Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is the Gold Coast’s leading native wildlife, adventure and coastal rainforest experience.

The Sanctuary is an Advanced Eco-Tourism Certified and Queensland heritage listed property where you can get closer to hundreds of native Australian animals. You can cuddle a koala, pat a kangaroo and experience the wild Rainbow Lorikeet Feeding.

Experience one of our 13 daily shows including free flight bird show, the Australiana Show and our Croc show or ride our famous train.

Aboriginal and Islander dancers perform in daily shows and tours, plus much more including the Green Challenge Adventure Parc, an exhilarating 65 challenge tree-tops ropes course.

After dark Currumbin comes alive with the Gold Coast’s only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dinner show called Yanguwah.

Transfers are available from Gold Coast Airport and Surfers Paradise bookings are essential.
 

Pacific Fair is one of the oldest and biggest shopping centres on the Gold Coast with hundreds of shops dedicated to fashion, electronics, food and more!

Pacific Fair is one of the oldest and biggest shopping centres on the Gold Coast with hundreds of shops dedicated to fashion, electronics, food and more!

Tandem Cairns in the Tropical North is a spectacular location for a Tandem Skydive and your extreme adventure. Land on your own exclusive beach, the closet beach landing to Cairns. Free return transfers daily.

Tandem Cairns in the Tropical North is a spectacular location for a Tandem Skydive and your extreme adventure. Land on your own exclusive beach, the closet beach landing to Cairns. Free return transfers daily.

Adventure joins nature at Thunderbird Park on Tamborine Mountain less than an hour from Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Come for the day or stay and play. Choose from a range of exciting adventures and on-site accommodation on this 112-hectare rainforest playground. It’s fun for all the family and there is something to suit all age groups.

Hunt for gemstone filled thundereggs formed when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Take the Adventure Parc challenge, its Australia’s highest and longest adventure ropes course; do battle with Laser Skirmish, a fun experience in a jungle setting. Relax in the rainforest, go bushwalking, horse trail riding or swim in the rock pools.
Thunderbird Park is a wildlife and geological oasis. Find treasure in the world's largest thunderegg mine. Thundereggs range from a few grams to over 600 kilograms. Most are filled with agate and other quartz varieties. The mine is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 8.30 to 3.30pm, every day during Queensland Public School Holidays and all public holidays except Christmas Day and Good Friday. The admission price includes a mining permit, a pick, shovel, and a bucket to hold the treasure.

The ropes course offers a range of challenges from relatively easy to very strenuous. Choose your challenge and enjoy hours of high adventure. Hang on to the ropes and take a flying fox ride through towering eucalyptus trees, crawl through tunnels, play action movie jungle games and tumble through the air. Choose from a range of adventure games. The course is open to adults and children (height requirements apply). Jump suits and harnesses are supplied, covered footwear must be worn. The ropes course is open from 9.30am to 3.30pm every day except Christmas Day and Boxing Day, phone 5545 1468 for bookings.

Laser Skirmish is a fun outdoor activity for all ages. It’s like paintball but without the paint (or the pain). Zap your mates with a laser beam in this tactical combat game. Kit up in camouflage gear and face paint. Laser Skirmish games are challenging but safe. Join in a public session or book a private party. It’s great for birthday parties, end of year school break-ups, corporate events, and field trips. Open sessions at Thunderbird Park every Saturday afternoon, bookings essential. Visit www.laserskirmish.com.au or phone 1300 666 559.
Go horse trail riding through mountain rainforest and bushland. Gentle horses take riders on a fun filled adventure; rides are suitable for beginners and experienced riders. Friendly guides escort groups of up to 12 riders. Bookings essential, phone 5545 1468.
Self-catering lodges suit couples, families, and larger groups. Get back to nature, pitch a tent on a large, shady site, or book a landscaped caravan site. Prices suit all budgets. Enjoy the rainforest greenery and the trickle of the rock pools. Meet the friendly wildlife and colourful birds. Breakfast with the birds; enjoy a cold drink and a pizza from the wood-fired oven on The Terrace, its open every day of the week. The onsite Rainforest Restaurant and Bar is open for dinner Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights.

