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On Hamilton Island visitors can breakfast with the birds and apart from the numerous places in the wild where they will see kangeroos (such as Cape Hillsborough), several wildlife centres feature ‘roo encounters’ where visitors have the opportunity to feed them by hand. All these adventures may require a little more stamina than a week on the beach, but the rewards are great and the memories last forever. It’s time that your clients take a walk on the wild side of Queensland! (
teq.queensand.com;
experiencequeensland.com)
What’s new Trade campaign: Australia’s Nature Coast
cooperative marketing funds are available to UK trade partners interested in promoting the region (
australiasnaturecoast.com). A dedicated Aussie Specialist training module on this region has
fl ightless bird, the Southern Cassowary, this World Heritage-listed rainforest deserves more than a brief visit. For those who prefer not to get wet, the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway offers a range of tour packages taking you through the gorge. For an indigenous experience, and not far from the base of thr Skyrail, is the hugely popular Tjapukai Aboriginal Culture Park where visitors can ‘meet descendants of the world’s oldest living culture’ to sounds of the didgeridoo. At the Mossman Gorge World Heritage Site visitors can enjoy an authentic indigenous experience on a
Selling Travel October.pdf 1 9/17/2014 1:56:34 PM Above: : ‘Learning from the locals’ on a farm stay at the 30,000
acre Windemere Cattle Station, Winton
guided walk through the rainforest with an interpretive guide, spotting bush food and learning about traditional plant use. Not for the faint-hearted but yet another unusual Queensland experience in the Tropical North region is Hartley’s Crocodile Park where a boat cruise features hundreds of fresh and saltwater crocodiles within an arm’s length. Getting close to nature is no challenge in Queensland as it is dotted with wildlife centres. If holding a koala is your client’s thing then Brisbane’s Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary will fulfi l their dreams. Queensland is one of only two states that allows koalas to be ‘cuddled’ and the Billabong Sanctuary in Townsville is another popular centre.
already been completed by 120 UK agents. Hotels: Crystalbrook Lodge (crystalbrookcollection.
com.au/crystalbrook-lodge) is a mecca for fi shermen and nature lovers. Perched over Crystalbrook Lake, it’s a haven for a staggering range of wildlife including birds, freshwater crocodiles and fi sh. Visitors can explore the bush or enjoy the serenity of the outback in the private grounds. ( One&Only Hayman Island (hayman.oneandonly
resorts.com), Australia’s iconic private island resort in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, has been reopened following a complete redesign by DBI Design, award-winning Australian designers. While qualia (
qualia.com.au) on Hamilton Island has been named Australia’s Best Resort for the seventh consecutive year in the 2014 Hotel Management Awards. The luxury resort has been awarded the accolade every year since it opened. Alpha Hotels & Resorts (alphamosaichotelbrisbane.
com.au) has opened its fi rst Queensland property, Alpha Mosaic Brisbane in Fortitude Valley. The 18-storey hotel and apartment complex offers 51 deluxe rooms, and 213 apartments, all a short stroll from bustling James Street.
Outrigger Little Hastings Street Resort and Spa
A refreshingly different yet indulgent holiday escape nestled beside the national park and located just a 500-metre stroll, or buggy ride, from Hastings Street and the beach. Offering beautifully appointed serviced apartments, villas and penthouses with resort or national park views.
National Park Views | 155 Apartments | Swimming Pools Restaurant | Spa | Fitness Facilities | Conference Facilities
Contact Ian Griffiths Ph: 023 9238 6401 Email:
ian.griffiths@
outrigger.com Web:
outriggeraustralia.com
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