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  • Turtle hatchlings at Mon Repos

    Get up close to turtle hatchlings at Mon Repos

    Experience the wonder of getting up close to loggerhead turtle hatchlings at Mon Repos on the Queensland coast near Bundaberg.…

  • Dreamtime Cultural Centre

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  • Sunset at Alkoomi

    How to spend 3 days exploring Rockhampton

    Don't miss anything! Our top tips on how to pack as many of Rockhampton's ‘must do’ experiences into an epic three day adventure.…

  • Chimpanzees at the free Rockhampton Zoo

    9 free fun things to do in Rockhampton

    Rockhampton is home to a diverse range of unique attractions and sights, but equally exciting is how many of them are completely FREE to visit!…

  • Sunrise at the Bunya Mountains

    Top 10 not to miss at the Bunya Mountains

    If there’s one thing the Bunya Mountains is known for, it’s nature. From hand-feeding wild parrots, to being surrounded by wallabies...…

  • Feeding wild dolphins at Tin Can Bay

    Feed wild dolphins at Tin Can Bay

    Have you always wanted to feed wild dolphins? At Tin Can Bay’s Barnacles Dolphin Centre you can do just that – and it’s a truly amazing experience! Arguably one of the best things…

  • Butterflies in the butterfly house at Butterfly Hill

    Hidden butterfly house in heart of Sunshine Coast

    Dozens of butterflies fluttered around us like a colourful cloud, with a handful quickly drawn to our son’s brightly coloured yellow shirt. Within moments several had settled on his shoulder, back…

  • Riverside Precinct

    Discover the wonders of Rocky’s Riverside Precinct

    Rockhampton’s CBD is one of the most significant historical sites in Australia, and is set alongside the beautiful, revitalised Riverside Precinct.…

  • Sunrise at Mount Etna

    Everything you need to know about hiking Mount Etna

    Mount Etna is arguably one of Rockhampton’s best kept secrets, serving up Insta-worthy views, along with impressive sets of stairs and boardwalks.…

  • Kershaw Gardens

    9 fun activities for a family holiday in Rockhampton

    Rockhampton is the perfect place for a family holiday. Here are our top 9 things to do in the area, so the whole family walks away raving about your stay.…

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“Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, al “Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.” ☀️⛅️💛🌅
Morning magic at Peregian.
Hope you’re having a fantastic weekend!

#beachlife #beachvibes #visitnoosa #visitsunshinecoast #beachsunrise #pastelsky #peregianbeach
“Happiness is a journey, not a destination.”
…unless you’re at The Doonan! 😁
Weekends done right, starting with a delicious meal at one of our favourite locals.
Here’s hoping the rest of the weekend is just as fun.
Hope you have a great one !
“Never give up on the things that make you smile “Never give up on the things that make you smile.” 😃💖
Sunrise delight at Coolum Beach.
Hope you’re having a great week!

#coolum #coolumbeach #sunshinecoast #thisisqueensland #beachvibes #beachlife #beachlover
What a day! So many lovely strawberries ripe for t What a day! So many lovely strawberries ripe for the picking at @mcmartinsfarm 🍓🍓🍓
Was lovely to get out in the sunshine and pick these beauties. 
It’s hard to describe how much sweeter they taste when sun ripened in the patch. Yum! 🍓🍓

FYI - This post isn’t sponsored or anything. We just love supporting local businesses. And McMartin’s are one of the last remaining PYO places on the coast, so they deserve the community’s support. Plus, they make delicious strawberry ice cream! 🍦😁

#ourcoastlife #strawberry #sunshinecoast #thisisqueensland #queensland #visitnoosa #visitsunshinecoast
“Look at the world through rainbow coloured glas “Look at the world through rainbow coloured glasses!” 🌈 🌅
Back to one of our favourite beach paths and favourite views - a rainbow coloured sunrise. 💖
It really is the simple things in life that often bring the most happiness!
Do you agree? 😁

#beachpath #rainbowsky #visitsunshinecoast #visitnoosa #peregianbeach #beachesofinstagram #beachlife #ig_sunrisesunset
✨ “Nature always wears the colours of the spir ✨ “Nature always wears the colours of the spirit.” 

Crystal clear vibes only at Lake McKenzie on stunning K’gari. 🌿💧 
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Did you know Lake McKenzie is a perched lake, meaning it’s filled only by rainwater – no streams, no groundwater, just crystal-clear water and pure silica sand. It’s one of the island’s most iconic spots, and it’s easy to see why.

Have you been?

#LakeMcKenzie #Kgari #FraserIsland #AustraliaTravels #NaturalWonders #ExploreQueensland #EcoParadise
“It’s never too late to be what you might have “It’s never too late to be what you might have been.” 
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Finding the light at Peregian Beach. 🌅 
Hope you’re having a great week!

#sunrise #peregianbeach #beachvibes #visitsunshinecoast #visitnoosa
“The most ordinary days are made extraordinary w “The most ordinary days are made extraordinary when you spend them with the right people doing the right things.” 💞
It’s been a week… and it’s only Tuesday. 😉
Remembering to stop and enjoy the moment.
Flashback to living our best lives in the Bay of Fires, Tasmania.

#tasmania #bayoffires #visittasmania #discovertasmania #australia #seeaustralia #seetasmania
“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” 💛
Going with the flow and loving tonight’s gorgeous sunset. 🌅 
Here’s to a great week ahead!

#coolum #sunshinecoast #coolumbeach #visitsunshinecoast #beachvibes #visitcoolum
“Even in ruin, a shipwreck tells stories the sea “Even in ruin, a shipwreck tells stories the sea couldn’t keep.”

This is the beautiful S.S. Maheno on K’gari (formerly known as Fraser Island).
Strap in for a bit of a history lesson…
You wouldn’t realise it today, but when first launched in 1905 the S.S. Maheno was a 400 feet (about 122 metres long) luxury passenger liner, sailing the Tasman Sea between New Zealand and Australia. 
She was famed for her speed, comfort and elegant service — complete with fine dining and plush cabins. 
But even more impressively, during WWI she was converted into a hospital ship, serving at Gallipoli where she ferried wounded soldiers from the front lines to safety. With fully equipped operating theatres and medical staff on board, the Maheno became a lifeline for injured soldiers. 
After the war, she returned to civilian service as one of the finest liners of her time. But sadly by the 1930s, newer ships and the Great Depression made her obsolete, leading to her final journey.
In 1935, while being towed to Japan for scrap, a cyclone snapped her tow lines and sent her drifting. Unfortunately her engine had already been removed, so with no propulsion system the crew couldn’t control the ship and she ran aground on K’gari. Today, her rusting skeleton still lies on the sand — a striking relic of both elegance and war.

#SSMaheno #kgari #FraserIsland #ShipwreckHistory #Gallipoli #RustAndWaves #AbandonedPlaces #visitfrasercoast
“Sending some good vibes and happy thoughts your “Sending some good vibes and happy thoughts your way.” 😁
Sunrise sensation at Coolum.
Bring on the weekend’s fun! 🙌💖
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#coolum #visitsunshinecoast #beachlife
Golden hour is our happy hour! Sunset beauty at Ki Golden hour is our happy hour!
Sunset beauty at Kingfisher Resort on K’gari. 
Such a magical place. Have you visited?

#kgari #fraserisland #frasercoast #herveybay #kingfisherislandresort #kingfisherresort #visitfrasercoast #sunset #beachsunset
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