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What’s Hot

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Press Releases: ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Accommodation:............................................................................................................................................................. 4

The Calile Hotel............................................................................................................................................................ 4
Riley, A Crystalbrook Collection Resort......................................................................................................................... 4
Tours and activities: ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Wildlife Habitat............................................................................................................................................................ 5
Wildlife Habitat............................................................................................................................................................ 5
Food and beverage:......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Dundee’s at the Aquarium ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Dundee’s at the Aquarium ........................................................................................................................................... 6
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Events: ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7
The Curated Plate ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Targa Great Barrier Reef............................................................................................................................................... 7
Great Barrier Reef Festival ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Events: ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast 2019 .............................................................................................................................. 8
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers 2019.......................................................................................................................... 8
BIGSOUND Festival....................................................................................................................................................... 8
Money can’t buy experiences:......................................................................................................................................... 9

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Press Releases:

Fresh off the press, the latest news in Queensland

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Accommodation:

What’s New on the block in Queensland accommodation

Riley, A Crystalbrook Collection Resort

Operator: Riley, A Crystalbrook Collection Resort

Location: Cairns, Tropical North Queensland

Star-rating: 5-Star

Opened: November 2018

Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi

Operator Blurb: Riley is a sophisticated character with a playful outlook on
life and a passion for the resort lifestyle. Residing in a prime location at the
northern end of the iconic Cairns waterfront boardwalk, Riley features 311
stylish rooms and suites, most with spacious balconies.
Features:

• 311 Rooms
• A lagoon swimming pool spanning over 1,000 square metres
• A private man-made beach
• A day spa
• A 24-hour Fitness Centre

Website: https://www.crystalbrookcollection.com/riley

The Calile Hotel

Operator: The Calile Hotel

Location: Fortitude Valley, Brisbane

Star-rating: 5-Star

Opened: November 2018

Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi

Operator Blurb: The Calile hotel is equally well-appointed, with an array of
restaurant and bar options and facilities designed to help you embrace the
authentic charm of Brisbane’s sub-tropical character. Dine and unwind at the
Lobby Bar or Hellenika restaurant, hydrate with a cocktail in a poolside cabana
and energise in the fitness centre. Slow down at the hotel’s Spa, which will
provide a holistic wellness experience that combines ancient wisdom with
modern approaches to skin health, medical aesthetics and beauty essentials in
a space designed for relaxation and restoring vitality.
Features:

• 175 Rooms (Including 9 suites and 2 premier suites)
• A 24-hour Reception
• An outdoor swimming pool
• Gymnasium
• Licensed restaurant

Website: https://thecalilehotel.com

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Tours and activities:

Looking for new tours and activities, check out what’s new to see and do in Queensland

Wildlife Habitat

Location: Port Douglas, Tropical North Queensland

Opened: The new snake precinct ‘Pathway of pythons’ opened July 2019

Operator Blurb:
The Advanced Eco-accredited Wildlife Habitat is a wildlife immersion exhibit -
an open and interactive environment for guests and animals to mingle in a
spacious natural setting. Visitors wander along elevated boardwalks, observing
up close a huge range of flora and fauna as birds fly and animals roam freely.

Experience the four different environments where visitors and animals mix
freely, the Savannah, Wetlands, Rainforest and Grasslands. Hand-feed
kangaroos and wallabies,
observe cassowaries and Lumholtz's Tree Kangaroos and cuddle a Koala!

New Experience: Pathway of pythons
Seeing snakes in their natural habitat just got easier with the opening of
Pathway of Pythons at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas. The new snake precinct
has jungle, olive, amethystine, water and black-headed pythons with each
housed in a room designed to look, feel and smell like the place they call
home. The attraction is one of the exciting 30th anniversary changes Wildlife
Habitat is undergoing.

Website: http://www.wildlifehabitat.com.au

Wildlife Habitat

Location: Port Douglas, Tropical North Queensland

Opened: The new snake precinct ‘Pathway of pythons’ opened July 2019

Operator Blurb:
The Advanced Eco-accredited Wildlife Habitat is a wildlife immersion exhibit -
an open and interactive environment for guests and animals to mingle in a
spacious natural setting. Visitors wander along elevated boardwalks, observing

up close a huge range of flora and fauna as birds fly and animals roam freely.

Experience the four different environments where visitors and animals mix
freely, the Savannah, Wetlands, Rainforest and Grasslands. Hand-feed
kangaroos and wallabies,
observe cassowaries and Lumholtz's Tree Kangaroos and cuddle a Koala!

New Experience: Pathway of pythons

Seeing snakes in their natural habitat just got easier with the opening of
Pathway of Pythons at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas. The new snake precinct

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home. The attraction is one of the exciting 30th anniversary changes Wildlife
Habitat is undergoing.

