Published on Friday, November 6, 2009 by Wayne Hockey Located on the eastern coast of Australia, Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland. After Melbourne and Sydney, Brisbane is the third largest state capital city in Australia. Each year Brisbane attracts a large number of Australian and international visitors drawn to the area by its warm climate and sunshine, laid back atmosphere and its excellent nightlife and res...

Published on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 by Cordelia Kennedy There is one thing that everyone is looking for in a vacation location and that is good weather all year round. With the exception of those skiing the slopes, no one wants a storm, heavy rains or sub zero temperatures when they take a vacation. That is what makes the Gold Coast of Australia such a phenomenal place to vacation. With temperatures average around 20....

Published on Sunday, August 30, 2009 by Cordelia Kennedy by Cordelia Kennedy Coolangatta is the southernmost city along the Gold Coast. The Point Danger lighthouse is located here. Coolangatta is known as a twin city with Tweed Heads located directly across the border. Main beach is about forty meters up the beach and next is Stradbroke Island. Between Main Beach and Coollangatta are Surfers Paradise and Southport. The...

Published on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 by Cordelia Kennedy by Cordelia Kennedy To mark Queenslands celebration of 150 years of independence from New South Wales, people from all over Queensland voted online on the Gold Coasts top 150 icons and these are the results: People: Kristy Hinze: One of the Gold Coasts most successful international supermodels and granddaughter of the late and infamous Minister Russ Hinze, Kristy ...

Published on Monday, July 27, 2009 by Jason Hall by Jason Hall There is only one place that you can visit, which will allow you to the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef, and that is Queensland, Australia. While you are visiting you can enjoy a cruise to the outer reef, snorkeling, scuba diving and tour of the reef from a glass bottom boat. If you are looking for an over night stay to the reef, the best place for ...

Published on Monday, July 20, 2009 by John Bates by John Bates Sometimes known as Straddie by people from Brisbane, North Stradbroke Island is the classic beach holiday. A little more than 30 km (19 miles) southeast of Brisbane and the Gold Coast, it is positioned at the southern end of Moreton Bay. At 30 km (19 mile) long, it is one of the worlds biggest, boasting beautiful beaches, a rugged coastline and inland f...

Published on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 by Cordelia Kennedy by Cordelia Kennedy One of the most fun experiences in Australia is the Australian Outback Adventure. It is a dinner show, presented by Australian icon R.M. Williams, complete with outback music, drama and action. It is set in a giant arena with 1000 seats, and has a cast of characters that include both human and animal. When you arrive for dinner you are split in...