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Off the Beaten Path in Brisbane

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The woolshed: The Wool Shed
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  • By Jez79 on April 25, 2003
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  • The Woolshed is a great place to go if you're interested in animals, and other aspects of Australian nature. The woolshed's ram show involves a live display of eight breeds of sheep, who make their way to the assigned position on the stage as the announcer explains what each breed is used for. There is also a demonstration of sheep shearing, a recreation of an outback sheep station, and a visit to an animal park with native Australian animals. The woolshed also has a cafe and dining hall, where you can sample some traditional Aussie food.

    The woolshed is located at:
    148 Samford Road
    Ferny Hills, Brisbane
    Queensland, Australia
    PO Box 329
    Ferny Hills, QLD 4055
    Tel: +61 7 3872 1100
    Fax: +61 7 3351 5575

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    Coochiemudlo Island: Coochiemudlo Island
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  • Updated By 360dude on May 30, 2003
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  • 360° view of Coochiemudlo Island - Brisbane
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    This quiet little island can be accessed by a 5-10 minute ferry trip from Victoria Point. There is a small self-sufficient community of people who certainly have a relaxed life style. They can also claim that they live on a tropical island, which is pretty much the case.

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    Forest Lake: Forest Lake
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  • By 360dude on May 30, 2003
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  • 360° view of Forest Lake - Brisbane
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    Forest Lake is a new residential area in Brisbane. It contains many excellent facilities but the highlight is the lake area.

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    Botanical Gardens: The Brisbane Botanic Gardens
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  • Updated By keeweechic on January 7, 2005
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  • Brisbane Off the Beaten Path
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    Founded in 1970, the Brisbane Botanic Gardens are set on 52 hectares at Mt Coot-tha. There are over 20,000 plants which represent some 5000 species collected from around the world. You can take a volunteer guided walk daily except Sunday and public holidays and between mid-December and mid-January which last around 1 hour. Admission is free and the gardens are only 8 kms from the city centre.

    There are various displays including a tropical dome made up of tinted panels in an aluminium frame. Pathways meander through a variety of tropical plants and around a central pond. The dome is open between 9.30am and 4.00pm daily

    Location : Mt Coot-tha Road, Toowong

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    Glasshouse mountains: Glass House Mountains
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  • Updated By keeweechic on August 4, 2003
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    Glass House mountains are part of the great dividing range and are located between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast (just 40 mins north of Brisbane). There are 11 principal peaks, which date back 20 million years, the highest of which is Beerwah at 1,824 feet. They are composed of volcanic trachyte and rise abruptly from the coastal plain. Each of the peaks is a national park.

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    Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
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  • Updated By keeweechic on August 4, 2003
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    Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is great for getting close to all the Australian animals. Here you can cuddle a koala and hand feed kangaroos and emus. There are more than 130 koalas here but when you hold them, be prepared for the claws, they can dig in a bit.

    Jesmond Road, Fig Tree Pocket, Brisbane

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    General: Natural Arch is beautiful, you...
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  • Updated By RamSter on September 12, 2002
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    Natural Arch is beautiful, you can view the falls from everywhere and hide underneath a cave to elt the water spray on your face.

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    The big Pineapple: The Big Pineapple
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  • Updated By keeweechic on August 4, 2003
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    The Big Pineapple is Australia's number one tourist attraction. It was established in 1971, and the first sight of the plantation is a large 16m high fiberglass pineapple. You can go inside and learn more about Queensland Tropical Fruit industries and get great views of the Sunshine Coast from the top level. You can take a ride on a genuine sugar cane train through tropical fruit orchards and pineapple fields.

    There is also a natural rainforest area and an area with Australian animals. Next door is the Macadamia Nut Farm which you can also tour through.

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    General: Not all tourists know what the...
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  • By chris_i79 on August 27, 2002
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    Not all tourists know what the locals do. When in Brisbane you must go to Stradbroke island. To get there take the train to the Clevland stop. There is a shuttle bus that will take you to the ferry station. From there it is a short 30 min boat ride. Once on the island there is a bus that you to various spots on the island

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    Botanical Gardens: Brisbane Botanical Gardens. ...
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  • By timtrina on August 26, 2002
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  • Brisbane Botanical Gardens. Absolutely gorgeous gardens, and the place where you'll find couples lying on the grass just having a 'romantic' moment.

    The gardens are open 7 days a week, and can be found at Gardens Point, Alice Street in the City.

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