.tq.com.au
Islands
daydream Island resort Daydream Island Resort and Spa is a small but dynamic resort located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Nestled among the Whitsunday Islands, it offers affordable luxury for couples and families alike. Its natural attributes – secluded beaches, azure waters and stunning rainforest – are complimented by a diverse range of fun-filled holiday activities, magical dining experiences and contemporary facilities, including a world-class rejuvenation day spa. Daydream Island Resort and Spa offers a range of accommodation styles to suit family vacations, romantic Whitsunday Island honeymoons, conferences and events.
Hayman Beautifully situated in the magnificent Great Barrier Reef, Hayman is Australia’s most celebrated private island destination. The most northerly island of the Whitsundays Group, Hayman invites guests into a world of privacy,
luxury, relaxation, fine wines, abundant dining and breathtaking scenery. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, this idyllic retreat has won a host of prestigious local and international awards. Hayman Island presents resort living in 228 beautifully appointed rooms, suites, penthouses and a villa, all featuring private terraces or balconies and offering breathtaking views of pools, lagoons, beach, gardens or the Coral Sea.
Hamilton Island resort Perfectly situated in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, nestled among the Whitsunday Islands, Hamilton Island offers an experience like no other: glorious weather, azure waters, brilliant beaches, awe-inspiring coral reefs, fascinating flora and fauna, fine food and wines, and activities almost too numerous to mention. With a wide range of restaurants, bars, takeaways, boutiques and shops plus a commercial marina, sports complex and chapel (Could there be a more perfect place to say “I do”?) – not to mention 20 kilometres of bushwalking trails – Hamilton has it all. Whether you’re looking for action, relaxation, romance or a fun family getaway, it’s all here in abundance, `with new experiences and adventures waiting around every corner.
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qualia An exclusive world-class luxury resort, qualia is nestled into the secluded, northern tip of Hamilton Island, surrounded by the unsurpassed beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. With its own definitive style of understated elegance and quality and mesmerising calmness, qualia is a place of rare natural beauty. Complementing the established attractions of greater Hamilton Island, this new Whitsundays resort offers outstanding facilities – including a state-of-the-art gym and yoga centre 82
right on the water’s edge, two infinity pools and a luxury spa – along with uncompromising five-star service.
Orpheus Island Imagine waking up in one of the world’s most exclusive private island destinations. Located amidst the Great Barrier Reef and surrounded by 1,300 hectares of pristine national park, Orpheus Island is a nature lover’s paradise. Strictly limited to 42 pampered guests and with the exclusion of telephones, televisions, day-trippers or children under 15, Orpheus provides the
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ultimate hideaway. The waters off the island are home to a vast array of vibrant, coloured marine life, showcasing 1,100 species of fish and 340 of the 350 known species of reef coral.
Magnetic Island Nestled in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park – and just 8 kilometres from Queensland’s northern capital, Townsville – Magnetic Island is like no other island getaway. Two-thirds of this World Heritage-listed island is national park, providing a haven for abundant native wildlife, including more than
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2,500 free roaming koalas. Tropical fish thrive in the surrounding coral reefs and tranquil waters while rocky headlands frame secluded beaches, some accessible only by boat or on foot. Catering for a 2,500- strong resident population as well as holidaymakers in search of the good life, tropical style, Magnetic Island offers a wide range of services and facilities. Here is an island that welcomes all comers.
Lady Elliot Island The southern most of the Great Barrier Reef Islands, Lady Elliot is a true coral cay and one of the premier eco-tourism experiences in Australia. Situated in a tidal lagoon and surrounded by a vast reef of living corals, the island is a rainbow of colours, from the surrounding turquoise and azure waters to the stunning white-sand beaches and lush green vegetation. A declared “Marine National Park Zone”, Lady Elliot is one of the few islands where you will see live coral and abundant bird and marine life at every level. Popular with visitors of all ages, it’s little wonder Lady Elliot is renowned as a nature lovers’ nirvana.
of tropical rainforest to explore. Nestled in the glorious Whitsundays, in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, Long Island Resort has all the facilities you’d expect from an award-winning three-and-a half- star resort – including a day spa, 25-metre lap pool and two flood-lit tennis courts – plus a host of activities and entertainment for all ages. It’s little wonder that the resort is a favourite for couples, honeymooners, families and friends looking for an idyllic value-for money island escape.
green Island resort Situated on one of the seven natural wonders of the world – the Great Barrier Reef – is another of nature’s rare gifts: beautiful Green Island. A small coral cay, Green Island is one of Australia’s premier heritage sites and home to Green Island Resort. Widely regarded as one of the most environmentally sensitive tourist developments in the world, it is also the only five-star resort off the Cairns coastline located on a true coral cay.
Lady Musgrave Island
Long Island resort, Long Island
A true coral cay, Lady Musgrave rests on the edge of a coral-fringed lagoon measuring 8 kilometres in circumference. This aquatic playground boasts a huge variety of colourful marine life, while the cay itself – cloaked in dense pisonia forest and fringed with sheoaks and pandanus palms – is home to rare turtles and birds. In this World Heritage-listed marine national park, nature prevails. A variety of commercial launches cater for day-trip visitors, but for those seeking the ultimate “castaway” experience, the island offers bush camping for a maximum of just 40 people at any one time.
Hammocks swinging under palm trees, golden sandy beaches, gentle waves lapping at the shore and 1,012 hectares
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Peppers Palm Bay, Long Island Nestled amid swaying palms fringing a secluded private beach, Peppers Palm Bay on Long Island is an intimate tropical retreat rimmed by soft white sand and the turquoise waters of Australia’s beautiful Whitsundays. The ideal getaway for a romantic escape or honeymoon (there are no televisions or telephones to disturb the soul-restoring peace); Peppers Palm Bay is also a perfect base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef and nearby islands.
Hinchinbrook Island
Hinchinbrook Island is Australia’s largest island national park, where vast tracts of tropical rainforest, rugged mountains and glorious beaches remain in pristine condition. Located just a short ferry ride from the mainland, and surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef, Hinchinbrook is the perfect place to restore body, mind and spirit. The award-winning Wilderness Lodge is the island’s only settlement, offering splendid isolation in spacious crafted timber “tree houses” that are accessed by a meandering timber boardwalk. This eco-lodge makes a great base from which to explore the many activities on offer on the island, such as bushwalking, fishing, snorkelling, swimming, day cruises, bird watching or just laying around and soaking it all in.
Lizard Island Outstanding in every respect, the unique pleasures of Lizard Island have created an idyllic retreat second to none. Australia’s northernmost resort, Lizard is located right on the spectacular Great Barrier Reef, fringed with colourful coral reefs and 24 powdery white beaches. It is little wonder that this tranquil escape has won a host of prestigious national and international awards for excellence. Lizard truly is one of a kind. Each of the 40 villas on Lizard Island is elegant and spacious, with either ocean or beach views.
Wilson Island Wilson Island is a tiny coral cay located just 40 minutes from Heron Island. A divine sweep of castor-sugar sands that is home to turtles and birds, Wilson is both part of the Great Barrier Reef, and surrounded by it. Its pristine waters are host to an unimaginable variety of marine life, including colourful coral and fish, with some of the best snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef, just off the beach.
Bedarra Island When you simply don’t wish to be found, when you need to escape, unwind and experience the finer things in life, there is no better place to disappear to than Bedarra Island. This is Australia’s most exclusive resort, an indulgent tropical private haven, lying off the coast of Cairns. At Bedarra, guests can do as they wish, when they wish. And with a maximum of just 32 guests, no-one’s going to cramp your style. Bedarra Island’s 16 secluded villas are hidden in the rainforest, only minutes from the beach.
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Golden sands, palm-lined beaches, tranquil waters and a thriving rainforest. Dunk Island is Australia’s most spectacular rainforest island. It was known to the first inhabitants as “Coonanglebah”, the isle of peace and plenty. Today, the palm-fringed beaches and lush rainforests of this tropical island are ideal for those who want to enjoy time out or the time of their lives. With a huge variety of activities, facilities and experiences to choose out, from, you’ll be tempted to extend your stay indefinitely. Located in a national park, and lying midway between Townsville and Cairns, the resort is one of a few tropical islands that put you within easy reach of the Great Barrier Reef.
Resting just off the coast of Palm Cove in Tropical North Queensland, Double Island is an exclusive island getaway. Privately owned and operated, the island can only be hired on a whole- of-island basis. Enjoy the idyllic location close to the Great Barrier Reef and the tranquility of this tropical Paradise. Double Island’s luxury accommodation offers privacy, luxury and tropical paradise opulence. For more information on the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef visit: www.queenslandholidays.com.au.
Brampton Island From the emerald greens of the island’s national park to the azure blues of the surrounding waters and its 12 golden beaches, Brampton’s style is vibrant and easy-going. It’s hard not to be captivated by the beauty of this classic Queensland island, lying at the southern entrance of the world-renowned Whitsunday Passage off Mackay. Brampton is big on fun and activity – and with so much included, it’s a perfect haven for couples in search of a romantic hideaway with all the trimmings. (Plus there are no day-trippers to interrupt the peace and solitude!)
Heron Island Heron Island is a true coral cay, located right on the Great Barrier Reef. A place of stunning natural beauty, it has sugarwhite sands, crystal clear waters and acres of brilliant coral with colourful marine life. At this World Heritage-listed marine national park, all flora and fauna is protected, so the island is a nature lover’s paradise, where the emphasis is on enjoying natural beauty.
Poruma Island Poruma Island may appear like a pinprick on a map – it’s just two kilometres long – but its reputation as an exclusive hideaway is no small thing. This remote coral cay is located at the extreme northern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, in the Torres Strait, between mainland Australia and Papua New Guinea. Home to approx 200 saltwater people – Australia’s other indigenous people – Poruma combines luxury “huts”, a tropical island escape and water sports with island culture. 84
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Must Do! • Indigenous Island Culture of the Torres Strait. For the intrepid traveller looking to experience the Torres Strait and its distinctive island cultures. Offering a cultural link between the Australian mainland and Pacific Islanders, providing all the ingredients for an unforgettable adventure • Sleep on the Reef – At Hardy Reef. With a cast of thousands of stars a night on the reef is always going to be a special experience. Participate in after Dark viewing of the colourful reef fishes’ nocturnal activities. This experience offers comfortable accommodation for a handful of guests seeking something truly different • Camping on National Park islands – for visitor wanting to experience the wonders of the reef and island for very little cost, camping is the way to go! • Visit Great Barrier Reef education centres and research stations. Experience the wonders of the reef and island for very little cost; camping is the way to go! • Visit Great Barrier Reef education centres and research stations – Experience an island or a coral reef system where the tourism operators provide education and expert interpretation about the natural surrounds • Bird nesting and turtle nesting season – During the summer months witness the annual nesting seasons of the regions bird and turtle population • Whitehaven Beach – The pristine
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white silica sands of Whitehaven Beach stretch over 7km along Whitsunday Island, an icon of Australia’s natural beauty. For a special encounter with the reef, charter your own seaplane, helicopter or luxury yacht Unsurpassed luxury and privacy – hire an island or stay at some of the most exclusive island resorts in the world Diving, sailing and other watersports – offering the world’s greatest diving experiences and a variety of water vessels from catamarans luxury yachts to retired America’s Cup maxi yachts and historic square riggers. You can spend a day or a week experiencing the island – studded waters of the Coral Sea Life above the Great Barrier Reef – there are many different islands along the vast stretch of reef to complement your ideal Great Barrier Reef experience: ecological, luxurious, natural, secluded. From these islands you can choose how you connect with the reef. You can dive into in, snorkel through it, sail it, fish it and feel it. You can swim with turtles or watch the whales play
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Located on the secluded northernmost tip of Hamilton Island, qualia sets a new pinnacle for luxury in Australia. Relax and unwind in one of 60 exquisitely appointed pavilions that sit in perfect harmony with the natural beauty of the island. Exclusive facilities include two infinity-edge pools, two restaurants and Spa qualia, which offers a range of luxurious treatments.
Hamilton Island The Whitsundays QLD 4803 Tel: +61 7 4946 9999 Fax: +61 7 4946 8888 Email: qualia@hamiltonisland.com.au Web: www.qualia.com.au
With its absolute beachfront location, the 5 star Beach Club on Hamilton Island is the perfect place to relax and renew your appetite for life. Offering an intimate experience for couples, every room faces directly on to Catseye Beach with its own private balcony and uninterrupted views of the spectacular Coral Sea.
Hamilton Island The Whitsundays QLD 4803 Tel: +61 2 9433 0444 Fax: +61 2 9433 0499 Email: trade@hamiltonisland.com.au Web: www.hamiltonisland.com.au
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PALM BuNgALOW The Reef View Hotel features extremely spacious rooms all with private balconies overlooking tropical gardens or the breathtaking vista of the Coral Sea.
Delightful freestanding accommodation situated in a palm fringed tropical garden setting, the perfect option for a romantic and affordable island holiday.
Hamilton Island The Whitsundays QLD 4803 Tel: +61 2 9433 0444 Fax: +61 2 9433 0499 Email: trade@hamiltonisland.com.au Web: www.hamiltonisland.com.au
Hamilton Island The Whitsundays QLD 4803 Tel: +61 2 9433 0444 Fax: +61 2 9433 0499 Email: trade@hamiltonisland.com.au Web: www.hamiltonisland.com.au
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These one bedroom hotel-style serviced apartments located opposite Catseye Beach are ideal for families or holiday-makers. Maximum capacity: 5 people
Scattered throughout the island, Hamilton Island’s privately owned self-catering Holiday Homes are ideal for those looking for privacy and independence.
Hamilton Island The Whitsundays QLD 4803 Tel: +61 2 9433 0444 Fax: +61 2 9433 0499 Email: trade@hamiltonisland.com.au Web: www.hamiltonisland.com.au
Hamilton Island The Whitsundays QLD 4803 Tel: +61 2 9433 0444 Fax: +61 2 9433 0499 Email: trade@hamiltonisland.com.au Web: www.hihh.com.au
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Hamilton Island Golf Club is the only golf course on its own island in Australia, offering some of the most spectacular views of any course in the world. The 18-hole Peter Thomson-designed championship course includes a practice aquatic driving range, putting and chipping greens, golf tuition, pro shop and a stunning Clubhouse, offering fine food and wine with breathtaking views. Hamilton Island The Whitsundays QLD 4803 Tel: +61 2 9433 0444 Fax: +61 2 9433 0499 Email: trade@hamiltonisland.com.au Web: www.hamiltonislandgolfclub.com.au
Hamilton Island The Whitsundays QLD 4803 Tel: +61 2 9433 0444 Fax: +61 2 9433 0499 Email: trade@hamiltonisland.com.au Web: www.hamiltonislandyachtclub.com.au
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Inspired by the rich colours of the Coral Sea, marine life and the soaring silhouette of full sails, Hamilton Island Yacht Club features stateof-the-art recreational and business facilities including a contemporary restaurant and bar overlooking the marina, a private dining room, conference and function rooms overlooking Dent Passage and an inspiring central atrium space for events.
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160 room island resort on Happy Bay, Long Island. Ideal for budget family and individual travellers. Full board. 20 minute water transfer from Airlie Beach.
Elegant, spacious 4 bedroom Villa with complete privacy, offering comfort, all modern facilities and resident manager. Your own private paradise.
Long Island Whitsundays QLD Tel: +61 7 4946 9400 Fax: +61 7 4946 9555 Email: longisland@oceanhotels.com.au Web: www.oceanhotels.com.au
Melaleuca drive Hamilton Island QLD 4803 Tel: +61 7 4946 8901 Fax: +61 7 4946 8901 Email: enquiries@villaillalangi.com.au Web: www.villaillalangi.com.au
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Lady Elliot is a true coral cay island located at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef (Just North of Fraser Island). The island is regarded as one of the best diving and snorkelling locations on the Great Barrier Reef and is famous for its unspoilt coral reef and amazing array of spectacular marine life. Lady Elliot Island is a popular destination for individuals, couples, families and leisure groups keen to explore this rich marine eco-system.
With a rail adventure your holiday begins the moment you step onboard. It’s the ideal way to experience Queensland, and Traveltrain has a rail journey to suit every traveller. Combine your Great Barrier Reef experience with an overnight journey on the award winning Sunlander, or holiday hopping along Queensland’s coastline on the Tilt Train.
PO Box 348 Runaway Bay QLD 4216 Tel: +61 7 5536 3644 Fax: +61 7 5536 7285 Email: reservations@ladyelliot.com.au Web: www.ladyelliot.com.au
upper central concourse, 305 Edward Street Brisbane QLD 4000 Tel: +61 7 3235 5444 Fax: +61 7 3235 1309 Email: railaustralia@qr.com.au Web: traveltrain.com.au
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“Windjammer” Sailing through Cid Harbour, Whitsundays
In the heart of the Great Barrier Reef lie the Whitsundays – The world’s largest coral reef, 74 tropical islands and stunning beaches beckon you to come and indulge. Only eight are home to secluded resorts, the rest are untouched hideaways of white sand and lush tropical rainforest. A region of only 100 miles (160km), the Whitsundays lies midway along the Queensland coast. With the Coral Sea on one side and national parks on the other, the area is part of a picturesque peninsula that reaches out to the Whitsunday passage, renowned for its idyllic sailing conditions. The region spans from the beautiful beaches of Bowen in the north to the cane fields and sugar mills of inland Proserpine, south to the gorgeous golf greens of Laguna Whitsundays and east to its tropical islands. Seventy per cent of the Whitsundays is protected as National and Marine Park, making it an ideal destination whether visitors are looking for nature-based adventure or a romantic tropical island getaway.
