FOCUS ON CAIRNS
AND BRISBANE
AND BRISBANE
Have you ever
snorkelled the Great Barrier Reef?
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Cairns Cairns is the capital of Tropical North Queensland and the major gateway to the reef. Cairns is the base for an amazing selection of day tours and mini-tours encompassing the reef, the outback and the rainforest. For the ultimate Australian lifestyle atmosphere, visit Southern Queensland—where the Aussies vacation. This area enjoys an enviable climate of warm, bright summers and mild winters. Brisbane Young and vibrant Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, provides an exciting cosmopolitan city experience. Brisbane is the hub of sophisticated shopping, alfresco dining, entertainment and nightlife. Be sure to visit the Australia Zoo, made famous by the Crocodile Hunter. Fraser Island To the north of Brisbane you’ll find enigmatic Fraser Island. This World Heritage-listed National Park is the world’s largest sand island. Explore Fraser on a 4WD adventure or guided nature tour from award-winning eco resort, Kingfisher Bay. The Gold Coast Just a 1-hour drive south of Brisbane is Australia’s lifestyle capital, the Gold Coast. Relax on golden sand beaches and meet the locals over a beer at friendly Surf Life Saving Clubs. Cuddle a koala at Australia’s leading wildlife sanctuary or take a winery tour at Mt Tamborine. Nestled in Lamington National Park is O’Reilly’s Rainforest Guesthouse. Wildlife Southern Queensland also offers some of the best access to native animals in Australia. Have your photo taken cuddling a koala and handfeeding kangaroos and their joeys at a nature reserve. |
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