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Whitsunday Coast Airport
This small airport is located just outside Proserpine a small rural town which is about 25km from the centre of Airlie Beach and about an hour to Bowen . The roads are well signed and the trip is through the beautiful country side dotted with sugar cane fields. Hire your car online with www.VroomVroomVroom.com.au to have your vehicle waiting for your arrival. From there the wonder of the Whitsunday Coast is waiting for you to explore and discover.
Airlie Beach
A personal recommendation is to spend a night or two in Airlie Beach and experience the hospitality of this coastal town.
Airlie Beach is the gateway to your Whitsunday adventure and is a great town to relax and unwind in without the hustle and bustle of larger coastal towns.
Lots of activities are on offer during peak holiday times in Airlie Beach and are designed for all ages. Street parades, fireworks displays, open air cinema and street markets are just some of the ways Airlie Beach celebrates.
Diamonds & Pearls
A personal recommendation is to visit the stunning Blue Pearl Bay which is located on Hayman Island. The bay is one of the most fantastic places to snorkel in the Whitsundays. The beach is made up of smooth pieces of coral that tinkle as the waves roll in. Under the water a thriving city of fish dance around the coral and even come up to inspect the people visiting thier world for a closer look.
Sleep with the Fishes……without the concrete boots
Operating for more than 20 years within Australia’s Mediterranean, Fantasea Adventure Cruising is your key to seeing the beautiful Whitsunday Islands and Magic Great Barrier Reef.
Fantasea’s Reef World has been a Queensland institution for many years with many Tourism Awards won. A unique part of this attraction is that it is the only Reef Pontoon on the Great Barrier Reef to offer Accommodation. Offering a new experience for those who had thought that they had done it all, a night of serenity, on one of the wonders of the world. With exclusive use of the pontoon after the day boat leaves it’s your chance to explore the reef at your leisure with all equipment provided. Take your first scuba dive, swim with Wally a famous and colorful member of the Fantasea family or relax and have a massage on the Sundeck. This is the perfect place to create a special memory and is popular for those romantics who are popping the question With accommodation for only six people per night it is wise to book well in advance to avoid missing out. This is a truly amazing night and must be high on all Aussie’s things to do list.
Island in the Sun
Hamilton Island has been a favorite place for me to visit over the years. In that time the Island has grown in sophistication without losing its charm. A perfect place for well earned family getaway, a week off with the girls or a weekend of pure indulgence. This island caters for every taste and provides a range of experiences.
This island provides a selection of accommodation from the elegant 6-star luxury of qualia to the ease and casual set up of the Palm Bungalows which are located in the lush rainforest gardens of the resort.
The resort has many eateries and restaurants, cafes bars and lounges, with the swim up pool bar in the main area of the resort being a personal favorite. On public holidays and weekends this area also provides live entertainment which makes it hot property to secure a sun lounge or a seat at the bar.
Food is fantastic on the island. Mariners and the Beach Club are just two of the fine selections on offer with again all tastes and budgets catered for.
Hamilton Island also has a range of on island activities and the kids are well catered for with the “Clownfish Club”. If you are looking for more relaxation and less adrenalin a visit to the day spa or an art class may be more to your liking, while those with a need for speed will love the Jet Skis or learning to sail a catamaran on Cats Eye Bay. Most activities do require that you book but it’s worth it so that you don’t miss out.
Finally do not miss out on the sunset cocktails at One Tree Hill and bring a camera.
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Big Things
My dad was a big believer in driving holidays when I was a kid. Each Christmas he would bundle us into the car and head off on a drive. The drive felt like it took an eternity to some location that was far removed from our little farm. The alternative was to drive to the airport, fly to a different state, rent a car and then drive for a couple of more hours.
During these travels we got to see some amazing parts of Australia and some things that truly make this country and its people unique. My favorite things to see where the “big things”. Dotted all over this great brown land are monuments to the achievements, produce and things that make that town great or at least a little quirky. Celebrations of the triumph that tower over the land welcoming all and usually providing some sort of morning tea or tourist information.
With everything from the Big Trout to the Big Pair of Glasses, there are now over 140 big things in the country, some of my personal favorites include.
The Big Merino Goulburn NSW
Located at the southern end of the city it is well worth stopping to visit this 15m Merino Monster. Built as a dedication to the wool that is produced in the area “Rambo” as he is affectionately known has stood proudly in Goulburn for many years. He is the home to a gift shop and provides a home for the “history of Wool in Australia” exhibit. For me he symbolises cold mornings on school excursions to Sydney and the excitement felt at escaping to the big city.
The Big Cherries Young NSW
For years this monument has meant one thing to me. HOME. I was very young the first time I saw the cherries from the back seat of my dad's Falcon. My sister and I were dazzled by the big fruit while hoping to stop so that we could get some huge cherries. Obviously at that age the “big thing” concept was wasted on us. Over the years they still give me the feeling of home and are certainly worth the trip during the cherry season. Young is the cherry capital and the fruit that comes out of the region is truly the best in the country. Stop in and pick up a case of the fruit or stay overnight and take part in the annual Cherry Festival.
