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Brisbane
Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland, is midway up the
East Coast of Australia. Brisbane is Australia's third largest
city and the state capital of Queensland. Brisbane has developed
into a lively, cosmopolitan city with several interesting
districts, a good street cafe scene, a great riverside park,
a busy cultural calendar and decent nightlife.
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Gold Coast
Come and enjoy the beautiful Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
There is something to entice everyone to visit the Gold Coast.
With over 70 kilometres of golden sand beaches and action
packed theme parks.
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Gold Coast Sightseeing
Movie World
The only movie theme park outside the United States. Stunt
shows, special effect stages, and a tour through a live working
film studio.
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Dream World
Features a 6 storey high screen in the Imax theatre thunderbolt
roller coaster, the opportunity to have your photo taken with
a koala and feed the Kangaroos.
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Sea World
Famous for the performing whales, dolphins and sea lions.
Many more attractions including the fabulous corkscrew roller
coaster.
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Wet n Wild
Wet'n'Wild Water World, Australia's premier water theme park
on the Gold Coast. Enjoy all the fun and excitement of the
world's latest slides, pools and attractions. Experience a
day of splashtacular fun for the whole family.
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Cherrabah
Homestead
Cherrabah Homestead Resort is in the mountains over the Great
Dividing Range. Cherrabah is 5000 acres of spectacular Australian
bushland, filled with native wildlife and magnificent scenery.
You experience an authentic homestead while enjoying a range
of resort activities, your ultimate Australian farm stay!
With fresh Clear Mountain air and spectacular sunsets Cherrabah
offers a unique holiday experience for everyone.
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Tangalooma
Dolphin Resort
Tangalooma Resort located on Moreton Island, about 40 Km (25
miles) South East of Brisbane. It is incredible to watch the
bonding between mammals, as humans reach out their hands in
friendship and the dolphin takes the fishy morsel, time and
time again. These dolphins are totally wild and should not
be confused with the "side show" variety you see
at theme parks. If you happen to visit Queensland this is
a MUST SEE experience.
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Cape Moreton
Visit Queensland's oldest lighthouse at Cape Moreton, the
Ocean Beach and the "Blue Lagoon" or enjoy a short
trip to the "Desert" for the exhilarating sport
of "Sand Tobogganing". Why not explore beyond the
Gold Coast and visit the Sunshine Coast's Under Water World,
Big Pineapple and Ginger Factory.
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Australia Zoo
Look at the result of Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwins life work.
See Australia Zoo and many animals that have featured in the
Crocodile Hunter television series. Be entertained and amazed
during the crocodile feeding and snake demonstrations. There
are plenty of shows throughout the day to keep you busy in
this rapidly expanding zoo complex.
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Mooloolaba.
After the zoo travel out to the coastal town of Mooloolaba.
Take a dip in the ocean, stroll around the Mooloolaba Wharf
Complex or visit Underwater World. At Underwater World travel
through 80 metres of Underwater Tunnel as marine life including
sharks and stingrays swim around you. Be entertained by the
trained seal show.
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Currumbin
Wildlife Sanctuary
Over 1400 native birds and animals call Currumbin Wildlife
Sanctuary's 27 hectares of landscaped surrounds and natural
bushland home. Whether its viewing the snapping jaws of freshwater
crocodiles from a safe distance or a hands-on approach feeding
wallabies in the open paddock, there are plenty of interactive
animal experiences to enjoy. The Sanctuary offers close encounters
with creatures of all shapes and sizes to the nearly 500 thousand
visitors who enter the park annually. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
also has activities to complement the native animals and plants
on show. Experience the Dreamtime when Aboriginal dancers
reveal ancient stories and myths through tribal song, dance
and firemaking. Our miniature steam train winds throughout
the park providing visitors with a description of what the
Sanctuary has to offer. The Sanctuary is not just about animals
- there's also plenty of native plant species throughout the
park including our main flora displays such as the Wet Tropical
Rainforest Aviary, Flora Gully, and the new Bush Tucker Garden.
A number of rare and endangered native species benefit from
the research and development undertaken at the Sanctuary.
