Thursday, April 30, 2009

Bribie Island


Bribie Island: 69km north of Brisbane. A popular resort island with surfing and calm water beaches, and water sports facilities. Connected to the mainland by bridge at Pumicestone Passage.
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pleasetakemeto

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Sea World


Sea World: The Spit, Main Beach. Australia’s biggest marine park, with sharks, dolphins, sea lions and other marine creatures. Also water ballet and fun rides, including a spectacular corkscrew roller coaster. Open daily.
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davidwallphoto

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Kona


Fly from Maui to the Big Island of Hawaii. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Kona on the Kohala Coast. Choose from a selection of exciting optional excursions: a full-day island circle tour that visits Volcanoes National Park, a tour to historical Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Park, a one-tour helicopter flight seeing adventure, or a romantic sunset dinner cruise, among other choices.
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archerbravo

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Brisbane Forest Park


Brisbane Forest park encompasses a total area of 26,500 hectares of State Forests, dams and reservoirs, National Parks and much of Brisbane’s mountainous hinterland. Picnic areas, walking tracks through the rainforest, lookouts and recreational areas are all part of the well managed forest park. At Bellbird Grove you can see the remains of an early gold prospecting mine. For details about the flora, fauna and all this vast area has to offer visitors, obtain a free copy of the Forest Park map and guide from the BVCB or visit the information center at 60 Mt. Nebo Road, The Gap.
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webshots

Monday, April 13, 2009

Aruba Inn


Answer the call of the sea and make the Aruba Inn your home away from home. Located on the “World’s Most Famous Beach”. The Aruba Inn offers all the sand, sun and fun of Superior Small Lodging Daytona Beach. Its charming Mediterranean architecture will warm your soul and beckon you back in time. Must be nineteen or older.
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faredeals

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Mossman


Mossman: 95km of Cairns Australia’s most northerly sugar-milling town, and gateway to Mossman River George and National Park. Take the Bally Hooley Sugar Train for a novel stream train ride through the cane fields.
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bobzook

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Kuranda


Kuranda: 50km west of Cairns. A picturesque village set in lush rainforest on the edge of the Atherton Tableland. Once a mining centre, it is now a center for arts, crafts and Aboriginal culture. The famous Tjapukal dance troupe performs. A regular tourist train from Cairns provides spectacular views of tropical scenery from lovely old carriages with rear platforms. Also accessible by road.

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melodymcfarland

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Lamington National Park


Lamington National Park: 45km west of the Gold Coast. A region of rugged mountains and jungle-like rainforest, with more than 140km of graded walking tracks, 500 waterfalls, abundant wildlife and ancient beech trees. Binna Burra Mountain Lodge, at the western entrance, offer a range of activities, good food and comfortable accommodation. Coach tours operate from various centers along the Gold Coast.

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abc.net