Top 60 Things To Do In Queensland
51 (12) Port Douglas
Port Douglas is where the luxury meets the reef. A mere 67 kilometres
north of Cairns. Port Douglas is easy to get to but harder to leave.
Named after John Douglas an ex Queensland Premier Port Douglas
competes with Cairns as the most important centre in Far Northern
Queensland. Cairns has the Airport whilst Port Douglas has the resorts.
Port Douglas last outshone Cairns in the early 1900s with gold fever.
I failed to find any but I'm sure a few of Port Douglas's visitors
have had more success.
With the Sheraton Mirage Hotel, palm trees, manicured lawns, 'condominiums'
(expensive units /flats some with security staff - tough gig), private
golf courses, lavish tennis courts, ridiculously expensive restaurants
and over priced, 'fashionable' arcades Port Douglas has become a
little surreal. Port Douglas's attraction owes much to the people
it attracts.
So, if you do nothing else, grab yourself an overpriced coffee
and see if you spot a rich thing doing a rich thing. You might even
spot a celebrity (wasn't that Russel Crowe beating up the waiter..)
In and around Port Douglas
Lookout from Flagstaff Hill
Flagstaff Hill Lookout (Locally known as 'The Lookout') gives you
a nice view over Four Mile Beach and the Coral Sea.
Turn right at the end of the main street and follow the signs.
Four Mile Beach
White sand at Four Mile Beach make it one of the most attractive
beaches in the area
Port Douglas Sunday Markets
Cotters Market by the Sea. Held every Sunday at Anzac Park from
early in the morning and starts to close at mid-day.
Port Douglas Courthouse
Wharf St this is the only ‘old’ (by Australian standards)
building dating back to the goldrush in 1879.
The Rainforest Habitat
Probably a sign of things to come. You’ll find The Rainforest
Habitat is artificial rainforest environment close to the real Daintree
Rainforest habitat.
It is a lot more efficient to have all the wildlife in one spot.
The Habitat does not just cover Rainforest so it could save you
quite a bit of travel time..hmmm.
Port Douglas Tropical Fruits Winery
On my hit list next time I’m here - Shannonvale Tropical
Fruit Winery.
Saint Mary's by the Sea.
Find me somebody to love with bags of money and this could
be where you end up. Beautiful little Church with nice views out
to sea.
Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas
 Snorkeling
Great Barrier Reef
Snorkeling The Great Barrier Reef
Depart from Marina Mirage at 9.00am and arrive at the outer Great
Barrier Reef at about 10.30am to have morning tea.
Visit 3 breathtaking sites for snorkelling as you enjoy the wonders
of the largest collection of coral reefs in the world.
You will receive professional supervision, comprehensive snorkelling
safety brief, tutition and guided snorkel tour.
This experience caters for non-swimmers and first time snorkellers.
After snorkelling you'll enjoy a well deserved tropical buffet
lunch before one of our experienced and helpful crew members hosts
a interpretive Reef Chat.
On board there are hot fresh water showers. We then have afternoon
tea before departing the reef at 3.00pm and returning to the Marina
at 4.30pm.
52 (30) Undarra lava tubes, west of Cairns
If you are anything like me this will be something you want to
do but time and/or budget will make you think twice. Experience
the interior. Be one of the few. How many beaches do you really
need to see - just do it.
Undarra Lava Tubes, Gulf Region, Far North Queensland
53 (65) Party Time at Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
 Quiet
Night Out on the Gold Coast
The Goldcoast has a reputation as a party town. You can stand in
line with everyone else or walk right in for a night to remember..
Night Club Party Tours
The original and longest running nightclub tour in Surfers Paradise!
Let this wild crew of partiers (tough job but someone has to do
it) take you out for a night of outrageous fun and games, experiencing
Surfers nightlife the VIP way, with exclusive entries into all the
best clubs, including the Bedroom Nightclub - the newest club in
town!
