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The best views of Airlie Beach from the balcony.

Unbeatable ocean views from this charming seaside resort

This newly renovated hotel has spacious rooms, an inviting pool, great atmosphere, plus unparalleled views of the Whitsunday coast.

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Kylie McLaughlin
Kylie McLaughlin
xxBrisbaneTours Six of the best Brisbane tours ; text by Rob McFarland ; handout images supplied by Tayla Barkhuysen ...

Six of the best things to do in Brisbane

Cool bars, urban adventures and much more await in Queensland's capital.

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Brisbane, no longer a big country town.

Brisbane is no longer 'Brisvegas' - it's much cooler than that

Brisbane was a place you left every weekend for the Gold and Sunshine coasts. Now big chunks of inner Brisbane have turned into Beverly Hills.

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Sheraton Grand Mirage Port Douglas still has the power to impress.

Decades after Christopher Skase built it, this resort still impresses

Thirty-four years after opening, the Sheraton Grand Mirage is still as bold and ambitious as it ever was – if not quite so brazen.

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The kidney-shaped magnesium pool at The Mysa Motel in Palm Beach.

52 Weekends Away: Queensland's best getaways for 2021

Retro motels, city escapes, glamping, luxury accommodation on a wagyu cattle farm…Queensland always has something for everyone.

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Hazelwood Estate is a country retreat set on a wagyu farm and polo estate beside Lamington National Park.

This Gold Coast retreat will melt your heart

You may have intentions to explore the region but once ensconced here, it's hard to leave.

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Hotel X has a rooftop pool, a well-equipped fitness centre and two destination restaurants.

Brisbane's new five-star hotel has the X factor

The 146-room Hotel X has an enticing rooftop pool, a well-equipped fitness centre and two destination restaurants.

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Ten thousand years ago Lizard Island was part of the Australian mainland.

The spectacular Aussie island that once wasn't an island at all

Lizard Island is a research station for reef conservation, keeper of Aboriginal history, and a heavenly getaway.

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Australia's sunshine state is a perfect holiday destination for any type of traveller of any age. From the Daintree Rainforest to the Great Barrier Reef, from the Gold Coast to the Whitsundays, Queensland will put a big smile on any face. Whether you enjoy swimming, diving, trekking, cruising or exploring natural wonders, this is the place to kick off your shoes, relax and create lifetime memories.

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Queensland, Australia

Australia's sunshine state is a perfect holiday destination for any type of traveller of any age. From the Daintree Rainforest to the Great Barrier Reef, from the Gold Coast to the Whitsundays, Queensland will put a big smile on any face. Whether you enjoy swimming, diving, trekking, cruising or exploring natural wonders, this is the place to kick off your shoes, relax and create lifetime memories.

Capital: Brisbane
Official Language: English
Electricity: Type I has two flat pins in a V-shape as well as a grounding pin. A version of the plug, which only has the two flat pins, exists as well.

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