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Dining out There’s a vast range of dining experiences on offer in the Whitsundays from five star restaurants to fish and chips by the Airlie Beach Lagoon. Savour fresh seafood and local produce. Choose from a relaxed night out overlooking million dollar views of the Coral Sea, a memorable meal on an island resort or onboard a yacht.
Ideas and inspiration great Barrier reef Choose from a variety of ways to experience the Great Barrier Reef including snorkelling, diving, day or overnight cruises to the outer reef or even semi submersible boats. One of the best ways to view the reef is from the air. Scenic flights offer a birds’ eye view of not only the entire Whitsunday coast and islands, but also one of its most distinctive features, Heart Reef, a popular choice for honeymooners.
diving The Whitsundays offers two types of diving location: inner (fringing) islands or the outer Great Barrier Reef. Inner island diving is ideal for beginner divers
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because of the sheltered waters. Here visitors will see colourful coral, tropical fish species and quite possibly turtles or reef sharks. Outer reef diving is more varied with both shallow and deeper dive sites. Experienced divers will appreciate the dive conditions and good visibility and the chance to spot more diverse and bigger marine life.
Sailing The Whitsundays offers numerous sailing options, from a sleek maxi racing yacht or an eco-certified tall ship adventure, a “bareboat” where you can chart your own course or a mini cruise liner. Visitors can choose to experience the thrill of a day tour option or perhaps enjoy a longer stay, spending several days onboard a vessel as it sails the picturesque waterways and islands of the Whitsundays.
Whitehaven Beach Consistently voted one of the best beaches in the world, Whitehaven is a must see in the Whitsundays. The crystal clear aqua waters and pristine white silica sand of Whitehaven stretch over seven kilometres along Whitsunday Island, the largest of the 74 islands in the Whitsundays. It defines nature at its
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best and provides the greatest sense of relaxation and escape.
Island resorts Eight of the islands in the Whitsundays are resort islands, and all vary in size and style. The island resorts include Brampton, Daydream, Hamilton, Hayman, Hook, Lindeman, Long and South Molle. Each caters to a range of visitor interests from adventure to pure relaxation. The islands are easily accessible by boat or plane from Shute Harbour or Abel Point Marina on the Whitsunday coast or from Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island Airport.
Airlie Beach Colourful, cosmopolitan and laidback, the gateway to the Whitsundays is the coastal community of Airlie Beach. With palm-fringed beaches and the popular Airlie Beach Lagoon which allows year round swimming, the lively town offers a diverse range of day tours and cruising options, making it the perfect base for discovering all the Whitsundays has to offer. Nightlife and dining options cater for all ages and budgets, whether it’s a cold beer with the locals at a pub or an intimate seafood feast overlooking the Coral Sea.
Outdoor adventures The range of adventures in and around Airlie Beach is endless with jet skiing, parasailing, sky diving, fishing, horse riding, camel safaris and seasonal whale watching to name a few. The Whitsunday Great Walk through Conway National Park allows walkers to discover the lush rainforest and local wildlife.
Star spas Take time out for pampering in a resort day spa where treatment rooms overlook the azure waters of the Coral Sea. Options include yoga and meditation classes, couples rooms and natural therapies.
Hayman Beautifully situated in the magnificent Great Barrier Reef, Hayman is Australia’s most celebrated private island destination. The most northerly island of the Whitsundays Group, Hayman invites guests into a world of privacy, luxury, relaxation, fine wines, abundant dining and breathtaking scenery. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, this idyllic retreat has won a host of prestigious local and international awards. Hayman presents resort living in
228 beautifully appointed rooms, suites, penthouses and a villa, all featuring private terraces or balconies and offering breathtaking views of pools, lagoons, beach, gardens or the Coral Sea.
Long Island A holiday on Long Island is filled with options. The island itself is a wonder to explore filled with National Park walks and plentiful flora and fauna. Hard to beat is the fringing coral reef in the bays, great for snorkelling or just relaxing in a hammock under the coconut palms. With three resorts situated in secluded parts of the island, on Long Island you are spoilt for choice. Long Island Resort is a true Whitsunday tropical island experience. Holiday makers can enjoy two pools, a great beach, extensive
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• Airlie Beach Outrigger Regatta (Feb) • Great Barrier Feast, Hamilton Island (Jun) • Meridien Marina Airlie Beach Race Week (Aug) • Audi Hamilton Island Race Week (Aug) • Airlie Beach Outrigger Carnival (Aug) • Whitsunday Reef Festival (Oct)
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• Sail around the Whitsundays 74 Islands • Let your feet sink into the white silica sand of Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet • Relax and go for a swim with the family at the Airlie Beach Lagoon • Spend a memorable night on the reef and under the stars on a Reefsleep • Learn to scuba dive at some of the best reefs in the world, including the Stepping Stones and the Cathedrals • Snorkel among some 1500 species of fish and 400 types of coral • Fly over Heart Reef for a bird’seye view of this amazing icon (the perfect place to propose!) • Hike to the lookout at Hill Inlet for stunning views of Whitsunday Island and Whitehaven Beach • Catch a seaplane or helicopter to a private beach for a picnic to remember • Go whale watching or crocodile spotting • Enjoy great food and wine on the Airlie Beach Esplanade • Hike through a National Forest on the Whitsundays Great Walk • Charter a yacht and skipper yourself, or take a cruise and let someone else do the sailing for you outdoor entertainment areas plus an extensive range of water sports. Enjoy a massage or beauty treatment at the award winning spa or relax at the swim up beach bar right on the waters edge. Night time brings a variety of live entertainment where you can join in the activities and dance the night away. Nestled amidst swaying palm trees and lush vegetation on a secluded bay, Peppers Palm Bay exudes Balinese charm. Twenty two private bures, bungalows and cabins enjoy ocean views, and without in-room phones or TVs, this resort offers serene isolation in one of Australia’s most sought after destinations. Laze in a hammock on your private balcony, lounge by the pool or sail away to discover the remote beaches of the national park – this is tropical indulgence at its tempting best. 90
Imagine arriving by helicopter to your own island escape, with waterfront bungalows, National Park rainforest and private beach. This is the life at Paradise Bay Eco Escape. With no television, phones, children or day visitors to disrupt your day, relaxation definitely comes first. A friendly chef and hostess are on-hand to care for your every need, while an experienced skipper waits to set sail to explore the beaches and coral gardens of the surrounding islands. Paradise Bay Eco Escape only accepts a maximum of 16 guests at any one time and is all inclusive.
qualia Surrounded by the unsurpassed beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, qualia sets a new pinnacle for luxury in Australia. Voted one of the best new places to stay in the world by Conde Nast Traveller (UK & USA ‘Hot List’), this world-class resort immerses you in a relaxed atmosphere, offering personalised and intuitive service. In Latin, qualia (pronounced kwah-leeah) means a collection of deep sensory experiences, and that’s exactly what you’ll discover here. Set on the secluded northernmost tip of the Hamilton Island, qualia offers outstanding facilities – including two infinity pools, library, gym that overlooks the water’s edge, two exclusive restaurants and for a truly memorable experience, step inside Spa qualia which offers an extensive range of luxurious local and international treatments.
Brampton Island From the emerald greens of the island’s national park to the azure blues of the surrounding waters and its 12 golden beaches, Brampton’s style is vibrant and easy-going. It’s hard not to be captivated by the beauty of this classic Queensland island, lying at the southern entrance to the world renowned Whitsunday Passage off Mackay. Brampton is big on fun and activity – and with so much included, it’s a perfect haven for couples in search of a romantic hideaway with all the trimmings. (Plus there are no day-trippers to interrupt the peace and solitude!)
daydream Island resort and Spa Daydream Island Resort and Spa is a small but dynamic resort located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Nestled among the Whitsunday Islands, it offers affordable luxury for couples
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and families alike. Its natural attributes – secluded beaches, azure waters and stunning rainforest – are complimented by a diverse range of fun-filled holiday activities, magical dining experiences and contemporary facilities, including a world-class rejuvenation day spa. Daydream also has one of the world’s largest open air aquariums. Daydream Island Resort and Spa offers a range of 4.5-star accommodation styles to suit family vacations, romantic Whitsunday Island honeymoons, conferences and events.
Hamilton Island Perfectly situated in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, nestled among the Whitsunday Islands, Hamilton Island offers an experience like no other: glorious weather, azure waters, brilliant beaches, awe-inspiring coral reefs, fascinating flora and fauna, fine food and wines, and activities almost too numerous to mention. With a wide range of restaurants, bars, takeaways, boutiques and shops plus a commercial marina, sports complex and chapel (Could there be a more perfect place to say “I do”?) – not to mention 20 kilometres of bushwalking trails – Hamilton has it all. Whether you’re looking for action, relaxation, romance or a fun family getaway, it’s all here in abundance, `with new experiences and adventures waiting around every corner.
Hook Island Step onto the beach at Hook Island and the serenity will take your breath away. The Hook Island Wilderness Resort is set on the edge of 58 square kilometres of Australian national park, the second largest island of the Whitsunday group. With spectacular fringe reef diving and snorkelling immediately offshore, forest walks onshore, Hook is especially for those looking for a unique, close-up encounter with the Australian wilderness and Whitsunday Islands. Hook Island is ideal for families wanting to get back to nature and spend some quality time together, couples who wish to rediscover nature’s adventure on this secluded paradise, or individuals looking to reward themselves with some time out.
South Molle Island South Molle Island is one of the Whitsundays’ natural gems with a number of walking tracks and lookouts to enjoy. 400 hectares of National Park
The Whitsundays rimmed by inlets and palm-fringed beaches – the South Molle Island holiday experience is all about adventure with hiking, snorkelling, paddle safaris and day cruises offered. Koala Adventure Island on South Molle is a new addition to the Whitsunday islands’ holiday choices with the resort catering for holiday makers 18+ who want plenty of activities and partying! Chill around the pool in the morning, get active in the afternoon and party into the night – it’s all here for the young-at-heart who enjoy being with like-minded people in a beautiful setting. Entertainment, resident DJs and guest bands ensure every night’s a party night. Four styles of accommodation are offered all with patio or balcony and either ocean or rainforest views.
How to get here Airport: Fly into Whitsunday Coast Airport, Proserpine or Great Barrier Reef Airport Hamilton Island. Location: Proserpine is 30 minutes drive to Airlie Beach, the mainland gateway to the Whitsundays. Shute Harbour, the departure point for the islands and reef, is 10 minutes drive from Airlie Beach. Transfer options include: • Train – Sunlander and Tilt Train link Proserpine to coastal centres including Brisbane and Cairns • Whitsundays Transit, Whitsundays Shuttle Service, Airlie Beach Limousines, Whitsundays Taxis and Cruise Whitsundays • Self drive
Travel Time and Distance Brisbane
1284 km 797 mi
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1310 km 814 mi
25 km 16 mi
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Flying times BRISBANE to Proserpine - 1 hour 30 minutes BRISBANE to Hamilton Island - 1 hour 30 minutes
Contacts
Tourism Whitsundays
1/5 carlo drive cannonvale QLd 4802 Australia telephone: +61 7 4948 5900 Fascimile: +61 7 4948 5902 Email: sales@tourismwhitsundays.com Web: www.thewhitsundays.com or www.whitsundaytourism.com
cLuB crOcOdILE AIrLIE BEAcH 160 room 3.5 star resort style hotel ideal for groups, families and individual travellers. Access to the Whitsunday Islands. Shute Harbour road Cannonvale Airlie Beach QLD 4802 Tel: +61 7 4946 7155 Fax: +61 7 4946 6007 Email: airliebeach@oceanhotels.com.au Web: www.oceanhotels.com.au
View of Airlie Beach Lagoon, Airlie Beach
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ACCOMMODATION tOScANA VILLAgE rESOrt Airlie Beach accommodation centrally located. Ideally situated in the heart of Airlie Beach, this Tuscan styled retreat offers elegantly appointed villas with unsurpassed views north over the turquoise waters of the Whitsunday passages to the islands and beyond. The villas have spacious lounge dining areas, well equipped kitchens, laundry, queen and twin bedrooms and two bathrooms. Private balconies offer ample room for entertaining while taking in the exquisite view. The resort features four swimming pools including turbo and kiddies pools with water fall feature. There is a BBQ area, inhouse liquor and seafood BBQ supplies, tour booking facilities and wireless internet. Stay and enjoy dinner and view from your balcony or stroll down the 200 metres to the beach, shops and enticing aromas of the many restaurants and cafes. Great location!
10 golden Orchid drive Airlie Beach QLD 4802 Tel: +61 7 4946 4455 Fax: +61 7 4946 4721 Email: info@toscanaresort.com Web: www.toscanaresort.com
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PENINSuLA AIrLIE BEAcH Peninsula is the only 5 star absolute waterfront apartments and penthouses complete with marina berths in Airlie Beach. Peninsula is located in the Whitsundays and occupies a unique setting with the peace and tranquillity that comes with an absolute waterfront location. It is the ultimate in 5 star luxury, with fully self-contained 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments and penthouses, catering for up to 80 ft vessels at your doorstep. The lively tourist town of Airlie Beach is a short picturesque walk along the Bicentennial Walkway, where the many shops, bars and restaurants await you.
144 Shingley drive Airlie Beach QLD 4802 Tel: +61 7 4964 1600 Fax: +61 7 4964 1699 Email: info@peninsulaairliebeach.com Web: www.peninsulaairliebeach.com
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Modern fully self contained 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments and 4 bedroom Executive Penthouses. All 1 bedroom with Spa’s. Air-conditioned and ceiling fans, full laundry and private balcony with ocean views. Free Austar, free security parking, wirelsss broadband, tour desk with Free transfers to most activities. Perfect location just an easy 7 minute stroll to the vibrant Airlie Beach Restaurants, bars and shopping. 3 Hermitage drive Airlie Beach QLD 4802 Tel: +61 7 4946 3500 Fax: +61 7 4946 3599 Email: gm@bluehorizonairlie.com.au Web: www.bluehorizonairlie.com.au
Imagine your own private paradise... a secluded, tranquil, glorious nook of the Whitsundays surrounded by pristine National Park and only accessible by exclusive helicopter transfer. By day explore stunning coral gardens and deserted beaches of the surrounding islands on the resort’s private catamaran. By night, enjoy superb food and wine and retire to your private waterfront sanctuary. South-Long Island Whitsundays Tel: +61 7 4946 9777 Email: info@paradisebay.com.au Web: www.paradisebay.com.au
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ACCOMMODATION/TOURS & CRUISES POrtSIdE WHItSuNdAy LuXury APArtMENtS Discover multi award winning Portside Whitsunday, ideally located in the heart of Airlie Beach. Relax and enjoy your private balcony, swim in the beautiful, heated, wet edge pool or walk 40m to Airlie’s multi award winning “Fish Divine” seafood restaurant - it is all at your finger tips! If you don’t wish to eat out - create a culinary masterpiece in your own fully equipped granite benchtop kitchen with top quality European appliances. Looking for adventure? Our tour desk can assist you. Ride the Tigermoth, parasail, sky dive, jet ski, snorkel, kayak, sail, fish... endless choices in the Whitsundays.
406 Shute Harbour road Airlie Beach QLD 4802 Tel: +61 7 4948 2288 Fax: +61 7 4948 2266 Email: stay@portsidewhitsunday.com.au Web: www.portsidewhitsunday.com.au
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WHItSuNdAy VIStA rESOrt Four star luxury accommodation, suites are fully self-contained, private balconies, stunning views of the Coral Sea, only a short stroll to town. From $99 per night. 1 Hermitage drive Airlie Beach QLD 4802 Tel: +61 7 4948 4000 Fax: +61 7 4946 7786 Email: info@whitsundayvista.com.au Web: www.whitsundayvista.com.au
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AIrLIE BEAcH APArtMENtS Fabulous central location! Great value! Fully renovated, air-conditioned, self-contained. Studio, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments. Only metres to restaurants, beach & Lagoon. Sea views, pool & BBQ. From $95 p/n 1 golden Orchid drive, Airlie Beach Whitsundays QLD 4802 Tel: +61 7 4946 7744 Fax: +61 7 4946 7766 Email: airliebeachapartments@bigpond.com
TOURS & CRUISES Explore Whitsundays’ companies have been providing Whitsunday Sailing Holidays since 1985. Choice of tours, cruises and accommodation packages to suit budget conscious adventure travellers through to deluxe market travellers. Packages range from day touring to 6 days. Group Charters are also available from 2 guests up to 200. MICE groups can charter vessels for team building events, such as a maxi sailing regatta around the islands, or we can supply deluxe vessels as live-aboard meeting/function venues. We also operate a Sail Training School offering introduction to professional courses. Inclusions: Professional Crews, All Meals, Snorkelling Equipment with Instruction and excursions, Introduction or Certified Scuba Dive Services, Guided walks to scenic lookouts, plus visit the famous Whitehaven Beach.
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EXPLOrE WHItSuNdAyS / SOutHErN crOSS SAILINg
Shop 1, 4 the Esplanade Airlie Beach QLD 4802 Tel: +61 7 4946 5932 Fax: +61 7 4946 4722 Email: res@explorewhitsundays.com Web: www.explorewhitsundays.com
Price from: AUD $339 for 2 day 1 night tour
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WHItSuNdAy crOcOdILE SAFArI One Day Whitsunday Sailing Adventures. Cruise 1, Blue Pearl Bay Snorkelling Adventure. Cruise 2, Whitehaven Beach Picnic Adventure.
