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1. Fraser Island

   The Aboriginal name for Fraser Island is ‘K’Gari’ – which appropriately means ‘paradise’. This huge sand island off the East Coast of Queensland, Australia. Fraser is over 123 kilometres (76 miles) long, making it the largest sand island in the world. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is a place of exceptional beauty, home to long, uninterrupted white bea... more »

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2. 4 Wheel Drive Adventure

   by – Tash, Tour Manager, Australia and Europe Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world. It is very unique and you will definitely want to do a tour of the island when you stay there. Half Day Tour The first nights party at the Dingo Bar is usually rather large so if you are a party animal, you might want to opt for the half day tour that still goes... more »

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3. Bungy Jumping, Cairns

   by – Tash, Tour Manager, Australia and Europe The most famous extreme sport of them all…Attach yourself to a giant rubber band and throw yourself off somewhere inadvisably HIGH! AJ Hackett is the original and still one of the best in the world. This 50m bungy is nestled into World Heritage Listed rainforest, 20 minutes from Cairns and the spectacular scenery adds... more »

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4. How to pay for optional excursions - Australia

   Optional excursions are booked and paid for through your Tour Manager once you are on tour. Every Tour Manager in Australia has their own style when it comes to collecting payment for optional excursions and your Tour Manager will explain how they would like this done once you are on tour. Payments can only be made to your Tour Manager in local currency cash or by credit card payment.

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5. Learn to Surf, Surfers Paradise

   by – Tash, Tour Manager, Australia and Europe There are plenty of great spots along the East Coast of Australia to surf, but we think (as the name suggests) that Surfers Paradise is just the place for our passengers to learn the art of this Australian pastime. At Surfers Paradise, there is a stretch of amazing beaches that runs for a good 40 km and you... more »

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6. Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb, Sydney

   by – princessvixen, Australia, Posted 18 Dec 2004 I did the Sydney Harbour BridgClimb last year. From start to finish i think it took 3 and a half hours. First they go through a safety video and get you to sign the “I wont sue you if i injure myself” forms then you suit up and do like a practice run and go through all the procedures. It c... more »

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7. Whitsundays

   There are 74 islands that make up the Whitsunday group of islands on the East Coast of Australia. These tropical islands are often surrounded by sensational sandy beaches and azure blue seas and most of the islands are uninhabited, preserved as pristine national parks. A small number do however have resorts, some of the more famous being Hamilton, Hayman, Brampton, Daydream, Lindeman and Daydream Is... more »

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