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Gold Coast If you are in the market for some great shopping, beautiful beaches and thrilling theme parks, the Gold Coast is the place for you! Only two hours south of Australia Zoo, the Gold Coast is host to some of Queensland 's most luxurious hotels, including world's first Versace Hotel Palazzo Versace, the Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa and Surfers Paradise Marriot Resort. Surfers Paradise is a great place for a beachfront holiday and is also host to the Annual Lexmark Indy Grand Prix! While at the Gold Coast, you can always keep the children entertained! Purchasing a 3-Park Super Pass will get you entry into Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet 'n' Wild Water World. Warner Bros. Movie World is a place to get lost in a world of fantasy and fun, meet your favorite Looney Tunes characters and movie stars, enjoy the famous Police Academy Stunt Show or take a ride on some heart-thumping rides like the Lethal Weapon Roller Coaster or the Wild West Falls! If you love the water, Wet‘n'Wild Water World is just for you. Experience Australia 's biggest water slide, Mammoth Falls , take a ride on the dark slide on the exciting Terror Canyon 11 or simply relax while you float around Calypso Beach . Wet'n'Wild Water World also has a huge wave pool for you to float around in while you watch a Dive-In Movie! At Sea World you can make contact with marine life wonders and experience a whole world of amazing rides, shows and attractions. Check out the kings of the sea in Shark Bay or marvel at Australia 's only polar bears. Be wowed by the ever-popular dolphins as they play and perform an amazing show for their visitors. Sea World also has some great rides for you to experience! We would love to help you plan your holiday paradise on the Gold Coast.

Brisbane Just one hour north of the Gold Coast and straight up the Bruce Highway is the city of Brisbane . You won't find beaches around here, but you will find a beautiful, vibrant city renowned for its friendly people and atmosphere. Brisbane is always buzzing with loads of things to see and do! Enjoy the alfresco dining and funky shopping precincts as well as entertainment, sporting and cultural events. Situated in the heart of Brisbane are the South Bank Parklands, one of Brisbane 's most outstanding recreational facilities and enjoyed by over five million visitors a year. Perfect for families, it encompasses South Bank Beach , many rainforest walks, cafes and restaurants, markets and landscaped parklands. South Bank is most famous for its large man-made beach, which boasts a beautiful, clear, freshwater lagoon. The surrounding landscape includes white sandy beaches, bubbling creeks and shady tropical gardens. You won't find anything else like it! You will love discovering the world's largest subtropical gardens at the Roma Street Parklands and taking a walk across the Goodwill Bridge to the City Botanic Gardens. Brisbane is also home to some of Queensland 's biggest events, including the Queensland Winter Racing Carnival, the State of Origin (Rugby League), Jazz & Blues Festival, Brisbane International Film Festival, Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) and the River Festival.

Beerwah Home of the world-famous Australia Zoo, Beerwah is situated just one hour north of the Brisbane Airport . Take a scenic drive down the Glasshouse Mountains Tourist Drive and you will find this quiet little town. Beerwah offers budget accommodation options that are great for backpackers or travelers wanting to stop by and check out the incredible Australia Zoo. Beerwah also offers accommodation that is very ‘eco-orientated' – some great escapes that are very in touch with nature. You might even see a wallaby at your door! For those who enjoy adventure and adrenalin, why not go for a few laps around the Big Kart Track? Or maybe you'd like to try your hand at climbing Mt Beerwah. Don't forget to bring your walking shoes!

Maleny/Montville If you are looking to escape the city life and experience the tranquility of nature, take a drive up the winding hinterland roads to the charming towns of Montville and Maleny. Perched on the Blackall Ranges you will find an abundance of cabins and cosy getaways nestled among thick forest canopies. You will be sure to find the perfect backdrop for romance! Spend your leisure time browsing the various art and craft stores, galleries and specialty shops downtown, and there are also many little cafes and sweet shops for you to visit and dine in. While you are here, make sure you take the time to explore the national parks, dams and state forests that surround these beautiful towns. Pack a picnic basket and walk through the forest tracks down to the waterfalls. You may even like to take a dip in the creeks and dams! Australia Zoo is just a five to ten minute drive down the range from both of these towns and they are located just over an hour's drive from the Brisbane Airport .

Caloundra Just one hour north of Brisbane is the spectacular Sunshine Coast , and once you reach the coast your first beach town stop is Caloundra. With 32 kilometres of ocean and protected beaches to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect place to holiday! With its enviable location in the state's south-east corner, Caloundra City has retained the relaxed lifestyle that complements its natural environment, which includes some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia . Along Caloundra you can find many great holiday spots from Golden Beach , Shelly Beach and Moffat Beach to Dicky Beach and Kings. With many places to dine and shop right on the beachfront, the options are endless! Caloundra is only a 20-minute drive away from Australia Zoo, and our free Australia Zoo Courtesy Coaches provide return transfers from Caloundra daily.