See crocodiles and Australian wildlife on our nature safari. Cruise on Proserpine River, wetland tour, billy tea, damper and barbeque lunch.
PO Box 1006 Airlie Beach QLD 4802 Tel: +61 7 4946 6929 Fax: +61 7 4946 6941 Email: info@maxiaction.com.au Web: www.maxiaction.com.au
PO Box 568 Airlie Beach QLD 4802 Tel: +61 7 4948 3310 Fax: +61 7 4948 3309 Email: info@crocodilesafari.com.au Web: www.crocodilesafari.com.au
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WHItSuNdAy ISLANd AdVENturE cruISES Cruise the Whitsunday Islands. Visit Hook Island, Daydream Island and Whitehaven Beach onboard Voyager IV a modern high speed catamaran. 283 Shute Harbour road Airlie Beach QLD 4802 Tel: +61 7 4946 5255 Fax: +61 7 4946 5794 Email: travel@wherewhathow.com.au Web: www.wiac.com.au
AIr WHItSuNdAy Luxury seaplane tours around the magnificent Whitsunday Islands and to our private lagoon inside the Great Barrier Reef for snorkeling. terminal One, Whitsunday Airport, Air Whitsunday road Shute Harbour QLD 4802 Tel: +61 7 4946 9111 Fax: +61 7 4946 9100 Email: reservations@airwhitsunday.com.au Web: www.airwhitsunday.com.au
Cruise away for a dream island escape to the amazing Whitsundays onboard luxury motor yacht DescaradA. Indulge yourself in exclusive service and prestige facilities, complete with enjoyable activities and culinary moments. With a maximum of eight guests in four private cabins, you are guaranteed a more personal and flexible cruising atmosphere that is well fitted to individual needs. DescaradA’s home port is Abel Point Marina in Airlie Beach. She cruises to some of the most beautiful areas of the Whitsundays, such as Nara Inlet with its extraordinary rock faces and bushwalks to the aboriginal caves, South Molle Island’s famous forest tracks, the breathtaking snorkeling and dive spots of Cateran Bay on Border Island and the pure white silica sands of Whitehaven Beach. Your experience is filled with enjoyable activities, smiley moments and the feeling of never wanting to leave the wonders of Whitsunday Islands behind.
WHItSuNdAy rENt A yAcHt Sail or drive yourself charter boat holidays. 2 to 11 pax. yachts and motor cruisers. Experience the magic of the Whitsunday Islands at your own pace. 6 Bay terrace Shute Harbour QLD 4802 Tel: +61 7 4946 9232 Fax: +61 7 4946 9512 Email: rentayacht@bareboat.com.au Web: www.rentayacht.com.au
DescaradA’s 2 day 2 night cruises depart Abel Point Marina, Airlie Beach at 4pm on Fridays and return at 4pm on Sundays. 3 day 3night cruises depart Able Point Marina at 10am on Tuesdays and return at 10am on Fridays.
Abel Point Marina Airlie Beach QLD 4802
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Fax: +61 7 2 9699 3227 Email: info@descarada.com.au
AVIAtION AdVENturES See the Whitsundays & Great Barrier Reef by air! Romantic Picnics, Scenic Flights, Great Barrier Reef, Island Transfers, Aviation Adventures – 74 ISLANDS ONE VIEW!!
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Whitsunday Heliport Shute Harbour road Whitsunday QLD 4802 Tel: +61 7 4946 9988 Fax: +61 7 4946 9787 Email: info@av8.com.au Web: www.av8.com.au
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QuEENSLANd rAIL With a rail adventure your holiday begins the moment you step onboard. It’s the ideal way to experience Queensland, and Traveltrain has a rail journey to suit every traveller. The Whitsundays can be accessed from Cairns with short daytime trips on the Tilt Train, or from Brisbane with overnight travel on the award winning Sunlander.
upper central concourse, 305 Edward Street Brisbane QLD 4000 Tel: +61 7 3235 5444 Fax: +61 7 3235 1309 Email: railaustralia@qr.com.au Web: traveltrain.com.au Experiences:
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View south over The Strand to Castle Hill
With 300 days of sunshine every year and an island called Magnetic on its doorstep, it’s not hard to see why people are attracted to Townsville. Townsville is Northern Australia’s largest city, and its big city vibe, is balanced by its relaxed tropical lifestyle. The region is home to two inner-city cultural hubs – Townsville’s award-winning beachfront esplanade - the Strand, and the new Riverway lagoon precinct. From the Strand to buzzing “eat streets” alive with restaurants, cafes and night life – Townsville is also the gateway to a wide range of Australian experiences including the Great Barrier Reef, tropical islands, beaches, rainforests, and the Outback.
Where to stay From secluded island retreats to beachside backpacker properties and Outback pubs, the Townsville region offers a broad range of accommodation options to suit all budgets, ages and tastes. Self-contained apartments, the casino, hotels, motels and resorts are also available.
Dining out The city’s four main dining precincts have recently undergone dramatic facelifts and now set a new standard of
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tropical inner city life. Head to Flinders Street East to experience Townsville’s vibrant nightlife scene or visit Palmer Street to sample award-winning international cuisine. Gregory Street is the perfect place to stop for lunch or coffee and cake, and Cannon Park, near Riverway boasts fantastic restaurants and bars for any occasion.
Ideas and inspiration great Barrier reef There are a variety of options to experience the Great Barrier Reef. Join a reef trips to swim, snorkel or scuba dive among the colourful corals and marine species of one of the world’s great natural wonders or if you feel like experiencing the Reef without getting wet, head to Reef HQ, to experience the world’s largest living coral reef aquarium.
diving Home to one of the world’s best wreck dives, S.S. Yongola, North Queensland is a hotspot for those keen to check out the underwater scene. Scuba dive or snorkel amid the rich clusters of coral, swim in
the warm ocean shallows or search for seasonal fishing haunts in the Great Barrier Reef.
Magnetic Island Known as “Maggie” to the locals, Magnetic Island is one of Australia’s undiscovered tropical island getaways
Events! • Australian Italian Festival in Ingham (May) • Charters Towers Country Music Festival (May) • PBR Troy Dunn International Bull Ride (May) • Dunlop Townsville 400 V8 Supercars (July) • Australian Festival of Chamber Music (August) • Townsville Cultural Festival (August) • Magnetic Island Race Week (September) • Xstrata Townsville Greek Festival (October) • Stable on the Strand (December)
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Must Do! • Island hop between Magnetic, Orpheus, Hinchinbrook, Dunk and Bedarra • Stroll down The Strand and enjoy magnificent views across Cleveland Bay to Magnetic Island • Tantalise your taste buds with North Queensland cuisine • Take an underwater adventure and snorkel or dive the Great Barrier Reef 98
• Bird watchers don’t miss out on a trip to Tyto Wetlands in Ingham, see if you can spot some of the 230 species of birds that call Tyto home • Get up close and personal with Australian wildlife at Billabong Sanctuary, Townsville’s interactive wildlife sanctuary • Visit World Heritage listed Wallaman Falls near Ingham, Australia’s tallest sheer drop waterfall
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• Experience the Great Barrier Reef without getting wet at Reef HQ, the world’s largest living reef aquarium • Join a fishing charter and test your angling skills with deep sea tropical fishing • Pan for gold at the historic Outback Queensland town of Charters Towers
Townsville and lies just 8km off the Townsville coastline. Visitors to the island can now enjoy five-star luxury as a string of new resort developments are available complimenting the existing backpacker and family accommodation.
Five of the best In addition to Magnetic Island four more island gems float off the coast Orpheus, Hinchinbrook, Bedarra and Dunk Islands. Each offers a different experience, and between them, the islands cater to everyone from backpackers to families, couples and anyone looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of every day life.
Outdoor adventures With the reef, rainforest and Outback all within easy reach; Townsville offers adventures in some of the country’s most beautiful locations. White water rafting, bushwalking, abseiling, horse riding, sky diving, fishing, scuba diving and snorkelling are just some of the activities on offer.
Nature and wildlife Home to Australia’s largest collection of animals and plant life, Townsville, North Queensland is the perfect destination to get in touch with nature. Visit a local water hole to see a platypus in the wild, wake up to the sounds of thousands of birds, wander through stunning national parks and rainforests, or camp beside beautiful waterfalls. Watch saltwater crocodiles being fed at a native animal sanctuary or spot a friendly koala on Magnetic Island.
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tyto Wetlands The Tyto Wetlands is a unique experience, located in the town of Ingham, incorporating lagoons, interpretive signs, hides and lookouts where visitors can appreciate over 200 different species of native birds amongst other wildlife. There is also a unique array of native Australian Flora for the keen nature observer. The wetlands feature extensive walking tracks which allow visitors to explore the park at their own pace.
charters tours and ravenswood Driving down the wide streets of Charters Towers is like viewing a montage of Australian heritage. Once the most populated town in Queensland outside Brisbane, Charters Towers is as rich in history as it is in gold. On your way to Charters Towers, a short 40 kilometre detour off the Flinders Highway will find you in historic Ravenswood. Step back in time as you explore the uniqueness of this heritagelisted gold-mining town.
great tropical drive The Great Tropical Drive is a self-drive route located in North Queensland. The driving route stretches along the stunning coast from south of Townsville up to Cairns and north to Cooktown. It showcases the reef, rainforest, wetlands and the Outback – all within a few hours drive. Do the whole drive or choose one of the 14 shorter routes which range from easy one-day drives to week-long 4WD and campervan adventures.
How to get here Airport: Fly into Townsville (two hours flying time from Brisbane, or 50 minutes from Cairns). Location: townsville is a 15 hour drive north from Brisbane, or a four hour drive south from cairns. Transfer options include: • Train – Sunlander and The Tilt Train link Townsville to coastal centres including Brisbane, Mackay and Cairns. • Townsville Sunbus, limousines, taxis • Self drive
Travel Time and Distance Brisbane 1061 km 659 mi
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Flying times BRISBANE to Mackay - 1 hour 25 minutes MACKAY to Townsville - 50 minutes CAIRNS to Townsville - 50 minutes
Contacts
Townsville Enterprise Limited Enterprise House 6 the Strand townsville QLd 4810 Australia telephone: +617 4726 2728 Facsimile: +61 7 4726 2700 Email: tel@tel.com.au Web: www.townsvilleholidays.info
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PArK rEgIS ANcHOrAgE Located on the seafront overlooking Magnetic Island, Seagulls Resort is set amongst three acres of lush tropical landscaped gardens. Situated just 5 minutes from the airport and central business district and is only a 10 minutes stroll from Townsville’s premier beach promenade “The Strand”.
The hotel’s great location, in the cosmopolitan Palmer Street dining precinct, means you’re an easy stroll from restaurants, cafes, bars, city nightlife and Jupiters Casino. At Park Regis Anchorage enjoy the comfort of spacious studio, one and two bedroom apartments – plus amenities including an onsite restaurant, a BBQ area and two swimming pools.
The Resort offers a variety of well appointed airconditioned accommodation ranging from Motel Rooms to Self-contained 74 the Esplanade Townsville QLD 4810 Tel: +61 7 4721 3111 Fax: +61 7 4721 3133 Email: resort@seagulls.com.au Web: www.seagulls.com.au
51 Palmer Street Townsville QLD 4810 Tel: +61 7 4722 6200 Fax: +61 7 4724 1263 Email: anchorage@parkregishotels.com Web: www.parkregishotels.com
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JuPItErS tOWNSVILLE HOtEL & cASINO Live it up at Jupiters Townsville! We’ve got it all! 194 luxury rooms, 3 restaurants, 5 bars, pool, gym, 9 function rooms and the North’s only casino.
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BrOKEN rIVEr MOuNtAIN rESOrt Situated on Broken River, adjacent to Eungella National Park and Platypus habitat. Interpretive rainforest tours, birdwatching, platypus viewing, dining, relaxing. Eungella dam road Eungella QLD 4757 Tel: +61 7 4958 4000 Fax: +61 7 4958 4564 Email: enquiries@brokenrivermr.com.au Web: www.brokenrivermr.com.au
LEISurE INN PLAZA HOtEL Conveniently located in the very heart of Townsville’s shopping and business district with entertainment, dining and nightlife literally moments away. Hotel features an on-site restaurant and bar, indoor pool, spa and sauna. cnr Flinders and Stanley Streets Townsville QLD 4810 Tel: +61 7 4772 1888 Fax: +61 7 4772 1299 Email: plaza@leisureinnhotels.com Web: www.leisureinnhotels.com
Sir Leslie thiess drive Townsville QLD 4810 Tel: +61 7 4722 2333 Fax: +61 7 4772 4741 Email: TSVLreservations@tabcorp.com.au Web: www.jupiterstownsville.com.au Features: Room Features:
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MErcurE tOWNSVILLE With a rail adventure your holiday begins the moment you step onboard. It’s the ideal way to experience Queensland, and Traveltrain has a rail journey to suit every traveller. Townsville can be accessed from Cairns with short daytime trips on the Tilt Train, or from Brisbane with overnight travel on the award winning Sunlander.
upper central concourse, 305 Edward Street Brisbane QLD 4000 Tel: +61 7 3235 5444 Fax: +61 7 3235 1309 Email: railaustralia@qr.com.au Web: traveltrain.com.au Experiences:
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Unique modern resort style property, set amidst 11 acres of lush tropical gardens. Fully refurbished accommodation and conference venues. Woolcock Street Townsville QLD 4810 Tel: +61 7 4759 4900 Fax: +61 7 4725 1384 Email: h1753-re01@accor.com.au Web: www.accorhotels.com.au
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Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
Discover where the rainforest meets the reef in the heart of Australia’s tropics - Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef. A nature lover’s paradise, this tropical escape offers a combination of some of the world’s most breathtaking scenery with a diverse range of activities. The region’s environment is as unique as it is diverse with the spectacular depths of the Great Barrier Reef, the awesome heights of the Wet Tropics rainforest and the mighty vastness of the Outback all within easy reach of Cairns. Nowhere else on earth do two World Heritage listed sites exist side by side – the Great Barrier Reef and Australia’s Tropical Rainforests – which are both renowned for their scientific value and natural beauty. In sharp contrast to the aqua and green colours of the reef and rainforest, are the rustic ochres and open spaces of the Outback and Cape York Peninsula wilderness areas that are home to geological and cultural wonders. Inland from Cairns is the fertile plateau of the Cairns Highlands containing ancient rainforests, stunning lakes and beautiful waterfalls. Ten Great Barrier Reef islands sit just off the coast, and Australia’s spa capital of Palm Cove and the boutique destinations of Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation
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are all within easy reach. Whether it’s an indulgent break or a life changing adventure, this stunning region offers around 1,000 touring options each day and an array of unique accommodation to ensure an unforgettable holiday experience.
Where to stay Tropical North Queensland has a plethora of great accommodation options; from beachside resorts with world-renowned spas to quaint B&B’s, the options are endless. Sleep in a luxurious ‘treehouse’ in a rainforest canopy, camp beside a private beach, or why not hire your own private island for complete tropical seclusion. There is also a wide choice of island accommodation from ecotourism chalets, boutique resort hotels, five-star luxury lodges and resorts to casual family accommodation. Or, stay on the water, with extended trips from budget style live-a-board trips to private luxury charter vessels equipped with chefs. Hotels in the region range from warm country pubs to ultra luxe high-rises, while Outback farmstays provide a fantastic opportunity to
experience genuine friendliness, authentic country life and the comforts of home.
Dining out Outdoor dining is one of the joys of being in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef. Alfresco dining, hinterland vineyards and internationally recognised restaurants; no holiday to Tropical North Queensland is complete without tasting the local delicacies. Tempt your tastebuds at award-winning restaurants, as well as casual meals in quaint restaurants, cafes and takeaway outlets. A smorgasbord of fantastic international cuisine is on offer with everything from Italian, Japanese, Thai, Chinese, French, Mediterranean, American, and of course, unique Australian cuisine infusing ‘bush tucker’.
Ideas and inspiration the great Barrier reef and Islands Stretching more than 2,000km along the Queensland coastline and covering 35 million hectares, the Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system.
