Quintessentially Queensland
Quintessentially Queensland
Quintessentially QueenslandThe sunshine state of Queensland embodies everything that comes to mind when thinking of Australia: • Get up close with the native wildlife; koalas, kangaroos, crocs and wombats | |||
Essential East CoastThere is nothing like Australia’s Coast. Immerse yourself in Sydney’s laid back lifestyle and icons, relax and explore tropical North Queensland, discover Noosa and the delights of Fraser Island.
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Australian Hues and HarborsExperience and discover the colors of Australia. From the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef, the greens of an ancient rainforest, the eucalyptus haze of the Blue Mountains to colorful Sydney, this vacation is sure to waken the senses.
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Explore Melbourne, Gold Coast and SydneyTravel Down Under and visit three of Australia’s most popular destinations. The stunning harbor city of Sydney, the glorious beaches of the Gold Coast and the arts and cultural hub of Melbourne.
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You will visit the following 5 places:
Australia
Australia is an Oceanian country, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. For most visitors its name is a shorthand for an endless summer where the living is easy. It is great a place where the adventures are as vast as the horizons and the jokes flow as freely as the beer; a country of can-do spirit and easy friendliness!
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. The city central business district stands on the original European settlement and is situated inside a bend of the Brisbane River, about 15 kilometres (9 miles) from its mouth at Moreton Bay. The metropolitan area extends in all directions along the floodplain of the Brisbane River Valley between Moreton Bay and the Great Dividing Range, sprawling across several of Australia's most populous local government areas (LGAs), most centrally the City of Brisbane, which is by far the most populous LGA in the nation. Its positive attitude and creative confidence makes Brisbane a genuine new-world city. Even though the city is rapidly developing and forward-thinking, it maintains a youthful enthusiasm and has what is arguably the most vibrant, laid back and friendliest atmosphere of any east-coast capital city. It is also an energetic river town on the way up, with an edgy arts scene, pumping nightlife, and great coffee and restaurants!
Sydney
Sydney is the largest and most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. The city is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. It is also the oldest and most cosmopolitan city in Australia with an enviable reputation as one of the world's most beautiful and liveable cities. Brimming with history, nature, culture, art, fashion, cuisine, design, Sydney's set next to miles of ocean coastline and sandy surf beaches. Long-term immigration has led to the cities reputation as one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse cities in Australia and the world. The city is also home to the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, two of the most iconic structures on this planet.
Cairns
Cairns is a regional city in Far North Queensland, Australia. The city was named after William Wellington Cairns. It was formed to serve miners heading for the Hodgkinson River goldfield, but experienced a decline when an easier route was discovered from Port Douglas. It later developed into a railhead and major port for exporting sugar cane, gold and other metals, minerals and agricultural products from surrounding coastal areas and the Atherton Tableland region. Cairns is a popular travel destination for tourists because of its tropical climate and access to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the seven natural wonders of the world.