Australian Outback Spectacular will be the first of its kind in Australia. A unique and exciting show capturing the grandeur of the Australian Outback with spectacular visual effects and raw energy all its own, the attraction will open April 2006 and be situated between Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet’n’Wild Water World in the Oxenford/Coomera area of the Gold Coast, and be officially presented by R.M. Williams.
R.M Williams is synonomous with bush clothing and has been apart of the Australian Outback culture for over 70 years.
Australian Outback Spectacular will run nightly from Tuesday to Saturday and will have a capacity of 1,000 seats and include a full Aussie BBQ dinner served during the heat of the show.
The Australian Outback Spectacular is operated by Warner Village Theme Parks who also operate Movie World, Sea World and Wet 'n' Wild theme parks on the Gold Coast.
Monday, January 30, 2006
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Try the Gold Coast for Family Holidays
Looking for a safe destination for a family holiday with endless attractions, favorable climate and diverse scenery? Look no further than the Gold Coast!
Australia's favorite tourist destination has an enviable climate, diversity of attractions, sophisticated nightlife and dining, safe environment and world class resorts and endless sandy beaches. And just minutes inland from the central Gold Coast there is three magnificent National Parks - Springbrook, Lamington and Tamborine which feature beautiful rainforests, picnic areas, nature walks and spectacular lookouts located in the area called the Gold Coast Hinterland.
Climate:
The Gold Coast has a comfortable sub-tropical climate averaging in the 20's.
Summer - December to February - 20-28 degrees C.
Autumn - March - May - 15-25 degrees C.
Winter - June - August - 11-21 degrees C.
Spring - September to November - 15-25 degrees C.
Attractions:
One of the Gold Coasts greatest attractions is it's natural ones including 40km of golden sandy beaches, Eco tourism throughout the Hinterland and National Parks, onshore and offshore fishing, diving and sailing. There is also two wild life parks located at Currumbin and Burliegh. The Hinterland is also popular for it's growing wine and vineyard industry.
Adventure attractions include motor bike tours, parasailing, sky diving, hot air ballooning, jet skiing, power boating, helicopter tours, go karting and motor racing which are just a small selection of the vast array of options.
Four theme parks provide hours and hours if not days of entertainment value with something for everyone. The four theme parks are Movie World, Wet 'n' Wild, Sea World and Dreamworld located between Southport and Coomera. Dreamworld is also the home of Big Brother in Australia.
Nightlife:
The Gold Coast is popular for it's famous nightclubs located on Cavill Avenue and Orchid Avenue where you can party to the early hours. There are also two world class nightclubs located in Broadbeach as well as a large casino and convention centre.
Dining:
Main Beach and Broadbeach are popular for their main streets lined with quality restuarants serving for all tastes in ambient relaxing surroundings.
Major Events:
The Indy championship is one of the major events on the calender as well as the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show, the Magic Millions Horse Racing Carnival, Schoolies Festival and Surf Carnivals.
Accommodation:
The Gold Coast there are over 13,000 rooms available from Coolangatta through to Hope Island including Motels, Guest Houses, Apartments and Hotels. Resorts are first class and the big names include the Palazzo Versace, Marriot, Sheraton Mirage, Holiday Inn, Hyatt, Conrad Jupiters and the Sofitel. Most of these are centrally located in Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and Main Beach with most having water and or Hinterland views.
Transport:
You can fly to either Gold Coast Airport (30mins from Surfers) or Brisbane Airport(50mins from Surfers) and transport from there can either be via taxi, rental, bus or limousine. Buses run on a regular time table throughout the area and a train runs from Robina to Brisbane.
Find out more @ Gold Coast Family Accommodation.
Australia's favorite tourist destination has an enviable climate, diversity of attractions, sophisticated nightlife and dining, safe environment and world class resorts and endless sandy beaches. And just minutes inland from the central Gold Coast there is three magnificent National Parks - Springbrook, Lamington and Tamborine which feature beautiful rainforests, picnic areas, nature walks and spectacular lookouts located in the area called the Gold Coast Hinterland.
Climate:
The Gold Coast has a comfortable sub-tropical climate averaging in the 20's.
Summer - December to February - 20-28 degrees C.
Autumn - March - May - 15-25 degrees C.
Winter - June - August - 11-21 degrees C.
Spring - September to November - 15-25 degrees C.
Attractions:
One of the Gold Coasts greatest attractions is it's natural ones including 40km of golden sandy beaches, Eco tourism throughout the Hinterland and National Parks, onshore and offshore fishing, diving and sailing. There is also two wild life parks located at Currumbin and Burliegh. The Hinterland is also popular for it's growing wine and vineyard industry.