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Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef Tropical North Queensland offers the closest and easiest access point to this majestic underwater playground where visitors can discover some of its 1,500 brilliantly coloured species of fish, 4,000 species of molluscs and 400 types of coral. Here it’s easy to slip into the region’s laidback tropical lifestyle with diving, snorkelling, sailing, cruising and island hopping. This is the ultimate diving destination with some of the world’s best diver training facilities located in Cairns and Port Douglas. With courses from beginner to open water, advanced and specialist diving accreditation, the region caters for both novice and experience divers. But diving is not the only way to experience this tropical underwater land. Grab some flippers and a snorkel or upgrade to a motorised snorkelling scooter to navigate the coral gardens, choose platform walking with your own diving helmet, or keep completely dry in a glass-bottomed boat. Experiencing tropical life, exciting water sports and nature walks is easy at one of the region’s islands including Fitzroy Island, Green Island, Bedarra Island, Dunk
Island, Lizard Island, Double Island, Hinchinbrook Island, Orpheus Island, Frankland Islands, or one of the Torres Strait islands located at the very tip of Australia.
daintree rainforest and cape tribulation North of Cairns is Cape Tribulation, the Mossman Gorge and the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest. The oldest surviving tropical rainforest in the world, the Daintree is a site of exceptional beauty and scientific significance, containing the most species of plants and animals in Australia. Meet the locals of the region – furry, feathered and sometimes feared – in the depths of the Rainforest or in the comfort of a wildlife park. Cape Tribulation spoils visitors with direct access to the Daintree, pristine white sand beaches, picnic areas, rainforest walks, 4WD safaris, reef trips, mangrove and crocodile watching tours, ocean kayaking and horse trekking. Visitors stay in secluded resorts, eco-retreats, or drop in by day tours.
cairns Modern and sophisticated, the city of Cairns offers adventure, excitement, shopping and the best in dining and accommodation. The Cairns Esplanade is the hub of this tropical city and is the perfect spot to soak up the atmosphere. A huge inner-city swimming lagoon is ideal for year round swimming, while restaurants, bars, clubs, cafes and galleries that line the Esplanade offer sweeping views across Trinity Inlet. Cairns is also the main gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, with hundreds of cruises, tours and adventures departing the city daily.
cairns Beaches Relax and indulge in Australia’s spa capital or mingle with the locals at one of the quiet beachside villages near Cairns. Palm Cove has earned accolades for its five-star resorts, fine dining and some of the best spas in the world, while other northern beaches of Machans, Holloways, Yorkeys Knob, Trinity and Ellis Beach are popular for their laid-back feel and range of apartment, luxury and guest house-style accommodation.
Port douglas Port Douglas is a delightful village situated a scenic one hour drive north of Cairns. Wedged between two World Heritage sites – The Great Barrier Reef and ancient Daintree Rainforest – this stunning seaside jewel offers palm fringed streets and beaches, a selection of incredible accommodation, beautiful boutique shopping experiences, art galleries, Sunday markets, fantastic spas and a multitude of award-winning restaurants. Be sure to visit the famous Four Mile Beach where shady palms and a tropical forest lines kilometres of white sand washed by the turquoise Coral Sea.
Aboriginal Sites & culture Tropical North Queensland offers some of Australia’s best indigenous experiences and is home to the largest and oldest collection of rock art sites in the world. Discover Aboriginal ancestral paintings, modern artworks, ochre body painting, authentic artefacts, traditional dance, indigenous knowledge of bush foods and medicines, and customs and festivals of the Aboriginal, Thursday Islander and Torres Strait Islander people. The long Aboriginal history stretches into the Cape York Peninsula and has left a legacy of some of the 102
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torres Strait Torres Strait, is a stunning network of 17 Great Barrier Reef islands just north of Australia’s most northern point in Cape York. Thursday Island offers modern accommodation and thanks to small airports in Bamaga, Horn Island and Coen, visitors can experience this unique part of nature’s theme park all year round. * Virtually untouched, the Torres Strait islands and surrounding Great Barrier Reef are home to some of the world’s most stunning blue waters. An abundance of marine life including dugongs, dolphins, giant marlin and sea turtles surround these islands and you won’t find them anywhere else in the world. * (Please note: To travel to remote islands - other than Thursday and Horn Islands - visitors must get permission from the Torres Strait Regional Authority -TSRA).
great tropical drive With 14 unique trails highlighting Outback, adventure, nature and wildlife, indigenous, food and wine and heritage, the Great Tropical Drive is one of the best ways to explore the Tropical North Queensland region. Pick up a map and make it a day trip, or take your time and explore the route at your own pace.
Mission Beach Set among Wet Tropics rainforests and surrounded by secluded sun-kissed beaches, sugar cane farms, tropical fruit plantations and national parks, it’s easy to be immersed in the scenery along the route between Cairns and Townsville. Half of Australia’s Licuala fan palms are in this region and it is also home to the endangered Cassowary, a magnificent flightless rainforest bird that is the area’s natural icon. Mission Beach is situated halfway along the Great Tropical Drive and is a relaxed, yet vibrant beachfront town with over 14km of magnificent golden sandy beaches fringed by the rainforest. Less than 5km offshore, Dunk Island and Bedarra Island provide an accessible aquatic playground, with an abundance of adventure activities including white water rafting, parachuting, canoeing, cruising and fishing also available in the region.
Kuranda Village The picturesque mountain retreat
of Kuranda Village is a vibrant little town surrounded by World Heritage rainforest. Popular for street markets, cultural theatres and nature displays, Kuranda also gives visitors access to Barron Gorge where local Aboriginals share their ancient knowledge of this tropical rainforest region and its cultural heritage. Leave the car in Cairns and visit Kuranda via the Kuranda Scenic Railway and return on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, the world’s longest rainforest cableway offering an educational rainforest experience with a spectacular view.
cairns Highlands Just inland from the coast is the serene setting of the Cairns Highlands, a patchwork of farmlands, ancient rainforests, crater lakes and waterfalls offering a cool rural retreat. The area rises to 1000 metres above sea level and offers an abundance of experiences and attractions in stunning natural surrounds. The town of Mareeba, famous for hot air ballooning, coffee and tropical fruits such as mangoes and lychees, is the first window to the Outback. Visit a wildlife conservation park, browse local markets, tour coffee plantations, taste tropical fruit wines, or hand feed wild rock wallabies right at the edge of the Outback.
ago. Take a self drive adventure across north Australia along the Savannah Way; visit World Heritage fossil fields, historic towns, and aboriginal communities and enjoy the spectacular changing landscapes and wide open spaces that the region offers. A network of professional guides and tourism operators serve as protectors and interpreters of the Outback in the tropical savannahs of northern Australia where the local characters are as colourful as an outback sunset.
cape york For the adventurous spirit, this spectacular region is true frontier country – rugged and demanding, but ever so rewarding. The Cape York Peninsula begins at historic Cooktown north of Cairns and extends almost 1000kms to the tip of Australia in the north and is a land of few people and prolific wildlife. One of the world’s last accessible wilderness areas, the ‘Cape’ is an under-explored paradise with thousands of species of tropical birds, basking crocodiles and some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. Visit ancient Aboriginal cultural sites, head to premier sports fishing grounds or go on a 4WD adventure past towering termite nests, fast-flowing rivers and remote camping and wilderness lodges.
gulf Savannah Soak in the outback scenery and uncover the hidden treasures of the Gulf Savannah. Beginning a few hours drive west of Cairns, this is an expansive region of dry grasslands, lava tubes, cascading hot springs, hidden gorges, sensational fishing spots and mining relics. Sit back, relax and watch the world go by on the unique Gulflander and Savannah lander train journeys, or visit the unique Undara Lava Caves to see the results of a volcano 190,000 years
Events!
• Barramundi season opens (Jan) • Ingham Arts Festival (Apr) • Port Douglas Carnivale (May) • Normanton Rodeo (Jun) • Cooktown Endeavour Festival (Jun) • Atherton Tableland Jazz Festival (Jul) • Cairns Super Show (Jul) • Cairns Amateur Races (Aug/Sep) • Dunk Billfish Classic (Sep) • Festival Cairns (Oct)
Must Do! • The Great Barrier Reef and tropical islands • Browse local markets in Kuranda, Cairns, Port Douglas and the Cairns Highlands • Visit Cooktown - Australia’s first non-indigenous settlement discovered and settled by Captain Cook and his crew in 1770 • Mission Beach • Port Douglas • Visit the World Heritage-listed Daintree rainforest and Cape Tribulation • Barron and Mossman Gorges • Visit a variety of Aboriginal rock sites and learn about Australia’s rich indigenous history • Explore the Outback and spectacular scenery of the Cape York Peninsula and the Gulf Savannah
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How to get here
Airport: Fly into Cairns International or Domestic Airports (2hr 30min) from Brisbane. Location: Cairns is located a 19 hour drive north of Brisbane. Transfer options include: • Train – QR’s Sunlander and Tilt Train link Cairns to coastal towns along the Queensland coastline from Brisbane. • Sunbus Cairns, Cairns Limousines, Cairns Black & White Taxis, Greyhound Buses • Self drive
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Travel Time and Distance Brisbane 1457 km 905 mi
Townsville
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995 mi
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Mission Beach
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Cairns
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FLyINg tIMES BRISBANE to Cairns - 2 hours TOWNSVILLE to Cairns - 50 minutes
Contacts
Tourism Tropical North queensland 51 the Esplanade cairns QLd 4870 Australia telephone: +61 7 4031 7676 Facsimile: +61 7 4051 0127 Email: marketing@tropicalaustralia.com.au Website: www.tropicalaustralia.com.au
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ACCOMMODATION AtHErtON tABLELANdS - tHE SuMMIt rAINFOrESt rEtrEAt Located one hours drive south west from Cairns City, nestled amongst Mabi Rainforest and Halloran’s Hill Environmental Park. The award winning Summit Rainforest Retreat, is situated at the peak of Hallorans Hill with panoramic mountain views. The Retreat offers B&B rooms , 1 Bedroom Apartments, or Holiday Houses with or without Conference Room facilities, on the Atherton Tablelands, in a luxurious setting, for you or your groups private indulgence. Separate from the Retreat and slightly lower on the mountain slope is our new property, The Summit B&B which was constructed and completed in August 2008. A delightfully spacious, self-contained and non-hosted “Queenslander” dwelling, with 4 bedrooms. All bedrooms have ensuites, TV, outdoor settings and entrances onto a spacious deck with views from your room. Continental breakfast provisions are included in the tariff. The Summit Rainforest Retreat is located on the Cairns Highlands, in Far North Queensland Australia.
22 - 28 twelfth Avenue Atherton QLD 4883 Tel: +61 7 4091 7300 Fax: +61 7 4091 5149 Email: info@summitrainforestretreat.com Web: www.summitrainforestretreat.com
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Self-contained private rainforest treehouses with fireplaces, spa baths, platypus creeks, bushwalks, birdwatching, breakfast hampers, bathrobes and linen.
All Seasons Cairns Gateway Resort is the perfect place to relax and unwind with hotel rooms and self-contained studio rooms at affordable prices.
Land road via Lake Eacham Malanda QLD 4855 Tel: +61 7 4096 8360 Fax: +61 7 4096 8312 Email: info@rosegums.com.au Web: www.rosegums.com.au
corner Bruce Highway & Anderson road Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4044 4777 Fax: +61 7 4033 7012 Email: res@cairnsgatewayresort.com Web: www.cairnsgatewayresort.com
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HILtON cAIrNS Budget motel accommodation in the centre of Cairns. Walk to everything. Rates include continental breakfast.
As one of Cairns’ only absolute waterfront hotels, Hilton Cairns is perfectly situated in the heart of the city.
87 Lake Street Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4051 1266 Fax: +61 7 4031 2276 Email: hideshotel@oceanhotels.com.au Web: www.oceanhotels.com.au
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4050 2000 Fax: +61 7 4050 2001 Email: reservations.cairns@hilton.com Web: www.cairns.hilton.com
HOLIdAy INN cAIrNS Superbly located on the Cairns Esplanade between the Coral Sea and World Heritage rainforest, Holiday Inn Cairns is within walking distance to the Cairns city centre, shops, dining, tours and the wharf, the step off point to the Great Barrier Reef. As soon as you arrive at the hotel you will realise you are in a tropical haven of relaxation, with the hotels unique rainforest atrium complete with tropical plants, rock pools and resident Barramundi fish in the centre of the hotel and an inspiring vista of the Cairns foreshore and mountains from guest rooms.
121-123 the Esplanade & Florence Street Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4050 6070 Fax: +61 7 4031 3770 Email: res@holidayinncairns.com.au Web: www.holidayinn.com.au
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Although you’re only a block away from the city centre and popular Night Markets, the tranquil resort surroundings of this award winning property make you feel you’re a million miles away. The central courtyard features a sandy beach, free-form swimming pool, surrounded by lush tropical gardens. All rooms and suites have balconies or courtyards.
122 Lake Street Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4080 1888 Fax: +61 7 4080 1889 Email: stay@novotelcairnsresort.com.au Web: www.novotelcairnsresort.com.au
The Elandra Mission Beach is a boutique resort which houses 55 creatively designed rooms. It is nestled amongst the lush tropical rainforest, interlinked by elevated boardwalks and contains a fine dining restaurant, glamorous cocktail bar, chill out lounge areas, conference facilities and an alluring swimming pool.
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A flawless location halfway between Cairns and Townsville, places The Elandra at the closest access point to the Great Barrier Reef. Our area offers a wide range of tours, walks and activities designed to enhance your experience in paradise.
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The stylish Resort features a tennis court, boutique, in room massage, National Park walking tracks, private dining room and just in case you need more reasons to relax, the pool deck also offers private day-beds and oversized sun lounges.
Located in central Cairns, Park Regis City Quays comprises modern, one and two bedroom self-contained apartments and hotel rooms. Relax and unwind at the rooftop pool and BBQ sun deck, or take advantage of the onsite tour desk to explore the region’s magnificent reefs and rainforests.
Rooms are decorated with a style uniquely their own - eclectic pieces, artifacts and splashes of tribal colour. For ultimate comfort, most rooms contain a king bed, all with air conditioning, ceiling fan, 32” LCD flat screen television, in house movies / Austar, mini bar, clothes iron, hair-dryer and treasure chest completed with white timber-look flooring, artwork and cushions.
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Explorer drive South Mission Beach QLD 4852
Tel: +61 7 4068 8154
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Web: www.elandraresorts.com 6 Lake Street Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4042 6400 Fax: +61 7 4031 7227 Email: cityquays@parkregishotels.com Web: www.parkregishotels.com
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PIErMONdE APArtMENtS Piermonde Apartments is a unique apartment hotel offering guests luxury and comfort in the heart of Cairns. The hotel boasts the largest guestrooms in Cairns – featuring spacious, stylish and superbly appointed two and three bedroom selfcontained apartments, with oversized balcony offering sweeping views.
2-4 Lake Street Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4042 6500 Fax: +61 7 4041 6026 Email: piermonde@parkregishotels.com Web: www.parkregishotels.com Features: Room Features:
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ALL SEASONS cAIrNS
Truly tropical ambience in the heart of buzzing Cairns, this is the unique holiday experience offered by Southern Cross Atrium Apartments, situated just moments from Cairns’ beautiful Esplanade and Lagoon. The decor of each unit is modern and has all the superior appointments that you would expect to make your stay enjoyable. The units are all self catering and offer a combination of Studio, 1 bedroom and 2 Bedroom Apartments
All Seasons Cairns is ideally located in the heart of Cairns, just five minute stroll from the City Centre and Esplanade. The hotel features 74 guest rooms, two meeting rooms, 24 hour reception, licensed restaurant adjacent to a resortstyle swimming pool, free Austar TV, tour desk, guest laundry and wireless internet connectivity throughout the property.
3-11 Water Street Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4080 2700 Fax: +61 7 4041 5069 Email: info@southerncrossapartments.com Web: www.southerncrossapartments.com
cnr Florence & Lake Streets Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4051 5733 Fax: +61 7 4031 2298 Email: info@allseasonscairns.com.au Web: www.all-seasons-hotels.com
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IL PALAZZO BOutIQuE HOtEL APArtMENtS
Select from room types to suit your needs: Standard rooms, superior rooms, family rooms or the spa rooms set in loft-style. A stay at All Seasons Cairns will allow you to easily explore Cairns city and the region.
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Superbly appointed one bedroom fully self-contained apartments in the heart of Cairns city. Just minutes to Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns swimming lagoon, casino, restaurants and shopping.
Cairns Holiday Park offers the closest holiday Park to Cairns City. Offering a great range of accommodation options, camping & sites for RV and Campervans. Internet Kiosk with Skype, extensive tour booking desk, camp kitchen, swimming pool, boom gate, recreational room in an award winning Park.
Serviced daily, shady balconies, laundry, air-conditioning, in room safe, hairdryer, lift, heated mediterranean pool, BBQ, tour desk.
62 Abbott Street Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4041 2155 Fax: +61 7 4041 2166 Email: info@ilpalazzo.com.au Web: www.ilpalazzo.com.au
12-30 Little street Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4051 1467 Fax: +61 7 4041 1929 Email: info@cairnsholidaypark.com.au Web: www.cairnsholidaypark.com.au
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cAIrNS QuEENS cOurt Cairns Queens Court is a 91 room holiday complex recently refurbished in late 2009. Queens Court offers an array of quality pristine presented hotel rooms in the 3.5-4 star category. Ideally located within the City Centre, only minutes walk to all tourist facilities, Shopping, waterfront, night markets Convention Centre, Reef Terminal and Cairns Lagoon. Enjoy the hospitality of this privately managed complex offering guests the very best in service and complex facilities. Guests have the choice to choose from our superior rooms, premier rooms, self-contained studio suites, to our family rooms. All complemented by our restaurant, tropical garden, Austar television (4 star rooms) wireless internet, guest laundry, internet kiosk and ample on site parking. Cairns Queens Court offers complimentary airport transfer pick up Monday - Friday from 7am to 5pm (excludes public holidays), and complimentary continental buffet breakfast in all our tariffs.
167-173 Sheridan Street Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4051 7722 Fax: +61 7 4051 4811 Email: sales@queenscourt.com.au Web: www.queenscourt.com.au
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Cairns Colonial Club Resort is nestled within 11 acres of lush award winning gardens. From the time you arrive at the resort you will know you are on holidays in a tropical paradise. Comfort and convenience are assured with 345 rooms. There is something for everyone…
18-26 cannon Street Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4053 8800 Fax: +61 7 4053 7072 Email: info@cairnscolonialclub.com.au Web: www.cairnscolonialclub.com.au
Shangri-La is a 10-minute drive to the airport and metres to the Esplanade Lagoon, Reef Terminal, Pier Shopping and Cairns’ premier dining precinct along the Pier Promenade. Shangri-La is the only luxury hotel on the water and offers modern accommodations and spectacular views of the Marlin Marina and Trinity Bay.