Mooloolaba Looking for a spectacular beach holiday? Head to Mooloolaba! The main beach in Mooloolaba is the Mooloolaba Spit, which is ideal for families and is backed by pretty parkland offering wonderful picnic areas. Along the beachfront there are two of Queensland 's most beautiful caravan parks. The children will love to play in the rock pools and swim at the patrolled beach. There is also a great playground for the little ones to enjoy. Due to its fabulous location, Mooloolaba is the perfect place to enjoy surfing and fishing. From Mooloolaba you can also head out to sea to enjoy a day of deep sea or game fishing. The River Esplanade is situated opposite the beach and offers a number of cafes and restaurants. There are also several shops and boutiques where you can purchase gifts, clothing and unique artwork. Another great shopping venue is the Sunshine Plaza , which is located a short distance north of Mooloolaba and offers heaps of different shops and dining outlets. Mooloolaba is also home to a large port that accommodates the Auckland to Mooloolaba and the Sydney to Mooloolaba Yacht Races. Next to the port is the Wharf, a large shopping, dining and entertainment complex. Underwater World is located at the Wharf and is a great place to learn about and see a number of different sea creatures, including some incredible sharks! Mooloolaba also features a number of other attractions that you can enjoy. If you want to take some fantastic photographs of Mooloolaba, be sure to visit the famous 'Loo With a View'. The public conveniences have become a terrific and very popular photo spot! The Loo With a View has also played host to some awesome public performances, including a recent concert with Australian band ‘Evermore'. Mooloolaba offers great accommodation suitable for a range of different budgets and styles, including hostels, hotels and apartments. Our free Australia Zoo Courtesy Coach also provides return trips from the River Esplanade in Mooloolaba.

Noosa At the northern end of the Sunshine Coast is cosmopolitan Noosa with boutiques, cafes and beautiful beaches. Noosa also has a large national park that winds and twists around rocky coves and beautiful beaches. This is a great walk, and you can stop for a swim at every corner! Noosa Heads offers a range of accommodation options from apartments and hotels to houseboats. While in Noosa, why not have a swing at one of the city's top class golf courses, take a cruise on the river or polish your surfing skills? Along Hastings Street (Noosa's main street and cultural hub), wander around the elegant boutiques and fine art stores and enjoy superb award-winning international cuisine. Noosa is renowned for its spectacular bays and coves, panoramic seascapes, picturesque bush land, majestic rainforest, recreational lakes and glorious ocean beaches. Noosa is the place for you to relax and enjoy the restful natural landscape, together with all the qualities of an international destination. Our free Australia Zoo Courtesy Coach picks up in Noosa daily. Noosa is just 90 minutes north by road from Brisbane Airport and 15 minutes from the Sunshine Coast Airport at Maroochydore, which is serviced daily with flights from Sydney and Melbourne.

Fraser Island Just off the coast from Queensland 's Hervey Bay is World Heritage Listed Fraser Island - the largest sand island in the world and the only place on the planet where you will see a rainforest growing on sand! Over 120 kilometres long and over 30 kilometres across at its widest point, Fraser Island has developed over 800,000 years and is a unique natural environment. Fraser Island boasts a wealth of natural attractions: pristine freshwater lakes such as Lakes McKenzie, Boomanjin, Allom and the spectacular Lake Wabby ; crystal clear creeks - Eli Creek being the most well-known; Champagne Pools - wonderful rock-pools ideal for swimming, and the amazing coloured sand formations known as the Cathedrals. There is also the Central Station camping area and ranger station to enjoy. On the eastern beach near Happy Valley you will discover Fraser Island 's own shipwreck - the Maheno. Fraser Island is home to thousands of species of birds and its warm waters attract dugong, dolphins and turtles. The magnificent humpback whales pass on the western side of the island with their young between August and November. You can visit Fraser Island either by taking a guided tour, as a foot passenger to the western side, or by self-driving (for four-wheel-drive vehicles only). Access requires crossing the Great Sandy Strait , either by barge or charter aircraft. Catamaran transfers run from Hervey Bay to Fraser Island Daily!

Hervey Bay Hervey Bay is renowned as a ‘must-see' destination for backpackers and is the main access point to Fraser Island and the Southern Great Barrier Reef . Recognised as the whale watching capital of the world, Hervey Bay is home to majestic Humpback Whales from July to early November. Hervey Bay is a dynamic coastal urban centre approximately 300 kilometres north of Brisbane . Flights run Hervey Bay to Brisbane as well as coach tours. Hervey Bay is renowned for its natural features and environment including calm waters, beaches, the annual whale migration, World Heritage Listed Fraser Island and the Southern Great Barrier Reef . Hervey Bay has a relaxed lifestyle, and this makes it a great holiday destination!