Queensland New Tourism October 2015

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary welcomes Blinky Bill

Kids now have the chance to visit their best mates Blinky Bill and Nutsy during their next visit to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. To coincide with the release of Blinky Bill: the Movie, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has been transformed into the Home of Blinky Bill, hosting two shows and appearances of the V.I.A (Very Important Animal) daily. Kids can climb up Blinky’s interactive Home Tree and make a quick dash from the top down the slide.
Further information:
Website: www.cws.org.au

Glam apartments open in Mackay

Riviera Mackay

Riviera Mackay is the latest boutique serviced apartment to open on Mackay’s boulevard, within walking distance from the CBD. Inspired by the US desert resort city of Palm Springs, Riviera Mackay combines traditional and modern design with carefully selected furniture to please even the most discerning tastes. Inside the rooms, the luxury continues with a Samsung tablet, Foxtel, L’Occitane amenities and complementary Wi-Fi. Holiday-makers can soak up the sun on the day beds or enjoy the panoramic coastal views from the bar stools on the rooftop terrace.
Further information:
Website: www.rivieramackay.com.au

Eleven Rooftop Bar opens in Brisbane

Eleven Rooftop Bar

Slip into your heels and head for the eleventh floor to enjoy uninterrupted city views from Brisbane’s newest hotspot watering hole – Eleven Rooftop Bar. Named after its location, Eleven Rooftop Bar at 757 Ann St Brisbane offers lunch, dinner and a swag of cocktails such as the Tall Violet, Cinnamon Treacle to their passionfruit, ginger and gin-inspired signature Eleven Bar - all perfect for sipping while watching the sun set over the city skyline with that special someone or group of your besties.
Further information:
Website: www.elevenrooftopbar.com.au/

Keswick Island Day Trips 

Keswick Island

Keswick Island, off the coast of Mackay, has launched weekend day trips for guests to discover the island. Arrive by boat or opt for the rock star treatment and take the scenic plane transfer. Keswick Island packs a punch with activities to suit everyone from bushwalking, snorkelling and fishing topped off with an Aussie BBQ lunch. Further information:

Website: www.keswickisland.com.au/day-trips-accommodation/day-trips/

Reef and Rainforest in a day with Sailaway

Sailaway Tours

There aren’t too many places in the world where you can take in two World Heritage areas in a single day tour. Sailaway Tours‘ Discover Two Worlds in One Day trip takes small groups exploring through World Heritage sites – the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Guests discover ancient rainforest and indigenous culture on the Mossman Gorge Dreamtime Walk, followed by the Sailaway afternoon tour to Low Isles to experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.
Further information:
Website: www.sailawayportdouglas.com

Day trip offers closest boat trip to the Great Barrier Reef

Lady Musgrave Experiences

Looking for the most easily accessible boat trip to the Southern Great Barrier Reef? Lady Musgrave Experiences offers the closest boat day trips to the reef departing from Bundaberg. The luxury catamaran takes up to 150 passengers for day trips to Lady Musgrave Island, while emphasising the importance of the reef’s conservation and preservation. Accessing the Great Barrier Reef has never been easier.
Further information:
Website: www.ladymusgraveexperience.com.au

Katherine Mergard, Bundaberg North Burnett Tourism
P: 0429 681 770
Email : katherine@bundabergregion.org