Website: http://www.wildlifehabitat.com.au

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Food and beverage:

Fresh produce is grown, caught, baked, served and celebrated throughout Queensland –
learn about the latest and greatest food experiences that Queensland has to offer

Dundee’s at the Aquarium

Location: Cairns, Tropical North Queensland
Opened: March 2019
Operator blurb: Dundee’s at the Aquarium is the second establishment
opened by the owners of Dundee’s Restaurant on the Waterfront. With the
spectacular views of the aquarium the new restaurant promises to bring
together a mouth-watering offering of the region’s finest quality fresh seafood
coupled with the flavours and colours of Asian cuisine.
Cuisine types:

• Australian
• Modern Australian
• Native Australian
• Seafood
• Steak
Caters to: Vegetarian/Gluten Free
Website: https://www.facebook.com/DundeesatCairnsAquarium/

Dundee’s at the Aquarium

Location: Cairns, Tropical North Queensland
Opened: March 2019
Operator blurb: Dundee’s at the Aquarium is the second establishment
opened by the owners of Dundee’s Restaurant on the Waterfront. With the
spectacular views of the aquarium the new restaurant promises to bring
together a mouth-watering offering of the region’s finest quality fresh seafood
coupled with the flavours and colours of Asian cuisine.
Cuisine types:

• Australian
• Modern Australian
• Native Australian
• Seafood
• Steak
Caters to: Vegetarian/Gluten Free
Website: https://www.facebook.com/DundeesatCairnsAquarium/

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Events:

The hottest new events to attend

Could have an outline of events within the next few months to have imported as the events occur

The Curated Plate

Location: Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast

Date: 8-11 August 2019 (This event occurs annually)

Event Blurb: The Curated Plate is a new four-day food festival, making its
debut on the Sunshine Coast. Celebrating the Chef and the Producer, the
festival will bring together the region’s finest produce with the best chefs in
the Australian and international dining scene. The Curated Plate has an
exciting program bursting with exclusive culinary events that will span the
region, bringing to life the unique local artisan culture. Come and
experience the Sunshine Coast’s acclaimed produce and producers,
immerse yourself in the flavours forged from organic and sustainable
practices, and make your next holiday an adventure in taste.

Targa Great Barrier Reef

Location: Cairns, Tropical North Queensland

Date: 30 August- 1 September 2019 (This event occurs annually)

Event Blurb:

Targa Great Barrier Reef 2018 was the first ever Targa event held in
Queensland and the event name joins two iconic brands under the one
banner. Targa Great Barrier Reef is a Targa event like no other as it passes
through landscapes that are truly unique to Tropical North Queensland.
Sugar cane and banana plantations will line the various stages and the
weather will be anything but cold, being held at an ideal time of the year.

Great Barrier Reef Festival

Location: Airlie Beach, Whitsundays

Date: 1-4 August 2019 (This event occurs annually)

Event Blurb: The Great Barrier Reef Festival celebrates the Great Barrier
Reef and what it means to live in Airlie Beach, Whitsundays - the Heart of
the Reef. The region's favourite festival is a delicious combination of family
fun, all-night celebrations, local food and fashion and some of the biggest
parties in the north.

The four-day celebration of the reef will feature the spectacular Fireworks
on the Foreshore complete with live music and DJs, carnival rides, food
stalls and night markets lining the beautiful Airlie Beach foreshore. Airlie's Main Street is closed to traffic on the Saturday
to host Revvin' the Reef vintage car show, the reef themed Rotary Street Parade and the Whitsunday Magic Mile Run.

The Beach Music stage will be pumping the region’s top live music and entertainment on the foreshore throughout the
weekend. Other events include reef art installations and education, Comedy Gala, Family Fun Day, Wilmar Sugar

Wearable Art Parade, helicopter joy rides and cocktails at the Pop-up Beach Bar making Reef Festival a perfect time to
enjoy the gorgeous Whitsunday winter.

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Events:

The hottest new events to attend

Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast 2019

Location: Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast
Date: 8 September 2019 (This event occurs annually)
Event Blurb: Perfectly located in the heart of Queensland's Sunshine Coast,
Mooloolaba Beach offers the perfect year-round climate and is an ideal
location for Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast. It's the perfect location to
incorporate a relaxing family vacation or just a great place to escape to. The
beachside atmosphere of the Sunshine Coast, the friendly people and the
endless scenic beauty of Mooloolaba Beach make it a hugely popular
destination event.
Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast provides a fitting warm up for those athletes
heading over to Kona to take on the Ironman World Championship in
October.

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers 2019

Location: Toowoomba, Southern Queensland Country
Date: 20-29 September 2019 (This event occurs annually)
Event Blurb: Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is a cultural party featuring a
floral parade, local food and produce, regional wine, entertainment and all
things spring! So come along and entice your senses at the iconic Grand
Central Floral Parade, Heritage Bank Festival of Food and Wine, Night
Garden powered by Ergon Energy, Docos After Dark, Progressive Foodie
Tours, Historic Walking Tours and many more.

BIGSOUND Festival

Location: Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
Date: 3-6 September 2019 (This event occurs annually)
Event Blurb: BIGSOUND is Australia's festival of new music.

BIGSOUND is where the world discovers Australian music. For four nights
every September, a vibrant collection of musicians, music industry
professionals and music lovers from across the globe assemble in Brisbane's
Fortitude Valley to witness the best new Australian music.

BIGSOUND's eighteenth incarnation in 2019 promises to deliver the same
atmosphere of innovation and togetherness that has come to define its place in the international music industry calendar.
Come and be thrilled by 150 of Australia's best new artists, across 18 stages in Fortitude Valley's special entertainment
precinct.

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Money can’t buy experiences:

Money can’t buy experiences but it can buy you a ticket to Queensland, Come and
experience Queensland’s story

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