Pierpoint road Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4031 1411 Fax: +61 7 4031 3226 Email: slmc@shangri-la.com Web: www.shangri-la.com
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City Terraces, the ideal Cairns accommodation offers a home away from home, cosy selfcontained apartments serviced daily. A short stroll to shops, Esplanade, cafes & restaurants. 63-65 McLeod Street Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4051 8955 Fax: +61 7 4051 8744 Email: info@cityterraces.com.au Web: www.cityterraces.com.au
cOrAL SANdS ON trINIty BEAcH Absolute beachfront! Spacious living areas, fully equipped kitchens and laundries,large balconies. Set in tropical gardens with large lagoon pool. 7 restaurants within 200m. corner trinity Beach road and Vasey Esplanade Trinity Beach, Cairns QLD 4879 Tel: +61 7 4057 8800 Fax: +61 7 4057 8811 Email: admin@coralsands.com.au Web: www.coralsands.com.au
35-41 Wharf Street Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4030 8888 Fax: +61 7 4030 8777 Email: res@reefcasino.com.au Web: www.reefcasino.com.au
Impeccably placed overlooking the Great Barrier Reef departure point, Pullman Reef Hotel Casino is the most prestigious hotel and entertainment complex in Cairns. Offering 128 stunning rooms and suites, the five-star Pullman Reef Hotel Casino features sleek décor and modern conference facilities for up to 600 people. As its name suggests, the complex boasts its own casino, as well as a nightclub, bars, restaurants and rainforest dome, making it the events and entertainment epicentre of Cairns.
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ON tHE BEAcH HOLIdAy APArtMENtS Experience the pleasures of On The Beach Holiday Apartments.... views of the Coral Sea ... cool sea breezes on your private balcony... a leisurely stroll along golden sands. At ‘On The Beach’ relax and unwind in a tropical paradise of peace and tranquillity. Overlooking sun bleached Trinity Beach and set against a magnificent backdrop of the Rainforest, On The Beach comprises 47, 4 Star quality 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments - from the less expensive garden view to the absolute beach front apartments with magnificent beach and ocean views. All thoughtfully designed and appointed to truly capture North Queensland’s tropical lifestyle.
49-51 Vasey Esplanade Trinity Beach QLD 4879 Tel: +61 7 4057 7555 Fax: +61 7 4057 7622 Email: info@onthebeach.com.au Web: www.onthebeach.com.au
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ACCOMMODATION NOVOtEL rOcKFOrd PALM cOVE
grANd MErcurE rOcKFOrd ESPLANAdE APArtMENtS PALM cOVE
A popular family resort located in Tropical North Queensland. Palm Cove, fast becoming the day spa capital of Australia and located only 20 minutes north of Cairns. This resort offers rooms, suites and apartments, numerous pools, plus gymnasium, tennis and bike riding. Relax and enjoy - explore the Daintree Rainforest and snorkel the Great Barrier Reef.
coral coast drive Palm Cove QLD 4879 Tel: +61 7 4059 1234 Fax: +61 7 4059 1297 Email: palmcove@rockfordhotels.com.au Web: www.rockfordpalmcove.com.au
corner Veivers rd & Williams Esplanade Palm Cove QLD 4879 Tel: +61 7 4055 3999 Fax: +61 7 4055 3902 Email: esplanadepalmcove@rockfordhotels.com.au Web: rockfordesplanadepalmcove.com.au Experiences:
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Grand Mercure Rockford Esplanade Apartments is located in Palm Cove only 20 minutes north of Cairns. Enjoy magnificent ocean, pool or mountain views from your own balcony or terrace. Studio suites with kitchenettes, one and two bedroom self-contained apartments, boutique retail and gym are available. Nestled between two natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.
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MArLIN gAtEWAy HOLIdAy APArtMENtS
MArLIN WAtErS BEAcHFrONt APArtMENtS
Large family friendly 1,2 and 3 bedroom selfcontained apartments. Walk to beach, shops and restaurants. Tour desk. Pool and BBQ. Internet access all apartments.
One bedroom fully self-contained beachfront apartments. 4 levels all with beachviews. Lift access. Patrolled beach opposite. On site management.
33-37 trinity Beach road Trinity Beach QLD 4879 Tel: +61 7 4057 7600 Fax: +61 7 4057 7785 Email: info@marlingateway.com.au Web: www.marlingateway.com.au
131-133 Williams Esplanade Palm Cove QLD 4879 Tel: +61 7 4055 3933 Fax: +61 7 4055 3935 Email: palmcove@ozemail.com.au Web: www.palmcovebeachfront.com.au
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PArAdISE ON tHE BEAcH rESOrt A unique boutique retreat in the heart of Palm Cove. Relax in the tranquil rainforest setting only a 50 metre stroll from the beach and Esplanade.
Paradise on the Beach Resort is nestled against the palm fringed beachfront in the heart of Palm Cove.
10-14 Harpa Street Palm Cove QLD 4879 Tel: +61 7 4059 1744 Fax: +61 7 4059 1745 Email: sales@reefretreat.com.au Web: www.reefretreat.com.au
119 - 121 Williams Esplanade, Palm cove Cairns QLD 4879 Tel: +61 7 4055 3300 Fax: +61 7 4055 3991 Email: resort@paradiseonthebeach.com Web: www.paradiseonthebeach.com
VILLA PArAdISO
PALM cOVE trOPIc APArtMENtS Relax in Paradise. Palm Cove Tropic Apartments are self-contained 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, close to beach, shops and restuarants.
Villa Paradiso beachfront apartments are perfectly located between the restaurants in the heart of Palm Cove. Spacious with a beach-facing balcony or patio, most are served by lifts from the secure basement car park. A heated pool, covered BBQ, and a tour desk are on site.
6 triton Street Palm Cove QLD 4879 Tel: +61 7 4059 9899 Fax: +61 7 4055 3566 Email: info@palmcovetropic.com.au Web: www.palmcovetropic.com.au
BEAcH tErrAcES 111 Williams Esplanade Palm Cove QLD 4879 Tel: +61 7 4059 8800 Fax: +61 7 4055 3946 Email: stay@villaparadiso.com.au Web: www.villaparadiso.com.au Features: Room Features:
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Location, Location....Just 70 meters to Four Mile Beach and a 5 minute walk to town, spacious fully self-contained apartments with lagoon pool, spa, wading pool, BBQ, SunDeck with 3rd adjoining pool 15-17 garrick Street Port Douglas QLD 4877 Tel: +61 7 4099 5998 Fax: +61 7 4099 4113 Email: stay@beachterraces.com.au Web: www.beachterraces.com.au
ACCOMMODATION A heavenly retreat awaits at Coconut Grove Apartments Port Douglas - tropical north Queensland’s newest and most impressive interpretation of luxurious accommodation. Situated in cosmopolitan Macrossan Street, just 140 metres from magnificent Four-Mile Beach, divine views of rainforest mountains and blue seas can be enjoyed in absolute privacy from a choice of 33 glamorous holiday apartments. Fully contained and complete with their own outdoor entertaining terraces which extend seamlessly from sophisticated living areas - our Terrace Pool, Balcony and Penthouse with pool and spa are so self-contained, you will never want to leave. Coconut Grove Port Douglas in a class of its own.
56 Macrossan Street Features: Port Douglas QLD 4877 Tel: +61 7 4099 0600 Fax: +61 7 4099 0699 Room Features: Email: luxury@coconutgroveportdouglas.com.au Web: www.coconutgroveportdouglas.com.au Experiences:
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“tHE PAVILIONS” POrt dOugLAS
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Truly in the heart of Port Douglas, The Pavilions Boutique Modern spa apartments offers a range from hotel rooms to self catering.
For that special getaway - hidden among the tropical gardens and swaying palm trees on Macrossan Street, Reflections of Port Douglas
35 Macrossan Street Port Douglas QLD 4877 Tel: +61 7 4099 4888 Fax: +61 7 4099 6025 Email: info@thepavilions.com.au Web: www.thepavilions.com.au
70 Macrossan Street Port Douglas QLD 4877 Tel: +61 7 4099 4555 Fax: +61 7 4099 4050 Email: carmel@reflectionsofpd.com.au Web: www.reflectionsofpd.com.au
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ACCOMMODATION PENINSuLA BOutIQuE APArtMENt HOtEL POrt dOugLAS The best location overlooking Four Mile Beach and Coral Sea, right in the hub of Port Douglas – 40m to beach and 100m to shops & restaurants. Modern spacious 1 bedroom self catering hotel suites, large private balconies with Beach & Ocean or Pool views. Air- conditioned, fans, Internet. Bathrooms with romantic twin bath and separate shower. Peninsula & Spa suites also available. Stunning heated swimming pools with waterfall, grotto and spas. A quiet peaceful couples retreat - An oasis you will never want to leave. Includes full buffet breakfast, daily maid service and return airport transfers. Complimentary guest laundry. So unique - So private - relax and indulge.
9-13 Esplanade Port Douglas QLD 4877 Tel: +61 7 4099 9100 Fax: +61 7 4099 5440 Email: res@peninsulahotel.com.au Web: www.peninsulahotel.com.au
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VILLA SAN MIcHELE
EXEcutIVE rEtrEAtS - BALI HAI Villa San Michele is perfectly positioned for guests to enjoy the cosmopolitan charm of the boutique shops, cafes & restaurants but is also combined with a relaxed and almost secretive location – all within a five minute walk to magical Four Mile Beach & Marina. Located right in the heart of town, our 40 Mediterraneanstyle self-contained 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments are set around a courtyard with two swimming pools & tropical gardens.
Bali Hai is a private retreat that is exclusively yours. The retreat consists of 4 thatched burees with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The main living area opens up on to an entertaining area with a wet edge pool that looks out to the amazing tropical mountains.
39-41 Macrossan Street Port Douglas QLD 4877 Tel: +61 7 4099 4088 Fax: +61 7 4099 4975 Email: info@villasanmichele.com.au Web: www.villasanmichele.com.au
PO Box 204 Port Douglas QLD 4877 Tel: +61 7 4098 1418 Fax: +61 7 4098 1025 Email: info@executiveretreats.com.au Web: www.executiveretreats.com.au
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LAtItudE 16 trOPIcAL rEEF APArtMENtS One of the larger properties in this sought after area of Port Douglas, Tropical Reef is fortunate to have one entrance close to award winning restaurants, the other in tropically tree lined Garrick Street, just a stroll from 4 Mile beach. With two strategically located swimming pools, an outdoor spa and variety of apartment styles, Tropical Reef Apartments is the perfect family holiday location. Latitude 16 has 10 properties in Port Douglas ranging from 1 bedroom to 3 bedroom superior apartments. Overlooking the magical Coral Sea or staying on Macrossan Street, the choice is yours. Latitude 16 has an apartment perfectly suited to you.
10 davidson Street Port Douglas QLD 4877 Tel: +61 7 4099 5533 Fax: +61 7 4099 5642 Email: holiday@tropicalreef.com.au Web: www.latitude16.com.au
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ACCOMMODATION YOUR QUIET RETREAT IN TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND Port Douglas Retreat is a 3.5 star self-contained resort situated in stunning Port Douglas, North Queensland. Perfect for couples or the single travelers. SPECIAL OFFER - Stay for 5 nights and only pay for 4 nights. Other offers are available by contacting us direct. EXCELLENT LOCATION - Port Douglas Retreat is superbly located, just a few minutes walk to Four Mile Beach and the amazing dining indulgences offered in Macrossan Street. IDEAL HOLIDAY APARTMENT - We offer studio apartments with holiday kitchen, featuring private patios or first floor balconies with outdoor dining settings.
Port douglas retreat, 31-33 Mowbray Street Port Douglas QLD 4877 Tel: +61 7 4099 5053 Fax: +61 7 4099 5033 Email: info@portdouglasretreat.com.au Web: www.portdouglasretreat.com.au
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SHErAtON MIrAgE POrt dOugLAS rESOrt
rENdEZVOuS rEEF rESOrt, POrt dOugLAS
An oasis nestled between the magnificent Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest and the only 5 star beachfront resort in Port Douglas, Sheraton Mirage is a secluded haven of rare luxury set amidst tropical gardens, 2 hectares of swimmable blue lagoons, an 18 hole championship golf course and award winning restaurants and bars.
Set on 15 acres of lush tropical gardens, the Resort offers superb recreational facilities which include 2 lagoon-style pools, children’s pool, tennis courts and BBQ area. Located just minutes from the Port Douglas township and Four Mile Beach. Choose from our affordable two storey self-contained villas offering 110 square meters of living space, perfect for those seeking a relaxing getaway.
davidson Street Port Douglas QLD 4877 Tel: +61 7 4099 5888 Fax: +61 7 4099 4424 Email: res370.portdouglas@sheraton.com Web: www.sheraton.com/portdouglas
121 Port douglas road Port Douglas QLD 4877 Tel: +61 7 4087 2790 Fax: +61 7 4099 1588 Email: res1@rendezvoushotels.com Web: www.rendezvoushotels.com
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LAtItudE 16 drIFtWOOd MANtArAy Located on a private peninsula just south of Port Douglas, family-owned five star Thala Beach Lodge boasts 83 deluxe timber bungalows on 145 acres of natural forest and two kilometres of absolute private beach frontage. An island on the mainland! Private road, Oak Beach, Port Douglas Cairns QLD 4877 Tel: +61 7 4098 5700 Fax: +61 7 4098 5837 Email: reservations@thalabeach.com.au Web: www.thala.com
rEgAL POrt dOugLAS Located in Macrossan Street, The Regal Port Douglas Apartments offer a comfortable and stylish selection of Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom units, with resort facilities to enjoy your Port Douglas getaway. 51 Macrossan Street Port Douglas QLD 4877 Tel: +61 7 4099 4421 Fax: +61 7 4099 4412 Email: res@regalportdouglas.com.au Web: www.regalportdouglas.com.au
1,2 & 3 bedroom self contained apartments only minutes walk from the beach and heart of Port Douglas. 65 Macrossan Street Port Douglas QLD 4877 Tel: +61 7 4099 5119 Fax: +61 7 4099 5272 Email: info@driftwood-mantaray.com.au Web: www.latitude16.com.au
SOVErEIgN rESOrt HOtEL The Sovereign Resort Hotel is a beautiful AAA 4-star rated resort situated in the heart of Cooktown. We have resort style rooms, and 2 bedroom apartments, all air-conditioned with queen sized beds. 128 charlotte Street Cooktown QLD 4895 Tel: +61 7 4043 0500 Fax: +61 7 4069 5582 Email: info@sovereignresort.com.au Web: www.sovereignresort.com.au
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ACCOMMODATION/ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS VErANdAHS BOutIQuE APArtMENtS - POrt dOugLAS You will be amazed with this boutique property with only 20 individual 1 & 2 bedroom apartments all consisting of individuality, self-contained with modern design & decor. The location is the best in town with affordable apartment rates and being so close to Macrossan street and Four Mile Beach - the heart of Port Douglas. The tropical surrounds and magical guest experience adorn each person as they are know as a real person. Personal check in with our Managers is assured. The rainforest gardens, beach outlook and short stroll to all the amazing restaurants will allow the guests repeat visitation - we offer the ultimate holiday in our accommodation @Verandahs in Port Douglas.
7 davidson street Port Douglas QLD 4871 Tel: +61 7 4099 6650 Fax: +61 7 4099 6653 Email: info@verandahsportdouglas.com.au Web: www.verandahsportdouglas.com.au
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cAPE trIBuLAtION rESOrt & SPA
FErNtrEE rAINFOrESt LOdgE
66 room eco-retreat set in the midst of the Daintree Rainforest just a short walk to Coconut Beach and Cape Tribulation. Open seasonally from 1 May to 30 November.
