Thursday, Aug 14, 2003 at 11:17
G'day Mick,
I've been up and down the East Coast between
Brisbane and
Melbourne a few times in the last few years on photography trips - so have seen much of it and know a few good spots. I agree with the folks above regarding Steve Irwins Australia Zoo at Beerwah on the Sunshine Coast north of Brisvegas - best of the theme parks and
well worth a whole day. The other parks around the
Gold Coast can be a bit tacky - but the kids will love em. Tiger Island at Dreamworld is worth the cost of admission alone - as are the Polar Bears at Seaworld.
Brisbane itself is worth a few of days - and there are beautiful NP's in the
Gold Coast hinterland (Lamington NP, Border Ranges NP) if you're into that kinda thing.
On the National Park/camping theme - around
Brisbane Great Sandy NP which includes most of Fraser Island and the Cooloola section on the mainland with
Rainbow and Teewah Beaches is an absolute must for 4WDer's - as is
Moreton Island NP. North Stradbroke Island is a tourist mecca and has great camping too. In NSW north of
Sydney definitely visit the coastal parks of Bundjalung NP, Yagygir NP,
Hat Head NP and Myall Lakes NP. South of
Sydney Royal NP is gorgeous, Moreton NP, Deua NP, Mimosa Rocks NP and Ben Boyd NP are all
well worth a look. The South Coast of NSW is quite picturesque. In Victoria, Croajingalong NP,
Snowy River NP, Wilsons Promontory NP and Otway NP and the Great Ocean Road are all must see attractions. The Great Ocean Road (on the western side of
Melbourne though) is particularly spectacular.
If you like the rugged spots that Lighthouses often occupy then the following spots are great -
Byron Bay Lighthouse at Australia's
most Easterly Point,
Smokey Cape
Lighthouse near
South West Rocks, Seal Rocks
Lighthouse near Myall Lakes NP,
Green Cape Lighthouse in Ben Boyd NP,
Point Hicks Lighthouse in Croajingalong NP,
Cape Schanck Lighthouse near Mornington Peninsule NP and
Cape Otway Lighthouse off the Great Ocean Road - all offer accomodation in
Lighthouse keepers quarters for a truly unique experience but be sure to book
well in advance. The lighthouses of Australia also have intriguing history too.
For an interesting return trip you might like to try coming back to
Sydney via the Victorian and NSW High country - Victoria's Alpine NP and NSW's Kosciuszko NP are both spectacular and will be cooler in the summer months. Also - if visiting many NP's in NSW investigate obtaining a National Parks pass. Each year I get a yearly parks pass ($80) and it always pays for itself very quickly - entry into Kosciuszko alone could cost you $17 a day if memory serves correctly.
Whatever happens - plan
well and have a great trip!
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Follow Up By: mick - Thursday, Aug 14, 2003 at 12:03
Thursday, Aug 14, 2003 at 12:03
Hey Prado Boy,
Thanks for the info, will go a long way in planning our holiday and getting the most out of every day. Thanks for that.
Mick
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Follow Up By: Prado Boy - Friday, Aug 15, 2003 at 16:46
Friday, Aug 15, 2003 at 16:46
Mick,
No worries mate - hope you have a great trip!
Cheers,
Prado Boy
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