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Queenland can offer some of the best beaches in Australia and is a famous whale watching resort and gateway to Frazer Island
other attractions are the wonderful beach of Torgay and the Botanical Gardens with native fauna and flora of Australia, Queensland and from around the world. Leave a Comment Directions: Hervey Bay is situated on the eastern coast, between Bundaberg and Maryborough, click on the pic for an area map
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 by bijo69
Today it's a pleasant city with lots to entertain you for a couple of days. Don't miss the artificial lagoon and entertainment complex at Southbank, the Botanic Gardens and a cruise on the Brisbane River. Leave a Comment
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Rockhampton is a typical country town which claims to be Australia's beef capital (personally I don't care for the famous Rockhampton steak, as I'm vegetarian).
Apart from steakhouses and supply stores, the town has beautiful Botanic Gardens and a large collection of stately Queenslander houses.
Queensland's largest river flows through Rockhampton and actually is the reason for the town's existence: Rockhampton was founded as a river trading post back in 1853 (the museum inside the old Customs House has a good exhibition about that part). Leave a Comment
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Fraser Island is the world's largest sand island with a length 120km and a width of 15km and supposedly contains more sand than the Sahara desert. It has beautiful beaches and if you're lucky you can see whales, dolphins and sharks offshore.
Despite being created entirely of sand it has a lush rainforest cover and you can swim in a couple of freshwater lakes.
You'll need a 4WD to drive around Fraser Island and for taking a car on the island you'll need a permit as it is a National Park.
Lots of different tours to Fraser start from Noosa, Rainbow Beach and Hervey Bay.
If you're lucky (which I was not) you might see one or more dingos. Leave a Comment
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Great Keppel Island was one of my favourite stops during my last trip to Australia. It's just 13km offshore (ferry from Rosslyn Bay takes 45min, three times/day) and has stunning beaches. There are a few accommodation option on the island, all located at Fisherman's Beach, the rest of the island is covered with native bush. If you like bushwalking, there are a couple of trails to lookouts and other beaches.
There's a watersports shed on Fisherman's Beach where you can hire snorkelling gear, kayaks and other equipment.
It's possible to visit Great Keppel just for the day, but I recommend to stay longer and enjoy the gorgeous sunsets aswell. Leave a Comment Directions: Rosslyn Bay is about 50km North of Rockhampton
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Well things are new at Old Government House. You can buy a frig magnet that looks like a lamington. Actually on first sight I said "What on earth is this" but you must admit it makes a great souvenir. Hope they are made in Australia though.
Oh there is a "Lamington Story" but my memory is a bit vague at the moment. A Queensland creation at Government House a bit of a while back.
On the serious side this was a really worth while experience. Of course though restored it is a heritage listed and is said to be Queensland's most important historic building. We were pleasantly surprised to find entry was free...no that does not include the lamington frig magnet. Oh and there is a ghost story too. Didn't I tell you it was a worth while visit. Bet you didn't know we had ghosts in Australia."a mysterious figure in white pants"
Our visit started with morning tea. But you could guess that couldn't you? You too can enjoy coffee and light refreshments at the Old Government House Tea Room, based in the 1872 kitchen.
Then it was a visit to the historical displays. We particularly liked the "virtual medium" which was used to give a real feeling of what life was like in years gone by.
There are 2 levels and a lift has been installed .More accessible to more people now.
Opening Hours
Open Sunday to Friday, closed Saturday.
Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 'Closed'
Sunday 10am - 5pm
The House is open on all public holidays not including Christmas Day and Good Friday. Leave a Comment Address: 2, George St, BrisbanePhone: +61 7 31388005Directions: The building is located within the grounds of QUT's Garden Point Campus...a lovely setting which borders the Botanical Gardens.Website: ww.ogh.qut.com
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 by bijo69
Bundaberg is also the starting point for trips to the Southern end of the Great Barrier Reef with Lady Musgrave and Lady Elliot Islands. Scuba courses are usually a bit cheaper here than futher North. Leave a Comment
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 by bijo69
I went on a 3nights/3days cruise on a 62ft ketch named "Madison". Good thing about it was it just took 12 passengers and even went out to the Outer Reef.
Other than that Airlie Beach also has an artificial lagoon for safe swimming without worrying about ugly jelly fish and of course loads of restaurants and bars. Leave a Comment
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The archipelago of the Whitsunday Islands is best discovered by boat. The majority of them is unhabitated and offers just bushcamping, but some of them also have luxury resorts on them.
The most famous spot probably is Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island, a stunning beach out of fine white silica sand. Absolutely not to be missed!
The waters around the islands are full of marine life, I saw lots of big turtles out there.
Should you go on a sailing trip and are prone to seasickness, take the great Bundaberg gingerbeer with. It really helps. Thanks a lot to robertgaz for that tip!!! Leave a Comment
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 a Koala at Lone Pine by wise23girl
In those days" everybody" went to Lone Pine by ferry. There would have been a road in but no doubt it was rough. You can still go there by ferry but everything has come much closer to Lone Pine today.
If you want to see koalas this is a good place to go. By the way they are NOT "koala bears". Koalas are mammals...bears are not. Besides koalas there are possums and echidnas and kangaroos and more.
If you drive there is free parking , barbecue and picnic areas. Of corse there is a gift shop , toilets, and a cafe
There are tours which include Lone Pine 1300 360 776 and more. Check with tourist office in Queen St Brisbane.
There are buses ..one from near the Casino Bus 430 and more
And my "old friend" the boat cruise from Cultural Centre Pontoon (Southbank) Ph 1300 729 742
Open every day (Anzac Day from 1.30 pm ) Leave a Comment Address: Jesmond Road, Fig Tree PocketPhone: 07 3378 1366Directions: Lone Pine is 11K from the city by car. Head for the Western freeway with your GPS or map.Website: www.koala.net Other Contact: koala@koala.net
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