Activities

The practice of watching whales in their natural environment is known as Whale watching. Whales are usually watched for recreation but sometimes they are observed for scientific or educational purposes. Whale watching has become a very popular recreational activity with a study showing that nearly 13 million people went on whale watching, the world over, in 2008. Whale watching is one among the tourist attractions in Australia, South Africa, Colombia, Norway, Spain and Canary Islands. There are many exciting things that you can do or see in various parts of the world, with Whale watching being one of the most common activities that tourists love to engage in. It is fun to do it and there are many nations across the globe whom are earning some good revenue from these activities. Australia has come out to be a strong player in this sector as there are many areas around the country where you can enjoy whale watching. More

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is simply the best place to see crocodiles and local wildlife in the North. Enjoy our entertaining and educational wildlife presentations including, snakes, cassowaries, koalas, crocodiles and more. Take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon and see crocodiles and other wildlife on our melaleuca wetland and learn about sustainable use and conservation on our crocodile farm tour. Visit the newly opened ‘Gondwana Gateway’ and learn about the evolution of Australian wildlife in a beautiful forest setting surrounded by the living descendants of Australia’s ancient past. Enjoy a delicious snack in Lilies Restaurant overlooking Hartley’s Lagoon and find that perfect gift in the Paperbark Gift Shop. More

Salty Dog Sea Kayaking is a family owned and operated business which has been operating in the Whitsundays since 1997. Our passion for adventurous water sports led us to this amazing part of the world and It's here that we chose to put down roots, raise a family & share our love of nature & sea kayaking with our visitors. Salty Dog Sea Kayaking guides are carefully selected- as much for their character and local knowledge as their more obvious sea kayaking skills. They are without exception extremely experienced and fully qualified and importantly love their job & lifestyle. Our kayaks & equipment are replaced regularly to ensure the best standard of equipment is available to our clients. We pride ourselves on our service and value our hard earned reputation for offering the best sea kayaking experience in the Whitsundays. We look forward to meeting you and sharing our love of adventure and nature in the beautiful Whitsunday Islands. More

You can cuddle a koala, hold a wombat, and if you're brave enough, there's snake and crocodile handling too! Koalas, Crocodiles, Snakes and WombatsNowhere else in Australia can you interact with so many of Australia's native animals. Join us here at Billabong Sanctuary for a fantastic day! Nestled in 11 hectares (25 acres) of tropical bushland, we are home to a magnificent variety of native mammals, birds and reptiles. Stroll around the park with our friendly kangaroos and wallabies, take part in all the handling and feeding shows, or simply relax by the pool. Rock the Croc! When you're feeling peckish, Blinky Bill's Café offers a tempting array of freshly-made light meals, cold drinks, tea and coffee, and yummy desserts. You're also welcome to use our gas barbecues, free of charge. Our stunning new Function Centre, Melaleuca on Billabong, allows us to cater for Conferences, Staff Training, Meetings, as well as Weddings and Receptions, Family Get-togethers, Christmas Parties and Evening Functions. More

Peppers Beach Club & Spa - Palm Cove The Peppers Spa was designed and is managed and operated by EXCLUSIVE SPAS QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA . The beautifully appointed spa at the Peppers Beach Club & Spa of Palm Cove, an icon in the tourism and resort industry, has been tastefully decorated in a unique "beach chic meets spa" style. The award winning purpose-built spa has already won world wide recognition and international awards. Immerse your senses in the pure vibrancy of our amazing treatments & therapies using the uniquely Australian Spa care range LI'TYA & our own local DAINTREE NATURALS. This amazing au natural spa care range is sourced & made in our local region. Experience the powerful ingredients from the 2 million year old rainforest within these handcrafted products.Dual Treatments, Hot Rocks & chilled Stone Treatments, Vichy Treatments. 'Dual’ Treatments where, couples, honeymooners, best friends or mother & daughter can experience the enjoyment of treatments at the same time in the same room. Of course we also offer single private rooms as well. Vichy Treatments & hydro rituals performed upon the amazing handcrafted native Acacia timber wet beds uniquely carved into an oval shape for balance & harmony. And More Specialised Treatments - facials, full body massage, foot spas, wraps, zone therapy, exfoliation, hydrotherapy More

Lynne & John Boyce share their intimate knowledge of the Whitsunday water wonderland and welcome you to their yacht "Sydney Sundancer", which has been likened to a five star floating resort. Sailing, snorkelling, scuba diving, reef walking, whale watching, uninhabited island exploration and gourmet meals together with award winning wines are just some of the daily highlights. It’s hard for visitors to choose from so many vessels operating in the Whitsundays’, but we believe, as a husband and wife team who are extremely passionate about the area, that we offer our guests a very very special experience. Not only are we the only charter yacht offering shared cruises (cabin bookings) based at Hamilton Island, but we are also the only charter yacht in the Whitsundays offering 7 day 7 night expedition voyages of discovery. Another very important consideration when choosing your vessel, is if there will be children aboard. We guarantee that if you book a cabin, there will be no person aboard aged less than 18, because guests who wish to have a family holiday with their children, are required to privately charter our yacht. More

