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The trip to North Queensland where we went this Christmas was amazing. We did a lot of activities, the ocean rafting tour and the cruise to see the outer great barrier reef from Port douglous were the main highlights of the tour. The view of the great Barrier reef and green island was amazing from the scenic flight in Cairns. We enjoyed the drive from Airlie beach to Port Douglous with amazing views and orchards. The trip was awesome. One advise pls do take tropical strength mosquito replant when you go to cairns and port douglous as there are mosquitoes everywhere due to the rainforest areas.
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Gold Coast QLD, Australia
Theme parks, beaches, Theme parks, beaches, Theme Park, beaches.
Warner Bros. Movie World
Pacific Motorway, Oxenford, Gold Coast, Queensland 4210
An obvious inclusion to this list of the best theme parks in the world is Warner Bros Movie World at Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. The park was first opened in 1991. Movie buffs and in fact, all kinds of travellers visit this incredible theme park to witness some rides and shows that are simply the benchmark for imagination and creative effort. Again, don't mistake it for a kids park; many movie lovers count it on their bucket list adventure.
SkyPoint Observation Deck
9 Hamilton Avenue, Level 77 of Q1 Resort, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland 4217
NOT TO BE MISSED in Gold Coast
Walk Brisbane
Outside the Brisbane Visitor Information Centre, Queen Street Mall, Brisbane, Queensland 4000
Kuranda Scenic Railway
126-144 Bunda Street, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
The Kuranda Scenic Railway is a unique and beautiful 1 hour and 55 minute train journey between Cairns and Kuranda with a stopover at Freshwater, that runs in both directions. While travelling in the nostalgic and elegant carriages, you will be treated with great views of the rainforest, mountains, Barron Gorge, the iconic postcard perfect Stoney Creek Falls and views down the ranges into the northern suburbs and green fields of Cairns. Not only are the trains and scenery beautiful, the historic Kuranda and Freshwater stations along the journey are truly stunning pieces of architecture. After taking the Skyrail up to Kuranda, we caught the scenic railway back down to Freshwater station and hopped onto the all included shuttle bus that took us to our car in the Skyrail parking lot. The Kuranda Scenic Railway is another MUST DO while in Far North Queensland.
Daintree Rainforest
Cape Tribulation Rd, Cape Tribulation QLD 4873, Australia
3. Trekking at the Daintree Rainforest Being the oldest lowland Rainforest on Earth, Daintree Rainforest is a World Heritage Site as well as a major tourist attraction. Here, you can take a day trip or stay at a lodge.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary at Lone Pine, stop 42, Fig Tree Pocket QLD 4069, Australia
Whitsunday Islands
Southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Queensland
Whitehaven Beach is a beach unlike any you’ve ever seen before. A cruise through the islands will take you there and possibly elsewhere, depending on the vessel. You can dive or snorkel along the way, creating a fulfilling experience. I’d recommend a smaller boat with fewer people–larger boats become more commercialized and a bit less personal.
Green Island
Green Island, Cairns, Queensland 4870
If only two words could summarise Green Island, those two words would be; Incredibly Beautiful. Green Island is a coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef, not far off the coast of Cairns. Although there are quite a few tourists and people, that does not disturb the overall beauty, calmness and paradise feel of the place. There are plenty of attractions to fill your half day or full day visit, including snorkelling, paragliding, relaxing on the pristine beach and having a trip in the glass bottom boat or the semi-submarine, both offering unforgettable views of the spectacular and awe-inspiring coral reefs fringing the little island. Green island also features a few shops and eateries as well as a small resort and walking trail that circumnavigates the island, all hidden within island rainforest behind the white beach surrounding the island. We did the half day tour with the tour operator Big Cat Green Island Reef Tours, which allows you 2 hours to explore the island. We got to and from the island from Cairns on the 45 minute high speed catamaran journey and we did a 30 minute Glass Bottom Boat cruise which was truly special and memorising. Green Island is a must do when in Cairns!