Artspace Mackay is a regional art gallery operated by Mackay Regional Council which provides the community and its visitors with access to a wide range of cultural services including:

- An ever-changing program of international standard touring and curated exhibitions of visual arts and social history

- Access to the Mackay Regional Council Collection of artists' books and prints through the Tate Adams Reading Room, with presentations, displays and exhibitions

- Public and educational programs including art classes, workshops, masterclasses, lectures, seminars, performances, presentations, guided tours and events

- A multi-purpose functions venue for meetings. seminars, functions and events

Housed in a landmark heritage building the Cairns Regional Gallery is the region's premier destination for exhibitions featuring historical and contemporary art by leading regional, national and international artists. The Gallery also presents exhibitions highlighting key works and themes from the permanent collection that focus on the unique cultural heritage of Far North Queensland.

Throughout the year the Gallery presents a range of creative learning programs for audiences of diverse ages and backgrounds including art classes, talks and events that relate to exhibitions and the permanent collection.

To compliment your trip to the Gallery relax at Perrotta's, the Gallery's street front café and enjoy browsing through the Gallery Shop – a great destination for purchasing unique art, craft, and design objects .

The Gallery Shop is a unique retail experience that focuses on products from Far North Queensland, the wider region, state and nationwide artists and designers.

A boutique showcasing Australian creativity and quality. The Gallery shop features an exclusive range of exquisite products including original prints, books, toys, jewellery, home wares, giftware and cards as well as exclusive items to reflect the gallery program and compliment your visit to the Cairns Regional Gallery.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Located in the Brisbane-Gold Coast growth corridor, just 20 minutes south of Queenslands capital city, Brisbane. With direct access from the M1 Motorway, Hyperdome Home Centre and the Piazza appeals to the whole family and offers a shopping, restaurant dining and family fun experience in a relaxed environment.

Enjoy wandering through the centre with its unique sky domes or relax in our leather lounges located throughout the centre. Take time out to enjoy a coffee or meal in our recently completed Entertainment and Leisure precinct, the Piazza or take a stroll down to Hyperdome Home Centre where you will find everything you can imagine for your home.

Marina Mirage is Queensland's finest waterfront shopping and dining resort.

Marina Mirage is situated on the Gold Coast, directly opposite the five star Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa and is adjacent to the worlds first Palazzo Versace Hotel.

Marina Mirage offers award winning restaurants, designer boutiques filled with the world's top fashion labels, specialty stores overflowing with elegant homewares, gifts and exceptional artwork.

Marina Mirage is Queensland's finest waterfront shopping and dining resort.

Marina Mirage is situated on the Gold Coast, directly opposite the five star Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa and is adjacent to the worlds first Palazzo Versace Hotel.

Marina Mirage offers award winning restaurants, designer boutiques filled with the world's top fashion labels, specialty stores overflowing with elegant homewares, gifts and exceptional artwork.

The South Bank Lifestyle Market is a hive of activity and a 'must-see experience in Brisbane.

Every Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday, the South Bank Lifestyle Market features an exciting range of arts, craft, homewares, collectibles, exotic items, designer fashion and much more. The Markets are an ideal way to find a unique gift, or simply stroll through and enjoy the atmosphere.

The Market is an excellent place to sample delicious treats, organic produce and homemade fare. Listen to our fabulous music and entertainment. With a calendar of special event markets there is always something new and different to discover.

It’s the only 3 day market in Brisbane and our Moonlight Markets are a great choice on Friday evenings.

Located in the heart of South Bank, Brisbane’s premier recreational and cultural destination. Combine your visit with an endless choice of other options. More shopping; cafes, restaurants and pubs; cinemas; parklands; museums; galleries; children’s’ activities; Streets beach and a weekly calendar of special events.

Built in 1923, the heritage Brisbane Arcade is one of the city\\\\'s oldest shopping arcades. From Terazzo floors, and balustrades to dado pannelling, it reflects the elegance of its award-winning fashion designers, manufacturer jewellers, antiques, arts and gift stores you won't find anywhere else. So come along and enjoy your shopping experience at the Brisbane Arcade.