Adventure attractions include motor bike tours, parasailing, sky diving, hot air ballooning, jet skiing, power boating, helicopter tours, go karting and motor racing which are just a small selection of the vast array of options.
Four theme parks provide hours and hours if not days of entertainment value with something for everyone. The four theme parks are Movie World, Wet 'n' Wild, Sea World and Dreamworld located between Southport and Coomera. Dreamworld is also the home of Big Brother in Australia.
Nightlife:
The Gold Coast is popular for it's famous nightclubs located on Cavill Avenue and Orchid Avenue where you can party to the early hours. There are also two world class nightclubs located in Broadbeach as well as a large casino and convention centre.
Dining:
Main Beach and Broadbeach are popular for their main streets lined with quality restuarants serving for all tastes in ambient relaxing surroundings.
Major Events:
The Indy championship is one of the major events on the calender as well as the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show, the Magic Millions Horse Racing Carnival, Schoolies Festival and Surf Carnivals.
Accommodation:
The Gold Coast there are over 13,000 rooms available from Coolangatta through to Hope Island including Motels, Guest Houses, Apartments and Hotels. Resorts are first class and the big names include the Palazzo Versace, Marriot, Sheraton Mirage, Holiday Inn, Hyatt, Conrad Jupiters and the Sofitel. Most of these are centrally located in Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and Main Beach with most having water and or Hinterland views.
Transport:
You can fly to either Gold Coast Airport (30mins from Surfers) or Brisbane Airport(50mins from Surfers) and transport from there can either be via taxi, rental, bus or limousine. Buses run on a regular time table throughout the area and a train runs from Robina to Brisbane.
Find out more @ Gold Coast Family Accommodation.
Monday, January 23, 2006
Gold Coast Airport Booms
Recent figures from the AIF have reported a 22% rise in passengers reaching a total of 3,506,987 passengers during 2005.
This growth could be due to active marketing of the Gold Coast as a premier tourist destination and it's new popularity with business travellers and conference events.
The Gold Coast is becoming one of the top destinations for conference organisers due to it's safe enviroment, easy access from two major airports (Gold Coast and Brisbane Airport) and it's diversification of activities, climate and quality of services.
Gold Coast Airport is located approx. 40 mins south of central Gold Coast in the suburb of Coolangatta. The airport it service by Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Blue, Aurtralian Airlines and Freedom Air. Direct flights travel to Cairns, Adeliade, Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne and seven cities in New Zealand.
Also see:Gold Coast Airport Transfers
This growth could be due to active marketing of the Gold Coast as a premier tourist destination and it's new popularity with business travellers and conference events.
The Gold Coast is becoming one of the top destinations for conference organisers due to it's safe enviroment, easy access from two major airports (Gold Coast and Brisbane Airport) and it's diversification of activities, climate and quality of services.
Gold Coast Airport is located approx. 40 mins south of central Gold Coast in the suburb of Coolangatta. The airport it service by Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Blue, Aurtralian Airlines and Freedom Air. Direct flights travel to Cairns, Adeliade, Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne and seven cities in New Zealand.
Also see:Gold Coast Airport Transfers
Monday, January 02, 2006
January - What a month for the Gold Coast!
It all starts with the huge fireworks and celebrations for New Years eve and straight after that there's the Australian Women's Hardcourt tournament at Royal Pines, then the next day the Magic Millions Carnival begins.
The Magic Millions Carnival runs for 18 days featuring Luncheons, Cocktail Parties, Golf Days, Racing & Sales, Fashion parades and fun in the sun. The main race day is the 14th of January at the Gold Coast Turf Club with 3 million of prize money on offer.
On the 7th of January is the Summerfieldayze event which is a multi stage 12 hour dance festival held at the Spit on the Gold Coast.
Following all that is the Big Day Out music festival held at the Parklands showground on Sunday the 22nd of January.
To finish up is Australia Day celebrations on the 26th of January.
Discuss at Gold Coast Forums
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The Magic Millions Carnival runs for 18 days featuring Luncheons, Cocktail Parties, Golf Days, Racing & Sales, Fashion parades and fun in the sun. The main race day is the 14th of January at the Gold Coast Turf Club with 3 million of prize money on offer.
On the 7th of January is the Summerfieldayze event which is a multi stage 12 hour dance festival held at the Spit on the Gold Coast.
Following all that is the Big Day Out music festival held at the Parklands showground on Sunday the 22nd of January.
To finish up is Australia Day celebrations on the 26th of January.
Discuss at Gold Coast Forums
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