BRISBANE GOLF

Brookwater Golf and CC has again confirmed its position as Queensland's premier golf course, ranking number one in the state following the release of Golf Australia magazine's best 50 courses.
For the fifth time running, the Greg Norman-designed course has ranked Queensland's best in the biannual rankings, securing a place in the top 30 courses in Australia. Go to Golf Page

Tamborine Mountain Tours
Hop on-Hop off tour - visit wineries, cafes, Rainforest Skywalk, Gallery Walk, National Parks, the Cheese Factory, and many more attractions travelling aboard our Trolley bus.

Barney Creek Vineyard: Indulge your senses in a secluded paradise. Mouth watering home cooked meals, wines from our boutique vineyard, and stunning scenery make for the perfect escape. Barney Creek Cottages available. Complimentary bottle of wine with each booking.

Brisbane River Cruises
Welcome aboard one of our fine vessels for a truly memorable experience. We are pleased to offer a selection of six fine vessels, for 1 to 200 guests, up to a 5 star rating.
Join us for one of our scheduled cruises to the Brisbane river, Tangalooma, Moreton Bay Marine Park, St. Helena Island, Bribie Island and the Gold Coast.

Brisbane City: Travel past the sandstone buildings of the GPO and Macarthur House. See the Anzac memorial and Shrine of Remembrance. Visit Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (entry included) - home to over 120 koalas.
Lone Pine is set on 50 acres of riverside land. You can "Cuddle a Koala" and have your photo taken (optional own expense). You can also hand feed kangaroos and emus and see other unique wildlife including Tasmanian Devils, wombats, dingoes, reptiles and more.
Finish the afternoon with a spectacular view from Mt Coot-tha Lookout, only 8 kilometres from the centre of the city. On a clear day you can see as far as the Glasshouse Mountains and Moreton and Stradbroke Islands.
 

Ettamogah Pub: Welcome to the most photographed Pub in the world!  The Ettamogah Pub is more than just a quirky shaped building on the side of the Bruce Highway.  It has an interesting history and a bar and grill upstairs called Bluey's that serves up huge delicious Aussie meals.  There's no better place on the Sunshine Coast to relax, kick back and enjoy yourself. 
Bluey's Bar & Grill is located upstairs in the Ettamogah Pub and can seat up to 60 people.  Specialising in the use of local produce and including a select range of beer and wine the menu changes with each season.
 

South Bank Parklands are located on the Brisbane River and include a beach, restaurants, cafes, taverns, barbeques, entertainment and attractions such as the Gondwana Rainforest Sanctuary with more than 100 species of native fauna, The Queensland Cultural Centre, housing the state's Art Gallery performing arts complex, museum and library, is located across the river from the city centre.

The city heart and Queen Street Mall offer a world of shopping every day of the week. For nightlife, there is a large choice of bars, restaurants and nightclubs in the city centre, while the Brisbane Entertainment Centre provides a venue for major sporting events and international concerts. Conrads Treasury Casino, housed in the restored Treasury Building, offers world class gaming facilities next to a luxury hotel. The subtropical climate lends itself to outdoor eating and southern Queensland's delicacies are presented in a range of cuisines in Brisbane's fine restaurants and casual eateries.

Sports to see:

Horse racing
Aussie Rules football
International cricket
Surf life saving championships
Australian Indycar racing
Tennis, sailing, horse racing
Coolum Classic golf (Sunshine Coast)
Click the gold link to play golf in: Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast

Beyond the City The Gold & Sunshine Coasts

Just an hour's drive south is the Gold Coast - a series of beaches, stretching 26 miles/42 km north from the New South Wales/Queensland border through Coolangatta, Palm Beach, Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise to Southport. Go for a leisurely boat cruise along the canals of Surfers Paradise, enjoy shopping in world-class arcades and shopping complexes, have a swim in the deep blue waters of the Pacific Ocean or simply relax under a beach umbrella on the magnificent white sand. The Gold Coast offers great family entertainment.
Visit Dreamworld, Warner Bros. Movieworld, Sea World or Wet 'N Wild Water Park. At night, try your luck at Jupitors Casino at Broadbeach. The hinterland offers caves, gorges, waterfalls, the subtropical rainforests of Lamington National Park and the Tamborine Mountain. Play Australia's many resort golf courses, such as Sanctuary Cove, The Grand Golf Club, Kooralbyn and Hope Island. See Gold Coast tourism

The Sunshine Coast - home of the Australia Zoo

Just an hour's drive north of Brisbane is the Sunshine Coast, a chain of sandy beaches beginning at Caloundra and including the towns of Noosa Heads, Maroochydore, Moolooaba and the Glasshouse Mountains and Blackall Range hinterlands.
Visit the Big Pineapple, the Ginger Factory and Underwater World. Further north is Hervey Bay, a prime whale watching area and Fraser Island, a world heritage-listed area known for its mile long beaches, lakes and wilderness. West of Brisbane are the Darling Downs, an important agricultural area offering farmstays - to the north are the historic outback towns of Blackall, Longreach and Winton. See Sunshine Coast tourism

Whitsundays

An area of great beauty is the Whitsundays featuring 74 islands just north of Mackay, offering superb boating and coral viewing. Accommodation ranges from luxury hotels and resorts to campsites.
A wide range of charter vessels operates to the Whitsunday Islands from the holiday centres at Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour. Townsville, the business centre of North Queensland, is located 851 miles/1371 km north of Brisbane.

Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef
Visit the Great Barrier Reef Wonderland, Billabong Sanctuary and the Sheraton Breakwater Casino.

Queensland Tilt Train
The most modern and innovative passenger train in Australia, the Tilt Train can travel at speeds of up to 160km/h and provide an efficient, comfortable standard of travel at a world-class level. Traveltrain Holiday’s fleet consists of the Electric and Diesel trains, both use tilting technology that sets them apart from traditional services.

Discover Queensland’s tropical delights in comfort aboard the Tilt Train. Travelling between Brisbane and Cairns and Brisbane and Rockhampton. The Tilt Train is a comfortable and convenient way to access the many tourist destinations of Queensland. You’ll enjoy your journey in complete comfort.

FEATURED HOTELS

Conrad Treasury	Conrad Jupiters	Hyatt Coolum 5*	Motor Inn Wickham 3*
Boutique Emporium Hotel	Boutique IlMondo K'Point

Getting Around

Public Transport: Buses and trains operate in the city and suburban areas. Brisbane River ferry services link north and south Brisbane. A City Sights Bus stops at 18 places of interest around the city. Day and family tickets are available.

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