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PO2RT MACQUARIE, New South Wales
Just a few hours north of Sydney on the mid coast, Port Macquarie has a distinctive mix of heritage buildings, modern hotels and diverse dining. Pay a visit to Timbertown, Wauchope. (ph 6586 1940; www.timbertown.com.au). Explore Australia’s finest heritage park and take a ride on the horse and carriage. Smell the distinctive aroma from the steam engines, sawn timber and home style cooking. Open 9.30- 4pm daily. (Adults $19.50, Children $16). Take the 9 kilometre coastal walk from Town Beach to Tacking Point Lighthouse. The views are spectacular. Visit the koala Hospital and see
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GOLD COAST, Queensland
With its spectacular beaches, hinterland ranges, forests and beautiful waterways, the Gold Coast is the best romantic and family holiday destination in Australia. It has the biggest and best theme parks in the Southern Hemisphere. Australia’s
b i g g3e s t t h e m e p a r k , D r e a m w o r l d h a s o v e r 5 0 r i d e s a n d y o u c a n experience the interactive Dreamworld Corroboree (www. dreamworld.com.au). Become lost in a world of fantasy and meet your favourite super heroes while experiencing the exhilaration of world class rides and movie attractions at Warner Bros Movie World (www.movieworld.com.au). Get below the surface to discover a world of fun and adventure
at Sea World. Watch majestic polar bears and get up close to the seals and dolphins (www.seaworld.com.au). Don’t forget
to visit iconic Surfers Paradise, It’s the major hub of the Gold Coast hosting top class music, culture and sporting events, as well as having amazing nightlife (www.surfersparadise.com).
At Jupiters Hotel & Casino you’ll find a wide range of restaurants and bars and best of all its open for 24 hours. The Gold Coast is also home to Australia’s biggest permanent markets - the Carrara Markets. With over 400 stalls covering 10 acres it’s a treasure trove of the curious and the unusual. Of course there’s endless beach activities on the Gold Coast with every water activity imaginable catered for including surfing, jet boating, parasailing, kite surfing, diving and great water parks.
SU4NSHINE COAST, Queensland
The Sunshine Coast in South East Queensland is a popular choice for those looking for a fantastic family holiday with
a laid back atmosphere. While its home to many quality beaches throughout its 70 kilometre coastline, Noosa’s
Main Beach is the standout with a picture perfect sand, pristine water and waves that are ideal for swimming.
Not far from Noosa is Australia Zoo which boasts a diverse array of animals including kangaroos, koalas, wombats and crocodiles. Don’t miss the African exhibit that is truly world class (Adults $59, Children $35; www.australiazoo.com.au). With its wide network of rivers and canals, Coastal Cruises Mooloolaba provide great river and canal tours showcasing the best of the Sunshine Coast including its sunsets and fresh local
las up close and being rehabilitated. Open every day 8am–4.30pm. Admission is free with tours starting at 3pm. www.koalahospital.org.au.
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Pristine Miners Beach in Port Macquarie, one of new South Wales favourite getaway locations. The ever changing face of Surfers Paradise, Austalia’s premier family friendly holiday destination. Small but perfectly formed describes the Sunshines Coast’s jewel... noosa where the boardwalk meets the beach.
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