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Broadwater
Cruises
The most amazing Boat Cruise on the Gold Coast! Experience
The sensation of driving straight into the water just for
fun, ride Australia's first Aquabus from the centre of 'Surfers
Paradise'. Travel up The Esplanade past 'Narrowneck' surfing
beach to the 'Spit', passing Marina Mirage, Fisherman's Wharf,
Sheraton Mirage, Sea World Nara Resort... Then all the action
takes place, the experienced skipper drives the Aquabus straight
into the magnificent Broadwater.
The tour now
becomes an exciting boat cruise to admire the picturesque
sights the Broadwater has to offer: Luxurious boats, Mariners
Cove, Australia Fair, Bungee Jumping and many other activities;
then a canal cruise viewing impressive millionaire's homes,
high-rises & canals before driving up another boat ramp
to complete a round circuit back to Surfers Paradise. This
is one Gold Coast tour not to be missed out on, Gold Coast
tourist's and locals rave about this sensational Broadwater
boat cruise!
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Canal Cruise
Fresh seafood and contemporary Australian cuisine are the
Gold Coast's specialities with over 500 restaurants to satisfy
every taste. Whether you choose dining out, a canal cruise,
stage show, nightclub or dinner theatre, the nightlife on
the Gold Coast should not be missed. Jupiters Casino features
over 100 gaming tables, 6 restaurants, 9 bars and an International
Showroom featuring spectacular stage productions.
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Sydney
Sydney is Australia's largest city. It is also the state's
main port for general cargo and a leading cultural center.
Sydney has mostly won its rivalry with the city of Melbourne
(in Victoria) to become Australia's capital for commerce,
industry, and tourism. It is also one of the world's most
beautiful cities, naturally endowed with a magnificent harbor,
beautiful beaches, and bushland reaching deep into the city
confines. Sydney is one of Australia's major multicultural
cities.
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Sydney Sightseeing
 City
Sights
Explore Sydney Free and Easy with a city sights tour including
Sydney Harbour Bridge, view of the Sydney Opera House, Kings
Cross, Bondi Beach, Chinatown and Darling.
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Luncheon Cruise
Sydney harbor's only collection of luxury catamarans offers
you a distinctive dining experience featuring menus created
by renowned Australian chef, Paul Merrony. Majestic Cruises
will redefine your cruise experience as you enjoy a seafood
lunch buffet or a premium seafood platter (min 2guests) Also
offering a unique cruise 'n café experience that combines
sightseeing with a café style menu. Dine in contemporary,
air-conditioned surroundings, sip a cool drink from the bar
and view the sights of Sydney Harbor from our extensive decks.
This Premium Luncheon Cruise offers a choice of two different
styles of lunch.
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Blue Mountains
The Blue Mountains is Sydney's greatest recreation area for
people who prefer the bush to the sea. They are part of the
Great Dividing Range, which stretches from Gippsland region
of Victoria in the south to the tropical rainforests of north
Queensland.
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Wildlife Park
The Australian Wildlife Park at Wonderland Sydney is a natural
and cultural heritage experience unrivalled in New South Wales
offering guests the opportunity to gain a unique and interactive
experience with Australian flora and fauna. The Australian
Wildlife Park houses over 600 of Australia's most famous native
animals including up to forty Koalas, five species of Kangaroos,
Wallabies, Dingo's, Wombats, Emus, Tasmanian Devils, Fairy
Penguins, Goannas and the largest captive Saltwater Crocodile
in New South Wales. The Australian Wildlife Park comprises
of approximately 15 acres, all enclosures feature purpose
built viewing platforms to maximise presentation and photo
opportunities.
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Canberra
Travel through the Nation's capital by Goulburn region,
one of Australia's premier sheep and wool growing areas to
Canberra. Our tour is carefully guided to take in all of the
main sights of this ultra modern and planned city of imposing
architecture set amongst many beautifully kept gardens and
parks. See the official home of Australia's Prime Minister
- 'The Lodge'. Tour Australia's Capital, standing proud whilst
surrounded by the rolling hills of rural Australia.
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Canberra Sightseeing
Hunter Valley
The Hunter Valley is Australia's oldest and one of its greatest
wine areas, though it produces only a tiny proportion of its
wines - about 2 per cent. First established more than 150
years ago, it is home to some 80 wineries ranging from famous
labels to very small 'boutique' winemakers. The Hunter is
renowned for its full-bodied white wines, 'medium weight reds'
and some excellent ports.