Welcome to the Gold Coast\'s premier retail and leisure destination, Robina Town Centre. Discover a wealth of shopping choices with the Gold Coast\'s only David Jones department store as well as Big W, Target, Kmart, Coles, two Woolworths Supermarkets and over 300 specialty stores. The centre is also home to a new world-class fashion mall featuring some of Australia\'s most iconic brands such as SABA, Carla Zampatti, CUE, Country Road, David Lawrence, Sportscraft and more.
Stay all day and enjoy the air-conditioned 900-seat Food Atrium with up to 14 dining options plus enjoy a movie at Event Cinemas, Australia\'s first fully digital cinema complex including Vmax, 3D and Gold Class Cinemas and it doesn\'t end there...restaurants by the lake are now open including Grill\'d, Groove Train, Max Brenner Chocolate Bar, Salsa\'s Fresh Mex Grill, Squires Loft, Sushi Bay and Toscani\'s.

Brisbane\'s Queen Street Mall has long been considered the centre of fashion and retail in Queensland. This vibrant shopping and lifestyle precinct lies at the heart of Brisbane City and is arguably Australia\'s most successful pedestrian mall, playing host to over 26 million visitors a year.

The Queen Street Mall offers an unrivalled mix of local, national and international labels and flagship stores. Some 700 plus retailers have made their homes there - many enjoy mall and street frontage, others are tucked away inside world-class centres and heritage-listed arcades.

Open daily with free admission the iconic Ginger Factory is one of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular tourist attractions. 

Discover our story of ginger from paddock to plate and see how Buderim Ginger have become the largest processor of ginger in the world.

Experience the fascinating world of bees with our live bee show then taste our sensational varieties of honey.

Go Overboard with the gingerbread man as you set out on an exciting water voyage visiting hundreds of puppets from every port of the world.

Ride Moreton our 100 year old Ginger train as you relax in our open air carriage and enjoy our beautiful gardens.

The Ginger Factory is the perfect place to experience the authentic taste of Queensland with great shopping along with a fantastic café featuring modern Australian cuisine surrounded by acres of beautiful tropical gardens & walks.

Prices:

Ginger Train
Adult: $8.00
Child: $7.00
Senior: $7.50
Family $30.00

Overboard Boat Ride
Adult: $12.50
Child: $11.50
Senior: $12.00
Family: $ 44.00

The Factory Tour
Adult: $15.00
Child: $11.00
Senior: $13.00
Family: $57.00

The Live Bee Show
Adult: $15.00
Child: $11.00
Senior: $13.00
Family: $57.00

Tour Double Deal – Includes the Factory tour and the Live Bee Show
Adult: $26.00
Child: $19.00
Senior: $23.00
Family: $98.00

Ride Double Deal – Includes the Ginger Train and the Overboard Boat Ride
Adult: $17.00
Child: $17.00
Senior: $17.00
Family: $72.00

Superpass – Includes all rides and attractions
Adult: $43.00
Child: $36.00
Senior: $40.00
Family: $165.00

How to get to The Ginger Factory

Just 60 minutes north of Brisbane Airport. Follow the Bruce Highway (M1) to the Yandina/Coolum exit and follow the signs. 

Water Activities - Harbour Cruises, Whale Watching, Eco Tours, Scuba Dive the ex-HMAS Brisbane, Jet Ski Adventures, Fishing Trips, Kayaking Hire and more.

The Wharf has 10 takeaways/restaurants, a tavern and 16 specialty shops.
Shaded kids activity play area with slide.

The Wharf Mooloolaba also offers a world class marina facility and a boardwalk which overlooks the Mooloolaba Harbour.

Explore the Sunshine Coast with our mini-coach tours. Go whale watching, see the crocodiles being fed at Australia Zoo, cuddle a koala or just pat a friendly kangaroo. Sample some great taste treats at the Nutworks and Ginger factory.

Our modern air conditioned coaches visit all the best places on the Sunshine Coast including Noosa, Mooloolaba, Montville, Eumundi Markets and the Hinterland

Storeyline Tours is a 100% Queensland owned family business operated by Ralph and Sue Storey with more than 30 years conducting coach tours throughout Australia.

