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Historic Places In Australia’s Sunshine Coast

January 13th, 2010 No comments

Just north of Brisbane, in Queensland, is Australia’s Sunshine Coast. The Sunshine Coast is made up of small towns such as the old fashioned Coolum, relaxing Caloundra, tourist attraction Noosa and the peaceful Sunshine Hinterlands area.

There are many historical attraction in the Sunshine Coast. To start with there is the scenic railway, Valley Rattler, that tour the Mary Valley in the Cooloola region. You can take a half morning, half day or full day tours on an old fashioned steam train called the Red Rocket Rail Motor. If you decide to take a full day tour you will travel to Dagun, Imbil and Kandanga. This tour allows passengers to disembark at these towns for touring or exploration. For a half day tour you will take a trip to Amamoor and Dagun to enjoy morning tea or a glass of wine. Half morning tour are two hours and travel between Gympie and Amamoor where you will get a chance to explore some of the arts and crafts fairs in the area.

Another great place to get an in depth detail of the areas history is at the Landsborough Museum in Maleny Street. This museum has exhibits from historical explorers, tools and equipment. There is also a library that has an extensive collection of historical area documents, photos and much more. This is a great place to spend the day and really get a full dose of all the history that this region has learn.

And last but not least is Sunshine Castle Bli Bli, a unique recreation of a Norman Castle in the Australian outback that dates back to 1971. Castle Bli Bli offers tourists so many things to do that it is hard to know where to start describing them and hard to know what to do first.

You could start by wandering through the toy and doll museum, with its fairytale dioramas, model train railway and dancing dolls or you could, instead, start by climbing the 24m tall lookout tower to enjoy the superb view of both the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland. But whatever you do, don’t miss your chance to sit on the original throne as used in the Xena, Warrior Princess, television series.

When you are looking for sunshine coast information check out www.sunshinecoastinformation.com.au. Whether you are looking to stay in one of the numerous Mooloolaba Hotels or wanting to know about local events all you need can be found on this site.

Cairns Tours

November 13th, 2009 No comments

Fun, tropical sun and images of a blissful summer holiday, these are perfect components for a holiday of a lifetime when you holiday in Cairns and Far North Queensland.

Gifted with an ideal weather pattern all year-round, featuring temperatures in the Summer months (October-April) of 29-33 degrees C, and Winter months (April-October) 25-29 degrees C, Cairns is home to some of the earth’s most engaging natural attractions, the reef, the rainforest and the Australian Outback, and they are all here awaiting for you to discover.

The very friendly locals of Tropical North Queensland will display the kind of friendly and efficient service that has become the envy of other tourism areas. Adventure tourism, night life, fine dining and shopping add to the excitement and attraction of this fabulous place.

If you have been here previously, welcome home. If you are here for the first time, bathe in our attractions and make the most of your holiday.

Queensland’s premier regional city, Cairns is the world’s front door to Tropical North Queensland. It is a vibrant cosmopolitan destination with warm, sunny tropical days contrasted by cooling onshore breezes. Enjoy a walk along the iconic Esplanade or satisfy your hunger in one of Cairns’ many multi-cultural, diverse and award-winning restaurants.

Cairns provides entry to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforests as well as the Australian Outback. Cairns, with its international and domestic airport, is the first stop for many visitors who want to see the real Australia.

Relax on the tropical beaches, dive on the reef and experience the unique tropical rainforests that date back to when the continent was part of ancient Gondwanaland, thousands of eons ago.

Take a swim in the modern Cairns Esplanade lagoon, then cast your eyes across the serene waters of Trinity Inlet and you will view coastal ranges and mangrove habitats that have changed little since the site was named by Captain James Cook in 1770.

The beautiful Esplanade Lagoon is the perfect place to spend a lazy day basking in the sun and wading in the lagoon’s cool and seductive water. There are many shady spots to take refuge from the sun in the heat of the day, as well as barbeque facilities. The boardwalk has unique displays of Cairns’s local history and has many exercise facilities for those keen on getting a bit of exercise.

Cairns is extremely well suited to walking, or travel by bicycle. Well trodden routes and dedicated walking tracks are abundant or a visit to the Cairns Botanical Gardens is not to be missed. 38 hectares of native Australian gardens are maintained to lush standards, and many plants found here cannot be seen elsewhere. Located among the plants is a coffee shop and restaurant, it is open every day for breakfast and lunch. Admission to the gardens is free.

Interested in Cairns attractions? Check out what’s available at http://www.attractionscairns.com.au

Getting The Most From Your Australian Holiday Getaway

December 12th, 2008 No comments
by Chris Channing

Many people love getting away from their usual life when they have free time. When it is time for a vacation, why not go out on a limb? The continent of Australia has many wonders that will take you in awe as well as give you a sense of newfound amazement. Any person that really wants an adventurous vacation should make arrangements to visit Australia.

Australia has some of the most unique animals and attractions in the world. Various wildlife preserves and zoological institutions really take part in preserving important species of animals that may only be around for a few more decades. A short trip South East from the main continent and you will find the island country of Tasmania. Tasmania offers many unique and wondrous animals and attractions itself, so make sure to visit if you can!

If you want to take a chance in the wilderness, you can go and make trips through the Australian outback which offers camping, adventure and much more. If you want culture in your visit, you might want to visit Sydney in New South Wales. Sydney is featured as one of the largest multicultural cities in the world made in part by immigration and the melding of cultures through time. You can go your entire trip without seeing a small portion of the many attractions that Sydney offers to tourists.

Unless you wish to tough it out in the wilderness of the Australian outback, you’ll want to book the appropriate accommodations. Booking reservations online is easier than ever and you can find nearly every hotel chain worth staying at throughout Australia.

Finding out your vehicular travel needs ahead of time can save you money and time. If you want to go out into the wilderness, or even just do some city cruising, you will want to rent or hire a reliable vehicle for your stay. Otherwise you may want to take a cab or train to other parts of the continent, which can make for very long trips if you want to see different parts of Australia.

You will not have any problems finding food you like in Australia. With the large amounts of immigration made to Australia throughout the years, many foods have been introduced into the stir of cuisine that is available at most restaurants. You will be able to find just about everything to eat in Australia, even new meals that you cannot find anywhere else!

Closing Comments

Australia is vast as it is amazing. You can literally go to Australia and never be able to visit every attraction because there is an abundance of adventure to take advantage of. You are almost guaranteed to have a great time.

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