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 Cairns
Cairns is the best known city on the Queensland coast. A tropical,
laid-back yet modern centre where anything is possible. There
is so much to see and do for visitors to our region. This
package gives you the opportunity to visit Green Island, Arlington
Reef or Norman reef. Experience the wonderful Great Barrier
Reef and enjoy snorkelling and/or glass bottom boat.
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Cairns Sightseeing
Green Island
Reef / Arlington Reef
The Outer Reef pontoon at Arlington Reef has been specially
designed so you can snorkel right off or see the underwater
life from the viewing platform.
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 Big
Cat Green Island Reef Cruise
"Big Cat" is a comfortable air-conditioned 30 metre
catamaran with spacious, luxurious interior cabins and a relaxed
atmosphere. "Big Cat" departs Cairns daily at 9am
and cruises to Green Island and remains there for the day
before returning to Cairns by 5pm. Passengers have five and
a half-hours on Green Island to take part in the many activities
or simply relax on the beach.
Green
Island is a unique part of the Great Barrier Reef from its
walking tracks that lead you through the lush foliage of the
National Park to the sophistication of Green Island Resort
where visitors can browse through the shops or make use of
the facilities including lockers, fresh water showers, change
rooms, and restrooms.
Glass
Bottom Boat: Even the non-swimmer can come along and enjoy
the magic the reef has to offer by stepping aboard our glass
bottom reef-viewing vessel. Upon reaching one of our top 10
magical Outer Reef sites, our fully qualified professional
staff will give you full instruction on how to use your snorkelling
gear.
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Kuranda
The day commences with a journey on the breathtaking Kuranda
Scenic Railway. Kuranda is naturally air-conditioned, beautifully
presented and a treat to visit. Kuranda is the cultural tropical
rainforest village of the Far North. Only 30 minutes drive
through World Heritage Rainforest from Cairns City. Visit
the many nature-based attractions in Kuranda, including the
butterfly sanctuary, native birds and the magnificent Barron
River. Take a safari tour, river cruise or bungy jump 250
feet down into the rainforest.
The Pamagirri Dancers perform
a selection of dances and songs, which illustrate their Dream
time legends. Performances are in the traditional and authentic
manner of the old corroboree and in a majestic natural setting.
They open a door of understanding to this ancient culture
by sharing their stories and spirits, depicting the Dream
time, the animals, traditional hunting and food gathering.
The Dream time Walk provides
a comprehensive introduction to Aboriginal and Island culture
and history with practical experiences including boomerang
lessons and spear throwing. Return to Cairns via the scenic
Kennedy Highway overlooking the Coral Sea or ride the Skyrail
cable car from Kuranda.
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Melbourne
Australia's second city is a place of contradictions and
hidden charms. The city itself sits beside the Yarra River,
about five kilometres from the bay. Renowned for its sense
of style and elegance, Melbourne boasts glamorous festivals
and events, Australia's best shopping, a lively passion for
eating and drinking, and a flourishing interest in the arts.
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Melbourne Sightseeing
Phillip Island
Victoria's Phillip Island and its fairy penguins are the second
most popular tourist attraction in Australia. From Melbourne,
it's two-hour drive over 137 kilometres of sealed roads you
cross the narrows from San Remo to Newhaven, and you're on
the island. You can take a quick trip to Phillip Island and
return to Melbourne. Phillip Island is also well renown for
its surfing and fishing. There are also wineries and great
seafood to check out.
The state of Victoria's
biggest privately owned Wildlife reserve is also on Phillip
Island, where you can feed much of the local wildlife, including
kangaroos, wallabies and emus. They also have tree top boardwalks
for the viewing of the sleepy koalas.
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Penguin Parade
Penguin Parade is located on Phillip Island, Victoria, that
is only 140 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, draws people
from many parts of the world to this unique real-Nature experience.
The Phillip Island penguin parade occurs at dusk when the
Phillip Island fairy penguins return to shore. Small groups
of people are also allowed to view the little penguins return
to the ocean at sunrise. But numbers are strictly limited
on these early morning viewing sessions.
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Koala
Conservation Centre
Visit koalas at the Conservation Centre for close up viewing
via Warrook Cattle Farm Melbourne's southern suburbs. Visit
a true Australian Cattle Farm, see kangaroos, wombats, birdlife,
prize cattle, working dogs, with sheep shearing and milking
of cows. The koala reserve is part of Phillip Island Nature
Park, formed in 1996, which includes the Penguin Reserve on
Summerland Beach. Both the koala and penguin reserves are
open to the public. A fee is charged for entry into these
reserves.
