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Queensland and Gold Coast
Queensland is one of the most popular tourist places in Australia. Millions of people
from different countries of the world come to visit the world-class tourist resorts and
theme parks on the Gold Coast, trendy Sunshine Coast and the Tropical North: stunning Great
Barrier Reef, ancient tropical rainforests and white sandy beaches of the Whitsunday
Islands.
Brisbane is the capital of the state, one of the biggest industrial cities of
Australia and an important port. It is a nice city with some interesting old buildings,
modern business district and plenty of parks.
Sunshine Coast - tourist spot not far from Brisbane, which has become very popular.
The centre of this zone is the town of Noosa, which is famous for its fashion shops and
delicious cuisine.
Gold Coast - one of the most well-known resort zones of Australia with international
class hotels and theme parks within 1,5 hours drive from Brisbane. Subtropical climate and
beautiful golden beaches, plenty of shops and entertainments made it a real "tourist
heaven".
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Attraction of the Gold Coast
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Sea World - one of the best Theme Parks with dolphin and seal shows, 3D cinema, Aqua
Park and various rides and roller coasters.
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Dreamworld - theme park with great amount of rides (many of them for
"adrenalin-lovers"), small Aqua Park, and an enclosure with rare white tigers.
There is also a small wildlife park there, where you can have your photo taken while you are
holding a koala.
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Movie World - fantastic world of the cinema with stun show and several great rides.
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Wet'n'Wild - Aqua Park with various water rides and a variety of pools.
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Tropical Fruit World - an unusual entertainment Park with the focus on exotic fruits.
The visitors can see the plantations, get to know and see how the fruits grow and even taste
them.
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Lamington National Park - one of the most famous natural parks with eucalypt forests
where live koalas and kangaroos, and stunning subtropical rainforest high in the mountains.
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Infinity - a newest virtual attraction, located in Surfers Paradise.
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"Believe It or Not" - museum of unusual things, which is based on the
collection of Mr. Ripley, a traveller and collector of different anomalies.
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Currumbin Sanctuary - wildlife park of Australian animals.
Popular Tours
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4 Wheel Drive Safari (up to 10 hours)
A comfortable 4WD will drive you to the mountains, to Lamington National Park, where
eucalypt forests meet the subtropical rainforest. This is your chance to see kangaroos and
koalas in the wild, to try a top-tree walk in the rainforest, swim in the waterfall and try
the national Aussie barbecue.
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Tropical Fruit World Tour (up to 5 hours)
You will visit plantations of exotic fruits and taste those, which are in season. There is
lots of entertainments and fun in this park for everybody.
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Great Barrier Reef Flight (up to 11 hours)
This is your chance to see the fascinating Great Barrier Reef, while staying on the Gold
Coast. Your will spend an unforgettable day on Lady Elliott Island, snorkelling or diving on
the Reef.
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Tall Ship Cruise (up to 8 hours)
If you would like to have a change from struggling with the ocean waves - take a nice cruise
to Stadbroke Island - the nature sanctuary. On the way you will take a look at the
"millionaires row" (villas of the rich), have a stroll in a fashionable shopping
village of Sanctuary Cove. On the island you can take a swim in the quiet waters of the bay,
feed wild kangaroos, have fun with water sports. Barbecue lunch is a good supplement to this
great day out!
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Byron Bay Tour (up to 10 hours)
Tour starts with the visit to Tropical Fruit World, and then you are heading to the most
East Point of Australia - Byron Bay. This is a beautiful place with golden beaches and
spectacular cliffs, where the tourists can often see the whales during their migration to
the Antarctica (August-October).
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Sunshine Coast Tour (up to 11 hours)
On your way to Noosa, the capital of Sunshine Coast, you will enjoy the stunning views of
the mountains and visit an unusual theme park Big Pineapple. You will get to know and will
see many interesting things about pineapples and other exotic fruits, visit macadamia
plantation and taste this versatile and delicious nut. Enjoy trendy Noosa, its boutiques and
great restaurants.
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Currumbin Sanctuary Tour (up to 4 hours)
This is an opportunity to see up close the unique Australian animals.
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Brisbane City Tour (up to 6 hours)
You will see the most beautiful places and buildings of his city, its spectacular gardens
and embankment area, and then have a cruise on the river.
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You can also fly on helicopter, hydroplane or do ballooning.
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Fishing is a must to do on the Gold Coast! You can do quiet fishing in the Bay or
breathtaking ocean fishing!
Night Entertainment
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Dinner and show in Casino - spectacular high class show in the casino, which is
nicely packaged with buffet dinner (can be change to A La Cart on request)
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Island Queen Dinner and Show - you will enjoy seafood buffet dinner and show with
Polynesian dances during a leisure cruise on the Bay.
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