Ferntree Rainforest Lodges features 28 garden loft and pool rooms, for families or couples. Walk to Cape Tribulation village.
cape tribulation road Cape Tribulation QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4098 0033 Fax: +61 7 4098 0047 Email: reservationscoconut@oceanhotels.com.au Web: www.oceanhotels.com.au
camelot close Cape Tribulation QLD 4873 Tel: +61 7 4098 0033 Fax: +61 7 4041 6741 Email: reservationsferntree@oceanshotels.com.au Web: www.oceanshotels.com.au
cAFÉ cHINA An Award Winning contemporary Chinese seafood restaurant & Noodle Bars. We specialise in traditional Cantonese and Peking Cuisine, Yum Cha, seafood and noodle artistry. Café China will bring you a unique and unforgettable dinning experience. OPEN 7 DAYS - Lunch & Dinner American Express Best Restaurant Far North Queensland 2008-2009 Wine List of the Year by ‘Gourmet Traveller’ 2009 Best Chinese Restaurant by ‘The Courier-Mail’ 2000-2009 ‘Best Chinese Restaurant’ in North Queensland by‘Restaurant & Catering Award’ Seafood restaurant at the reef Hotel casino The Reef Hotel Casino Foyer Phone (07) 4041 2828 Fax (07) 4041 2818 café china Noodle Bar at the reef casino 6A Abbott Street, Customs House Phone (07) 4041 7077 Fax (07) 4041 3877 Café China at Smithfield Shopping Centre Shop 82, Smithfield Centre, Cnr Kennedy & Cook Highway, Smithfield Phone (07) 4038 3188 Fax (07) 4038 3833 www.cafechina.com.au
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ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS Skyrail is a unique rainforest experience taking you on an unforgettable journey over Australia’s World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest and deep into the forest. Guests glide just metres above the canopy in Skyrail’s comfortable six-person gondola cabins which provide spectacular and uninterrupted views of the rainforest, tropical Cairns, the Coral Sea and the lush Cairns Highlands. The Skyrail experience, spanning 7.5kms, includes time at two rainforest mid-stations where guests can alight from the cableway to learn more about this fascinating environment on Ranger guided boardwalk tours and at the Rainforest Interpretation Centre. Skyrail: The World’s Most Beautiful Rainforest Experience.
corner captain cook Highway & cairns Western Arterial road Smithfield QLD 4878 Tel: +61 7 4038 1555 Fax: +61 7 4038 1888 Email: res@skyrail.com.au Web: www.skyrail.com.au
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KurANdA ScENIc rAILWAy The original Kuranda Scenic Railway is a spectacular journey comprising unsurpassed views of World Heritage Listed rainforest, steep ravines and picturesque waterfalls within the Barron Gorge National Park. This famous railway winds its way through 15 hand carved tunnels, across the giant bridge over Stoney Creek Falls, past the spectacular Barron Falls and onto Kuranda, the village in the rainforest. Constructed between 1882 and 1891 it is considered an engineering feat of tremendous magnitude. Hundreds of men were employed to build the renowned railway that stands as a monument to the pioneers of Tropical North Queensland.
cairns railway Station, Bunda Street Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4036 9333 Fax: +61 7 4036 9222 Email: KSRres@qr.com.au Web: www.ksr.com.au
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WILdLIFE trOPIcAL NOrtH QuEENSLANd
rAgINg tHuNdEr AdVENturES
Wildlife Tropical North Queensland offers an award winning range of unequalled wildlife experiences.
Raging Thunder pioneered white water rafting tours in Cairns in 1984 on the mighty Tully River. Our extensive range of adventure products now also include Barron River & Xtreme Tully Rafting, Balloon Flights over the Atherton Tablelands, guided Sea Kayaking tours, Reef Trips and Fitzroy Island Ferries and activities.
• Cairns Tropical Zoo - hands on, interactive, amazing. • Cairns Night Zoo – a Great Night Out • Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures - the ultimate crocodile experience! • Kuranda Koala Gardens – wildlife in the rainforest captain cook Highway
Palm Cove QLD 4879 Tel: +61 7 4055 3669 Fax: +61 7 4059 1160 Email: info@cairnstropicalzoo.com Web: www.wildlifetnq.com
52 - 54 Fearnley Street Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4030 7990 Fax: +61 7 4030 7911 Email: res@ragingthunder.com.au Web: www.ragingthunder.com.au
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ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS/TOURS & CRUISES AJ HAcKEtt BuNgy JuMP
FLAMES OF tHE FOrESt Cairns Bungy Site features the first ever purpose built Bungy tower situated in the middle of the rainforest, with views overlooking The Great Barrier Reef. It is one of the most spectacular Bungy sites in the world, offering 16 different jump styles that will definitely push any avid jumper to the max!
Mcgregor road Smithfield QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4057 7188 Fax: +61 7 4057 7003 Email: cairns.sales@ajhackett.com Web: www.ajhackett.com
Flames of the Forest has to be felt... Be transported into a world beyond your imagination so relaxing and uplifting for your soul you will never want to leave. A completely intimate, natural experience without compromising on comfort or safety. Choose from two intimate dining experiences designed to suit a range of tastes and budgets for an unforgettable evening in the ancient rainforest. PO Box 460 Mossman QLD 4873 Tel: +61 7 4099 3144 Fax: +61 7 4099 3977 Email: book@flamesoftheforest.com.au Web: www.flamesoftheforest.com.au
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rNr WHItE WAtEr rAFtINg Experience the excitement of rafting through World Heritage Rainforest with a half day on the Barron River, or a full day on the Tully.
Tandem Cairns in the Tropical North is a spectacular location for a Tandem Skydive with Australia’s largest skydive company. Land on your own exclusive beach, the closet beach landing to Cairns. Free return transfers daily. Bookings are valid at any of our 5 great skydive locations along the East Coast of Australia.
278 Hartley Street, PO Box 2945 Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4041 9444 Fax: +61 7 4041 9499 Email: res@raft.com.au Web: www.raft.com.au
tHE rAINFOrESt HABItAt WILdLIFE SANctuAry Australia’s leading environmental wildlife experience. Free-roaming birds & animals, guided tours, presentations and wildlife photos. Breakfast with the Birds or Lunch with the Lorikeets.
Shop 10, 93 the Esplanade Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4183 0119 Toll Free: (within Aust.) 1800 805 997 Fax: +61 2 9791 9101 Email: admin@tandemcairns.com.au Web: www.tandemcairns.com.au
Port douglas road Port Douglas QLD 4877 Tel: +61 7 4099 3235 Fax: +61 7 4099 3100 Email: info@rainforesthabitat.com.au Web: www.rainforesthabitat.com.au
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FOOd trAIL tOurS
trOPIcAL HOrIZONS tOurS Explore both tastes and sights of the Atherton Tablelands. Clients are taken off the beaten track, to sample gourmet food and wine from local producers. Cheeses, chocolates, tropical fruit wines, macadamias and coffee are all included. Tours also visit Mareeba, Atherton, Lake Barrine and the highland’s famous Wet Tropics rainforest.
Tropical Horizons run fantastic tours to all of FNQ’s icons from Cape Tribulation to the Waterfalls, the Tablelands and to Paronella Park we’ve got it covered. Our driver guides are experienced in all aspects of the unique areas that we visit as well as providing our guests with a fun, personalized and informative tours.
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PO Box 112 Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4032 0322 Fax: +61 7 4032 0422 Email: tqhp@foodtrailtours.com.au Web: www.foodtrailtours.com.au
Bungalow Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4035 6445 Fax: +61 7 4035 6449 Email: ted@tropicalhorizonstours.com.au Web: www.tropicalhorizonstours.com.au Experiences:
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TOURS & CRUISES cOOPEr crEEK WILdErNESS rAINFOrESt tOur Go Wild with the Locals exploring bushland, tablelands, rivers, rainforests and glow worm caves and discover local wildlife, even the elusive platypus. Includes dinner.
CCW3 is a 5-6 hour package tour including a 2-hour guided interpreted tour through the heart of the Daintree Rainforest showcasing its most primitive and beautiful fan palm forests, then a 1-hour mangrove cruise on Cooper Creek in search of elusive crocodiles, lunch in a rainforest setting and an exploration of the creek. This can be extended to a CCW4 package by adding an evening meal and nocturnal tour. All groups are small and exclusive, on natural trails.
Lvl 1, Olympia court 3059 Surfers Boulevard Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Tel: +61 7 5512 6444 Email: reservations@daytours.com.au Web: www.jpttours.com
trOPIc WINgS cOAcH tOurS Tropic Wings offers full day, half day and extended touring to Kuranda, Cape Tribulation and the Daintree, Atherton Tablelands and the Outback, and Port Douglas. 278 Hartley Street, PO Box 1230 Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4041 9400 Fax: +61 7 4041 9499 Email: daytours@tropicwings.com.au Web: www.tropicwings.com.au
52 cape tribulation road Cooper Creek QLD 4873 Tel: +61 7 4098 9126 Email: walks@ccwild.com Web: www.ccwild.com Features: Experiences:
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NEW HOrIZON SAIL & dIVE AdVENturES
FrANKLANd ISLANd cruISES
Avoid the crowds and come experience pristine dive and snorkel locations on the outer Great Barrier Reef with a max of just 10 guests along with 3 crew for that more personal reef experience. Join in & help sail the boat or just ‘supervise’ from the sundeck. Choose from either 3 days/2 nights aboard Santa Maria, a traditional gaff-rigged schooner or 2 days/1 night on Coral Sea Dreaming, a modern steel ketch. Private charters also available. Marlin Marina, Finger d Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4055 6130 Fax: +61 7 4055 6315 Email: info@reefcharter.com Web: www.reefcharter.com
Shop 1/3 Abbott Street Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4031 6300 Fax: +61 7 4031 4777 Email: sales@franklands.com.au Web: www.franklandislands.com.au
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Why Frankland Islands? Maximum of 100 people • We are the only commercial operator allowed to visit the totally uninhabited Frankland Islands • Tour includes a river cruise, reef and island experience • Normanby island is a National Park part coral cay part continental island with a healthy and vibrant surrounding coral reef community • Shortest open water crossing •Staff custom ration is an average of 8:1 • Protection suits are available free of charge • Passenger safety
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dOWN uNdEr cruISE & dIVE Osprey V offers a comfortable and affordable Cruise with five hours snorkelling, diving and relaxing at two spectacular Outer Great Barrier Reef locations. Osprey is the only small dive vessel on the reef providing helicopter scenic flights from their exclusive Heli-pontoon flying you over amazing colourful reefs, coral cay islands spotting some larger marine life. Exploring the exclusive and protected outer reef locations our professional, friendly and attentive staff will ensure an enjoyable fun filled snorkel or diving experience. You’ll be entertained from start to finish with our on board performer singing classic Aussie songs and playing his didgeridoo on the cruise home while you enjoy a glass of wine and nibbles complimentary. Awesome Reefs, Good Times & Great Value!
287 draper Street Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4052 8300 Fax: +61 7 4031 1373 Email: reservations@downunderdive.com.au Web: www.downunderdive.com.au
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TOURS & CRUISES cAIrNS PrEMIEr rEEF & ISLANd tOurS CRUISE OCEAN FREEDOM
SAIL OCEAN FREE
Travel with low guest numbers in speed and style on our luxury cruiser and be the first to arrive at Upolu Cay – experience it uninterrupted ! Relax and unwind in the azure clear waters surrounding the Cay. 6 hours to snorkel and dive 2 destinations including the stunning “wonder wall” on the outer edge of Upolu Reef – no rush in the day ! Includes Snorkel + Glass Bottom Boat Tour “Ocean Free Sail Green Island and The Great Barrier Reef” Sail on our comfortable 16m schooner. Snorkel and dive off our exclusive mooring on Pinnacle Reef where the coral outcrops come to just 1m under the surface for easy viewing of the abundant sea life & coral gardens ! Explore Green Island . Only 35 guests ensures a very personal snorkel and dive experience .
PO Box 358 Edge Hill QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4052 1111 Fax: +61 7 4032 5889 Email: sales@oceanfree.com.au Web: www.oceanfree.com.au
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PrIVAtE ScuBA dIVEr trAININg & guIdINg SErVIcES The acclaimed Bespoke Training Specialists. All Recreational & Technical Courses from Beginner to Instructor Level. Private Guiding Service. PADI 5 Star IDC Centre. Diving Agincourt, Ribbon Reefs & Coral Sea. PO Box 81 Port Douglas QLD 4877 Tel: +61 422 016 517 Fax: +61 7 4099 1684 Email: info@tech-dive-academy.com Web: www.tech-dive-academy.com
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SEAWALKEr @ grEEN ISLANd, cAIrNS Can’t swim? Can’t go scuba diving or snorkelling? Seawalker @ Green Island is an easy underwater Great Barrier Reef experience the whole family can enjoy. PO Box 6785 Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 407 581 096 Fax: +61 7 3251 0538 Email: info@seawalker.com.au Web: www.seawalker.com.au
LuXury BOAt cHArtErS
Shortest travel time, longest play time. 4.5 hour Great Barrier Reef tour including lunch, snokelling gear, glass bottom boat, semi sub tour plus more.
Experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef aboard “Stardancer” our luxury 40’ yacht for private day or overnight charters
1 Spence Street Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4050 1333 Fax: +61 7 4050 1313 Email: res@sunlover.com.au Web: www.sunlover.com.au
PO Box 5788 Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4031 4742 Email: escape@luxuryboatcharters.com.au Web: www.luxuryboatcharters.com.au
ArIStOcAt ScuBA ANd SNOrKEL ARISTOCAT visits three spectacular Agincourt Ribbon Reef sites on the edge of the Continental Shelf on the Outer Barrier Reef everyday. Guests enjoy a quality, safe, ecotourism experience aboard ARISTOCAT. Sea for yourself ! Shop 18, Marina Mirage Port Douglas QLD 4877 Tel: +61 7 4099 4727 Fax: +61 7 4099 4565 Email: reef@aristocat.com.au Web: www.aristocat.com.au
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SMALL WOrLd JOurNEyS Join our multi-day, all-inclusive adventure trips: fully-guided, small group (max 10) journeys exploring Cairns major icons and hidden gems. PO Box 6267 Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4053 2878 Fax: +61 7 4032 1590 Email: info@smallworldjourneys.com.au Web: www.smallworldjourneys.com.au
TOURS & CRUISES PHANtOM cHArtErS
Enjoy the thrill of sailing aboard the luxury Lagoon 500 sailing catarmaran. Evening Sunset Sail with welcome drink & canape’s. Take in the sunset over the coral sea with magnificent mountain views. Departs Monday, Wednesday and Fridays PO Box 690 Port Douglas QLD 4877 Tel: +61 7 4099 4772 Fax: +61 7 4099 4134 Email: info@sailawayportdouglas.com Web: www.sailawayportdouglas.com
Luxury 19.8m private liveaboard vessel. Cruise, snorkel, scuba dive, fish the Outer Reef and Tropical Islands off Port Douglas. Lizard Island and Cooktown itineraries available. PO Box 340 Port Douglas QLD 4877 Tel: +61 7 4094 1220 Fax: +61 7 4094 1220 Email: info@phantomcharters.com.au Web: www.phantomcharters.com.au
ENtErPrISE cHArtErS Enterprise a Fairline Squadron 68” cruiser combining ultimate style, power and sophistication. Snorkel, dive, explore or relax and indulge in the Enterprise experience.
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Meridien Marina Port Douglas QLD 4877 Tel: +61 7 4098 5279 Fax: +61 7 4098 5375 Email: sallys@stargatemarine.com Web: www.stargatemarine.com
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Poseidon Outer Reef Cruises offers a five star cruise to the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs, north of Port Douglas. Poseidon visits three spectacular sites on the very edge of the Great Barrier Reef. We cater for Snorkellers, certified and introductory divers who can enjoy doing up to three dives at different locations. Enjoy a guided snorkel tour and tropical buffet lunch. Limited passenger numbers ensures personal attention by our friendly crew. cnr Macrossan & grant Street Port Douglas QLD 4877 Tel: +61 7 4099 4772 Fax: +61 7 4099 4134 Email: info@poseidon-cruises.com.au Web: www.poseidon-cruises.com.au
Sailaway, a luxury catamaran offers a five-star reef and island cruise to Low Isles, a Coral Cay island on the Great Barrier Reef. Relax on white sandy beaches, snorkel over magnificent coral gardens and swim with turtles in their natural habitat. Take a trip on the glass bottom boat, enjoy a superb buffet lunch, before sailing back to Port. Maximum of 33 guests.
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cnr Macrossan & grant Street Port Douglas QLD 4877 Tel: +61 7 4099 4772 Fax: +61 7 4099 4134 Email: info@sailawayportdouglas.com Web: www.sailawayportdouglas.com
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trOPIcAL JOurNEyS - tHE rEEF ANd rAINFOrESt ‘Calypso Snorkel & Dive – The Outer Great Barrier Reef’. Calypso visits three breathtaking sites daily, travelling with small groups to ensure maximum comfort and a personalised experience for all. Catering for first time snorkellers, introductory divers and dive enthusiasts, a Calypso day is one to remember with friendly local crew with a passion for the reef. ‘Daintree Tours by Deluxe Safaris –World Heritage Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation and Bloomfield Falls’. Discover an ancient world of wildlife and amazing lowland rainforest areas, only found in today’s World Heritage regions. Small and personalised tours with experienced and friendly guides to a place where two World Heritage areas meet, and guests become in awe of nature.
Shop 3 corner grant & Warner Streets Port Douglas QLD 4877 Tel: +61 7 40 996 999 Fax: +61 7 40 996 777 Email: info@tropicaljourneys.com Web: www.tropicaljourneys.com/itp
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TOURS & CRUISES MV JOE JOE Based in Port Douglas, luxury vessel MV Joe Joe is the perfect platform to immerse yourself in the pristine waters of the Great Barrier Reef. We are the only premier luxury vessel to offer the four Grand Slam activities available on the Great Barrier Reef - Fishing, Snorkelling, Diving, Adventure Cruising. A combination of pursuits can be achieved on all of our charters. Joe Joe is a sleek ‘state of the art’ 60ft vessel offering spacious and modern facilties and is accompanied by a very professional crew providing outstanding service and a gourmet catering package. Local daily adventures and extended trips between Lizard Island and the Whitsundays are available. We will provide you with lifelong memories and hedonistic pursuits on the Great Barrier Reef.
Ph: 0417 787 797 International: +61 4 1778 7797 Email: info@mvjoejoe.com Web: www.mvjoejoe.com
HELI cHArtErS AuStrALIA
cAIrNS SEAPLANES Heli Charters Australia proudly offers the most exciting experiences over the most unique scenery in the region. Enjoy a scrumptious picnic on a secluded sand cay, a spectacular scenic flight over the rainforest, or try one of our packages to the reef. We can customise any Heli adventure - let Heli Charters take you to exciting new heights!