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Sovereign
Hill & Historic Ballarat
Arrive at Sovereign Hill and explore its many attractions
including the underground Mine Tour, the Gold Museum and its
stagecoach ride, or just take in the atmosphere down Main
Street. Local blacksmiths and crafts people of the 1850's
inhabit this authentic "Gold Town". Visit the new
fascinating ' Gold Pour' demonstration, where $50,000 worth
of pure melted gold is poured into a bullion bar. Explore
the 'Secret Chamber Cave' where you witness the telling of
a gold rush tale from a Chinese community perspective, culminating
into a simulated "cave-in".
Take
in a tour of Ballarat and observe the original Victorian era
buildings. See the Eureka Stockade - site of the 1854 civil
uprising, and the Great Southern Woolshed, an authentic working
woolshed.
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Great Ocean
Road
If you are in Melbourne you cannot miss the chance to see
the Great Ocean Road. The most fascinating and diverse coastal
scenery offers, including golden sandy beaches, sheer cliff
faces, surf beaches and amazing rock formations. Pass through
the coastal towns of Lorne, Wye River and see the amazing
Cape Patton. Many opportunities to photograph stunning scenery
such as the stone monoliths of the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard
Gorge - the site of the tragic shipwreck and London Bridge.
You also get to see kangaroos and koalas and if you're lucky,
a snail or two!
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Yarra
Valley Wineries with Blue Dandenong's Tour
The Yarra Valley, the premier grape growing region of Victoria.
A tour designed especially for those with an appreciation
of fine Australian wines. From the charm of the Blue Dandenong's
tour to the picturesque Yarra Valley wine growing regions
where you will have ample opportunities to sample Australian
wines. Ride through the forest on the Puffing Billy steam
train. Stop at Sherbrooke Forest noted for it's lyrebirds,
tall mountain ash eucalyptus and fern gullies. Pass by quaint
mountain villages to Mount Dandenong summit as you tour into
the Yarra Valley.
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 Alice
Springs
Alice Springs is situated in the heart of Australia. It's
nearest population centres are Darwin to the north and Adelaide
to the south, both more than 1,300 Kilometres away, or two
hours by jet passenger aircraft. Brisbane and Perth are also
an equidistance of 2,000 kilometres on the east and west coastlines.
In the centre of Australia surrounded by red desert lies Alice
Springs. Once a remote outpost, Alice Springs is now the second
biggest town in the Territory, with all the conveniences of
a modern city. Alice Springs has the distinction of being
the largest airport in the Southern Hemisphere in terms of
land area, with 3,544 hectares.
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Alice Springs Sightseeing
Royal
Flying Doctors Service
See how the Flying Doctors work to protect the health and
safety of everyone living, working and travelling in rural
and outback Australia. You can learn about the history of
the Flying Doctors in the visitors' centre and see the Flying
Doctors in action today, from the radio room where all the
emergency calls are taken, and the fully-equipped aircraft
ready for any emergency.
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Old Telegraph
Station
The telegraph station, two kilometres north of the town, is
now a museum. This telegraph station was built in the 1870s
near a water hole of the dry Todd River in the Northern Territory.
The Australian overland telegraph lines were to run north
to south at this spot where a town originally named Stuart
was established in 1888. Stuart became Alice Springs in 1933.
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School of Air
School of the Air is a popular tourist destination for both
local and international tourists in Alice Springs. This School
provides an educational service for about 140 children living
on properties or settlements covering over 1 million square
kilometres of Central Australia. These children grow and develop
in a peculiar situation, isolated in a unique environment
and their formal education must of necessity be unorthodox.
The Visitor Centre provides tourists with a view of radio
lessons in action and background information on the school,
how it operates, and the lifestyle of the students enrolled.
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Anzac Hill
Lookout
Meet members of the local Aboriginal community and learn about
their culture through the wide range of historic photographs
and exhibits. Enjoy demonstrations of boomerang and spear
throwing and learn about traditional sources for food and
medicine. There will be an opportunity to sample bush foods,
Following morning tea of damper and billy tea, learn about
tribal life, languages, art, music and enjoy an Aboriginal
dance performance. Sunrise and sunset are especially beautiful
when the hills are fired up under a golden glow. Drive up
by turning off the Stuart Highway or just walk up via Lions
Walk on Wills Terrace. (Anzac is the abbreviation of Australian
and New Zealand Army Corps, representing men and women who
fought in the great wars).
