12 Dream Destinations in Brisbane and Gold Coast

Compared to other cities in Australia, the name of Brisbane and the Gold Coast may still foreign in some people. Whereas, the second city is no less fun for the next family tourist destination.

There are 12 locations and activities that you can find in the two cities in the following specialties:

1. Queen Street Mall

This is the heart of Brisbane. Queen Street Mall is a pedestrian mall and the busiest in Australia. In a year as many as 26 million people through streets adorned with 700 retail stores.

Queen Street Mall

 

 

 

2. The Regent Theatre

Although modern impressed Queen Street Mall has not forgotten his past. Just look at the information center located in the building of the Regent. This building was formerly the Palace of the America style of the film first and largest in Queensland that could hold 2,500 people. Now all that's left is only the entrance and the luxury lobby.

The Regent Theatre

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Jan's Power Market

Every Wednesday from morning to afternoon Jan's Power Market on the title of King's George Square, Brisbane CBD.

In the local market, you can find fruits and vegetables from local farmers, homemade pastries, seafood, pasta and a variety of other foods. 

Jan's Power Market

 

 

 

 

 

 

 4. Gallery of Modern Arts

This place opened on December 2, 2006, the Gallery of Modern Arts this is modern and contemporary art gallery the largest in Australia.

This museum specializes in contemporary art from countries in Asia including Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, China, Pakistan, Kazakhstan etc.

Gallery of Modern Arts

 

 

 

 

5. The Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art

In November 2018 to April 2019, GOMA will hold The Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT) ninth.

This is a major exhibition held every three years. Times there will be 150 artists from Asian countries, Australia, the Pacific Islands and Torress Strait is involved in 80 projects.

The Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. The Wheel of Brisbane

Ferris wheel located in the South Bank Parklands, this is the icon of the city of Brisbane.

From the top of a Ferris wheel as high as 60 meters you can see a 360 degree panorama of the city of Brisbane, including the CBD area and the river surrounding it.

The Wheel of Brisbane 

 

 

 

7. The Story Bridge Adventure Climb

This activity invites you to climb the story bridge connecting the North and South of the city that followed.

Don't imagine weighing 1000 climbed the stairs. at its peak 80 meters you can see the entire landscape of Brisbane and the mountains that inspired it.

The Story Bridge Adventure Climb

 

 

 

 

 

8. Whale In Paradise

One of the most fun activities you can do on the gold coast are seeing whales in the Pacific Ocean.

Whales in paradise offers cruises from surfers paradise to see the Pope five times a day from June to October with record appearance as much as 100 times. in other words you will also see this Pope if follow this cruise.

Whale In Paradise

 

 

 

9. SkyPoint Bistro + Bar

If you want to know it's like breakfast at an altitude of 230 metres with panoramic views of the gold coast 360 degrees, you should visit skypoint bistro + bar. It is located in the building, skypoint Q1 is the only beachfront observation deck there are in Australia, after satiety, you can climb to the top of Q1 as high as 270 meters.

SkyPoint Bistro + Bar

 

 

 

10. Currumbin Wildlife Santruary

Established since 1947 Currumbin Wildlife Santruary offer the experience of seeing the animals native to australia in its natural habitat. There are about a hundred bird species, including emus, koala, Kangaroo tail 60, dingoes, Wombats and crocodiles which makes this zoo their home.

Currumbin Wildlife Santruary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 11. Warner Bross, Movie World

One of the most exciting theme parks in gold coast is the Warner Bross, Movie World has just added a new vehicle called the DC Rivals Hypercoaster. Rollcoaster so this Prima Donna reaches an altitude of 61.6 m and a maximum speed of 115.1 km per hour.

Warner Bross, Movie World

 

12. NightQuarter

Located near Helensvale railway station, NightQuarter night market easily accessible from anywhere.

The night market is open every Saturday and Sunday features 120 stalls selling food, clothes and works of local artists. You can also enjoy performances from music to magic while eating.

NightQuarter

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Enjoying Sydney City Views With Fantasea Cruising

Fantasea Cruising is one of the tourist and the best water transportation providers in Australia and has been operating for nearly 30 years.

Owned and operated by the Campbell family of origin Australia, is part of Australia's best water transportion group, Riverside Marine, which was founded in 1926.

Each year as many as half a million guests from all over Australia and all over the world travelling accompanied by an experienced team headed to the famous places in Australia. Along with Fantasea adventure cruising, tourists were invited to view the spectacular scenery around Sydney.

