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TEWANTIN NATIONAL PARK Agents discovered


Queensland’s great outdoors on a hike to Mount Tinbeerwah (pictured below) in Tewantin National Park, just 15 minutes from Noosa Heads. This lookout point is an easy half-mile return hike offering views over the Pacific Ocean. The park’s Wooroi area is home to wildlife including echidnas, koalas and wallabies.


NOOSA Main Beach’s sparkling waters are perfect for a


cooling swim or surf lesson. Follow up with an active hike through Noosa National Park’s cliffs and forests before hitting the restaurants, shops and galleries right by the ocean on Hastings Street. “I could have spent forever in Noosa; it’s surrounded by national parks and has something for everyone,” said Ellie O’Donnell from Wetherby Travel.


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QUEENSLAND Pristine coastline, wilderness and buzzing cities are waiting to be found in Australia’s Sunshine State


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DINING IN NOOSA “In Noosa, there’s every sort of restaurant you can imagine. It’s so high-quality, with scenic seafront


dining spots too,” said Millington Travel’s Eloise Hastings. Try Lanai Noosa in Noosaville, one of the newest eateries, for riverside views and a seafood menu using sustainable ingredients. Bistro C (pictured above) overlooks Laguna Bay and serves a seasonal menu, while The Doonan offers pizza and pub classics in a garden setting.


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BRISBANE Running through the heart of


the state capital is the Brisbane River, which can be explored by kayak, cruise or from above at Kangaroo Point Cliffs. Visitors can summit Story Bridge for epic skyline views, while in the evening Howard Smith Wharves comes to life with floating bars, waterfront restaurants, breweries and a boardwalk.


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EVERGLADES Explore a 37-mile stretch


of wilderness and waterways in the Noosa Everglades, where visitors can take a guided boat tour with Everglades Ecosafaris. Spot native wildlife, kayak or swim in the tea tree-infused waters and learn about the region’s history, ending with a visit to Harry’s Hut, a historic camping and picnic area on the banks of the Noosa River.


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