When you next visit Queensland, come and share your Sunshine Coast tour with us. Join one of our coach tours and allow us to show you why we think the Coast, tourist attractions and it\'s Hinterland is the most fascinating and beautiful part of Australia.

Established in 1990, the Hervey Bay Go Kart Track has been keeping both locals and tourists entertained for years.  

A family run business, we offer great prices, deals and memories to last a lifetime.  

Whether you're looking to keep the grandkids entertained, throw an adrenaline-pumped bucks party or just try something new and exciting, you'll love it! 

Aside from our single karts, we also offer tandem karts with dual steering so you can teach the little ones how to handle the corners before they graduate to a single kart (once they meet the age and height requirements) or even just to get them used to the track before they go it alone!

We have a kiosk supplying cold drinks, ice-creams, chips, lollies & a barbeque is available for larger gatherings and group bookings.

Located on the Hervey Bay Maryborough road, you can't miss our 650 metre long bitumen track and 120 metre long waterslide running down the side of the hill. 

Nestled within the tranquil Botanic Gardens and adjacent to the Murray Lagoon, the Rockhampton Zoo is home to more than 50 species of native and exotic animals. It’s the perfect place for families to see magnificent and cheeky creatures, great and small in their natural surroundings and best of all it’s free to visit.

You can view our most intimidating resident, the ‘Colonel’ saltwater crocodile, or get up close to our koalas, kangaroos and the exotic lion tailed macaques. As you walk through the zoo you will be sure to come across our most loveable residents, the Chimpanzees. Always found roaming around their giant enclosure, their daily feeding show with the zoo keepers are just part of the reason why visitors keep returning to this special part of Rockhampton. 

You’ll also find animals native to Central Queensland and observe the purpose built homes of wombats, Frank, Katie and Donna. A day at the Rockhampton Zoo is the perfect outing for families!

Keeper talks and feedings begin at 2.45pm and go through to 3.30pm. Please see zoo signage for details on the day.

Australia Zoo on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is nestled on over 100 acres of natural Australian bushland, and is home to 1,200 native and exotic animals.

Check out giraffe, rhinos, cheetah and zebras on the African Savannah, plus Sumatran Tigers, Bengal Tigers and red pandas in South-East Asia. And be sure to visit the newly opened Bindi’s Island, where guests can get up close with ring-tailed lemurs, giant Aldabran Tortoises and colourful macaws!

Grab a good seat for the midday Wildlife Warriors show, where you can catch all the slithering, swooping, jaw-snapping action of our snakes, birds and crocs LIVE in the Crocoseum.

You can also learn heaps about our amazing animals by booking in for one of our animal encounters or checking out the other daily shows on offer. And don’t forget to say hello to all the roving wildlife around the zoo too!

Visit us at Australia Zoo to experience Australia’s ultimate wildlife adventure and conservation destination. 

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Visit the Historical Proserpine Museum, where you can learn about the interesting history of this sugar cane and cattle town. The establishment of a permanent museum in the Whitsunday region was a major initiative with strong support throughout the whole community. The facility is a multi-purpose venue, which houses the museum collection, and offers the opportunity for genealogical and extensive local history research. It affords educational benefits to their youth and has been embraced as a cultural centre for their local arts and crafts and travelling exhibitions. The museum will 'Bridge the Decades since Federation' with historical thought-provoking displays which showcase the most significant achievements of this region during the last century.

The Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery is the caretaker of the Bundaberg Regional Council Collection on behalf of the community of Bundaberg and the Bundaberg Regional Council. The Arts Gallery's role is to develop preservation and conservation plans and practices to ensure the future protection of this Collection and to make it accessible to the Bundaberg and district community through exhibitions and public display.

The Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery's permanent collection is comprised of four sub-collections which amount to over 400 works across all art forms. The Collection sub-sections include: The Dr Egmont Schmidt Memorial Collection, The Bundaberg Regional Council Corporate Collection ( which now includes the former Burnett, Isis and Kolan collections), The Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery Collection and the Bundaberg Public Art Collection.