Just one hour north of Brisbane, Mooloolaba is the ultimate destination on the Sunshine Coast. Centrally located on the Sunshine Coast the Adventure Centre at The Wharf Mooloolaba is the base and departure hub for all water sport activities and adventure. Take a stroll through this boardwalk village next to Under Water World and choose from Jet skiing, whale watching, kayak tours, lunch cruises, deep sea fishing, scuba diving, hire a bike or just hire a boat to fish or explore the canals. More

Open since 2000, the Acqua Viva Day Spa is located in the beautiful and tranquil surroundings of Hepburn Springs, offering everything Victoria's Spa region isfamous for. Taking pride in providing exceptional service, packages and treatments that suit all, Acqua Viva offers everything from just a quick soak in our mineral water spa, a blissful massage or staying and relaxing for the whole day for one of our beautiful spa packages. All therapists at Acqua Viva are fully trained and qualified to ensure you are in good hands and our treatments are always designed with you in mind. Acqua Viva is the perfect detour from the fast lane, so come and slow down with us… you know you deserve it. We’ll see you soon! More

Why struggle to bring all your recreational equipment with you on your Gold Coast holiday when you can hire all you need from us? We can deliver to you when you arrive at the airport, or to wherever you may be staying on the beautiful Gold Coast. Already on the Gold Coast? Order now and our team can have the gear you need to hire delivered to your Gold Coast accommodation in next to no time at all. More

Air Sports started up in Newcastle at the beginning of 2002. It is owned and directed by Tony Barton, a nice american bloke who is now a permanant resident of Australia. Tony first came to Australia a little over 10 years ago while competing in International Hang Gliding competitions. He has been flying vigorously since 1978 and recevied his Instructor and Tandem rating in 1986. He was the United States National Hang Gliding Champion and Points Champion for 1990 and 1991. Tony flew as a member of the U.S. World Hang Gliding Team for six years, during which they won the World Championships in 1993. His love for flying has taken him many times around the world, happily sharing his passion and experience with others. A hang gliding tandem flight is the absolute best way to experience the thrill of pure flight! The way it was meant to be. The tandem flight is our first step toward learning the beautiful art of hang gliding. Get hands-on flying experience, safely hanging along side an advanced, certified tandem instructor. Flight duration is approximately 20 - 30 minutes. Choose between a foot launched soaring flight or a 3000ft high altitude aero-towed flight. You can also capture your flying experience and show your friends with an in-flight video! While flying in and around the Newcastle area, we use a number of different flying sites. From coastal ridges to the inland mountains of the Watagan National Forest. More

Built by Assegai Marine and first launched in 2001, Newcastle’s Amokura is a 21st century gameboat with many time honoured tricks from many seasons of heavy tackle fishing. It is powered by twin C-18 CAT ENGINES producing 2000 HP and is capable of hitting speeds of up to 35 knots with ease. Quite simply, Amokura is 57 ft of pure awesomness. Amokura’s handling and sea keeping ability are second to none and its low centre of gravity and deep-vee hull make for an extremely comfortable ride. The boats interior creates the feeling of seamlessness and simplicity. A large galley is located immediately inside, close to the cockpit. Beautifully equipped, the crew and clients can access food and drinks and still keep in touch with the the fishing action. Meals are served at a U shaped dinette / lounge that can comfortably seat seven for dinner. The fully air-conditioned interior sleeps a total of five guests. Two cabins share a large modern bathroom complete with shower, electric toilet, quality fittings and luxurious bath towels, while the master bedroom features an inviting double bed and its own large ensuite. Amokura’s onboard comforts also include a washing machine, desalinator for unlimited fresh water and a state of the art entertainment system with plasma screen, DVD, surround sound and more. More

Whether the treatment you are seeking is to help finish a hard day at the office, or to help you get through the week or simply to “switch off”, clients can choose from a selection of treatments that can provide either relaxation, invigoration or beauty care. Are you looking for a place to escape for an hour or two from the stress at work or the demands of the daily life? Then AnJie Day Spa is the right place for you. AnJie Day Spa is a small “boutique” spa for those clients who deserve a period of self-indulgence within minutes of the Brisbane CBD and Toowong Shopping Village. Anjié Day Spa & Massage utilises the finest natural beauty products and oils. We pride ourselves in offering a range of professional treatments performed by highly skilled therapists in an atmosphere of serenity. Our services menu above is offered to allow you to scroll through at your leisure to choose a treatment which best suits your needs. Anjié Day Spa offers a number of beauty services, such as facials, waxing and tinting, eyelash extensions, eyebrow and eyeliner tattooing, invites you to experience a refreshing, relaxing and soothing therapeutic massage at our day spa in Toowong. More

