Bulletin - February, 2010
NEW PRODUCT
New Whitsundays ferry service
Hamilton Island Airport passengers can now transfer direct to and from Airlie Beach using a new ferry service offered by Fantasea Adventure Cruising.
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New eco-transport hits the road
Green transport has taken off in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast with two new eco-transport alternatives now available.
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Hats off to fashion extravaganzas
The Queensland Art Gallery is truly in “fashion” in 2010 with two international fashion exhibitions showing during the year.
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Queensland Explorer rail pass
QR (Queensland Rail) has introduced the Queensland Explorer Pass specifically designed for international visitors to the Sunshine State.
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Philippines Airlines flies into Brisbane
Philippines Airlines will launch a new direct service at Brisbane Airport from March.
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EVENTS
Julia Creek Dirt and Dust Festival, QLD Outback, April 16-18, 2010
A 2009 Queensland Tourism Award winner, the Julia Creek Dirt and Dust Festival showcases the very best of the Aussie Outback.
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Urban Country Music Festival, Caboolture (near Brisbane), April 30 – May 3, 2010
Now in its seventh year, the Urban Country Music Festival is four exciting days of concerts, free events including the Beaut Ute Show, and unforgettable performances from top Australian country music artists.
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BRIEF UPDATES
Koala Island welcomes day trips
Koala Adventure Island Whitsundays now offers a day trip from Airlie Beach to the resort on South Molle Island.
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New Aussie Specialist website
Tourism Australia has launched a new version of its Aussie Specialist website to equip travel agents worldwide, who specialise in Australian holidays, with the tools of the trade to better sell the destination to potential travellers.
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Gold Coast Airport update
Visitors flying into the Gold Coast Airport can utilise a new direct bus service between Southport and the Airport and two duty free stores.
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Cruise Whitsundays transfer to Daydream Island
Daydream Island Resort and Spa has signed an exclusive agreement with Cruise Whitsundays to provide island transfers for guests and staff from February.
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New look for Kewarra Beach Resort
Kewarra Beach Resort will soon be embarking on a multi-million dollar renovation and capital improvements project.
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Outback to Reef the Easy Way
A new Skinny Dingo tour, Outback to Reef the Easy Way, combines the best of Queensland’s Outback and the Great Barrier Reef in a four day adventure.
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Discover Brisbane with a new Five in One
A new version of the popular ‘Five in One’ discount card allowing visitors to choose from 12 of Brisbane’s top experiences is now available.
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New animal experiences
Dreamworld on the Gold Coast has one with bite and the Sunshine Coast’s Underwater World has more flip, but these new animal experiences at each will delight guests.
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