Byron Bay
A magnificent seaside town located in Norther New South Wales and home to the most eastern point of Australia. Back in the dream time period of Australian History, Byron Bay was known as Cavvanbah and was a place for the native Australian Aborigines to congregate swap stories, find marriage partners and trade goods. Now Byron Bay is a tourism magnet to backpackers and people looking for a small beach town holiday. Home to some of Australia’s best music festivals, they include the East Coast Blues & Roots Music Festival and Splendor In The Grass. Byron Bay is also a very popular whale watching destination during the winter migration of the Humpback Whale.
Mt Tamborine
Mt Tambourine is located high above the Gold Coast on a plateau within the Gold Coast Hinterland. Mt Tamborine has developed a booming tourism industry thanks to the increasing popularity of its locally owned and unique restaurants, accommodation options and health and spa retreats. For nature lovers and hikers Mt Tamborine also has a number of well cared for trials that snake through rainforest, past cliffs, waterfalls and across trickling streams full of life. Some of the well known tracks include Curtis Falls rainforest track, the Knoll. Mt Tamborine also host a very popular town market that is held on the second Sunday of every month.
Airlie Beach
A part of the Whitsunday Region in QLD, Australia and a departure point to the wold famous Great Barrier Reef, Airlie Beach is slowly steeping out of the shadows as a tourist destination with a lot to offer. Airlie Beach is also known for its deadly marine stingers, such as the Box Jellyfish. To combat this problem, the local council has build a protected area/lagoon on the foreshore to allow taking a swim a safe activity all year round. If you planning on visiting Airlie Beach, plan to be in town for the Blessing Of The Feet Festival started by Father Keith Felgate on Whit Sunday or Pentecost Sunday.