PO Box 1071N North Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4034 9000 Fax: +61 7 4034 9001 Email: info@helicharters.com.au Web: www.helicharters.com.au
Cairns Seaplanes is available for special charters and events, operating all over the Great Barrier Reef. Experienced pilots will take you to a height of just 500 feet above the waters of the Great Barrier Reef for a view like no other.
Shop 1/3 Abbott Street Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4031 4307 Fax: +61 7 4031 4777 Email: operations@cairnsseaplanes.com Web: www.cairnsseaplanes.com
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As you gaze down to the crystal clear waters below, you will have the opportunity to see islands, tropical cays and amazing marine life. Cairns Seaplanes operates scenic flights to and from Cairns, to excluded Sandy Cays on the Barrier Reef & to Green Island.
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cAIrNS LIMOuSINE SErVIcE For luxury transport to your hotel or tours around North Queensland, we can supply a variety of vehicles for your needs.
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454a Sheridan Street Cairns QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4032 1599 Fax: +61 7 4032 1583 Email: info@cairnslimousines.com Web: www.cairnslimousines.com
MurrAyS cOAcHES, BuSES & LIMOuSINES With a rail adventure your holiday begins the moment you step onboard. It’s the ideal way to experience Queensland, and Traveltrain has a rail journey to suit every traveller. A leisurely overnight trip between Cairns and Brisbane onboard the award winning Sunlander is the ideal way to start or finish your North Queensland escape.
Murrays Coaches, Buses & Limousines is Australia’s leading group transport specialist operating for over 44 years providing coach hire & charter, bus hire & charter & limousine hire & charter for groups in all regions in Australia. We have the resources and the expertise to cater for all your land transport needs and take pride in delivering a service of such quality that we operate 24 hrs, 365 days a year.
upper central concourse, 305 Edward Street Brisbane QLD 4000 Tel: +61 7 3235 5444 Fax: +61 7 3235 1309 Email: railaustralia@qr.com.au Web: traveltrain.com.au
222 Macarthur Ave Eagle Farm QLD 4009 Tel: +61 13 22 59 Fax: +61 1300 309 448 Email: enquiries@murrays.com.au Web: www.murrays.com.au
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Queensland’s Outback
Storm Clouds, Cunnamulla
Colourful characters, a proud history and a landscape which seems endless in time and space – this is Queensland’s Outback - an amazing country of red hills, wide open plains and spectacular sunsets Queensland’s Outback is home to some of the most amazing wildlife and dramatic scenery to be found anywhere in the world. Experienced guides offer tours as varied as ancient dinosaur trackways to spring wildflowers or a sunset riverboat cruise – and warm, country hospitality will be a special part of your stay.
Where to stay Accommodation in Queensland’s Outback is as varied as it is comfortable – four-star motels, 100-year-old pubs and working cattle station stays. Visitors can even experience sleeping in ‘swags’ under the stars.
When to go The winter months between April and October are the most popular and comfortable times to visit the outback. During the summer months (wet season) temperatures can be high, however most facilities, transport and accommodation are air-conditioned and there is less humidity than on the coast. Several 124
operators do close down over the hotter months – which is something to consider when organising your itinerary.
Ideas and inspiration Sand dunes and dinosaur fossils, colourful birds and hidden waterholes, friendly faces in local pubs, magnificent sunsets and star-studded night skies await visitors to Queensland’s Outback.
dinosaurs and Fossils Much of Queensland’s Outback was once part of a great inland sea and as such the area is rich in fossils, many of which are still being unearthed. Australia’s Dinosaur Trail introduces visitors to life in the Cretaceous period and includes the site of the world’s best preserved dinosaur stampede at Lark Quarry Dinosaur Trackways and the recently opened Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum near Winton. Riversleigh Fossil Fields in Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park is home to unique bird fossil finds and others dating back 25 million years. There are several museums containing fascinating
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displays of fossils and dinosaur skeletons. Fossicking is allowed in designated areas and organised dig tours run at certain times of the year.
Station Stays and Outback Pubs Get a taste of what it is like to live in Queensland’s Outback or catch up with the locals at an Outback pub. Join in the every day activities of a working sheep or cattle property and have a go at mustering, fencing or fishing and stay in a variety of accommodation options ranging from guest houses and cabins to shearers quarters and camping sites. You’ll work up a thirst in this wide, brown land and these local watering holes are the best places to the meet the locals who truly are the heart and soul of the region. Through good times and bad these pubs have retained their unique Australian character and are well worth the visit whether it’s or a meal and a cold drink or a few nights’ accommodation.
Four Wheel driving Some of the most beautiful finds in Queensland’s Outback are off the beaten track and a four-wheel drive vehicle
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is essential for access. Many of these unsealed roads lead to wonderful places like secluded billabongs (waterholes), desert dunes and rugged ranges. Routes like the famous Birdsville Track and Donohue Highway make great drive routes, while Queensland’s Outback national parks offer up plotted tracks through their wilderness. When driving in Queensland’s Outback, especially off the highways, always take note of the weather conditions, carry lots of water and fuel, have sun protection and let someone know where you are heading.
Opal and gem Fossicking Try and strike it rich at opal fossicking sites in and around the towns of Opalton, Quilpie and Yowah. Permits
are available or you can join a tour. Alternatively take a quick walk over the grounds and see if anything catches your eye. Other gemstones including amethyst, peridots and alluvial gold can also be found in the northwest areas of Queensland’s Outback around Cloncurry. Just remember to get a permit before you try your luck when in official mining and fossicking areas.
Bird Watching The diverse array of environments within Queensland’s Outback supports an impressive collection of birdlife. From the bustards and emus which wander the Mitchell grass plains to the magnificent wedge tail eagles which soar on the desert thermals and the corellas, galahs,
fairy-wrens and brightly coloured budgerigars. When the rains come water birds galore flock to the region – pelicans, herons, cormorants and wading birds. The only tools you’ll need are a good bird guide book and strong binoculars!
Stars and Spas No city lights mean star-studded night skies. Take a closer look through a telescope at Charleville’s Cosmos Centre and Observatory or simply camp out under the stars during your Outback journey. Try a unique Outback spa – a rejuvenating mud bath at Eulo or relax in the artesian spas at Mitchell or Blackall in waters warmed by the earth.
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Stockmans’s Hall of Fame, Longreach
Must Do!
• Experience life on the land staying at an Outback sheep or cattle station. • Fossick for fossils of prehistoric creatures that roamed the earth or swam in the great inland sea millions of years ago. • Explore the deep dark underground tunnels of the Hard Times Mine at the Outback at Isa centre in Mount Isa. • See where the legend of the stockman started at the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and where Australia’s airline Qantas first took flight at the Qantas Founders Museum. • Climb BIG RED – the first of the amazing red desert sand dunes near Birsdsville. • Soak in a natural mud bath or a hot artesian spa. • Gallop through the scrub on a Cobb & Co coach with Kinnon and Co in Longreach, or take a sunset cruise on an inland river such as the Thompson River Cruise departing Longreach Motor Inn. • Meet the colourful local Outback characters.
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Events!
Dirt n Dust Festival (Apr) Boulia Camel Races (Jul) Yowah Opal Festival (Jul) Mount Isa Rodeo (Aug) Windorah Yabby Races (Sep) Birdsville Races (Sep)
How to get here Airport: Fly into Longreach Airport (2 hours 40 minutes from Brisbane) or Mount Isa Airport (2 hours 40mins from Brisbane) Location: Mount Isa is 20 hours north west of Brisbane. Longreach is 13 hours north west of Brisbane Transfer options include: • Train – The Spirit of the Outback (Brisbane - Longreach via Rockhampton), The Westlander (Brisbane - Charleville) and the Inlander (Townsville - Mount Isa) • Coach - Greyhound Australia • Self drive (Check www.outbackholidays.info for travelling tips.)
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Travel Time and Distance Brisbane 1177 km 713 mi
Longreach
1852 km 675 km 1150 mi
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Mount Isa
1356 km 179 km 843 mi 111 mi
496 km 308 mi
744 km 462 mi
1190 km 695 km 740 mi 432 mi
515 km 320 mi
Winton Charleville
the Matilda Highway, sealed for it’s entire length, connects the NSW border with the gulf of carpentaria. A series of Matilda byways, some unsealed, connect all towns in the region. All major access routes from the Queensland coast are fully sealed.
Contacts
Outback queensland Tourism Association Inc Level 7, Northpoint, 231 North Quay Brisbane Qld 4000 telephone: +61 7 3236 4996 Facsimile: +61 7 3236 4640 Email: info@outbackqld.com.au Web: www.outbackqld.com.au
Camping, Carisbrook Station, near Winton
Reef to Outback
Reef to Outback - An Undiscovered Australian Journey links two of Australia’s most iconic natural attractions - the World Heritage-listed wonders of the Great Barrier Reef with the wide open spaces of the magnificent Queensland Outback by taking a journey through the uncrowded and not-sowell known hidden treasures where Australians like to live and take holidays. This journey is designed to be incorporated into other itineraries and has the flexibility and versatility to suit all needs, timeframes and interests. The primary target markets for this campaign are Europe (predominantly Germany, France and Italy), United Kingdom (including Ireland and Nordic countries) and New Zealand.
4 day Outback Journey day 1 - Fly into Longreach and experience the Qantas Founders Museum, Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and a cruise along the Thomson River. Overnight at Longreach Motor Inn. day 2 - Head to Winton and travel out to Carisbrooke Station for two nights at their 50 000 acre cattle station. day 3 - Soak up the scenic station tour of Carisbrooke in the morning including aboriginal art, opal mine, and outstanding outback landscapes with lunch at the homestead, enjoying a break after lunch prior to a mid-afternoon encounter on the Wildlife Water Run Sunset Drive.
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day 4 - Depart Carisbrooke and travel via Lark Quarry to see an amazing natural display of 3,300 Dinosaur Tracks, the only recorded Dinosaur Stampede on the planet. Head to Winton and explore the famous Waltzing Matilda Centre, the only museum in the world dedicated to a song, Australia’s favourite, ‘Waltzing Matilda’. Head back to Longreach to continue your journey.
4 Day Caves and Gem fields Journey day 1 - Arrive in Rockhampton and head to the Capricorn Caves, just 20 minutes out of Rockhampton. Tour the tropical limestone caves and chambers or experience a wild caving adventure or the history of the area on a tour to the prehistoric dig site. Stay overnight in a Cabin nestled amongst the surrounding bush and enjoy the native flora and fauna. day 2 - Head inland through Rockhampton and on to Mt Hay. Stop in at the Mt Hay Gemstone Tourist Park where you can dig for thunder eggs, geological sphere’s formed through lava flows, which reveal beautiful patterns when cut in half. Continue on to Blackwater and experience the story of Australia’s Coal Industry at the Blackwater International Coal Centre. Continue your journey to Emerald and stay overnight. day 3 - From Emerald head to Rubyvale, the heart of Queensland’s Sapphire Gem fields. Journey underground and discover how sapphires have formed. Spend the day fossicking to try your luck
at taking home a special memento. Head back to Emerald and have dinner at a local pub. day 4 - Continue your journey, onto Carnarvon Gorge, or head further west to Longreach, the hub of Central West Queensland, for an Outback experience.
5 day Reef and Beach Journey day 1 - Begin in Gladstone and Transfer to Heron Island, a true coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef. day 2 - Spend the day exploring Heron Island. Why not take a dive or snorkelling trip to the Heron Bommie or relax with a spa treatment. day 3 - Transfer back to Gladstone and travel south on the Bruce Highway to the picturesque townships of Agnes Water and Seventeen Seventy, the closest mainland access points to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. There are a wide range of accommodation options from 4 star self contained resorts, to 5 star luxury houses, motels and backpacker accommodation. day 4 - Spend the day exploring the Agnes Water, Seventeen Seventy area. Learn to surf at the East Coast’s most northern surf beach or take in the sights from one of the area’s many lookouts. Hop on a Scooter-roo tour or explore the area’s waterways on a 1770 Liquid Adventures kayaking tour. Take a ride on the pink amphibious vehicle called the LARC, which will take you over land and sea to explore Eurimbula National
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Reef to Outback Park, Middle Island and the historic Bustard Head Light station. After a hard day of activities, sit back and relax and enjoy the beauty and natural surrounds of the area. day 5 - Continue your journey – head back to Gladstone, south to Bundaberg, or head inland to experience Cania Gorge National Park.
combine these itineraries for an ultimate reef to Outback journey.
Must Do! • Aboriginal Art Walk: You’ll find some of Australia’s finest Aboriginal rock art in Carnarvon Gorge. Home to the Karingbal and Bidjara people, this historically significant gorge is one of the only places where intact 40,000 year old art is easily viewable from boardwalks. • Real Aussie Towns: Choose from a whole range of tours, ranging from a few hours to extended adventures where you can experience the real Australia. Travel in comfort to authentic country or seaside towns, meet colourful local characters and visit friendly Aussie Pubs. • Australian Wildlife: The Reef to Outback journey is home to abundant Australian wildlife including wallabies and kangaroos. Mon Repos near Bundaberg is the largest turtle rookery in the Southern Hemisphere while Heron and Wilson Islands are renowned bird nesting locations. • Seaside Villages: Quiet, uncrowded seaside villages are found along Queensland’s central coastline. It’s where the locals go to experience the simple pleasures of unspoilt beaches, swimming, surfing, fishing, sailing and beach walks. • Great Barrier Reef: The region is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, renowned for it’s untouched, colourful and varied reef ecosystems. Enjoy uncrowded conditions and excellent visibility as well as easy access to the reef and rare turtle nesting sites. • Farmstays and Rodeos: Experience the action of a rodeo or life on an authentic working farm where you can stay, watch or get involved in daily activities, including feeding the 128
animals and horse riding. Some are located within two hour drive from major airports. • Sapphire Gemfields: Discover the largest sapphire gemfields in the Southern Hemisphere. Take a walk in tour of a mine and learn more about where some of Australia’s largest gems are found, as well as learning how to fossick for your own treasures. • Dinosaur Fossils: Follow the dinosaur trail northwest starting at The Caves near Rockhampton, then inland to Mt Morgan, home to giant dinosaur footprints dating back 150 million years. In Queensland’s Outback, don’t miss the ancient dinosaur trackways at Lark Quarry outside Winton. • Journeys: Take as much time as you like exploring the magnificent and rugged natural beauty of the region by car, charter flight or Spirit of the Outback train journey. Check out the ‘Suggested Itineraries’ for the highlights you just can’t miss!
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• National Parks: Carnarvon, Cania Gorge, Kroombit Tops and Isla Gorge National Parks are all part of the region’s stunning and vast sandstone wilderness area. Experience spectacular bushwalking, camping, Aboriginal Rock Art viewing and bird watching.
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gladstone region gapdl@gapdl.com.au www.gapdl.com.au
Outback region
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Lady Elliot Island, Southern Great Barrier Reef
ACCOMMODATION/ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES Charlotte Plains is an authentic working sheep & cattle station (half the size of Singapore) 54km east of Cunnamulla in SW Queensland. It’s an ideal destination for those wanting a true outback experience, where nothing is staged. Kangaroos, emus, birds and wildlife are abundant. One of the wonders is the hot artesian, free flowing mineral water from deep below the earth’s surface where you can soak in nature’s spa. At the same time relax and watch the amazing changing outback colours and contrasts of the landscape. Perhaps tour the woolshed, see the animals, station cemetery or simply chat with your hosts on tour. Your down to earth hosts provide excellent hospitality and accommodation in their yesteryear “home of memorabilia” where you wake among the nostalgia & Australiana. Rustic shearer’s quarters or camping facilities are among the alternative accommodation options to satisfy travelers wishing to dine, sleep, or simply gaze at an entire galaxy of stars. Charlotte Plains has been featured on several Australian television shows. “charlotte Plains” the Adventure Way, Balonne Hwy Features: Cunnamulla QLD 4490 Private airstrip E146° 11’ S28° 04’ length 940m. Room Features: Tel: +61 7 4655 4923 Fax: +61 7 4655 4114 Email: charlotteplains@harboursat.com.au Experiences: Web: www.charlotteplains.com.au
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cHArLOttE PLAINS OutBAcK MAgIc
Price from: AUD $55 per night per person. group bookings welcome
NArdOO StAtION
gEt A LIttLE dIrty IN cuNNAMuLLA Experience life on a working sheep and cattle property in Queenslands Outback. Join some of the daily activities, property tours or soak in the hot artesian spas. Sit with fellow travellers around the campfire under a magnificent carpet of stars. Nardoo Cunnamulla QLD 4490 Tel: +61 7 4655 4833 Fax: +61 7 4655 4835 Email: info@nardoo.com.au Web: www.nardoo.com.au
An Out the Back Australia Tour is a hands on adventure that immerses you in outback life and gets you a little dirty in the process. Get off the beaten track for a jaw-dropping, heart-pounding, fun-filled, experience of a lifetime. Tours range from a few hours to more than a week.
