Mount Tamborine

Explore this scenic, artsy centre of S.E. Qld

Mount Tamborine
Located approximately halfway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Mount Tamborine is a fantastic inland location to explore. It is an easy drive in and beuatifully scenic, though watch out for the piano sliding its way down the hill!

Mount Tamborine provides breath-taking panoramas highlighting the beauty... click here to read the entire article.

ANZAC Day in Brisbane

Learn about the ANZAC history in Brisbane

Its a long weekend and a fantastic oppotunity for everyone to brush up on your Australian wartime history and take in a little culture this holiday. Whether you come from other parts of Australia or overseas, ANZAC Day represents a history that is relevant to everyone.

Dawn Service and ANZAC Day March
When was the last time you were up for sunrise? The Dawn Service provides a worthy opportunity to get out of bed early this Sunday and head to the Shrine of Remembrance in ANZAC Square on Adelaide Street. The Dawn Service begins at 4.28am and is followed by the ANZAC Day March beginning at the corner of George and...to read more click here.

Contemplate at a War Memorial
Take a moment from your day and visit one of the many war memorials around Brisbane. After the ANZAC Day March head back to ANZAC Square and check out the Shrine of Remembrance, Eternal Flame and World War II Shrine of Memories.

The Freedom Wall presents more than 15000 plaques honouring the individuals who gave their life during wartime. Located in the botanical gardens at the bottom of Mt Coot-tha, it’s also a nice setting for some deep contemplation and the past, present and future.

The Gallipoli Memorial at Roma Street Parkland has been designed to reflect the terrain of ANZAC Cove. One of Brisbane's newest war memorials, the Gallipoli Memorial acknowledges the sacrifices and bravery of both Australians, New Zealanders and Turkish soldiers.

Check out local museums
For those who would like to learn more about Australia's war history there are some great museums at all ends of Brisbane city to explore. From the Queensland Military Museum in the Valley, to Victoria Barracks Museum at Petrie Terrace, the MacArthur Museum on Edward Street, to the Queensland Maritime Museum at South Bank.

Best Brisbane Wildlife Day Trips

A mix of the deadly, cute and the plant life!

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Australia Zoo and Glass House Mountains
A must-see visit for all overseas visitors, and a lot of fun for locals as well, is Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast. An easy one hour and 30 minute drive north of Brisbane - and well signposted so less chance of getting lost - Australia Zoo is a great place to start a day trip in the Glass House Mountains.

View some deadly Australian spiders and snakes from the correct side of the glass tanks, cuddle a koala or a boa constrictor (the latter a great photo to show your mother), laugh at a wombat waddling along and, of course, check out the crocs Steve Irwin was so famous for wrestling.

When you have had enough of the local animals check out the local flora, fauna and spectacular views along...to read the rest of the entry, click below.

Tangalooma Dolphin Resort and Moreton Bay Islands

Alma Park Zoo

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Brisbane to Melbourne Road Trip

Brisbane to Melbourne Road Trip
The Ultimate Aussie Adventure!

Great suggestions for visitors to explore Australia (and something all locals should do one day too!)

There cannot be a better way to really experience Australia than with a great Aussie Roadtrip. One of the best drives is all the way from Brisbane to Melbourne. It encompasses Australia's three biggest city, arguable the world's best beaches, wildlife, shopping, small towns, a giant banana and prawn, and so much more along its 1709km (if you take the quickest route).

Brisbane to Sydney

Start off in Brisbane and explore the city, get your thrills and spills at Dreamworld or Movieworld before heading for a swim or surf at Surfers. See the giant prawn at Ballina and enjoy a organic meal at Byron Bay. Visit the Big Banana at Coffs Harbour and enjoy a river cruise in Port Macquarie. Swing by a small town on your way and keep your eyes peeled for kangaroos (and if you are really lucky a koala) and don't forget to have a good Aussie BBQ on the way!

Sydney to Melbourne

Missed shopping? Shop your socks off in Sydney, climb the Harbour Bridge and visit the Opera House. Enjoy some world-class dining and stock up on supplies because you are really only halfway there. Go exploring in the Royal National Park south off Sydney, and try some dolphin spotting at Jervis Bay. Leaving the coast may be justfied with a trip to the capital city, Canberra to try and spot a politician. Head back to the coast and Batemans Bay for another swim, stop off at Phillip Island to see the penguins, and enjoy some fish and chips at one of the many fishing villages along the way.

Once in Melbourne you can indulge in culture, food, nightlife, sports and so much more all to your heart's content!

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Easter Weekend in Brisbane

Easter Weekend Adventures

Stuff yourself full of chocolate!

One for the kids

Nothing tops a good old fashioned Easter egg hunt for the young ones at Easter (and the young at heart in many cases). Broadbeach Waters' Platell Park is holding a Free Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, 3 April form 9.30am. Kids can search the park for chocolate eggs and a $50 Toys R Us voucher. The kid with the best Easter Bonnet will also win a large Easter Egg. Similar events are held all over the place this weekend and a quick google search will find you loads more so find the perfect one for your family this weekend.

Chocolate Shop

Willy Wonka eat your heart out! Cocoa Chocolat, a Eumundi retail shop and factory with a shop in Noosa as well, is open to the public throughout the Easter weekend and you can head along to check out the process for handmaking Easter Eggs, chocolates and truffles. Of course you can also indulge yourself in the shop at the end of the day. Find out more here.

Chocolate Buffet

For some serious chocolate indulgence you cannot go past Bistro Allure's Chocolate Buffet. Available for lunch or dinner up until the 11 April all you can in eat chocolate, in all sorts of forms is available for $20 per person. What better way to end your Easter than stuffing yourself full of chocolate again.