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The Fraser and Sunshine Coasts boast kilometre after kilometre of stunning beaches, crystal clear water and beautiful white sands. Further south is Australia's most liveable city Brisbane - with its world-class theatre, great shopping, vibrant markets, sophisticated art galleries, and gourmet restaurants.

Then comes the Gold Coast, a holiday destination of wonderful contrasts - from famous beaches, the glamour of Surfers Paradise, action packed theme parks and wildlife sanctuaries to championship golf courses, fabulous shopping and rainforest wonderland right at the back door!

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Fraser Coast Island Resort
Kingfisher Bay Resortt 
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Kingfisher Bay Resort (262 rooms)
Fraser Island - 60 mins from Hervey Bay Airport by coach & launch
"This award winning eco-resort blends harmoniously with the surrounding wilderness and provides guests with many flora and fauna related activities exploring its ancient rainforests, mighty sand dunes and pristine lakes. In recent years it has become a stopover for migrating whales in increasing numbers."
Sunshine Coast Resorts & Hotels
Sebel Resort Noosa 
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Sebel Resort Noosa (70 rooms, 17 suites)
Noosa, Sunshine Coast - 20 mins from Sunshine Coast Airport, 90 mins from Brisbane Airport
"A boutique hotel located in Hastings Street, the heart of Australia's most exclusive tourist destination offering location, luxury and lifestyle. Surrounded by world class cafes and boutiques, it is opposite Noosa's Main Beach on one side and overlooking the Noosa River on the other."
Sheraton Noosa Resort & Spa 
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Sheraton Noosa Resort & Spa (140 rooms, 29 suites)
Noosa, Sunshine Coast - 20 mins from Sunshine Coast Airport, 90 mins from Brisbane Airport
"The centrepoint of Noosa's famous Hastings Street, this resort has everything expected of a first-class resort, surrounded by exciting shops and restaurants, and is only acroos the street from the beautiful beach."
Hyatt Regency Coolum Resort & Spa 
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Hyatt Regency Coolum Resort & Spa (324 rooms, suites & residence)
Coolum, Sunshine Coast - 10 mins from Sunshine Coast Airport, 80 mins from Brisbane Airport
"With world-class facilities, this resort hotel is like no other on the coast. Set in 150 hectares of exquisitely natural woodlands, bushland, rainforest and gardens, it fronts onto the Pacific Ocean with two kilometres of pristine Sunshine Coast beach."
Novotel Twin Waters Resort & Spa 
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Novotel Twin Waters Resort & Spa (358 rooms & suites)
Coolum, Sunshine Coast - 5 mins from Sunshine Coast Airport, 70 mins from Brisbane Airport
"This superb resort offers quality accommodation just south of Noosa, in the heart of the Sunshine Coast. With the Maroochy River on one side and the patrolled surf beachesof the Pacific Ocean on the other, Twin Waters boasts many natural attractions."
Sirocco Mooloolaba Resort Apartments 
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Sirocco Mooloolaba (71 apartments & penthouses)
Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast - 20 mins from Sunshine Coast Airport, 70 mins from Brisbane Airport
"Luxury accommodation right on Mooloolaba Beach, setting a new standard in beachfront design, with every apartment plus the exquisite pool area offering spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean from expansive balconies."
Brisbane Resorts, Hotels & Retreats
Rydges South Bank Hotel 
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Rydges South Bank Hotel (305 rooms, 65 suites)
South Bank, Brisbane - 25 mins from Brisbane Airport
"This luxury property is located in the heart of the new-look South Bank Parklands and Arts precinct with a riverside location. Close to the central business district and adjacent to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, it is ideal for leisure guests or corporate travellers."
Hilton Brisbane Hotel 
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Hilton Brisbane Hotel (321 rooms & suites)
CBD, Brisbane - 25 mins from Brisbane Airport
"A pure luxury, five star international hotel featuring impeccable personal service and world-class facilities. Enjoying a prime location overlooking the Queen Street Mall and surrounding city, Hilton Brisbane offers guests easy access to all this vibrant city has to offer."
Marriott Brisbane Hotel 
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Marriott Brisbane Hotel & Spa (263 rooms, 4 suites)
CBD, Brisbane - 25 mins from Brisbane Airport
"The full-service Brisbane Marriott in the corporate and financial heart of the cityoffers guest accommodations with superb city or river views, a business center, executive floor, fitness room, day spa, lounge and restaurant, swimming pools and riverside boardwalk access."
