Bulletin - February, 2009
NEW PRODUCT
Cultural Camp opens near Tully
Experience life in the great outdoors through the eyes of a local indigenous community at the new Echo Adventure and Cultural Camp in Tropical North Queensland.
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New luxury cruiser available for charter
An Italian-designed luxury 72 foot Mangusta cruiser is now available for half day, full day or exclusive customised charters in the waters off south-east Queensland.
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Two new hotels for Townsville
Townsville has welcomed an extra 200+ rooms across two new hotels which have opened in the cosmopolitan Palmer Street dining precinct. ()
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New Noosa Resort on target to open next year
Construction of Noosa’s first five-star resort, day spa and conferencing venue in almost 20 years is well underway.
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Play and stay at Paradise Palms
Situated 20 minutes north of Cairns at the base of rainforest clad mountains, Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club will this month open its four-and-half star, 96 room golf course accommodation.
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EVENTS
Reef and Rainforest Carnivale, Tropical North Queensland, 22 – 31 May.
Port Douglas, Mossman, Daintree and Cape Tribulation townships come alive for Carnivale to celebrate life in the tropics, its culture, art and cuisine.
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Gold Coast Airport Marathon, Gold Coast, 5 July
Thousands of people from around the world are expected to 'Embrace The Next Step' in the annual Gold Coast Airport Marathon on July 5.
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Mount Isa Rodeo, Outback, 7-9 August.
The Outback mining town of Mount Isa is set to host the biggest event on the Australian rodeo calendar.
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BRIEF UPDATES
Jet Rescue opens at Sea World
Gold Coast family theme park Sea World has opened its first new family thrill ride in over 14 years - Jet Rescue.
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Best Job in the World
Tourism Queensland is searching the globe for applicants for the ‘Best Job in the World’ – an AUD$150,000 six-month contract as Island Caretaker of the Great Barrier Reef.
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Brisbane Festival expands
Brisbane’s popular Brisbane Festival and Riverfestival events will combine to become one annual festival from 2009.
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Thala Beach Lodge gets a facelift
Thala Beach Lodge near Port Douglas in Tropical North Queensland has opened a new dining venue and completed a soft refurbishment of its Eucalypt Bungalows.
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Freestyle steps it up
Guests at Freestyle Resort Port Douglas are luxuriating in the latest creature comforts after the completion of a major refurbishment.
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Two Queensland properties make world top 50 eco lodge list
O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat and the Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa have been named in the top 50 eco lodges in the world by US National Geographic Magazine.
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Jet thrills combine with spa treatments at Q1
Relax with a beautiful spa facial or massage while your partner learns to fly a jet with Flight Experience at Q1 on the Gold Coast.
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Celebrity chef to open Cairns restaurant
Internationally-respected Chef Jimmy Shu has launched an Asian-inspired Hanuman restaurant at the Cairns Hilton.
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Treetops adopts “Best Management”
Following the recent sale of Treetops Resort & Spa Port Douglas to an Australian investor, Best Management Group has been appointed to manage the property.
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