Essence of Queensland

Mantra Legends Surfers Paradise is situated in the heart of Surfers Paradise, the ultimate Gold Coast location. This newly refurbished hotel provides premium holiday accommodation 100m from the pristine beach making it the ideal base for families, couples or business travelers to the Coast. Premium shopping outlets and fine dining restaurants are just a short walk down the bustling city street and Surfers Paradise's famous nightlife scene is a mere five minute walk. The studio have fresh surrounds and kitchenette facilities including microwave, two cooker stove top, dishwasher and mini bar fridge. All rooms feature a private balcony with ocean, city skyline or canal/river views and feature; air-conditioning, cable TV, hair dryer, tea & coffee making facilities, microwave, toaster, ironing facilities and wireless internet.

Today is totally free and at leisure. You can take advantage of any optional activities available or simply relax.

Tangalooma Island Resort is located on Moreton Island and is surrounded by crystal clear water and set amongst the beauty of Queensland's Moreton Bay. The resort is a perfect destination for guests seeking a unique adventure, educational or nature based experience. The star attraction at the resort is the unique activity of hand feeding a pod of wild bottlenose dolphins. There are five beach front accommodation styles, each set amidst luscious landscaped gardens and natural bush land.

Today is totally free and at leisure. You can take advantage of any optional activities available or simply relax.

Ideally located in Anzac Square building, the Adina Apartment Hotel Anzac Square offers the best of 'old world charm' and modern facilities. It is simply a great location from which to access various nearby landmarks. The hotel provides 130 hotel rooms, as well as 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. It is across the street from the Central Railway Station and is minutes away from the Queen St. Mall and the Treasury Casino.

Your knowledgeable guide picks you up from your accommodation and heads straight to Mt Coot-tha for stunning views over Brisbane's downtown, across the suburbs and out to the islands. On the way you pass through the beautiful tree-lined inner suburbs with lovely heritage 'Queenslander' homes discussing the region's rich history from English prison to modern metropolis.

Learn about Australia's native fauna and flora on a guided tour through the world's first and largest koala sanctuary, with over 130 koalas at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, one of the "Top 10 Zoos in the World" (AOL). The sanctuary has a large variety of other Aussie wildlife, all in beautiful, natural settings.

Highlights include a variety of birds-of-prey in the popular 'Free-Flight Show', hand-feeding and patting the soft, friendly kangaroos. Popular options include hand-feeding the cheeky, vividly colored rainbow lorikeets and the sheep-dog show as these intelligent animals demonstrate their crowd control skills.

You may even pat or hold one of the beautiful, scaly, 'friendly' snakes in the snake show! A photograph holding an iconic koala is a popular optional extra. Some of the many other animals include crocodiles, Tasmanian devils, eastern water dragons, platypus and wombats.

Enjoy a superb lunch at a venue of your choice from over 50 great restaurants and cafes at the city's Southbank, many with lovely views over the river. After lunch enjoy a walk along the river with lovely views of Brisbane's downtown across the river. Southbank's other attractions include the very popular and unique 'City Beach', surrounding parklands, markets and 60-metre tall 'Wheel of Brisbane' (giant ferris wheel). Brisbane's world-class art galleries and museums are also on offer.

High on the Kangaroo Cliffs enjoy lovely views over the downtown and Botanical Gardens. Watch out for rock climbers at this popular lookout. Cross Brisbane's beautiful Story Bridge and for those who love walking can stroll through the city and botanic gardens with unique 'mangrove walk'.

Experience the ultimate beach holiday at Seahaven Noosa Resort, located with direct access to Noosa Main Beach and the world famous Hastings Street with renowned restaurants, cafes and boutique shopping. You can enjoy the very best of Noosa right at your front door.

Today is totally free and at leisure. You can take advantage of any optional activities available or simply relax.

Meridian Port Douglas is a contemporary boutique resort that offers 33 luxury 4 star apartments in a selection of self catering Studios and One Bedroom Apartments. Meridian is ideal for couples requiring a peaceful and relaxing getaway and is suitable only for mature guests over 16 years of age.

The resorts central feature is the heated lagoon style pool with a sundeck, large BBQ area all set amongst lush tropical gardens. Meridian is a true haven for adults only looking for an escape, in the heart of vibrant Port Douglas. Rooms are not serviced daily (daily housekeeping for an additional fee is available).

For an experience of a lifetime, Quicksilver's wave-piercing catamarans and friendly crew will take you to a reef at the very edge of Australia's Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance.

Agincourt Reef is a magnificent ribbon reef, where you can experience firsthand the magic that is the Great Barrier Reef. Choose to dive, snorkel, or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a semi-sub, only one-metre underwater. Watch the fish feeding from a unique underwater viewing platform and underwater observatory, or fly in a helicopter over the reef (at an extra cost). Whichever way you choose; you'll bring home a lifetime of memories from this living natural wonder.

Your tour begins with being met by your friendly accredited guide at your accommodation. After introductions, drive north along the magnificent scenic coastal route learning about the history of the area and admiring spectacular views of the coastline and the Azure waters of the Coral Sea.

The first stop is at the Majestic Daintree River for morning tea (tea, coffee & biscuits) before enjoying an informative River Cruise. Relax and enjoy the splendour only the Daintree Rainforest can offer as you learn of Estuarine Crocodiles, mangrove forests and endemic wildlife. Next, make your way up over the Alexandra Range and pause for a panoramic view of World Heritage, Wet Tropics, and Tropical Rainforest merging with the azure colours of the Coral Sea. Your guide will take you on a journey through ancient Daintree Rainforest, whilst giving you an interpretation of flora and fauna. You will have ample time for photographs and questions as you search for the elusive, rare and totally unique Southern Cassowary and other wildlife species.

Enjoy lunch at a local cafe.

After lunch, continue along the 4WD Bloomfield Track through to pristine Emmagen Creek. Now it is time for a refreshing rainforest stream swim. Then make your way to Cape Tribulation Beach and stroll along the beach and boardwalk to the photographers' platform overlooking the mountains and coast where the 'Rainforest meets the Reef'.

Head back with a stop at the Daintree Ice-cream Company (ice cream at own expense).