| 1. Brisbane:There is so much to do in
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| | weekend retreats and day trips. With
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| Queenslands capital city. Visit the Alma
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| | exquisite art and craft shops and
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| Park Zoo, picnic and swim at Southbank
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| | sweeping views of the coast through to
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| Parklands or view the city and coastal
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| | the Glasshouse mountains, it is perfect
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| region from Mt Cootha lookout. There is
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| | for a weekend getaway or stopover. Visit
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| always the option of the exhilarating
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| | Lake Baroon for a picnic, or travel down
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| Storey Bridge Climb, or why not take the
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| | to Maleny for some more sightseeing.
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| ferry over to Stradbroke Island for a
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| | 7. Sunshine Coast:Packed with tourists,
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| relaxing day trip.
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| | this region includes Alexandra Headland,
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| 2. Gold Coast:Known for its amazing theme
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| | Mooloolaba, Maroochydore and Coolum. It
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| parks, this is the ultimate holiday
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| | also extends to the great Blackall Range.
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| destination. Visit the tourist strip at
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| | There is so much to see, with fantastic
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| Surfers Paradise with long stretches of
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| | coastal drives and blue waters. It is the
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| white beaches, Currumbin Bird Sanctuary
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| | ideal base for a relaxing holiday in the
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| and Sea World are great for a family day
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| | sun.
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| trip, or for thrill seekers you cant go
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| | 8. Mackay:This tropical city is a great
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| past Dream World or Movie World.
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| | base to explore the neighbouring islands
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| 3.Lamington National Park:Including the
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| | such as stunning Brampton Island or
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| Gold Coast Hinterland and stretching out
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| | smaller Keswick Island. Dont miss the
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| to the surrounding mountains and valleys,
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| | Mackay Botanic Gardens or Marina Village
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| you will find amazing rainforest and
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| | close to the city centre. The coastline
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| walking trails here with popular
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| | offers fantastic drives and scenery. The
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| attractions including Binna Burra,
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| | Cape Hillsborough National Park is
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| Springbrook National Parks and Coomera
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| | located north from the city has excellent
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| Gorge. Mount Barney National Park and
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| | campsites and stunning beaches, plus
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| Mount Warning offer incredible walking
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| | inland lies the Eungella National Park
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| trails, camping sites and lookouts.
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| | which features the Finch Hatton Gorge.
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| 4. Glasshouse Mountains:Easily accessible
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| | 9. Lower Barrier Reef Islands:This
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| from the Bruce Highway, this tourist
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| | southerly region of the Barrier Reef is
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| region offers exhilarating lookouts and
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| | teeming with underwater beauty, known for
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| camping spots at Coochin Creek. The best
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| | unique tourist islands such as Heron,
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| walks are Glasshouse Mountains Lookout
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| | Lady Elliot and Lady Musgrave. Most
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| and Wild Horse Mountain Lookout. Mount
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| | popular activities include underwater
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| Tibrogargan is the most impressive as it
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| | diving and exploring the exquisite coral
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| looms over the forest below. The famous
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| | reefs, just metres away from the beach.
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| Australia Zoo is also close by at
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| | Easily accessible for a day trip from
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| Beerwah.
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| | Bundaberg or Gladstone.
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| 5.Noosa:Being the main tourist centre of
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| | 10. Townsville:This is the ideal city to
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| the Sunshine Coast, Noosa is a very
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| | visit the lush tropical islands off the
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| popular tourist spot. The Cooloola
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| | coast such as Orpheus, Dunk, Magnetic and
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| National Park and Noosa National Park
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| | beautiful Bedarra. The Hinchinbrook
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| both offer fantastic camping sites with
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| | Island National Park is another world
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| raw natural beauty. Hastings Street is
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| | heritage listed gem that is a popular
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| the place to be for stylish shopping and
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| | tourist hideaway. Why not take the family
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| beach side restaurants, and head to the
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| | to the Billabong Wildlife Santuary close
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| Noosa River for all types of water
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| | to the city, or relax at the Strand on
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| sports, fishing and boating activities.
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| | the beachfront. Alligator Creek, next to
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| 6. Montville:Located in the Sunshine
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| | the lovely Bowling Green Bay is great for
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| Hinterland, this area is popular for
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| | a day trip.
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