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Palm Valley
Palm Valley is quite a unique place as it's a gorge filled
with a variety of palm trees - in the middle of the desert.
The road, which is in fact only a track, can only be driven
by a four-wheel drive.
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Hermannsburg
Hermannsburg, 125 km west of Alice Springs, is an Aboriginal
settlement. It was established by German Lutheran missionaries
in the middle of the 19th century. Many buildings are still
intact and can be visited.
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Amphitheatre
The striking rock formations of the Lost City and the sheer
cliffs of the Amphitheatre are incredible. Visit the spectacular
rock formation known as the Amphitheatre.
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Mac Donnell
Ranges
On the return journey from the Amphitheatre, relax and enjoy
the changing colours of the magnificent Western Mac Donnell
Ranges. This part of the drive is a highlight in itself as
the slanting rays of the afternoon sun illuminate the landscape.
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 Ayers
Rock
Ayers Rock is in the Northern Territory, Australia. It
is located 450km south west of Alice Springs. It rises 867metres
above sea level. It is 2.4km long and 1.6km wide. Ayers Rock
consists of sandstone containing a lot of minerals. The Aboriginal
name for Ayers Rock is Uluru which means great pebble. Aborigines
decorate caves in the rock with paintings. The rock was discovered
in 1872 by explorer Ernest Giles. William Gosse visited the
rock in 1878 and named it after Sir Henry Ayers. Ayers Rock
is a very nationalistic part of Australia because when people
think of Australia they think of Aborigines and Ayers Rock.
It's always on postcards and souvenirs. Thousands of tourists
visit or climb the rock each year.
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Ayers Rock Sightseeing
Olgas
The Olgas (Kata Tjuta-Many Heads), of which Mount Olga 1069
metres above the plains is the largest, consist of a group
of 30 or more domes covering 36 km due west of Ayers Rock.
Olgas are formed of conglomerate stone fused together in fantastic
and fascinating patterns. Olgas are also steeped in aboriginal
myth, but the record is fragmentary only and unless some effort
is made to preserve the legends, they will be lost forever.
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Kata Tjuta
Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre is at the base of Uluru. The Cultural
Centre is located inside the Park on the main road to Uluru
- 13km from the entry station and 2km from Uluru. At the Cultural
Centre you can experience art and craft demonstrations, bush
tucker sessions and free tours of the Tjukurpa display. Daily
schedules vary, so ask at the Cultural Centre Information
Desk. Browse through the centre's informative and interactive
displays and aboriginal art gallery. Then join local aborigines
for a cultural journey to Uluru along the liru walk. Learn
traditional law, bush skills including making bush glue from
local grasses and spearthrowers from the 'mulga' tree. You
will enjoy exploring the Park much more if you know a little
about Anangu culture and this semi-arid environment.
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Sunrise
and Sunset Viewing
Watching the colour of Uluru and Kata Tjuta change is a spectacular
and popular activity. The effects of the earth's atmosphere
on the sun's rays cause the colour change. Light reaching
Uluru and Kata Tjuta near sunrise and sunset is mainly from
the red end of the spectrum. Its reflection from the rock
and clouds in the sky gives the vivid colours. The spectacular
changing colours of Uluru (Ayers Rock) attract thousands of
visitors from around the world each year. The Rock has many
different hues - from brilliant orange to soft red, purple,
steel gray and even black - that display themselves at different
times. There are parking areas at the best locations to view
and photograph the sunrise and sunset at Uluru and Kata Tjuta.
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Uluru Climb
The Uluru climb is the traditional route taken by ancestral
Mala men upon their arrival to Uluru. Anangu do not climb
Uluru because of its great spiritual significance. Anangu
have not closed the climb. They prefer that you - out of education
and understanding - choose to respect their law and culture
by not climbing.
A free Ranger guided
Mala Walk is conducted daily from the base of Uluru. A Ranger
will guide you along a shaded track, stopping to discuss Tjukurpa
(Aboriginal law) stories associated with Mala ancestors, joint
management, rock art, traditional Anangu lifestyle, history
and the environment.
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