Sofitel Brisbane Hotel 
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Sofitel Brisbane Hotel (410 rooms & suites)
CBD, Brisbane - 25 mins from Brisbane Airport
"This luxury hotel enjoys a high central position in the heart of Brisbane's commercial district. The location also affords an easy walk to all major business addresses, department stores and shopping malls."
Stamford Plaza Brisbane Hotel 
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Stamford Plaza Brisbane Hotel (232 rooms, 20 suites)
CBD, Brisbane - 25 mins from Brisbane Airport
"Perfectly located on the river and adjacent to the Botanic Gardens, the Stamford Plaza Brisbane is Brisbane's finest five star hotel. Style, elegance, charm and the tranquil setting truly indulge the senses with the business district and main shopping precinct only a minute's walk away."
Conrad Treasury Brisbane Hotel 
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Conrad Treasury Brisbane Hotel (130 rooms, suites & penthouses)
CBD, Brisbane - 25 mins from Brisbane Airport
"This magnificent casino hotel is located in the centre of Brisbane, in two of Australia's oldest and grandest heritage buildings dating to 1886, encompasses the best of both worlds, providing more choices in entertainment, dining and relaxation."
Quay West Suites Brisbane Hotel 
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Quay West Suites Brisbane (91 suites & penthouses)
CBD, Brisbane - 25 mins from Brisbane Airport
"A luxury, all-suite hotel overlooking Brisbane's beautiful Botanic Gardens and river. Within walking distance of the city centre, Quay West is popular with both Domestic and International visitors alike. A spa, sauna, gym and heated pool are all part of the Quay West experience."
Peppers Hidden Vale Retreat 
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Peppers Hidden Vale Retreat (30 rooms, suites & cabins)
Lockyer Valley- 60 mins west from Brisbane Airport
"Situated on a 10,000 acre working cattle station in Queensland's Lockyer Valley, just 60 minutes drive south west of Brisbane, Peppers Hidden Vale Retreat is surrounded by picturesque mountains, valleys and lakes."
Peppers Hidden Vale Retreat 
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Peppers Spicers Peak Lodge (10 lodge rooms & spa suites)
via Cunningham's Gap - 90 mins west from Brisbane Airport
"A luxurious gastronomic mountain lodge atop World Heritage listed Main Range National Park. This exclusive adult retreat is simply stunning, with cool mountain air and expansive views of the surrounding countryside for cozy winter getaways or summer escapes."
Brisbane Islands & Reef Cruises
Orion Expedition Cruises 
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Orion Expedition Cruises (106 passengers)
7 night cruises north from Sydney, Brisbane & Cairns
"Australia's first world-class expedition cruise line offers a range of expedition cruises from the Top-End to Antarctica via the Great Barrier Reef in true international standard luxury - commencing April 2005."
Pacific Star 
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P&O Pacific Star (1400 passengers)
7 night cruises north from Brisbane
"Arrives in Brisbane in Dec 2005 to take over from Pacific Sky, making her debut in tropical Queensland, with 7 night 3 port cruises to the picturesque destinations of the Whitsundays, Cairns, Port Douglas and Willis Island."
Gold Coast Island Resort
Couran Cove Island Resort 
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Couran Cove Island Resort & Spa (350 rooms)
South Stradbroke Is., Gold Coast- 25 mins from Coolangatta, 60 mins from Brisbane by coach & launch
"An island eco-resort just off the Gold Coast offering an easily accessible, relaxing island getaway. Everything about it is first class, from its unique varieties of accommodation to its service and state-of-the-art facilities. But the desire to create the perfect resort hasn't interfered with respect for the environment."
Gold Coast Resorts, Hotels & Retreats
Sanctuary Cove Resort & Spa 
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Sanctuary Cove Resort & Spa (223 rooms, 24 suites)
Sanctuary Cove, Gold Coast - 35 mins from Coolangatta and 50 mins from Brisbane Airports
"Australia's most exclusive 1000 acre fully integrated resort is surrounded by superior sporting and recreational facilities, including two international golf courses, world class shopping village and restaurants, and a 330 berth marina."
The Radisson Resort Gold Coast 
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The Radisson Resort Gold Coast (308 rooms & suites)
Palm Meadows, Gold Coast - 25 mins from Coolangatta and 60 mins from Brisbane Airports
"In the beautiful surroundings of the internationally renowned Palm Meadows and Lakelands championship golf courses, just 10 minutes inland from the Gold Coast beaches, the resort caters for all the family with a broad range of sporting activities on site for your enjoyment."