Package includes:
* 6 VIP club entries into each club/bar on tours
* Free pizza and nibbles to keep you going all night
* Free party pack with loads of discounts
* Party games at all clubs with $1000s worth of prices to giveaway
including Jet Boating Adventures
* Free group photo
• Hosting by Australia's best MCs, with International acclaim
and a group of people from around the globe just itching to let
loose! Are you ready for “1 Hell of a Night”?
Alternatively go more up market and be a celebrity for a night:
VIP Exclusive Entertainment Experience
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a celebrity for a night?
Experience the most exclusive nightlife on the Gold Coast, in a
way you never thought possible!
Enjoy the movie star treatment with a luxurious champagne limousine
ride to a fantastic, hard-to-get-a-reservation-at restaurant.
After a sumptuous meal, the stretch limousine returns to whisk
you and your guests off to the most elite, 'must see' nightclubs
and lounge bars on the Gold Coast, where you and your guests will
make a VIP Entrance with your Host or Hostess to guide your group
to your very own VIP Reserved seating in style.
No waiting in queues, and no cover charges! Now sit back, relax,
and enjoy the exclusive service reserved only for VIP's.
VIP Package includes luxury limousine transfers to all venues including
champagne, set menu dinner at quality restaurant, VIP Hosted Entry
to two nightspots, VIP Reserved Seating and VIP bar account &
waitress service inside venues.
Meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after
booking.
54 (51) Dolphin Full Day Safari from Brisbane, Noosa
and Gympie
 Dolphins
Experience the adventure of hand feeding rare Indo Pacific Humpback
dolphins in the wild. Immerse yourself in the excitement of four-wheel
driving through forest terrain and along the sandy shores of Rainbow
Beach.
Embrace spectacular views of Fraser Island, mountainous terrain
and subtropical rainforest with some of the biggest trees in South-East
Queensland.
Relax and Explore Noosa National Park, Noosa Hill Lookout and the
famous Hasting Street. Enjoy a delicious cafe breakfast and a tasty
lunch on Hasting Street.
The day trip tour provides an array of experiences and adventures
that highlight the wonders and beauty of Queensland's coastal districts
of Tin Can Bay and Noosa.
55 (45) Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island
Kyaking from Horseshoe Bay
 Horseshoe
Bay
56 (91) Sea World Theme Park Entry, near the Gold Coast
Bring your family to meet the family at Sea World - the most amazing
world of all!
With a host of exciting rides, shows and attractions, Sea World
offers a full day of family fun. See beautiful Polar bear cubs Hudson
and Nelson and their adult counterparts Lia and Lutik as they swim
and play at their state-of-the-art home at Polar Bear Shores, come
face to face with the ocean's most feared predators at the awesome
Shark Bay and take a fun and educational journey into the world
of the endangered dugong at Dugong Discovery.
Step back in time into the 1960s at Sea World's new Water-ski Wipe-Out,
an energetic show set in the 'Golden Era' of Surfers Paradise. There's
also the spectacular 4-D environmental presentation, Planet SOS,
the kid's colourful and interactive adventure playground Cartoon
Network Cartoon Beach, adrenaline pumping rides Corkscrew Roller
coaster and Bermuda Triangle, the ever-popular Dolphin Cove Show
and Quest for the Golden Seal.
And if you want to get even closer to the wonderful marine life
you can book an Animal Adventures program to get up close and personal
to awesome sharks, fun-loving sea lions or iconic dolphins.
This ticket is valid for entry until 31st March 2008.
Meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after
booking.
57 (54) Maroochydore. Sunshine Coast
At the very centre of the Sunshine Coast you’ll find Maroochydore.
The river at offers cruises, kayaking and great fishing opportunities
in this aquatic paradise.
The Maroochy Shire is also graced by 25 kilometres of golden sands
and inviting ocean and excellent surf beaches.
If you get sick of the sight of water (is that possible?) Maroochydore
boasts 3,722 hectare of municipal reserves and 2,000 hectare of
national parkland.