Situated in the heart of the Gold Coast overlooking the beautiful Broadwater ... Australia Fair Shopping Centre is just 2km North of Surfers Paradise and lays in the centre of the Southport CBD hub.

With 230 stores to choose from, you can get the latest trends for so much less. Not to mention the cheapest movie tickets on the Gold Coast at Birch Carroll & Coyle!!

Each Wednesday and Friday night, treasure hunters, bargain spotters and after-dinner strollers make their way along the coastal stretch of more than 100 market stalls while live entertainers set the mood.

Surfers Paradise market stalls feature a variety of premium handmade or home-grown products, including fashion, jewellery, accessories, artworks, photographs, beauty products and homewares. If you're looking for an unusual gift or one-off piece, the Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets are your one-stop-shop, with friendly stallholders always on hand to chat about the 'how', 'what' and 'why' of their wares.

The Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets are located along the Surfers Paradise Foreshore (north and south of Cavill Mall).

The markets will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.
 

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the greatest natural wonders of the world.

Located just off the Tropical North Queensland coast of Cairns, Australia, the reef is an awe-inspiring underwater spectacle of brilliantly coloured corals and more than 10,000 diverse and unique marine species.

At Sunlover Reef Cruises, we have had the pleasure of introducing hundreds of thousands of visitors to the magic of the Great Barrier Reef through our express daily luxury cruises from Cairns.

We love the reef and we love showing it off. We would love to show you too.

We have a long standing reputation for offering our guests a great Australian night out! You get the opportunity to experience nocturnal wildlife in the tropics at Cairns' one and only Night Zoo.

Our guides will greet you at 7.00pm sharp at the Night Zoo entrance and escort you to our famous Aussie BBQ. Enjoy a delicious barbeque dinner of steak, sausages and seafood with fresh garden salads followed by a dessert. Relax with a drink from our licensed bar.

After dinner, our guides will provide you with a torch and lead you into the darkness to meet the creatures of the night. Learn how owls hunt, touch a possum and pat a koala. On clear nights our guides will take you star gazing. See the Southern Cross, the Big Dipper and other well known constellations.

For over 22 years, Brisbane’s Riverside Markets have been a popular gathering place for locals and tourists looking for a massive range of arts, crafts, clothing and food under the Queensland sun by the edge of the Brisbane River.

Home to dozens of market stalls selling quality local and imported handcrafts, food & beverage vendors and street performers from Eagle St right down to the boardwalk, Riverside at the Pier is a perfect destination for that special gift for someone you love, or just treat yourself to a relaxing day by the river.

Right next to the heart of the CBD, it’s easily accessible by bus, train, ferry or foot! There’s also ample secure off street parking just underneath.

There's something about a village setting by the sea. A feeling of friendliness, a nautical atmosphere with a warmth and charm that's hard to find anywhere else...

Just 20 minutes drive from the heart of the city is Brisbane's only bayside village, Manly Harbour Village. A place where old world character and charm sits comfortably beside present day chic, right on the edge of picturesque Moreton Bay.

Manly Harbour Village overlooks the largest man-made marina on Australia's east coast, which is home to over 1,500 craft of all shapes and sizes.

Brisbane Markets are located at Rocklea, just 11 kilometres from Brisbane's CBD, and incorporates the Brisbane Produce Market, Brisbane Flower Market, Brisbane MarketPlace retail markets precinct, Brisbane Markets South Gate industrial estate and the Brisbane Markets Commercial Centre.

As Queensland's only central fruit and vegetable market, the Brisbane Produce Market is the State's most important centre for the marketing and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables. It records annual trade in excess of 600,000 tonnes of produce valued at more than $1.011 billion.

Brisbane Markets Limited (BML) is the owner of the Brisbane Markets, and is responsible for the ongoing development and management of the site.

Brisbane's Chinatown is located next to Fortitude Valley, one of Brisbane city's live music venue and bar hot spots helping to put Brisbane, Australia on the cultural map.

