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Visit The Wonderful Rainbow Beach

Monday, March 15th, 2010

The Sunshine Coast of Australia is a fabulous vacation destination for all types of travel. Whether you are traveling alone, as a couple, or as a family, you will find that in addition to all the fun there is to be had, there are also many fabulous beaches as well as beach accommodations. When you are searching for the perfect place to stay you should be sure to give great consideration to Rainbow Beach.

The accommodations available of Rainbow Beach include those priced for the very wealthy to those backpackers trying to get the world experience. Rainbow Beach is situated on the tipping off point of Fraser Island is an excellent place to stay for a few days or for your entire visit.

Not only is this a wonderful beach to enjoy, it also has easy access to the Great Sandy Straights. What this means is you get the choice of floating in calm waters, or enjoy the surf filled water. It is one of the largest attractions of the area as you can enjoy the best of both world, or choose one depending on what you are looking to get out of your vacation.

No matter what type of budget you are traveling on, you are sure to find an accommodation that will be suitable. For tight budgets you may want to consider staying at the Rainbow Beach hostel. For more upgraded accommodations there are many self contained units and resorts. If you would prefer a holiday home, these are also available through the Rainbow Shores Resorts. Rainbow Shores resort is a first class luxury accommodation that offers tennis courts, horseback riding and golf.

There are many holiday apartments available through Rainbow Getaway and they offer one, two and three bedroom accommodations. There are also several cabins available to rent at Rainbow Beach in the Sunshine Coast . One look at Rainbow Beach and you will find this is the place to stay on the coast no matter what your budget.

If you are looking to reserve a Caloundra Accommodation stop by www.sunshinecoastinformation.com.au. It has all the sunshine coast information that you will need for a successful and fun trip.

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Taking The Sunshine Coast Scenic Route

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

This scenic drive meanders through the Blackall Range, the emerald green hills that surround the beaches and resort villages of the Sunshine Coast. Along this tour you will find quaint villages along the hillsides along with stores, cafes and galleries. To the far southern end of the tour is the sculptural majesty of the Glass House Mountains. This picturesque drive can be done in a day but if you care to stay overnight there are many accommodations available.

Starting at Noosa Heads, which is known for being a fashionable resort town on Laguna Bay at the mouth of Noosa Village. The clifftop views here are unbelievable. Leaving this location you will head to Eumundi, a 19th century timber town which is the starting point of the ascent to the hills. Wednesday and Saturdays are a great time to visit there because of the outdoor fresh markets. Next stop on this tour is Yandina. This is the home of the Ginger Factory, this is both a ginger factory and a theme park in one. Ginger is a high yielding local crop and the factory operations are combined with plenty of interesting experiences for the visitors. Don't miss the Queensland Cane Train ride through the beautiful gardens.

On the way to the next location take a rest at the Dulong Lookout. The views here are breathtaking, from the rolling green hills to the dense forest, worth the stop. Mapleton falls National Park is a preserved rainforest with a lovely 120m waterfall. The road from Mapleton to Flaxton traces the Blackall Range and offers unparalleled views to the east and west. Just past Flaxton to the south is the turn-off to Kondalilla National Park where three are over 100 now bird species to be found. Another cascading waterfall can be fund here along with a rockpool for swimming.

Gerrard Lookout is next, situated between Montville and Maleny. At this point you are 350 meters above sea level. You can view the entire Sunshine Coast from this point, spanning from Caloundra to Noosa. A few Kilometers further is Balmoral Lookout which offers farmland views, lake views and forest views together. Beyone Maleny is McCarthy's lookout which identifies the peaks of the Glasshouse mountains.

The old Gympie Road cuts through the middle of the Glass House Mountains veering south just ahead of Landsborough .There are 16 volcanic plugs and peaks rise abruptly from the plains reaching a maximum height of 556 metres.Many of these walks require rock climbing ability but there is an easier two hour return hike up 253 metre Mt Ngungun via the township of Glass House Mountains.

Many travelers looking for the right Sunshine Coast accommodation start by searching the internet. Online you can search for just the right Sunshine Coast hotels to fit the needs of your family for your next trip.

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The Most historical Australian Destination

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

The Sunshine Coast of Australia is located north of Brisbane and has a variety of coastal towns. Some of these towns include Coolum, Caloundra, Noosa and the Sunshine Hinterland area.

The Sunshine Coast offers many wonderful historic experiences. You can start your trip with a tour on the Valley Rattler railway. The old fashioned steam engine, known as Red Rocket Rail Motor, enables visitors to explore various areas in the region while taking a scenic ride. The railway offers half morning, half day and full day tours. All tours makes stops along the way, where you have to opportunity to get of the engine and explore the area. It is a wonderful experience and gives you are great look into the history of the Sunshine Coast region.

Another great place to get an in depth detail of the areas history is at the Landsborough Museum in Maleny Street. This museum has exhibits from historical explorers, tools and equipment. There is also a library that has an extensive collection of historical area documents, photos and much more. This is a great place to spend the day and really get a full dose of all the history that this region has learn.

And last but not least is Sunshine Castle Bli Bli, a unique recreation of a Norman Castle in the Australian outback that dates back to 1971. Castle Bli Bli offers tourists so many things to do that it is hard to know where to start describing them and hard to know what to do first.

You could start by wandering through the toy and doll museum, with its fairytale dioramas, model train railway and dancing dolls or you could, instead, start by climbing the 24m tall lookout tower to enjoy the superb view of both the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland. But whatever you do, don't miss your chance to sit on the original throne as used in the Xena, Warrior Princess, television series.

When you are looking for Sunshine Coast Accommodation check out www.sunshinecoastinformation.com.au. Whether you are looking to stay in one of the many Sunshine Coast Hotels or wanting to know about local events all you need can be found on this site.

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