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BETTER THAN TV:
Sharon Jacobs,
above, explores the
Great Barrier Reef;
top, Moreton Bay
Deep down under
With David Attenborough’s Great Barrier
Reef documentary on BBC1 drawing
visitors to Queensland, Premier Travel’s
Sharon Jacobs explains what makes it the
ultimate holiday destination.
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Hampton Court Palace
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Held at the height of the summer against the backdrop
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HE bustling metropolis of
Brisbane was the perfect
place to start our Australian
adventure – as the state capital
of Queensland, it has loads of
exciting things to see and do.
To gather our bearings we had
pre-booked a city tour which
uncovered all the main sights and
attractions, from lush green parks
and historical buildings to great
nightlife, amazing restaurants and
bustling markets.
This was an ideal introduction to
Brisbane’s city life and our friendly
guide helped us with tips for eating
out too.
During our stay we paid a visit to
Australia Zoo, home to Australia’s
crocodiles, snakes and of course
– koalas! This was an amazing
FLIGHT
PATH: A
hot-air
balloon is
the best
way to see
the dawn; a
koala
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experience and a great day out,
which I would highly recommend.
Next we travelled up the coast
to Cairns, where we would get
the chance to experience diving
and snorkelling on the magnificent
Great Barrier Reef. I was really
looking forward to this part of the
trip and couldn’t wait to get out
into the turquoise water.
With vast stretches of pristine
beaches, unspoiled tropical
rainforest and clear blue sea it
really was just like paradise.
Setting off early on board
a catamaran for a full day’s
exploration, we were given an
introductory diving course with an
experienced instructor and a team
of professionals on hand. Once we
had completed our safety checks,
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return international flights from
London to Brisbane, internal
flights from Brisbane to Cairns
,
return transfers and hotel
accommodation throughout
.
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adults sharing and is valid
for travel during May 2016
(many alternative dates and
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it was time to explore the clear
blue water and amazing marine
life beneath.
Diving down into the Great
Barrier Reef was absolutely
incredible. I was amazed by the
colours which glow underwater,
with schools of tropical fish
swimming past the vibrant corals
which line the sea bed. I spotted
sea cucumbers, clown fish and
even a stingray a few metres away
– it was even better than it looks
on TV!
The following day we set our
alarms just before 3am and
drove a short distance to a hot
air balloon launch site, as one
of the top attractions in Cairns
is watching the sunrise from the
air. Flying above the clouds with
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breathtaking scenery all around
and then watching the sunrise
over the Australian Outback was
something truly memorable.
Next it was off to Port Douglas,
a trendy resort town just over 40
miles north of Cairns. Known for its
beautiful beaches and reputation
for adventure, it is perfect for
adrenalin junkies.
During our stay we experienced
the excitement of white water
rafting (ideal for thrill-seekers),
enjoyed a scenic train journey
to Kuranda to visit an Aboriginal
tribe, and spent a few days soaking
up the sun at the famous Four Mile
Beach, which is fringed with white
sand and exotic palm trees.
This combination of adventure
and relaxation was a brilliant way
to see the best of Port Douglas,
and a great addition to any
Queensland itinerary.
Our final stop was a few nights
in Tangalooma, a resort and former
whaling station on the west side of
Moreton Island National Park (just
75 minutes by Catamaran from
Brisbane).
With crystal clear lakes and
lagoons with pristine beaches to
explore, we had great fun trying
‘sand tobogganing’ on the famous
sand dunes and taking in the
stunning scenery all around, while
learning more about the dolphins
who live at the resort.
The Tangalooma Marine
Education & Conservation Centre
works to protect the animals in
residence here and, every evening
at sunset, a pod of local bottlenose
dolphins swim up to the beach to
be fed by the guests.
I was lucky enough to have a
go at feeding the dolphins myself
by hand –without doubt one of
the most magical experiences I’ve
ever had, and a brilliant end to our
amazing trip.