Whitehaven Beach
Whitsunday Island National Par
Next day it was time to go for a day tour to Whitehaven Beach and Day Dream Island. Though the journey through cruise was really a rough one as there was unusually high tide on that particular day. At one time our ship was under the tide and we could see that we were under water for good 5 secs and I was scared to death. But luckily we survived the journey and reached the world’s most beautiful beach i.e. Whitehaven Beach. 7km stretch of milky white sand beach with all shades of blue spread over the it, like fearless stroke of brush on artist's canvas, makes it a sight to live for (I don’t believe in dying for anything ;-) ).
Ocean Rafting
Shingley Drive, Abell Point Marina North (Next to Sorrento Restaurant & Bar), Airlie Beach, Queensland 4802
(http://www.oceanrafting.com.au/)
A definite recommendation for anyone who wants a short tour of the Whitsunday Islands without spending 400+ $$$ for an entire day. It includes snorkeling, the tour, climb to Hill Inlet, your lunch, and hilarious tour guides who won't allow a second of boredom.
(take my advice and sit on the side of the boat for this one, especially if you're around for the whale migrating season - such a good view!)
Dreamworld
Dreamworld Parkway, Coomera, Gold Coast, Queensland 4209
Spend early mornings and evenings at the Surfer's paradise.One of the evenings before sunset make sure to grab a beer at the Skypoint and see the beautiful city with the backwaters from up top!
Brisbane Lookout
1012 Sir Samuel Griffith Dr, Toowong QLD 4066, Australia
After an eventful day that I never saw the end of, my next day had already begun to beautiful view of the city, elucidating itself to a cloudy morning sunrise, atop of the hill.What's going to happen when crazy friends meet even crazier ones? You guessed right - instant plans, abrupt change of schedule and going in to do anything with whatever that comes to mind without any hesitation. Though there was no sleep for two others apart from me, all five of us booked in for Scuba diving, $100AU each, in spite of being precarious of the time on hand to reach back to Gold Coast. Somehow, we made it to the location and headed to another adventure on this trip with two new entrants.
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
Cairns Western Arterial Road, Caravonica, Queensland 4870
5. Relive the Aboriginal Life The Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, built on traditional land in a beautiful rainforest setting 15 minutes out of Cairns is immersed in traditional Tjapukai culture with authentic music, dance and storytelling.
Lake Mckenzie
Lake Mckenzie, Great Sandy National Park, Fraser Island QLD 4581, Australia
Sadly my pictures does not do justice to this beautiful lake. It was pouring when we visited this lake.
Splash Mineral Pools Spa and Bar Attraction- CLOSED
The Towers of Chevron Renaissance, Chevron Renaissance, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland 4217
Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets
The Esplanade, Between Trickett Street and Elkhorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland
Old Government House
2 George Street, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland 4001
Rainforest Skyrail Mid-Station
Kennedy Hwy, Kuranda QLD, Australia
Another day, another tour. Today we set out for the Rainforest Skyrail Cableway and Kuranda Railway. Once again, Andrew drove us to the resort to catch our shuttle, but then ran back home to transport all of the others to the airport. We will be the only guests for the rest of our stay. After boarding it took about fifteen minutes to reach the Red Peak station, the highest point on the cableway at 545 meters or 1,788 feet high, where you get out and explore the rainforest at this point along boardwalks. Umbrellas are provided for those who did not think to bring one. A guide met us and offered us a free walking tour as he pointed out a number of trees and facts about them and this area of the rainforest in general. He was quite impressive with his knowledge. After he completed his tour, we were free to roam the area before boarding another gondola to the next section.
Lake Wabby
Lake Wabby, Great Sandy National Park, Fraser Island QLD 4581, Australia
Lake Wabby is a small freshwater, green colored lake. To get to Lake Wabby, we needed to walk through some wooden walkways and sand paths to get to Lake Wabby.
Indian Head
Fraser Island QLD 4581, Australia
Indian Head is the most easterly point on the island. Up there, you get great views of the 75 mile beach and the ocean.
