Gary Itinerary
Saturday, August 6: Fly to Edmonton, Calgary, Los Angeles, Auckland, Brisbane.
Note: Time difference between Yellowknife and Brisbane is sixteen hours. I.e. noon in Yellowknife is 4:00 am the following day in Brisbane. At least I think that is correct.
Aug. 8 & 9 Brisbane: Oaks North Quay
http://www.ozhorizons.com.au/qld/bris/oaksnq/oaksnq.htm
International +61 7 41249943 Fax +61 7 41256833
August 10 -14 Cairns and area (See below)
The Mercure Hotel Harbourside, Cairns
+61 7 40518999 FAX: +61 7 40510317
August 14 -17 Brisbane (Oaks North Quay as above) Conference
August 18 - 23 Sunshine Coast Tour (See below)
Aug 18 Outrigger Hervey Bay Resort International : +61 7 41252343
Aug 19 & 20 Dilli Village +61 7 5459 4532 Fax: +61 7 4127 9211
Aug 21 Noosa Blue Resort Tel: +61 7 5447 5699 Fax +61 7 5447 5485
Aug 22 Carlton Crest Hotel Brisbane +61 7 3229 9111 Fax: + 61 7 3229 9618
Aug 23 & 24 Oaks North Quay as above.
International +61 7 41249943, Fax +61 7 41256833
Aug. 25 Fly to Vancouver
Aug 25, 26, 27, 28 Marriott Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver
http://marriott.com/property/viewallphotos/yvrdt?WT_Ref=mi_left
1 604 684 1128 Fax: 1 604 298 1128
Aug 29, 30, 31 Canad Inn Hotel Portage la Prairie 204-857-9745
http://www.canadinns.com/portage/
Sept. 1 & 2 (maybe) Sheraton Four Points Winnipeg http://www.fourpoints.com/winnipeg
1-204-775-5222 Fax (204) 775 5333
Sept. 2 or 3 - 9 To be played by feel.
Sept 10 Sheraton Four Points Winnipeg as above.
Sept. 11 Return to Yellowknife Arrive 7:00 pm on Canadian North flight 0450
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queensland
Sunshine Coast Tour Itinerary
THURSDAY 18 AUGUST
BRISBANE TO HERVEY BAY VIA CHERBOURG (L)
8.00am
Depart from the Brisbane Convention Centre and travel north west of Brisbane to the Cherbourg community via coach
11.30am
Tour of Cherbourg State School http://www.cherbourss.qld.edu.au/ and meet Chris Sarra, Principal and Queenslander of the Year.
View Cherbourg Digital Project. (Sponsored by Queensland University of Technology)
12.45pm
Lunch provided by Queensland University of Technology
1.30pm
Brief drive through community town
1.45pm
Visit to Cherbourg Art Museum
2.20pm
Visit to Emu Park http://www.emuparkonline.com.au/page9-scenic.htm
3.00pm
Depart Cherbourg and head north east to the coast at Hervey Bay.http://www.hervey.com.au/
Overnight
Outrigger Hervey Bay Resort
http://www.outrigger-hervey-bay-resort.hervey-bay.tropical-resorts.net/
Buccaneer Drive
URANGAN HERVEY BAY QLD 4655
Tel: (07) 4197 8200
FRIDAY 19 AUGUST
FRASER ISLAND (B, L,D)
Breakfast this morning at the Wheelhouse Restaurant. After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, make your way to the nearby Fraser Island ferry terminal by no later than 8.30am
8.45am
Depart on Fastcat to Fraser Island http://www.fraserisland.net/pgtwo.html
9.30am
Tour of Kingfisher Bay Resort & University of the Sunshine Coast’s Research Station
11.00am
Depart Kingfisher
12.00pm
Buffet lunch at Eurong Beach Resort http://www.eurong.com/
1.00pm
Tour of University of the Sunshine Coast’s research sites
3.30pm
Tour of Dilli Village site
Dinner this evening at Dilli Village
Overnight Dilli Village (Sponsored by University of Sunshine Coast)
SATURDAY 20 AUGUST
FRASER ISLAND (B,L,D)
http://www.totaltravel.com.au/travel/qld/frasercoast/fraserisland/photos
10.00am
Breakfast this morning at Dilli Village
Organised 4WD Tour of Fraser Island including lunch and afternoon tea
