Queensland

Australia Zoo is a 100 acre zoo located in the Australian state of Queensland on the Sunshine Coast near Beerwah/Glass House Mountains. It is a member of the Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA), and is owned by Terri Irwin, the widow of Steve Irwin, whose wildlife documentary series The Crocodile Hunter made the zoo a popular tourist attraction

Operating Hours Centre: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 10.30am – 5pm. Closed on major public holidays. Booth: Monday – Friday 10:00am – 5pm, closed on weekends & public holidays.

Hideaway Haven B&B is situated 11 km south from Bundaberg Airport. Set on 12 undulating acres in a private bush setting overlooking 3 dams. We offer privacy and security for your stay. We do not have caravan sites per say but if you walk around first I think you can find a suitable site. We would welcome the odd Grey Nomad with self contained vans or camper vans. Dump point and toilets 11 km opposite airport. There is a steep hill down into the property but it is bitumen sealed and safe. From here you can now travel to Lady Elliot by small plane and Lady Musgrave Cruises and whale watching are operating from Port Bundaberg. Mon Repos is a short drive for turtle tours at the right time of year. Bundaberg Rum and Bundaberg Brewed Drinks have tours. Trip Advisor Awards for Excellence 2014 & 2015. The Burnett River is a short drive for fishing.

Camping fees apply: Take a short stroll to the falls or go for a swim in one of the water holes in the creek.

This is a great place to stop grab a meal and stock up on supplies, it also has Hot Showers in the amenities block. The Park has a 48 hour time limit on camping.

Rated one of the "Top 10 Zoos in the World" by AOL, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane, Australia, is the world's first and largest koala sanctuary, with over 130 koalas. Cuddle a koala anytime, handfeed kangaroos and encounter a large variety of Aussie wildlife, all in beautiful, natural settings. Don't forget to feed the lorikeets and meet our platypus too. Brisbane's premier tourist attraction is only 50 minutes from the Gold Coast.

To get to this site, you will encounter a mixture of asphalt and dirt roads. Its also worth mentioning that you will need to bring your own wood, Once there some nice walking tracks to explore and a few more difficult for the more fitter among us. There are thirteen sites mostly flat with barbecues (byo wood). There is a put and take drum for hot water but again no wood supplied.

Beware of Crocodiles in the river, the warning signs posted for a good reason. Also Note: The bridge which has a 5-tonne weight limit. There is a free camp time limit of 48 hours.

Pop in to the Outback Regional Gallery or the Quantilda Museum, both are located in the information centre, or simply pop into the Coolibah Cafe and grab a coffe while checking out the pamplets you have just picked up. Take a short walk to the Opal Factory which is next door.