Sidney Opera House

The Miracle of Sydney Coast

Adventure that will be memorable for a lifetime by Fantasea Cruising that is enjoying the beauty of the coastal city of Sydney.

The journey of these cruises take you toward the most iconic in the Australian goal during a 6 day trip. The ship departs from the port of Darling Harbour towards Botany Bay, Port Hacking round trip.

Special ships used would stop at secluded beaches that you can be stepped away and find the ancient culture of Australia with sight-seeing Aboriginal rock engravings in the Royal National Park and relive history by doing the nice location of James Cook's path when he arrived at the coast of Australia in 1770.

Sidney Opera House At Night

 

 

At least there is one departure daily, you can depart from the Harbour to Circular Quay or Darling Harbour. You will be welcomed by the friendly staff and the Fantasea Cruising so deftly providing tea and coffee.

Then the amazing journey started when cruising past some of the important buildings of Sydney including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House.

Approaching The Heads, you'll pass through The Gap and the cliffs of the mountains and enjoy the beautiful views of the coast of Sydney.

Humpback whales annually migrate to waters east of Australia and Fantasea invites travelers to the best location for viewing and photographing it.

Cruising While Drinking Tea

Being on a cruise ship while drinking tea in the morning for 90 minutes a very memorable experience during a vacation in Australia, tourists will be enchanted and sedated with view of Sydney and original muffin made by Australia.

Fantasea Cruise, Sidney

Accompanied by tea and coffee, a box of snacks containing cakes, biscuits and muffins original made by Australia, holiday using the yacht of Fantasea Cruising in Sydney is an unforgettable experience.

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The Exciting Trip of Houseboat on The Inland Australia River

Houseboat, South Australia

Houseboat in Murray River, South Australia, will bring you to wade through the longest river in Australia. The flow unfolds 2.508 kilometers across the ocean toward Southern Australia wide.

While yachting, there are various interesting adventures you can taste here. You can test the guts with waterskiing or Pierce the beautiful lagoon with canoes. In addition, you can also observe birds in wetlands while bushwalking, and through red gum.

Tired of cruising, anchored your steer at the area of the river which is full of history such as Echuca-Moama, Mildura, Swan Hill, Renmark, and Loxton. The land was filled with a restaurant that serves fine cuisine, wine maker, and a golf course for a relaxing sport.

You can easily find a rental houseboat on the major cities along the river Murray, like Melbourne or Adelaide. This tour is one of a variety of exciting exploration you can discover the land of Kangaroos.

 Like a daughter of King

As the initial stage of travel, you can stop at Echuca-Moama. The port has been in operation since 1865, when the steam ships of that era needed a place to unload the cargo of wool.

Now, you can still try it feels original Steamboat ride while observing the process of the restoration of the traditional fleet-fleet. Bathtub King's daughter, you can also enjoy the journey by horse-drawn carriage. Then, stop your train in historic museums or dine in the pub with a bar and an underground old tunnel.

You can also stroll on the banks of the river leading inland towards the Mungo National Park. There are huge sand dunes and Aboriginal funeral since prehistoric times are fun to explore.

Explore Echuca-Moama is bored, there is still the Yarrawonga-Mulwala. Many people refer to this as a twin city of Echuca-Moama because the beauty of this city is no less fervent.

The wide variety of natural attractions, from the water at Lake Mulwala to Australia's largest golf course, you can enjoy here. If you want to relax, you can go fishing for Murray cod or pick fruit from local orchards.

Next, bend of the River Murray takes you on the beauty of Swan Hill. Sample the diverse gourmet menu accompanied by wines from the region with abundant produce.

To further shake up the tongue, step your feet in Mildura, the most famous culinary destinations throughout South Australia. In this area you will be pampered with various variants of cafes, pizzerias, fast food restaurants, until local wine specialities are patisseries.

Afterwards, you can stroll on the banks of the river that leads inland towards the Mungo National Park. There are huge sand dunes and Aboriginal funeral since prehistoric times are fun to explore.
Shutterstock houseboat on the river Murray.

House Boat

Enjoying land around the Murray River by no means lulled. You have to keep sailing so as not to miss the excitement of seeing the tip of the Murray River.

Redirect houseboat district Lakes and Coorong, 90 minutes from the sea and there are already waiting for you. You can explore the saltwater lagoons and lakes that hold more than 275 species of plants and 200 species of birds.

For a truly satisfying, you ride your own houseboat that you rent. The officer will only ask the international licence and teach you how to drive.

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