| Brisbane has a lot to offer re entertainment and | | | | getting into tangalooma by about 11.15am. The |
| attractions. Some of the hot favourites for | | | | return launch is at 4pm which gives daytrippers |
| families and kids include the alma park zoo with a | | | | lots of time to explore the resort, enjoy the |
| zoo train and the lone pine koala sanctuary with | | | | monumental scenery and most likely even take |
| 130 koalas. The koala sanctuary is the first and | | | | up one of the other tangalooma tours on offer |
| largest koala refuge in the world. The new farm | | | | such as whale watching in winter or the dugong |
| park has 40,000 plants and several hundred sorts | | | | eco cruise which sets off in search of the famous |
| of roses, and the roma street parklands is the | | | | moreton bay dugongs that feed on the seagrass. |
| biggest sub-tropical garden in the world and is | | | | If you plan a longer trip and stay over at the |
| home to 1800 species of plants -- and not to | | | | resort you may also participate in the famous wild |
| mention the cruise on the Brisbane stream. | | | | dolphin feeding that goes on nightly all year. A pod |
| If you are looking for some adventure then the | | | | of local wild dolphins come in for feeding and |
| riverlife adventure center offers adventure sports | | | | interactions with the locals. This is best enjoyed |
| like rollerblade sessions, kayaking, biking, and | | | | with an overnight stay. |
| abseiling on the kangaroo cliffs. The story bridge | | | | Tucked into the southeastern corner of |
| journey climb is one of its kinds as it offers the | | | | Queensland and sandwiched between 2 areas of |
| chance to scale some of the classic bridges in | | | | unbelievably perfect, internationally famous |
| Brisbane. Sprawling over a big sixty acres makes | | | | beaches, Brisbane is the ideal place to use as a |
| it feel more of a natural animal habitat than a | | | | base camp for the final beach vacation. Nowhere |
| confined zoo. | | | | else in the world can you find the cosmopolitan |
| Hands on opportunities are also bounteous at the | | | | features of a giant city mixed with the incredibly |
| zoo. | | | | breathtaking coastline that exemplify the Brisbane |
| As well as the many shows, there's a 24 hour | | | | experience. Top all of that off with the famously |
| animal surgery on site where you can watch as | | | | welcoming locals, and you have truly got the |
| they doctor hurt or sick wildlife and nurse them | | | | makings of an once-in-a-lifetime adventure. |
| back to health. Tiger temple was designed to | | | | Thanks to its nearly subtropical climate, Brisbane is |
| resemble the cambodian angkor war temple, and | | | | a great place to come to year round for its |
| offers underwater views of the animals. The asian | | | | beaches. To the north lies the sunlight coast ; to |
| elephant experience is a spectacular attraction | | | | the south stretches the inimitable gold coast. Or |
| with it's own swimming arena for observing the | | | | you can simply stay in the limits of Brisbane, |
| elephants at play. It's superb for a relaxing | | | | enjoying the mild waves and golden beaches of |
| wander or for hands on animal experiences, | | | | moreton bay. For its picturesque layout alone, it is |
| whatever your mood could be. | | | | well worth it to spend an afternoon on the bay, |
| While visiting Brisbane, the australia zoo is sure to | | | | approximately 20 mins from central Brisbane. |
| be on your list to see. Stretching over a massive | | | | Dotted with many small islands, moreton bay has |
| 60 acres makes it feel more like a natural animal | | | | loads on offer visitors to Brisbane. By doing just a |
| habitat than a confined zoo. Hands on | | | | little of research, visitors can find many |
| opportunities are also abundant at the zoo. You | | | | opportunities among these islands for snorkeling |
| can cuddle on a koala or take a tasmanian demon | | | | and scuba diving. Leasing a little ship and cruising |
| for a stroll if you please. | | | | round the bay is a superb way to discover out of |
| The zoo hosts many promotional days across the | | | | the way beaches nestled into the sides of |
| year including youngsters free admission days. | | | | incredibly tiny islands. |
| The asian elephant experience is a spectacular | | | | In order to really experience what all of the |
| attraction with it's own swimming arena for | | | | excitement is about when it comes to |
| observing the elephants at play. | | | | Queensland's beaches, though, one must venture |
| The australia zoo is a true shangri la, and one of | | | | beyond the vicinity of Brisbane correct. As the |
| the most awesome destinations in the outback. | | | | nearest sunshine coast beach to Brisbane, |
| It's great for a relaxing walk or for hands on | | | | caloundra beach is a good and convenient place to |
| animal experiences, whatever your mood could | | | | spend a day while touring in the region. Immensely |
| be. | | | | favored by families, caloundra also offers many |
| While you're in Brisbane try taking a tour to | | | | various options as far as beach attractions go, so |
| tangalooma it can be a great side trip for your | | | | it is bound to please everyone in your traveling |
| Brisbane or gold coast vacation. If you plan a | | | | party. From soaking in the sun to surfing in the |
| tangalooma tour from the gold coast you can be | | | | tide, caloundra is a great place to get a feel for |
| back by dinner! It isn't one of those tours where | | | | the beaches near Brisbane. |
| you are cooped up within all day, be prepared for | | | | To take in a swankier locale, try heading up to |
| masses of fresh air! | | | | noosa's beach. Bordered by a slew of interesting |
| Tangalooma is on moreton island and is usually | | | | shops and shops, noosa is a hot spot for people |
| reached by ship. The most typical way to get to | | | | who don't mind spending a little money. One of |
| there is on the tangalooma island resort launch | | | | the nearest hot spots to Brisbane is southport. No |
| which leaves daily from a quay on the Brisbane | | | | matter where your interests lie, if you and your |
| river close to Brisbane airfield. | | | | family love the beach then Brisbane is a premier |
| The same launch is employed for those going on | | | | place to spend a long vacation. A holiday to this |
| a tangalooma day tour. The day tours or day | | | | part of Queensland is one that will never be |
| cruises usually leave the quay at about 10am | | | | forgotten. |