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A Rainforest Skywalk
miekecasanova
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2009-06-08
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Think of a Gold Coast attraction. I bet you a coffee you named one of the 5 popular theme parks such as Dreamworld? However after an unforgettable rainforest skywalk at Tamborine Mountain in the Gold Coast Hinterland, there is now a new experience to add to the list.
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Gembrook - A relaxing Village in the Dandenongs
gembrook | 2009-05-27 | Gembrook is close to natural beauty and surrounded by history. A selection of quaint shops of eateries and restaurants cater to most tastes. If a day is not enough stay in one of the various Bed and Breakfasts. | read more
Far Western Queensland Outback Trip
idlers
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2009-05-26
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Itinerary for the Idlers 2009, midyear far western Queensland outback trip.
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Australia: Love at first sight - Darwin
esmeralda
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2009-04-23
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1995 Esme & Nick's Australian Travel Diary (September to October)
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Australia: Love at first sight - Broome
esmeralda
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2009-04-21
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1995 Esme & Nick's Australian Travel Diary (August to September)
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A Place Less Ordinary, Lightning Ridge
blackqueen | 2009-04-19 | There seems to be a buzz in the air at Lightning Ridge, an indiscernible quality that infiltrates your being and, somehow, makes you feel the way you did when you were younger and less jaded. In someway you can feel it as you draw closer to “the Ridge”, as the locals call it. | read more
Town of 1770, between Gladstone and Agnes Water.
queensland
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2009-04-12
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Cruising along the stretch of tar known as Bruce, heading south from Gladstone for The Town of 1770 and Agnes Water, you can tell you are heading somewhere special.
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Sailing Hire on the Whitsunday Islands, QLD
queensland
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2009-04-12
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You don’t need to be a world-class sailor or an experienced yachty to enjoy time out by hiring a boat around the Whitsunday Islands, one of the world’s best sailing destinations.
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Mackay and Brampton Islands, QLD
queensland
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2009-04-12
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Mackay is a surprising place. You'll find the contrast of red Brigalow country, lush rainforest, the Great Barrier Reef and the Coral Sea, national parks, beautiful beaches, a colourful heritage and an evolving cosmopolitan centre.
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Secrets of the Southern Gold Coast
queensland
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2009-04-09
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From Currumbin to Cabarita Beach in northern New South Wales lies one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in Australia.
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Camping In The Gold Coast Hinterland
queensland
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2009-04-09
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The Gold Coast's most anticipated nature-based attraction, the Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk, is now officially open and ready for keen walkers and campers looking for a challenge.
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Gold Coast Theme Parks
queensland
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2009-04-09
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There is more to the Gold Coast than its 42km of beautiful sandy beaches. Australia's best equipped and exciting theme parks (Movie World, Dreamworld, Wet 'n' Wild, Sea World) are also gems in the crown of the Gold Coast that makes this region Australia's most diversified holiday playground.
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The Gold Coast Hinterland
queensland
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2009-04-09
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Even if you normally prefer beaches to birdlife, one of the world's most spectacular sub-tropical rainforest hinterlands including Springbrook NP and Mt Tamborine is just 30 minutes from Surfers Paradise.
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Flying over Queensland's Sunshine Coast
queensland
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2009-04-09
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It was a different perspective to view the Sunshine Coast and its beautiful wineries, towns and rainforest from the air during my Mustang joy-flight from Caboolture Airport just north of Brisbane
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Gold Coast Holiday Equals Fun
queensland
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2009-04-09
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Arriving on the Gold Coast means slipping into instantaneous holiday mode, maybe its the relaxing cafes at Currumbin or the golden beaches and blue water of Tweed Heads and Surfers Paradise, the Gold Coast certainly knows what makes a great holiday.
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Gold Coast is the 'Coast with the most'
queensland
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2009-04-09
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A combination of golden beaches, a green mountain hinterland and the most varied theme attractions in Australia, make Queensland's Gold Coast the nation's most popular holiday playground. The great range of budget to luxury accommodation makes it easy for everyone to enjoy this unique and vibrant part of Australia.
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Lamington National Park
queensland
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2009-04-09
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Situated in the Gold Coast's Hinterland next door to Springbrook NP, lies the ecological beauty of Lamington NP. Only 90 minutes drive from the Gold Coast, taking one of the walking tracks home to frogs, fungi, mammals and fauna is an excellent idea for a day trip.
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Explore the Bay of Fires
discovertasmania
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2009-04-07
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There are Visitor Centres at St Helens and Triabunna that can give you the inside word on the Bay of Fires coastline on Tasmania’s east coast, including the stylish new B&Bs populating the coast
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Escaping to Flinders Island
discovertasmania
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2009-04-07
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Escaping Launceston by plane to North East Tasmania’s Flinders Island means long, white sandy beaches and fabulously evocative names such as Trousers Point Beach and Killiecrankie Bay, Strzelecki National Park, names that can make you stare at a map and wonder what’s there.
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Mountains of Adventure in Hobart, Tasmania
discovertasmania
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2009-04-07
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Visitors to Hobart can experience Wellington Park in a variety of ways from strolling through cool forested gullies along the historic Pipeline Track, or traverse Wellington Range on horse or mountain bike. Not to mention 4WD, rock climbing and camping.
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Launceston and Surrounds
discovertasmania
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2009-04-07
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For a mix of modern and original architecture, fresh food, great places to eat and drink, look no further than Launceston, Northern Tasmania
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Bruny Island Visitors Food Guide
discovertasmania
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2009-04-07
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Bruny Island is about 40km south of Hobart. The sparsely populated island, with its sheltered coves and long white sand beaches is, not surprisingly, a popular bolt-hole for Hobartians. Wildlife is fond of the place too.
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Along the Huon Trail, Tasmania
discovertasmania
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2009-04-06
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The Huon region is full of natural activities and experiences and is just 30 minutes south of Hobart
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Things to see and do around Bruny Island, Huon Valley Region, Tassie
discovertasmania
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2009-04-06
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The Huon region is just 30 minutes south of Hobart, Tasmania. Somewhat unsurprisingly Huonville is the region’s unofficial capital and while the name is uninspired its provenance is far more fetching.
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Enchanting Valley and Smoky Pubs Along the Houn Valley, Tasmania
discovertasmania
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2009-04-06
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The narrative of Tasmania’s Huon Valley is beautifully simple. It spans rivers, orchards, forests, towns sans gentrification, friendly locals and, to a lesser extent, homes where smoke from chimneys drifts without purpose when the yachts on the nearby bays are becalmed.
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Majestic Cradle Mountain located in Kentish Tasmania
discovertasmania
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2009-04-06
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Crystal clean air, wild native rivers and waterfalls, unique flora and fauna and one of Australia's most noted World Heritage Areas is what greets visitors arriving at Cradle Mountain - Lake St. Clair National Park.
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History of the Sheffield Murals, Near Devonport and Cradle Mountain.
discovertasmania
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2009-04-06
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Until the 1980's, the town of Sheffield in Tasmania was facing decline. However, after 50 Murals celebrating Sheffields history were painted around the town, things have never been busier.
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Marvellous Maria Island
discovertasmania
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2009-04-06
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The rim of Wineglass Bay has long been regarded as Tasmania's finest stretch of white sand. But that is about to change as more visitors marvel at Maria Island.
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Australia: Love at first sight - Exmouth
esmeralda
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2009-04-03
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1995 Esme & Nick's Australian Travel Diary (August)
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Port Douglas 1996 - 2007
marisa | 2009-06-02 | Has Port Douglas changed from when I travelled there with my mum in 1996, then travelled there again in 2007? | read more
