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VACATION ENHANCING TOURS Make the most of your vacation, and book your tours before your trip. Everything is pre-arranged, so all you have to do is enjoy! O'Reilly's & Lamington National Park Visit Mount Tamborine with its panoramic views of the Gold Coast and the glistening waters of the Pacific Ocean. Head toward the "Green Mountains" of O'Reilly's. Hear the history and epic adventures of early settlers. Visit Canungra Valley Vineyards and sample the wine, then Canungra, the old sawmilling town. (Full-day) Brisbane's Best Tour including the Wheel of Brisbane Take in the sights of this dynamic city with a relaxing and informative morning cruise along the river from Newstead House. In the afternoon, visit Mount Coot-tha Lookout and take in the views that span the Great Dividing Range. Cuddle a koala at Lone Pine, one of Australia's largest koala sanctuaries. (Full-day) Fraser Island Day Tour Travel along deserted beaches and stop to inspect the "Teewah" colored sands. After morning tea at Rainbow Beach, take the ferry to Fraser Island. Explore Seventy-Five Mile Beach, then travel inland along sandy forest tracks. Enjoy lunch at Lake McKenzie with time for a swim. Continue in 4-wheel drive through the rainforest and return by ferry. (Full-day, including lunch) Daintree 4-Wheel Drive Wanderer Travel up the Alexandra Range for morning tea in the rainforest. Next, stop at Thornton Beach, where guides will highlight amazing wildlife. Enjoy a private rainforest walk and bathe in the clear rainforest creek. After lunch, see exotic fruit used to make fresh ice cream. Lastly, stop at Alexandra Range Lookout for the spectacular views. (Full-day, including lunch) Consult your travel agent for more details on these and other tours. 20 Queensland DAINTREE 9 SILKY OAKS LODGE o o o o H Experience the soothing sights and sounds of the rainforest at Silky Oaks Lodge, nestled on the edge of the World Heritage-listed Daintree National Park. This non-smoking lodge blends casual and contemporary design amongst tranquil surroundings. Fifty Treehouses and Riverhouses feature wide verandahs and spa baths. They provide the perfect base for Great Barrier Reef exploration. Full breakfast and an array of activities are included. DAYDREAM ISLAND — GREAT BARRIER REEF 10 FRASER ISLAND 11 DAYDREAM ISLAND RESORT AND SPA o o o H This non-smoking resort offers affordable luxury with the numerous accommodation styles and dining experiences, contemporary facilities, secluded beaches, and stunning rainforest. Unique to the island is the outdoor aquarium, which comprises a network of reef lagoons with stingrays and sharks and many coral varieties. Your stay includes a full breakfast daily, catamarans, giant chess, open-air cinema, shark and stingray feeding, and much more. MERCURE KINGFISHER BAY RESORT o o o H This non-smoking, ecotourism resort nestles among tree-covered dunes on the edge of the calm waters of the Great Sandy Strait. It is a paradise for boating, fishing, swimming, bush walking, four-wheel driving, or simply enjoying the magnificent, natural beauty of the largest sand island in the world. Naturalists will delight in an included variety of ranger-guided walks, talks and activities. GLADSTONE — GREAT BARRIER REEF 12 HERON ISLAND o o o o Open year-round, Heron Island is a protected habitat for a stunning variety of wildlife, and in the crystal-clear aquamarine waters surrounding the island stunning coral gardens and sea creatures flourish in abundance and color, making it ideal for diving, snorkeling, and swimming. After a day's activities, pay a visit to the Aqua Soul Spa to rejuvenate.

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