Before you head out for a night of music, dancing and bar action, stop in to Chinatown next door to be treated at one of the restaurants serving authentic Asian cuisine.

Distinctive Chinese architecture, statues and lanterns set the scene for restaurants offering traditional Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Laotian, Malaysian and Vietnamese cuisine, at great prices.

The centre of Chinatown is the Chinatown Mall on Duncan Street, which is flanked by lots of fantastic Brisbane restaurants and shops. You'll find more Asian restaurants and grocery markets extending along busy Wickham Street.

Calamvale Central features national tenants such as Woolworths, Big W, Dick Smith, The Coffee Club, Flight Centre, Westpac, St George, Rockmans, Noni B and Nandos, and boasts a full basement car park for more than 780 vehicles.

Customers at Calamvale Central benefit from the simple single-level design, substantial undercover parking and easy entry into the Centre from Compton Road.

The Centre covers everyday needs with a great fresh food offer, strong banking precinct, specialty shops making Calamvale Central an easy place to shop. Calamvale Central also has exceptional medical, dental and optical services for your convenience.

Calamvale Central promotes a pleasant shopping environment perfect for young families with its clean, spacious ambience and a parent’s room designed for comfort. 

Located in Brisbane's idyllic bayside, Wynnum Plaza is a sub-regional Centre anchored by Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, Dan Murphy's and Fitness First and over 55 specialty stores. The Centre is located in one of Brisbane's fastest growing areas combining older residential areas with newer more affluent homes and young families. The Centre is the only sub-regional shopping Centre within the main trade area, and through strong community support Wynnum Plaza is a favourite in the area.

Home to 90 specialty stores, essential services, cafes, restaurants and pubs. List of stores, special offers, news and events.

Online Shopping from Westfield. Buy Men's and Women's Clothing, Kids Toys, Computers, Movies and a wide range of other items online.

Indooroopilly Shopping Centre is the largest Shopping Centre in the western suburbs of Brisbane and is located on Moggill Road, Indooroopilly.

By mid 2014 Indooroopilly Shopping Centre will have an additional 900 car parks. The first of the new car parking areas, P1 and P2 are now open and best access is via GATE 10 on Stamford Road or via the new entry now open on Moggill Road.

Two new levels of parking are now open on the rooftop and over 350 new car parks and a brand new vehicle entry and exit are now open off Grosvenor Road allowing more convenient access and parking for customers entering from the eastern and southern side of the centre.

The Barracks site has an interesting and rich history.

Developers, Property Solutions and QM Properties, have transformed a site that had laid derelict for nearly 20 years into a landmark retail and commercial precinct, successfully integrating three of Brisbane’s key heritage listed buildings with contemporary architecture.

The three heritage listed buildings from the Police era remaining on the site are the stables (1912), the three storey brick barracks (1939) and the radio communications centre (1941).

In 2009 the developers efforts were rewarded when The Barracks won two prestigious UDIA Awards for Urban Renewal and best large Retail/Commercial development.

Brookside Shopping Centre is the largest shopping centre in Brisbane's north-west, situated in Mitchelton, a suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Capalaba Central is located in the Redlands Shire which is bordered by the City of Brisbane located 25 kilometres to the west and north of the shire, Gold Coast City to the south and Logan City to the southwest.

Capalaba Central boasts a bright open-feel single level shopping environment, featuring wide air conditioned malls and a 450 seat food court.

The Centre is committed to providing its local community and retailers with a high-quality retail facility that is safe, convenient, accessible and responsive to changes in the local environment.

Capalaba Park Shopping Centre is a regional shopping centre built in 1981 and located within the Redland Shire, approximately 22 km south-east of the Brisbane CBD. The Centre services the expanding suburbs of Redland City which is experiencing annual growth of 2.7%, and is bounded by three multi-lane arterial roads ensuring convenient access from the surrounding catchment area.

Capalaba Park has major retailers Kmart, Target, Coles Supermarket and Woolworths Supermarket and over 110 specialty stores which include a great proportion of national retailers. It has a strong fresh food component, many retail services and excellent undercover parking. It prides itself on its overall retail mix and has a convenient, one stop shopping offer.