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Stumers Creek Dog Friendly Beach Coolum Australia

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There are more than 4.2 million pet dogs in Australia with 39% of households owning one and that figure was pre-covid times. There are many more now. If you are visiting the dog friendly Sunshine Coast, put Stumers Creek Coolum at the top of your to do list. Stumers Creek is the premier dog friendly …

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Castle Hill Townsville – Castle Hill Walks and Castle Hill Drives

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Let’s explore Castle Hill Townsville and the Castle Hill Reserve. This iconic hill is located near Townsville Strand, the central business district and beachside suburb of North Ward.  The upmarket suburb of Yarrawonga clings to it’s slopes. Whether you climb the hill or drive to the summit, Castle Hill is one of the fun things …

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Pelorus Island and Orpheus Island Fishing Snorkelling Information

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The weather was perfect for snorkelling and fishing at Pelorus Island, just half an hour from the fishing town of Lucinda near Ingham in North Queensland. Where is Lucinda? Lucinda is the perfect distance from Townsville.  The road trip, towing our 4.75 aluminium runabout, is long enough to give a going on holiday feel and …

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Walk or Ride the Strand Townsville 2021

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Walking or riding along the Strand Townsville is one of the best things to do in Townsville in 2021. The Strand beachside promenade with it’s joint bike and walkway runs from the Breakwater Marina at the River End of the Strand, to the Rock Pool at the Kissing Point end, a return distance of 4.4 km. …

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Romantic Weekend Getaways Noosa Hinterland

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Sunshine Coast Hinterland towns along the Blackall Ranges are well known Brisbane Weekend Getaways, but when planning romantic weekend getaways like for Valentines Day 2021, don’t overlook Noosa Hinterland towns and Districts like Eumundi, Pomona, Cooran, Kin Kin and Cooroibah. Nestled in sub-tropical Noosa hinterland they are closer to Noosa than the Blackall Ranges and …

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Cheap Places to stay Sunshine Coast Christmas 2021

By Jan Robinson

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With 2020 been and gone and the new year galloping to the finish line, it’s time to think about cheap places to Stay Sunshine Coast Christmas 2021. Taking a room in an Airbnb house will increase options and be more affordable although there are still some entire houses and apartments available. The Sunshine Coast Hinterland …

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Best Free Things to do Atherton Tablelands

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The Atherton Tablelands inland from Cairns in Tropical North Queensland Australia, are close to but much cooler than the coastal strip some 752 metres lower in elevation. When things are steamy on the coast, locals and visitors revel in the often mist-shrouded Tablelands. Find the very best free things to do in Atherton Tablelands, with …

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Where to Find Platypus in the Wild in Queensland

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The answer to the question ‘Where to Find Platypus’ is of course AUSTRALIA, or more specifically the East Coast of Australia. We are Australian and until recently had not seen a platypus in the wild. On our latest Queensland Road Trip that all changed and we saw so many Platypus. It was incredibly exciting and …

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