WILdErNESS EXPEdItIONS Challenging guided wilderness and nature walkabouts with friendly pack donkeys that carry both essentials and luxuries using traditional Australian techniques PO Box 472 Herberton QLD 4887 Tel: +61 7 4096 2266 Fax: +61 7 4096 2266 Email: info@wildex.com.au Web: www.wildex.com.au
32 John Street Cunnamulla QLD 4490 Tel: +61 7 4655 1679 Fax: +61 7 4655 0400 Email: millsp@outthebackaustralia.com.au Web: www.outthebackaustralia.com.au Features: Experiences:
Price from: AUD $750pp
cOSMOS cENtrE & OBSErVAtOry BE AMAZED....Visit our Observatory. Enjoy the southern hemisphere night sky in all it’s glory through powerful Meade telescopes. Our experienced guides will take you on a never to be forgotten journey of the stars many thousands of light years away. On dark nights you can also attend the ‘Stories of the Night Sky; including the Australian indigenous stories and ancient stories from the early Greek and Roman astronomers. During the day you find out the truth about shooting and falling stars and even have the opportunity to hold one in your hand! It’s an experience well worth travelling to Queensland’s Outback to enjoy.
Qantas drive Charleville QLD 4470 Tel: +61 7 4654 7771 Fax: +61 7 4654 7772 Email: obguides@bigpond.com Web: www.cosmoscentre.com
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Price from: AUD $24
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ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES/TRANSPORT & HIRE WALtZINg MAtILdA cENtrE - MOrE tHAN JuSt A SONg The Waltzing Matilda Centre is the only museum in the word dedicated to a song. Self guided tours allow you to experience this multi-award winning attraction at your own pace. • Billabong Theatrette • Home of the Legends Exhibition • Qantilda Museum • Outback Regional Gallery • Coolibah Café • Station Store For your convenience an accredited Visitor Information Centre and Westpac in-store bank is also located inside the Centre.
50 Elderslie Street Winton QLD 4735 Tel: +61 7 4657 1466 Fax: +61 7 4657 1886 Email: waltzing@matildacentre.com.au Web: www.matildacentre.com.au Features:
dINOSAur StAMPEdE-LArK QuArry dINOSAur trAcKWAyS Travel back in time 95 million years with a visit to Lark Quarry Dinosaur Trackways, the site of the world’s only recorded evidence of a dinosaur stampede. Over 3,300 fossilised footprints are on display, interpreted via thrice-daily guided tours of the Trackways from creation to discovery and display.
via Winton-Jundah road Winton QLD 4735 Tel: +61 7 4657 2612 Fax: +61 7 4657 1342 Email: tdo@winton.qld.gov.au Web: www.dinosaurtrackways.com.au Features:
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Price from: AUD $10 concession, $11 Adult, $27 Family
cOBBOLd gOrgE tOurS Pty Ltd
QuEENSLANd rAIL
Situated 55 minutes from Forsayth in the Gulf Savannah, Cobbold Gorge offers guests “The Ultimate Outback Adventure”.
With a rail adventure your holiday begins the moment you step onboard. It’s the ideal way to experience Queensland, and Traveltrain has a rail journey to suit every traveller. Board the Spirit of the Outback from Brisbane to Longreach for a truly unique and memorable overnight journey into the Queensland outback.
From comfortable airconditioned ensuite rooms to camping and ensuited van sites. Tours run daily to COBBOLD GORGE from April to October. Access by guided tour only. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Agate creek road, MS 1699 Forsayth QLD 4871 Tel: +61 7 4062 5470 Fax: +61 7 4062 5453 Email: cobboldgorge@bigpond.com Web: www.cobboldgorge.com.au
upper central concourse, 305 Edward Street Brisbane QLD 4000 Tel: +61 7 3235 5444 Fax: +61 7 3235 1309 Email: railaustralia@qr.com.au Web: traveltrain.com.au
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Price from: AUD Tours from $69, Accom $105
dIScOVEry HOLIdAy PArKS Discovery Holiday Parks is the largest owner and operator of lifestyle holiday parks, with over 30 holiday destinations across Australia. Discovery Holiday Parks offers a range of accommodation to suit every budget, from self-contained cabins to powered caravan and camping sites, all of which boast functional amenities, genuine service and a wide range of activities. Recreational facilities at most parks include swimming pools, jumping pillows, kids’ play area and kids’ play equipment.
Tel: +61 8 8219 3000 Email: customerservice@discoveryparks.com.au Web: www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au
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Price from: AUD Standard cabins from $100
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1770 Larc! Tours 1770 Undersea Adventures Air Whitsunday Airlie Beach Apartments Airport Con-x-ion Airtrain AJ Hackett Bungy Jump Akama Resort Albert River Wines All Seasons Cairns All Seasons Cairns Gateway Resort Aristocat Scuba and Snorkel Around Australia Motor Homes at Hotel Group Aussie World & Ettamogah Pub Australia Zoo Australian 4WD Hire Australian Sunset Safaris Fraser Island & Great Barrier Reef Australian Surfer International Surf School Australian Tourism Data Warehouse Australis Noosa Lakes Australis Sovereign Hotel Aviation Adventures Bali Hai Apartments Noosa Balloon Down Under Beach Club Beach Terraces Binna Burra Mountain Lodge Blue Dolphin Marine Tours Blue Horizon Apartments Boutique Ritz Apartments Brisbane International Rocklea Brisbane International Windsor Brisbane Marriott Hotel Brisbane Skydivers Broken River Mountain Resort Buderim Ginger Cooking School Burleigh Beach Tower Café China Cairns Colonial Club Resort Cairns Holiday Park Cairns Limousine Service Cairns Premier Reef & Island Tours Cairns Queens Court Cairns Seaplanes Cape Tribulation Resort & Spa Capricorn Caves Castaway Cove Resort Noosa Catch a Crab at Birds Bay Oyster Farm Charlotte Plains Outback Magic Cherrabah Resort Chifley at Lennons Choice Hotels in Queensland Clarion Hotel Mackay Marina Club Crocodile Airlie Beach Coachtrans Australia Cobbold Gorge Cocount Grove Port Douglas Columbia Beachfront Apartments Comfort Inn & Suites City Terraces Coolum Seaside Cooper Creek Wilderness Rainforest Tour Coral Sands on Trinity Beach Cosmos Centre & Observatory Couran Cove Island Resort Courtyard by Mariott Surfers Paradise Resort Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise Cruise Whitsundays Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Daydream Island Resort & Spa Descarada Luxury Charters Discovery Holiday Parks Down Under Cruise & Dive Dreamworld & WhiteWater World Eco Queenslander Edge on Beaches, The Elandra Resort Mission Beach, The Enterprise Charters Escarpment, The Executive Retreats - Bali Hai Explore Whitsundays/Southern Cross Sailing Fantasea Adventure Cruising Ferntree Rainforest Lodge Flames of the Forest Food Trail Tours Frankland Island Cruises Fraser Explorer Tours Fraser Island Company, The Gemini Court Holiday Apartments Ginger Factory, The Girraween Eco Chalets Gold Coast Airport Gold Coast Airport Marathon Gold Coast Luxury
Tours & Cruises Tours & Cruises Tours & Cruises Accommodation Transport & Hire Transport & Hire Activities Accommodation Attractions Accommodation Accommodation Tours & Cruises Transport & Hire Accommodation Attractions Attractions Activities Tours & Cruises Activities Technology Accommodation Accommodation Tours & Cruises Accommodation Activities Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Tours & Cruises Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Activities Accommodation Attractions Accommodation Restaurant Accommodation Accommodation Transport & Hire Tours & Cruises Accommodation Tours & Cruises Accommodation Attractions Accommodation Attractions Attractions Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Transport & Hire Attractions Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Tours & Cruises Accommodation Attractions Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Tours & Cruises Attractions Accommodation Tours & Cruises Accommodation Tours & Cruises Attractions Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Tours & Cruises Accommodation Accommodation Tours & Cruises Tours & Cruises Accommodation Attractions Tours & Cruises Tours & Cruises Accommodation Tours & Cruises Accommodation Attractions Accommodation Transport & Hire Activities Accommodation
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Gold Coast Tourism / Very GC Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle Grand Mercure Rockford Esplanade Apartments Palm Cove Greenmount Beach Resort Greyhoumd Australia Gumnuts Farm Resort Bush BBQ Experience Gumnuts Farm Tours Hamilton Island Hamilton Island Golf Club Hamilton Island Holiday Homes Hamilton Island Yacht Club Harbour Town Outlet Shopping Centre Hard Rock Café Surfers Paradise Hayman Island Heli Charters Australia Hervey Bay Skydivers Hides Hotel Hillsdale Hideaway Bed & Breakfast Hilton Cairns Holiday Inn Cairns Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise Hotel George Williams Hotel Grand Chancellor Hyatt Regency Coolum IL Palazzo Boutique Hotel Apartments International Beach Resort JPT Tour Group JPT Tours - Cairns Jupiters Gold Coast Jupiters Townsville Hotel & Casino Kellys Beach Resort Kingfisher Bay Resort / Fraser Island Koala Cruises on MV Mirimar Kookaburra River Queens Kuranda Scenic Railway Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort Lady Musgrave Barrier Reef Cruises Lark Quarry Dinosaur Trackways Latitude 16 Driftwood Mantaray Latitude 16 Tropical Reef Apartments Leisure Inn Plaza Hotel Long Island Resort Low Isles Sailaway Luxury Boat Charters Mackay Grande Suites Mackay, Queensland Australia Mantra Group Marlin Gateway Holiday Apartments Marlin Waters Beachfront Apartments Marque Hotel Brisbane Maxi Ragamuffin Mercure Port Douglas Treetops Resort Mercure Townsville Moreton Bay Escapes & Bushwacker Eco Tours Mount Morgan Gold Mine & Dinosaur Tours Mount Nathan Winery Mt Tamborine Glow Worm Caves Murrays Coaches, Buses & Limousines MV Joe Joe Mystery Mountain Educational Farmstay Nardoo Station Narrows Escape, The New Horizon Sail & Dive Adventures Noosa Blue Resort Noosa Entrance Waterfront Resort Noosa Harbour Resort Noosa Hill Resort Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort Norfolks on Moffat Beach Resort, The Novotel Brisbane Airport Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort Novotel Rockford Palm Cove On The Beach Holiday Apartments On The Beach Noosa O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat & Mountain Villas Oscar on Main Out the Back Australia Outrigger Little Hastings Street Resort & Spa, Noosa Outrigger Twin Towns Resort Palm Bungalow Palm Cove Tropic Apartments Paradise Bay Eco Escape Paradise Jetboating Paradise on the Beach Resort Paradise Resort Gold Coast Park Regis Anchorage Park Regis City Quays Park Regis North Quay “The Pavillions” Port Douglas Peninsula Airlie Beach Peninsula Boutique Apartment Hotel Port Douglas Phantom Charters Piermonde Apartments Port Douglas and the Daintree
Regional Tourism Organisation Transport & Hire Accommodation Accommodation Transport & Hire Activities Activities Accommodation Activities Accommodation Activities Attractions Attractions Accommodation Tours & Cruises Activities Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Tours & Cruises Tours & Cruises Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Tours & Cruises Tours & Cruises Attractions Accommodation Tours & Cruises Attractions Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Tours & Cruises Tours & Cruises Accommodation Regional Tourism Organisation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Tours & Cruises Accommodation Accommodation Tours & Cruises Tours & Cruises Attractions Attractions Transport & Hire Tours & Cruises Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Tours & Cruises Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Tours & Cruises Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Activities Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Tours & Cruises Accommodation Regional Tourism Organisation
Gold Coast Gold Coast Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Gold Coast Brisbane Gold Coast Gold Coast Islands of the Great Barrier Reef Islands of the Great Barrier Reef Islands of the Great Barrier Reef Islands of the Great Barrier Reef Gold Coast Gold Coast Islands of the Great Barrier Reef Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Fraser Coast Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Southern Queensland Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Gold Coast Brisbane Brisbane Sunshine Coast Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Gold Coast Gold Coast Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Gold Coast Townsville Central QLD & Southern Great Barrier Reef Fraser Coast Brisbane Brisbane Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef
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Port Douglas Retreat Portside Whitsunday Luxury Apartments Poseidon Outer Reef Cruises Pullman Reef Hotel Casino Qantas Airways Qdeck qualia, Great Barrier Reef Queensland Rail RACV Royal Pines Resort - Gold Coast Raging Thunder Adventures Rainbow Shores Resort Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary, The Reef Retreat, The Reef View Hotel Reflections of Port Douglas Regal Port Douglas Rendezvous Hotel Brisbane Rendezvous Reef Resort, Port Douglas Riviere on Golden Beach RnR White Water Rafting Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat Royal Albert Hotel Royal on the Park Brisbane Sailaway Sunset Sail Salty Towers Sapphire Resort Motel & Conference Centre Seagulls Resort Seawalker @ Green Island, Cairns Sebel Maroochydore, The Sebel Suites Brisbane, The Shangri-La The Marina Cairns Shark Diving Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas Resort Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa Gold Coast Sheraton Noosa Resort & Spa Sirromet Wines Skydive Ramblers Coolum Beach Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Small World Journeys Sofitel Brisbane Southern Cross Atrium Apartments Sovereign Resort Hotel Spicers Balfour Hotel Spicers Canopy Spicers Clovelly Estate Spicers Hidden Vale Spicers Peak Lodge Spicers Retreats, Hotels and Lodges Spicers Tamarind Spirit of Hervey Bay Whale Watching Summit Rainforest Retreat, The Sun Palm Transport/Hughes Leisure Sunlover Reef Cruises Sunset Island Resort Sunshine Coast - Airport Transfers Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa Synergy Reef Sailing Port Douglas Tandem Cairns Tangalooma Island Resort Tech Dive Academy Thala Beach Lodge Tiger Moth Joy Rides Toscana Village Resort Tourism Tropical North Queensland Tropic Wings Coach Tours Tropical Fruit World Tropical Horizons Tours Tropical Journeys - The Reef and Rainforest Tweed Endeavour Cruises Underwater World Valley Rattler, The Verandahs Boutique Apartments - Port Douglas Vibe Hotel Gold Coast Villa Illalangi Villa Paradiso Villa San Michele Village Roadshow Theme Parks Visit Oz Waltzing Matilda Centre Watermark Hotel & Spa Gold Coast Watermark Hotel Brisbane Whale Watching Aboard Tasman Venture Whalecove Resort Whalesong Cruises Whitsunday Crocodile Safari Whitsunday Holiday Apartments Whitsunday Island Adventure Cruises Whitsunday Rent a Yacht Whitsunday Vista Resort Whitsundays Sailing Adventures Wilderness Expeditions Wildlife Tropical North Queensland Workshops Rail Museum, The XXXX Brewery Tour
Accommodation Accommodation Tours & Cruises Accommodation Transport & Hire Attractions Accommodation Transport & Hire Accommodation Activities Accommodation Activities Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Activities Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Tours & Cruises Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Tours & Cruises Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Tours & Cruises Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Attractions Attractions Attractions Tours & Cruises Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Tours & Cruises Accommodation Transport & Hire Tours & Cruises Accommodation Transport & Hire Accommodation Tours & Cruises Activities Accommodation Tours & Cruises Accommodation Activities Accommodation Regional Tourism Organisation Tours & Cruises Attractions Tours & Cruises Tours & Cruises Tours & Cruises Attractions Tours & Cruises Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Attractions Services Attractions Accommodation Accommodation Tours & Cruises Accommodation Tours & Cruises Tours & Cruises Accommodation Tours & Cruises Tours & Cruises Accommodation Tours & Cruises Attractions Attractions Attractions Attractions
Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef The Whitsundays Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Gold Coast Islands of the Great Barrier Reef Gold Coast Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Sunshine Coast Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Islands of the Great Barrier Reef Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Brisbane Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Sunshine Coast Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Brisbane Brisbane Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Fraser Coast Brisbane Townsville Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Sunshine Coast Brisbane Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Sunshine Coast Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Gold Coast Sunshine Coast Sunshine Coast Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Brisbane Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Brisbane Southern Queensland Sunshine Coast Southern Queensland Southern Queensland Southern Queensland Sunshine Coast Fraser Coast Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Gold Coast Sunshine Coast Gold Coast Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Islands of Southern Queensland Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Gold Coast The Whitsundays Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Gold Coast Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Gold Coast Sunshine Coast Sunshine Coast Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Gold Coast Islands of the Great Barrier Reef Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Gold Coast Brisbane Queensland’s Outback Gold Coast Brisbane Fraser Coast Fraser Coast Fraser Coast The Whitsundays Islands of the Great Barrier Reef The Whitsundays The Whitsundays The Whitsundays The Whitsundays Queensland’s Outback Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Brisbane Brisbane
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Suite 3202, 32nd Floor International Trade Building No. 333 Keelung Road Section 1 Taipei 110 Taiwan
Tel +49 89 7596988 80 Fax +49 89 7596988 10 Website: www.queensland-europe.com
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UNITED KINGDOM
CHINA
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NEW ZEALAND
SINGAPORE
Level 2, 1 Teed Street Newmarket, Auckland New Zealand
51 Goldhill Plaza, #16-04 Singapore 308900
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AMERICA 6100 Center Drive Suite 1150 Los Angeles, CA 90045 USA Tel +1 310 695 3250 Fax +1 310 695 3258 Website: www.destinationqueensland.com
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MALAYSIA 15 Jalan Wangsa 1/3 Taman Wangsa Permai Kepong 52100 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Website: www.queensland.com.sg
YOUR AUSTRALIAN TRAVEL SPECIALIST BOX
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QUEENSLAND INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL PLANNER 2010/2011
Tel +81 3 3214 4931/5521 Fax +81 3 3211 7904 Website: www.queensland.jp
OSAKA OCAT bldg, 4F T-4, 1-4-1, Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka Post Code:556-0017 JAPAN Tel & Fax: +81 6 6632 5030 Website: www.queensland.jp
INDIA 21 Arun Chambers, Ground Floor Tardeo, Mumbai 400034 India Tel +91 22 4053 3018 Website: www.queenslandholidays.com.au
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