Night paddle
The gentle light of the setting sun brings out the true beauty
of this fabulous location. The smell of the ocean, gentle rolling
waves – a great way to end the day.
 Kayak
Sunset Paddle Sunshine Coast
58 (55) Sea Kayak Adventure - Noosa Everglades - 1 Day
 Noosa
Everglades
Best explored by canoe or kayak, the tannin-coloured waters of
the river offer the most outstanding reflections of the paperbarks,
bloodwoods and cotton trees that overhang from the banks.
The river winds its way south behind the massive sand dunes of the
North Shore that protect this natural wonder from the power of the
Pacific Ocean.
The Sunshine Coast has a multitude of diverse and protected waterways
that are ideal for the ultimate sea kayak adventure. Located a comfortable
one-hour’s drive North of Brisbane, the region boasts home
to many spectacular marine and bird species that inhabit the coastal
waters and foreshores.
Wildlife flourishes in this region of the river, freshwater Australian
Bass use the submerged logs as cover, goannas patrol the banks,
and the bird life is stunning.
Many locations along the rivers edge have cultural significance
and were used by the aboriginal people for ceremony and were sites
of the first Timber Mills in the region.
This trip will have you mystified at every bend, and the calm waters
are perfect for paddlers of all levels.
59 (99) Australia Zoo – Steve Urwin fame RIP
As well as the expected crocs the Australia Zoo is well stocked
with animals including Bettong Camels, Cheetahs, Dingoes, Echidnas,
Elephants, Foxes, Kangaroos, Koalas, Otters, Possums and Gliders,
Tasmanian Devils, Tigers and Wombats
Somewhat different to a more traditional zoo the Australia Zoo
has ‘wildlife action every day and move at a great rate of
knots to bring you the most action-packed LIVE shows and exciting
encounters with [their] amazing animals’.
Ticket prices reflect the show nature of the Australia Zoo at around
fifty bucks for a ticket. None the less if you get bored easily
this could change your view of what a zoo should be like. Or maybe
its more of a circus. You tell me.
Opening Hours 9am - 4:30pm
You’ll find the Australia Zoo is about a two hour drive from
the Gold Coast at Beerwah.
For more visit www.australiazoo.com.au
60 (52) Skydiving Noosa
You have to do one a crazy thing whilst on holiday. May as well
go for the big one, just don’t tell your mum until afterwards.
 Skydiving
Noosa
Noosa - Tandem Skydiving on the Beach
Come fly with me, come jump and skydive away and see the whole
of the Sunshine Coast very quickly.
From Noosa right down to Caloundra and Bribie Island, you get to
see it all (but you will have to open your eyes of course) from
a sensational perspective.
The ride to altitude is quick and smooth - the views are fantastic
from 14,000 ft. Jumping out of the plane will completely grab you.
The freefall is fast and incredible; the parachute ride is quiet,
re-assuring and peaceful.
Finish this ultimate experience by landing on the beautiful beach
at Coolum - right in the middle of the Sunshine Coast. This is simply
the best place to skydive.
But it's not over after we land! It's back to our office at the
Coolum Beach Hotel just 2 minutes away. Grab a cold drink from the
bar while the DVDs are processed, get your First Jump Certificate,
T-shirt and other goodies and then relax by watching your jump on
the big screen.
You'll be leaving us with the biggest smile on your face and will
have the rest of the Coast to play in.
All jumps are videoed so if you like it then you can decide to
buy - and relive your jump anytime you like! Your instructor carries
the videos while you jump and it's all about you.
They record everything you say and do! It's a DVD mini-movie of
your whole skydiving experience. You can even purchase still digital
photos of your jump, burnt onto a CD while you wait and e-mail images
to your friends!
Tandem skydiving onto the beach at Coolum is simple and easy and
is a MUST DO activity while you are on holidays on the fabulous
Sunshine Coast. You will have extreme fun. You won't regret it,
guaranteed!
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One Hundred Things To Do In Queensland, Australia