At Aroma Beauty Therapy Clinic, owner Regan Thomson is Internationally trained (CIDESCO) and a Full Member of AABTH here in Australia. Aroma Beauty Therapy Clinic has selected the best in Aromatherapy, Active Organic and now Superceutical skincare. Makeup lines include INIKA and COFFEEBERRY Mineral Makeup, as well as EYE OF HORUS mascara, KAREN MURRELL lipsticks and BUTTER LONDON. Skincare ranges include DECLEOR, PRIORI, ELIZABETH ARDEN PRO, HYDROPEPTIDE, MONODERMA, GROWN and TRUE. Browse through Aroma Beauty Therapy Clinic's ONLINE STORE to find Promotional Parcels and products available to purchase via secure PAYPAL. GIFT VOUCHERS can be ordered online, by email or over the phone. By Appointment Only.   More

Aspley 10 Pin Bowl is the ultimate entertainment destination for social and league bowling, karaoke, children’s birthday parties, corporate and social functions and arcade games. Fully licensed and open 9am till late, so come dine in, drink and party with your friends soon. Fully automated scoring, bumper lanes, large projector screens and a full service kitchen. Have your next social event here, we supply the lot; bowling, catering, music, friendly staff and we take care of the clean up after the event! A great way to say thank you! An ideal gift for special occasions like Christmas, Mother’s Day, Birthdays and special events. An Aspley Gift voucher can be used for tenpin bowling and in the café. The full value of the voucher must be used in the one visit. Vouchers are available for purchase at Aspley Bowl or you can phone 3263 8848 and pay by credit card and we mail the voucher to you. More

Aussie Waterballs is an Australian owned and operated family business. Our inflatable waterball amusement ride commenced operating on the man-made lake at Pacific Fair Shopping Centre on the Gold Coast in September 2010. Our Vision To encourage people to have fun, try something new and create memorable moments. Our Mission To safely assist people to enjoy the unique and thrilling experience of walking on water in an atmosphere of fun and festivity. More

Ayers House is a prime example of colonial architecture and contains many important decorative features. Of major interest are the ornate painted finishes and examples of trompe l\'oeil on the walls and ceilings of all rooms, the large reception rooms designed for entertaining and the external symmetry of the house with its two matching bow windows. Today, Ayers House Museum is managed by the National Trust of South Australia. It houses a large collection of antique furniture, silver, paintings and costume, mostly dating from the nineteenth century, and corresponding to the period of Henry Ayers\' occupancy of the house. Disabled facilities are ground floor access only. More

We offer Spectacular hot air balloon rides! Your ballooning experience in our Hot Air Balloons from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.will be a memory that will last forever. All our hot air balloon rides from Brisbane are at dawn. As you go ballooning from Brisbane city it is often possible to see as far off as the magnificent Glasshouse Mountains to the fabulous Coast. While not forgetting that you are floating from an 'awakening metropolis' of Brisbane! So don't forget to bring your camera or video. More

Birdland animal park has over 100 species of animals, birds and reptiles in a lush garden setting. They specialise in native wildlife and provide heaps of hand on opportunities and interactive demonstrations for you and the kids. It also provides a wide range of facilites to use including Large picnic and play area, free BBQ Kiosk, Services and learning resources, Ample parking for coaches and cars Wheelchair friendly. It's also a Perfect venue for parties. We also feature a large picnic and play area. Free BBQ, Kiosk, Services and learning resources, Ample parking for coaches and cars. Wheelchair friendly. Perfect venue for parties. More

Blazing Saddles is the longest established horse riding and quad bike tour company in Far North Queensland. Locally owned and operated, it is now located only 10 minutes from both Cairns and Northern Beaches to suit even the most time conscious visitor or perfect for a soft adventure activity for the whole family! Blazing Saddles is now a working sugar cane farm and the property also boasts an 18 acre billabong which is abundant with native birds and amphibious creatures of all shapes and sizes! You will also meet our resident geese, peacocks and ducks, perhaps even spot a crocodile! They cater for large groups as well as the corporate and incentive market making these activities great for team building ideas. More

Blush Beauty Salon operates four salons, the first opened in Runaway Bay in 1995 and then South Tweed in 1997, Beenleigh in 2001, and Pacific Pines in 2011. Blush Beauty Salons prides itself in providing professional and friendly service by fully qualified therapists. Our mission is to simply make your visit such an enjoyable experience that you keep coming back time and again. Our therapists have ongoing training keeping up to date with newest techniques and products on the market to ensure you receive the maximum benefits from your treatments. More