The Big Gumboot Tully QLD
This monument could have been built in Innisfail, Babinda or Tully. The Boot is in recognition of the huge rainfall experienced by North Queensland with the aforementioned towns laying claim to the highest rainfall. Tully recorded a rainfall amount of 7.98 metres in a single year. With a spiral staircase inside the 8m boot you can make your way to the top to overlook the town and get a fantastic view of the Big Green Tree Frog. With a small gift shop to buy trinkets this is as good one to get your photo taken with.
The Big Wine Cask Buronga NSW
Standing at 11m tall the Big Wine Cask has been standing tall at the Stanley Winery in NSW since 1983. Unlike the carefully planned big things that I have previously mentioned this one was all about beautification and imagination. The cask was originally just an ordinary if not ugly plant shed that received a make over. It was even given a tap made by the manufacturer of the inner bags. If the cask were to actually hold wine it would hold a massive 400,000 litres of wine. Now to build the “Big Asprin”
So get out, jump in a car and see this great country and its big things.
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Thursday, 26 March 2009 |
Australia’s Capital City has much to offer for those who are exploring the area by road. Picturesque scenery, vineyards, festivals and history. Hire a car in Sydney and take the drive south or simply rent a car from Canberra Airport.
Our Capital is the youngest of Australia’s cities established after federation in 1901. Designed by American Architect Walter Burley Griffin the city lies on a lake that was given the architect’s name. This lake is a backdrop to some of Canberra’s most popular celebrations and festivals.
Sky Fire
Held every March to celebrate the birthday of our Capital. See a magnificent display of fireworks. With vantage points available on Lake Burley Griffin’s foreshore or from one of the many mountain and hilltop lookouts. Sky Fire is one for the whole family. Bring a picnic rug and tune your radio in to local station radio B104.7FM and settle in for brilliant evening of exploding entertainment.
Floriade
Every year Canberra celebrates the arrival of Spring with “Floriade”. Located in Canberra’s Commonwealth Park on the banks of Lake Burley Griffin this month-long festival is the largest display of flowers in the Southern Hemisphere. Spend a day strolling through themed displays of flowers and art work or enjoy culinary delights from around the world. Canberra comes alive after shaking off the winter blues.
Summer Nats
Australia’s premiere event for “Rev Heads” and those who just love their “4 Wheeled Baby”. Summer Nats starts the year with a bang. Entertainment for the whole family including a KidsZone. The four days are packed with entertainment including Live Bands, Street Machines, Drags and Show & Shine Competitions. Bring your pride and joy with you talk to Vroom Vroom Vroom and we can arrange a car hire to suit your needs for Summer Nats
Capital Adventure
Our capital City is home to a number of different zoos and nature reserves. All are open to the public and offer a number of different Experiences. The ACT is also home of the Australian War Memorial, Australian Art Gallery and the miniature world of Cockington Green Gardens.
Lions & Tigers & Bears OH MY….
Ever wanted to meet a cheetah, feed a giraffe or let a bear lick honey off your fingers? Well The National Zoo and Aquarium is the place for you. With the largest display of big cats in the country let your imagination go wild. School programs run every school holidays.
Black Mountain & Black Mountain Tower
Anyone who has visited the nations Capital will have no doubt seen Black Mountain Tower standing proud above the city. Located on top of Black mountain the tower stands at 195 meteres tall.
With Alto Restaurant and an area dedicated to the history of Telecommunications in Australia this is an educational and exciting trip to the top of the world.
Hit the road Jack…
Our Nation Capital is a wonderful place to take a drive. With three specially designed tracks that will cater to all tastes and interests. Aboriginal and local heritage and even one for the architectural buff. “Canberra Tracks” Maps can be obtained from Tourist Information Centers throughout the region and are a great day out on the road.
Order in the House…..
Come and see your tax dollars at work. Sit in on what can be an explosive question time or simply wander the galleries. Australian Parliament House and Old Parliament have been the home to controversial decisions, momentous occasions, scoundrels and heroes. An educational trip for the entire family.
Cockington Green Gardens
Step into the little world of Cockington Green. A whimsical land of little things. Operating since 1979 this family owned attraction is a perfect day out for the whole family. Walk through the perfectly manicured English Style gardens and view the little Tudor Houses, tiny golf courses or the tiny railway system that runs throughout the attraction. With a café and child play area you could get lost in this truly unique and beautiful place.
Wine & Dine in Australia’s Capital
With a long standing tradition of good food and wine coming from the ACT region you are sure to find a taste to suit your pallet.
The Chairman & Yip Restaurant
With a long tradition of fine Asian cuisine the Chairman & Yip Restaurant is not to be missed. This is the place to dine should you wish to impress.
La Scala Restaurant
Traditional Italian cuisine meets innovation and tastes of modern Italian Cuisine. This restaurant is a perfect for a family or intimate dinner for two.
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Thursday, 05 March 2009 |
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Aboriginal adventure provider for fathers and sons, Les Gibson of Munbah Beach Getaway, 50 km north of Cooktown is planning to extend his program for mothers and daughters with the assistance of his own daughter, Kathi Gibson-Steffensen.
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