New wave of luxury at Oshen Yeppoon
Stay and play on the shores of Southern Great Barrier Reef at Oshen Apartments – a brand new $35 million hotel development perched on a scenic summit in Yeppoon. This five level complex offers guests the choice of 61 one, two and three-bedroom apartments with panoramic 270 degree ocean views over the Keppel Islands and Yepoon CBD. The property also boats conference facilities to suit corporate travellers.
Further information:
Rates: One bedroom $185/night, two bedroom $220/night, three bedroom $350/night.
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www.oshenapartments.com.au
Lift your mind, body and soul
Get in touch with your spiritual side at LIFT, Australia’s largest collection of spiritual and energetic art. Set in Maleny in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, LIFT is more than just a gallery, it has an onsite live foods café, therapy centre and concept space available for private hire. Creative works like the 14metre gold dead tree and 600kg playable steel harp are designed to evoke curiosity and spirituality.
Further information:
Rates: Gallery entry is $5. Children under 6 enter for free.
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www.experiencealift.com
Soar through the open air with Skyrail
The Cairns Skyrail Rainforest Cableway just got a little more scenic, by taking the sides and roof off a gondola in their new open-air “Canopy Glider Tour”. You’ll glide 7.5kms above the tropical rainforest canopy before descending into the heart of the forest with nothing but a railing between you and nature. With only 4 passengers on board and a Skyrail Ranger, the Canopy Glider is an exclusive experience taking approximately two hours to complete.
Further information:
Rates: $100 per person one way
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www.skyrail.com.au
Bad Fishy
Join Bad Fishy for a 35 minute spine-tingling speed boat tour of Trinity Inlet, in the heart of Cairns. It might look and sound like Nemo, but “screamo” is designed for speed and agility. Strap yourself in for a healthy dose of white-knuckle spins, fish-tails and water-walls, all set against some seriously spectacular tropical backdrops. Skippered by experienced local jet boat drivers, you’ll also pick up local knowledge and insights on the flora and fauna.
Further information:
Rates: Adults for $68, Children (under 16) $39. Family passes are available for $180.
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www.badfishy.com.au
Hungry in Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay has set the table for an eating extravaganza with two new restaurant ventures located side by side on The Esplanade; Eat & Drink at Dan and Steph’s and Badger & Brown’s Burgerie. Following their prime time win in the 2013 series of My Kitchen Rules, Dan and Steph opened their doors with an all-day menu designed to tickle taste buds. And yes, some of their famed dishes like the Nasi Goring with a braised ham hock scotch egg hidden in the middle, have landed on the menu. Next door, Badger & Brown’s Burgerie beefs up the menu with a range of gourmet burgers with a variety of beef, lamb and vegetable combinations to choose.
Further information:
Rates: Badger & Brown’s Burgerie approx. $15.90. Eat and Drink at Dan and Steph’s approx. $16.
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www.badgerandbrowns.com.au and
www.danandsteph.com.au/eat
Dive with a difference
Dive the Great Barrier Reef with Dive Trekkerz and discover 1100 species of fish, 340 varieties of hard corals and one of the region's largest collections of soft corals that call the fringing reef off Orpheus Island home. With dive package tours starting at four days through to seven days, Dive Trekkerz combines the creature comforts of a 5 star-resort with a diving experience. All tours cater for a range of diving experience, including those wanting to obtain their scuba qualifications.
Further information:
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www.divetrekkerz.com
Cheers to pouring your own beer
Townsville’s Pub with No Beer, ironically set in the pub where country crooner Slim Dusty penned his song, has handed its taps over to patrons for beer history and pouring tour. Running daily, master publican Charles Ryman puts beer fiends through their pouring paces, learning all about the beer making process and tilt required to create the perfect froth. All tours start with a tour of the pub with its roots to WW2 and the Townsville military base, before ending in the main bar for Beer101.
Further information:
Rates: $20 (includes pub history tour, beer knowledge booklet, certificate and a cold beer at the end).
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www.leeshotel.com.au/Lees_Hotel_Motel/Less_Hotel_Home_Page.html
Quintessential elegance in the Mary Valley
Rest and relax on 75 acres of lush forest and bushlands in the sunshine coast hinterland at Connacht Gleann B&B, a traditional Queenslander, elegantly restored to its original condition. Choose between the king suite, queen suite or twin share accommodation and enjoy the natural bushland and sweeping views from Kenilworth bluff. Those looking to tie the know can say their I Do’s in front of the spectacular Mary Valley, with the property catering for receptions of up to 100 people.
Further information:
Rates: King Suite Twin Share from $160/night, Queen Suite Twin Share from $150/night, or a Double Suite Twin Share from $160/night. All rooms include breakfast.
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www.connachtgleann.com.au
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