The Sheraton Mirage Gold Coast Resort & Spa 
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The Sheraton Mirage Gold Coast Resort & Spa (283 rooms, 10 suites, 30 villas)
The Broadwater, Gold Coast - 25 mins from Coolangatta and 60 mins from Brisbane Airports
"Nestled between the blue Pacific and the calm Southport Broadwater, Sheraton Mirage forms an oasis of rare luxury. The Gold Coasts' only five star luxury resort is set right on the beach, surrounded bylush palm gardens and a sparkling blue lagoon."
The Palazzo Versace Hotel 
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Palazzo Versace Hotel & Spa (230 rooms, suites & condominiums)
The Broadwater, Gold Coast - 25 mins from Coolangatta and 60 mins from Brisbane Airports
"The World's only Versace Hotel, combining Renaissance beauty in a most captivating location on the Gold Coast. The Palazzo Versace provides equally for couples and families, holidays and conferences, with a range of dining options to suit all tastes while achieving excellence."
The Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa 
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The Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa (300 rooms, 30 suites)
Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast - 25 mins from Coolangatta and 60 mins from Brisbane Airports
"A fully integrated resort featuring tropical gardens, blue lagoon with coral reef, marina, Spa & Health Club plus award-winning restaurants. The unique facilities, ideal location and award-winning service make this the perfect resort for both leisure and business travelers alike."
The Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise 
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The Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise (404 rooms, 18 suites)
Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast - 25 mins from Coolangatta and 60 mins from Brisbane Airports
"Only 50 metres from the patrolled beaches, right in the heart of world famous Surfers Paradise, the Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise offers you not only the luxury you deserve, but also the access to attractions you need to make your stay truly memorable."
The Phoenician Resort Apartments & Spa 
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The Phoenician Resort Apartments & Spa (249 apartments)
Broadbeach , Gold Coast - 20 mins from Coolangatta and 60 mins from Brisbane Airports
"Situated in the very heart of Broadbeach, within 100 metres of a patrolled surf beach and central to Broadbeach's cafe society, fabulous shopping and the casino, the Phoenician is a place to live and rejuvenate."
Conrad Jupiters Hotel & Casino 
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Conrad Jupiters Hotel & Casino (563 rooms, 31 suites & penthouses)
Broadbeach, Gold Coast - 20 mins from Coolangatta and 60 mins from Brisbane Airports
"In the heart of Queensland's glorious Gold Coast is the focal point of entertainment and excitement in Australia's favourite holiday playground. The islandcomplex caters for tourists, business people and locals alike in the dominating landmark."
The Royal Pines Resort & Spa 
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The Royal Pines Resort & Spa (330 rooms, 50 suites)
Ashmore, Gold Coast - 20 mins from Coolangatta and 60 mins from Brisbane Airports
"Set in the beautiful surroundings of the internationally renowned Palm Meadows and Lakelands championship golf courses, just 10 minutes inland from the beaches. This magnificent low rise resort is an oasis of serenity close to the center of Surfers Paradise."
O'Reilly's Rainforest Guesthouse 
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O'Reilly's Rainforest Guesthouse (223 rooms, 24 suites)
Lamington National Park, Gold Coast hinterland - 60 mins from Coolangatta and 90 mins from Brisbane
"This guesthouse retreat has been offering their own brand of country hospitality since 1926, making it a holiday destination for every generation and famous world-wide... tThe perfect place to get close to nature, or to just relax and unwind and leave the stresses of the world behind."
Pethers Rainforest Retreat 
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Pethers Rainforest Retreat (6 treehouses)
Tamborine Mountain, Gold Coast hinterland - 60 mins from Coolangatta and 90 mins from Brisbane
"A striking property located in the Gold Coast Hinterland at Tamborine Mountain, set in 12 acres of privately owned, untouched ancient rainforest and within easy access of 9 national parks, Pethers is an ecotourism resort where just 5 trees were removed... and 3000 new ones planted."
Pethers Rainforest Retreat 
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Ruffles Lodge (3 villas)
Willow Vale, Gold Coast hinterland - 40 mins from Coolangatta and 45 mins from Brisbane
"This exclusive Lodge offers spectacular views with a tranquil environment and luxurious villas. In this idyllic location overlooking the Gold Coast, guests can be pampered, practice their golf, relax poolside with a drink and enjoy fine dining with the best of hosts attending to your every need!"
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