Tourism Queensland

A new tour offers an unique behind-the-scenes look inside the new Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors - Australian Wildlife Hospital located next to Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast.

Skywalk takes hinterland exploration to new heights

The Gold Coast hinterland’s eco offerings reached a new high with the recent opening of the Rainforest Skywalk on Tamborine Mountain.

Luxury comes to Bundaberg coast

Bundaberg’s Coral Coast has welcomed its first internationally-branded luxury apartment hotel with the opening of the Grand Mercure Bargara Apartments.

Beachfront spa opens at Mission Beach

Only 20 metres from the white sands of Mission Beach and boasting an uninterrupted view of Dunk Island and the Coral Sea, Drift Spa at the award-winning Castaways Resort and Spa opened this month.

New Farmer’s Markets for Brisbane CBD

Brisbane’s popular Jan Power’s Farmers Market will now entice Queen Street Mall visitors with its selection of fresh produce each Wednesday.

New Sunshine Coast hinterland accommodation

The luxurious Montville Oceanview Cottages are one of the latest accommodation offerings to open on the Blackall Range in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

EVENTS

Noosa Longweekend, Sunshine Coast, 19 – 28 June, 2009

Noosa Heads, one of Australia’s most famous beach resorts, hosts its popular annual long weekend festival in June.

American Impressionism and Realism: A Landmark Exhibition from The Met, Queensland Art Gallery

Brisbane's Queensland Art Gallery will be the only venue in the world to show this exhibition from 30 May to 20 September featuring more than 70 impressionist and realist paintings from The Metropolitan’s collection of American paintings and sculpture.

BRIEF UPDATES

Queensland’s best of the best

Queensland tourism operators have taken out five of the most coveted categories at the Australian Tourism Awards, including Major Tourist Attraction and Major Tour Operator.

Hamilton Island golf course and yacht club on track

Hamilton Island is counting down to the opening of its two new world-class experiences scheduled for mid-2009 - the Peter Thomson-designed 18 hole golf course and the Hamilton Island Yacht Club.

Discovery Group unveils new-look website

Award-winning Noosa-based eco-tourism operator The Discovery Group has launched a new-look gateway website http://www.thediscoverygroup.com.au as well as revitalised new sites for leading brands http://www.fraserislanddiscovery.com.au and http://www.noosaevergladesdiscovery.com.au.

Luxury cruise ship now sailing from Brisbane

Boutique cruise ship MV Fantasea Ammari has added a new dimension to Brisbane getaways with a series of weekend itineraries.

Heron Island reopens research station

Voyages Heron Island Resort has been given a further boost to its strong eco-tourism credentials following a multi-million refurbishment and reconstruction of the University of Queensland’s Heron Island Research Station.

Conrad Jupiters shimmies with new show

Conrad Jupiters’ saucy new stage show extravaganza, Lady Salsa, is heating up Jupiters Theatre featuring gorgeous dancers and the infectious beats of an authentic Salsa band.

Undersea Explorer ceases operations

Due to the current global economic climate Undersea Explorer has made the difficult decision to cease operating, effective immediately.

Bulletin - March, 2009

NEW PRODUCT

Tour behind the scenes of Australia Zoo’s new wildlife hospital