Things
to do near Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Things
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Moreton Island
and Bay
Moreton Island
is one of natures undisturbed wonders and the world's third largest
sand island. The 17,000ha naturally formed sand island is situated
in the Moreton Bay Marine Park, a mere 35km from Brisbane.
The vast majority
of Moreton Island is a protected National Park. You'll struggle
to find any tarmac. Moreton Island is 4WD only. What you will find
is a diverse range of wildlife and vegetation. In addition to the
remarkable scenery you can enjoy sand boarding, sand tobogganing,
sailing, swimming, and snorkeling.
Moreton Island
4WD Day Tour
Take an unforgettable,
fully guided adventure to Moreton Island from Brisbane. The tour
includes a luxury bay cruise and 4-wheel-drive into the desert for
some fun sandboarding. After that return to the fresh waters of
the Blue Lagoon for a swim and snorkel, before a great fresh lunch,
cold drinks, fresh fruits followed by an afternoon beach walk. If
that's not enough you then visit Cape Moreton lighthouse and lookout.
You could see anything from whales (in season), dolphins, turtles
and sharks. The day finishes with a sun-setting cruise across the
bay back to Brisbane.
Sunshine
Coast - Caboolture
Caboolture
Shire is beautiful and diverse area in every sense with sandy beaches,
stunning mountain ranges and charming country villages.
Pumicestone
Passage
Caboolture’s
key attraction is the Pumicestone Passage and the internationally
recognised marine sanctuary off Bribie Island. It is home to an
array of compelling species like dolphins, dugongs, turtles and
over 350 species of bird life.
Glass House
Mountains and Pumicestone Passage Marine Park
 Mountains,
Wildlife and Scones
This cruise
gives passengers a wonderful opportunity to view the Glass House
Mountains from the water as well as appreciate the environmental
features of the Pumicestone Passage Marine Park. The marine park
has 24 islands and is bounded by 240 kilometres of shoreline.
Australia
Zoo – Steve Urwin fame RIP
As well as
the expected crocs the Australia Zoo is well stocked with animals
including Bettong Camels, Cheetahs, Dingoes, Echidnas, Elephants,
Foxes, Kangaroos, Koalas, Otters, Possums and Gliders, Tasmanian
Devils, Tigers and Wombats
Gold Coast
Australia's
Gold Coast will take you about an hour to reach from Brisbane in
the car. Just head south. If you follow the Gold Coast south all
along its 57k length you'll end up in Kingscliff in Blues territory
(NSW).
Broadbeach,
Main Beach and Surfers Paradise
Gold
Coast is famous for its beaches including Broadbeach, Main Beach,
Surfers Paradise, Burleigh Heads and Coolangatta in Queensland and
even Tweed Heads and Kingscliff in New South Wales. The Gold Coast
is also home to several theme parks and is backed by a beautiful
hinterland region with rainforest and breathtaking
scenery.
Byron Bay,
NSW!
You just can't
go past Byron Bay.
 Byron
Bay
Whilst not
exactly in Queensland, well its not in Queensland at all actually
but don’t let this technicality stop you. Byron has its own
unique appeal and is a must see kinda place.
Byron Bay
Plus Hinterland & Lighthouse Tour
 What
to do today in Byron Bay
Head from Brisbane
to Byron Bay for gorgeous beaches, dramatic headlands and a richly
deserved reputation as Australia's laid back lifestyle capital.
Visit the most Easterly Point, Cape Byron Lighthouse, take in the
views of the coast below with beaches stretching for miles.
Explore the
lush Hinterland with photo stops, great commentary and a visit to
Historic Bangalow Village. Take a dip in the ocean at Byron Bay's
famous beach and discover local shops, cafes and the easy vibe that
Byron Bay is famous for.
Things to
do in Brisbane
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