Dinner this evening at Dilli Village
Overnight
Dilli Village (Sponsored by University of Sunshine Coast)
SUNDAY 21 AUGUST
FRASER ISLAND TO NOOSA (B,L)
9.00am
Breakfast this morning at Dilli Village
Transfer from Dilli Village to ferry
10.30am
Depart Fraser Island via Ferry
11.15am
Depart Hervey Bay for Maryborough, Queensland’s third largest city. Maryborough has earned the reputation of Heritage City by preserving its illustrious past including The Brennan and Geraghty’s Store which you will visit today. The store opened in 1871 and was operated by two generations of the same family for 101 years. When the store closed in 1972 it was shut up with complete stock from the 1890's through to advertising signs of the 1920's and packaging from the 1960's. Other stock included unsold stocks of curry powder from the 1890's, soap from the 1920's and toilet paper from the fifties.
http://creekin.net/c1261-n10-maryborough-australia.html
http://www.totaltravel.com.au/travel/qld/frasercoast/fraserisland/guide/maryborough
1.00pm
Lunch at Maryborough Golf Club http://maryborough.au-golf.net/
2.00pm
Depart Maryborough and travel to Noosa
3.30pm
Arrive Noosa http://www.sunzine.net/noosa/activities.html
4.45pm
Coach transfer from hotel to Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club
5.00pm
Welcome Reception (Sponsored by Noosa Shire Council). You will be transferred back to the hotel after the reception.
Overnight
Noosa Blue Resort
http://www.noosa.com.au/accommodation/noosa_hill/noosa-blue-accommodation.htm
16 Noosa Drive,
NOOSA HEADS QLD 4567
Tel: +617 5447 5699
MONDAY 22 AUGUST
6.50am
Transfer from hotel to Noosa National Park http://parks.camping.com.au/qld/qld_sunshinecoast_noosa.htm
7.00am
Introduction to the Park by the Head Ranger followed by short walk through the Park
8.00am
Return to the coach for your transfer back to the hotel
8.10am
Poolside Breakfast, Noosa Blue Resort (Sponsored by Noosa Shire Council)
9.30am
Presentation from Noosa Shire Council at Noosa Blue Resort – Community Governance, Economic Sector Boards & the Knowledge Economy
10.45am
Check out from the hotel and take your luggage to the coach. Coach transfer from hotel to Woods Jetty to board the Noosa Queen.
11.00am
River cruise and Lunch on Noosa River (beverages at own expense)
http://www.seenoosa.com.au/opp/noosa/tours/everglades/
1.30pm
Return to Woods Jetty and reboard your coach to continue your journey back to Brisbane
2.30pm
Visit Australia Zoo home of Australia’s famous Crocodile Hunter – Steve Irwin. (Sponsored by Caloundra City Council)
http://www.crocodilehunter.com/australia_zoo/index.html
4.30pm
Depart Australia Zoo
Overnight
Carlton Crest Hotel
King George Square
Pre Conference Tour
Aug. 10
Depart Brisbane 12.30pm Virgin Blue 873
Arrive Cairns 2.50pm
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your accommodation.
Tjapukai By Night Tour. http://www.tjapukai.com.au/nightshow.html
Tjapukai by Night is an all new show - a powerful and personal experience
that is winning hearts and minds! Gadja and Quinkan spirits
introduce the Dreamtime, where guests are taken to become an
interactive part of an ancient corroboree ritual climaxing in the
ceremonial making of a fire.
Then, the Tjapukai guide the guests along a flamelit pathway to a
dinner banquet of the region's best food and wines. The final
performance occurs afterwards as the Tjapukai claim the stage,
presenting indigenous culture with their inimitable blend of Broadway-
style theatre and black humour.
