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Famous for its great weather, exciting events and cultural scene, Brisbane has sophisticated, warm and friendly charms, which will more than surprise. Brisbane is the State Capital of Queensland and is one of those rare cities built around people and lifestyle. The sub-tropical climate, with bright sunny days and balmy nights, is reflected in the warm welcome visitors receive from the million or so people who live in the greater Brisbane area. Within an hour of the city centre are the fishing and sailing waters of Moreton Bay, scenic country drives, and the beaches of the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. Brisbane is set close to the Pacific Ocean, and is situated beside the Brisbane River on plains between Moreton Bay and the Great Dividing Range in south-eastern Queensland.
The Daintree Rainforest is a tropical rainforest near Daintree, Queensland, on the coast north of Cairns, in tropical far north of Australia. At around 1200 square kilometers, the Daintree is Australia's largest contiguous area of rainforest. Named for Richard Daintree, part of the forest is protected by the Daintree National Park and drained by the Daintree River. The Daintree Rainforest contains 30% of frog, marsupial and reptile species in Australia, and 65% of Australia's bat and butterfly species. 20% of bird species in the country can also be found in this area. All of this diversity is contained within an area that takes up 2% of the landmass of Australia. [more information]
Colorful 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, plains that stretch to eternity, and spectacular sunsets. A place where characters share a yarn and people say g’day. A land of the dreamtime, where ancient Aboriginal culture is recorded on rock faces and cave walls, and where evidence of the dinosaurs’ reign over the earth can still be found. Uncover the history and unique charters of the Outback. See a variety of wildlife, stay at a working sheep station and learn about the legendary families who pioneered the region’s pastoral industry. [more information]
Colorful 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, plains that stretch to eternity, and spectacular sunsets. A place where characters share a yarn and people say g’day. Queensland’s Outback is well known for its wide open spaces and friendly characters. Station Stays in particular can provide you with an experience of a lifetime. Station Stays are not just another place to spend a couple of hours catching some shut eye. They offer a unique experience of living life on the land. [more information]
Colorful 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, plains that stretch to eternity, and spectacular sunsets. A place where characters share a yarn and people say g’day. A land of the dreamtime, where ancient Aboriginal culture is recorded on rock faces and cave walls, and where evidence of the dinosaurs’ reign over the earth can still be found Queensland’s Outback is well known for its wide open spaces and friendly characters. Station Stays in particular can provide you with an experience of a lifetime. Station Stays are not just another place to spend a couple of hours catching some shut eye. They offer a unique experience of living life on the land. Uncover the history and unique charters of the Outback. See a variety of wildlife, stay at a working sheep station and learn about the legendary families who pioneered the region’s pastoral industry. [more information]
Perfectly situated in the Great Barrier Reef, amongst the 74 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. Also visit Hook Island, a rugged and a true wilderness island. Hook Peak, at 459 meters, is the highest mountain on the island. One of the few walking tracks leads to Butterfly Bay - named so because of its unique shape and the butterflies which swarm around its shores. Explore Australia's spectacular islands and cruise the Great Barrier Reef on this island paradise discovery. [more information]
Perfectly situated in the Great Barrier Reef, amongst the 74 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. Explore Australia's spectacular islands and cruise the Great Barrier Reef on this island paradise discovery. [more information]
Fraser Island is a precious part of Australia’s natural and cultural heritage, it is protected for all to appreciate and enjoy. A place of exceptional beauty, with its long uninterrupted white beaches flanked by strikingly colored sand cliffs, and over 100 freshwater lakes, some tea-colored and others clear and blue, all ringed by white sandy beaches, Fraser Island contains ancient rainforests that grow in sand along the banks of fast-flowing, crystal-clear creeks. [more information]
Fraser Island is a precious part of Australia’s natural and cultural heritage, it is protected for all to appreciate and enjoy. A place of exceptional beauty, with its long uninterrupted white beaches flanked by strikingly colored sand cliffs, and over 100 freshwater lakes, some tea-colored and others clear and blue, all ringed by white sandy beaches, Fraser Island contains ancient rainforests that grow in sand along the banks of fast-flowing, crystal-clear creeks. [more information]
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