Accommodation: Mercure Harbourside (Harbour view room), 4 nights
http://www.mercure-harbourside.com.au/
11 Aug Cairns, Full day Atherton Tablelands Tour (L)
http://www.athertontableland.com/
http://www.paronellapark.com.au/
Enjoy a full day out taking in the magnificent Atherton Tableland, waterfalls,
rainforests and Paronella Park (Spanish Castle ruins) - one man's inspiration and
dream. Your day begins with a scenic drive up the Gillies Range, overlooking
the breathtaking beauty of the Mulgrave Valley, Devonshire Tea at Lake
Barrine Teahouse, with the inclusion of the Wildlife Cruise, and view the now
extinct volcano crater lake.
The infamous Giant Curtain Fig Tree will inspire a photograph or two, then lunch
in the township of Malanda where we enjoy a hot lunch. After lunch we visit
the picturesque Millaa Millaa Falls, one of the most renowned waterfalls in
Australia. Continuing down the Platypus Highway, onto inspiring Paronella Park
for a guided tour of the Spanish Castle ruins in a rainforest by Mena Creek Falls,
with time to yourself to explore this amazing piece of history.
After visiting Paronella Park, our last stop heading back to Cairns is Babinda
Boulders, part of the Woorooneran National Park, shrouded with Aboriginal myth,
where we spot the elusive platypus.
http://www.ausemade.com.au/qld/destination/w/wooroonoonan-national-park.htm
http://www.cairnsattractions.com/a_babinda-boulders.html
Arrive back in Cairns around 6pm when you are returned to your
accommodation.
http://rainforest-australia.com/Millaa_Millaa_Falls.htm
12 Aug Cairns, Kuranda and Rainforest Experience (L)
This morning your coach will pick you up from your accommodation and
commence your 4WD tour. Our first stop this morning is the lookout enroute to
Copperlode Dam, where you will enjoy spectacular views over Cairns. Then it's
on to Lake Morris, where a delicious morning tea is waiting for you. Sit back and
take in the peaceful views as you sip your cappuccino or cup of tea and enjoy
some delicious treats.
http://www.cairnswater.qld.gov.au/copperlode_history.php
It's time then to engage 4WD and tackle the Clohesy River Road. This narrow
track winds through pristine world heritage rainforest over sparkling creeks and
rugged terrain. After leaving the 4WD track, our journey to Cairns takes us via
the Kennedy Highway, providing more spectacular views over the Northern
Beaches.
The world famous Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is our next stop for your journey
to Kuranda. Take in the beautiful noises of the rainforest as you glide silently
over the rainforest canopy. Upon arrival in Kuranda, there is free time for you to
explore this unique rainforest village, before boarding the famous Kuranda
Scenic Rail for the return journey to Freshwater Station.
http://www.tablelands.org/kuranda.html
Our coach will meet you at Freshwater Station and transfer you back to your
accommodation, after a wonderful day.
13 Aug Fishing the Great Barrier Reef
http://www.fishingcairns.com.au/page4d.html
The food chain here is complete, with the mass of coral providing shelter and food as predator eats predator. This abundance of life provides the perfect opportunity for the visiting angler to capture some truly magnificent fish.
Reef fishing is commonly called "Bottom Bouncing" where anglers use heavy 60-100lb handline techniques to target such prized eating fish as coral trout, red emperor, sweetlip and nannygai. You may also drift a ganged pillie (small baitfish) for spanish mackerel, great light tackle sportfish and excellent on the chew as well.
This style of fishing is not for every one but gives the angler the best possible chance to land these superb fighting and tasty fish - the absolute best way to extract the prime-ating reef dwellers ......mmm! DELICIOUS. The crew will clean and pack your catch ready for the BBQ or restaurant.
14 Aug Fly Cairns to Brisbane
You will be transferred from hotel to Cairns airport for flight to Brisbane.
Depart Cairns 6.10am Virgin Blue 866
Arrive Brisbane 8.15am