Queensland Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Fri, 10 Feb 2023 10:09:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Queensland Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 3 Waterfalls That You Should Check Out in Australia’s Springbrook National Park https://travelerdreams.com/3-waterfalls-that-you-should-check-out-in-australias-springbrook-national-park/ Thu, 09 Feb 2023 08:45:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=22362 Queensland is home to many beautiful national parks, but none of them compares to Springbrook. This Australian national park will win you over with countless natural attractions that it has in store, including its many breathtaking waterfalls—starting with these five. Twin Falls Twin Falls Circuit is one of Springbrook’s top attractions, and it’s especially popular […]

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Queensland is home to many beautiful national parks, but none of them compares to Springbrook. This Australian national park will win you over with countless natural attractions that it has in store, including its many breathtaking waterfalls—starting with these five.

Twin Falls

Twin Falls Circuit is one of Springbrook’s top attractions, and it’s especially popular with passionate hikers. You’ll find yourself walking among ferns and brush box trees before reaching a pair of waterfalls, offering panoramic views from the top of the Springbrook Plateau at the canyon below.

Purling Brook Falls

Located within the central section of Springbrook National Park in a midst of a forested area. One of the tracks leads down to Warringa Pool, which is more suitable for swimming than the base of the falls because it’s not as damaging to the waterfall’s diverse flora and fauna.

Bilbrough Falls

Also known as the Goomoolahra Falls, this cascade waterfall is a sight for sore eyes. The waterfall and its surrounding area are heaven on Earth for passionate hikers, and you’ll get crisp views of the hills and mountains of Springbrook once you reach the top.

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Fans of Nickelodeon Have to Check Out This Theme Park in Australia https://travelerdreams.com/fans-of-nickelodeon-have-to-check-out-this-theme-park-in-australia/ Mon, 16 Jan 2023 08:16:29 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=22033 Fans of Disney movies never struggle to find theme parks dedicated to their favorite movie studio, but those who grew up with Nickelodeon can’t say the same. Amusement parks inspired by their animated classics are few and far between, but Australia happens to be home to one of them—Nickelodeon Land. Nickelodeon Land isn’t a separate […]

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Fans of Disney movies never struggle to find theme parks dedicated to their favorite movie studio, but those who grew up with Nickelodeon can’t say the same. Amusement parks inspired by their animated classics are few and far between, but Australia happens to be home to one of them—Nickelodeon Land.

Nickelodeon Land isn’t a separate themed park, but an area inside a larger Sea World park. Not to be confused with the American franchise of the same name, Australian Sea World is located on the Gold Coast, Queensland and it’s much more dedicated to the ethical care of sea animals, including rescue and rehabilitation of sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife.

Nickelodeon Land is one of its themed areas, and it’s been around since 2015, taking place that was once occupied by Cartoon Network Cartoon Beach and Sesame Street Beach. It currently features six rides, inspired by the beloved Nickelodeon classics that we all grew up with.

Nickelodeon Land has been designed with younger kids in mind, and it doesn’t feature any wild rollercoaster. Dora’s Fiesta Carousel and SpongeBob’s Boating School Blast are two of its biggest draws. In addition to various rides, Nickelodeon Land also offers live shows inspired by PAW Patrol and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

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Gold Coast, Queensland is Home to Australia’s Best Theme Parks https://travelerdreams.com/gold-coast-queensland-is-home-to-australias-best-theme-parks/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:30:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=19575 If you’re a passionate amusement park dweller exploring Australia, there’s one place in this country that you shouldn’t miss for the world. Gold Coast, Queensland is home to some of Australia’s very best theme parks, and here are three that will knock you off your feet. Warner Bros. Movie World Warner Bros. Movie World on […]

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If you’re a passionate amusement park dweller exploring Australia, there’s one place in this country that you shouldn’t miss for the world. Gold Coast, Queensland is home to some of Australia’s very best theme parks, and here are three that will knock you off your feet.

Warner Bros. Movie World

Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast is the first in the series of Warner Bros. parks to open its doors and it remains Australia’s only movie-related theme park. It’s home to some pretty impressive thrill rides including Australia’s longest and tallest roller coaster DC Rivals HyperCoaster. Employees are dressed as characters from Warner Bros. and DC movies and they participate in a parade each afternoon.

Sea World

Not to be confused with the popular American SeaWorld franchise, the oceanographic theme park is superior in many ways. In addition to offering rides, shows, and interactive tours, it’s also known for promoting conservation and rescuing and rehabilitating sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife.

Dreamworld

With over 40 rides and attractions, Dreamworld is Australia’s biggest theme park. It’s divided into several themed lands, such as Ocean Parade, DreamWorks Experience, and Tiger Island. Each one offers its own collection of thrill rides, animal exhibits, shows, and more.

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Paronella Park: Queensland’s Most Dreamy Tourist Attraction https://travelerdreams.com/paronella-park-queenslands-most-dreamy-tourist-attraction/ Fri, 26 Jul 2019 10:12:54 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=2460 Queensland is a home to many natural wonders you have to see to believe, but one of its most stunning attractions just happens to be a creation of a Spanish visionary. Almost a century ago, José Paronella transformed five hectares of lush jungle in fairy tale estate Paronella Park. Paronella first visited Australia on his […]

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Queensland is a home to many natural wonders you have to see to believe, but one of its most stunning attractions just happens to be a creation of a Spanish visionary. Almost a century ago, José Paronella transformed five hectares of lush jungle in fairy tale estate Paronella Park.

Paronella first visited Australia on his honeymoon, and his love for this country was so strong that he spent an entire decade creating the estate of his dreams. He started by planting thousands of trees, and built everything from a grand castle to hydroelectric generating plant until 1935, when the park officially opened its doors.

This natural wonder was Paronella’s labor of love, but many natural disasters threatened its existence in the following decades. Mark and Judy Evans eventually purchased it from Paronella’s descendants and opened it to the public.

If you’re thinking about seeing it in person, you’ll have to set aside $47 to spend three hours exploring its natural and man-made wonders, which have attracted thousands of tourists and won countless awards over the years.

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A “Museum of Underwater Art” is Coming To Queensland, Australia https://travelerdreams.com/a-museum-of-underwater-art-is-coming-to-queensland-australia/ Thu, 25 Jul 2019 08:27:31 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=2461 The Museum of Underwater Art is coming to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef marine park. Created by the sculptor and environmentalist Jason deCaires Taylor, the museum is certainly unique. It will feature installations and sculptures submerged in the water. Taylor is using art to raise awareness of the threat the ecosystem faces. “The Australian Institute of […]

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The Museum of Underwater Art is coming to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef marine park.

Created by the sculptor and environmentalist Jason deCaires Taylor, the museum is certainly unique. It will feature installations and sculptures submerged in the water. Taylor is using art to raise awareness of the threat the ecosystem faces.

“The Australian Institute of Marine Science has a series of temperature loggers around the reef. It will compile this data and feed it into the sculpture, so that changes in temperature will be seen in real time,” the artist said.

He also explained: “Our oceans are going through rapid change, and there are huge threats, from rising sea temperatures to acidification, and a large amount of pollution entering the system.

“Part of creating an underwater museum is about changing our value systems – thinking about the sea floor as something sacred, something that we should be protecting and not taking for granted.”

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One exhibit includes a solar-powered sculpture of a young girl who changes color based on the live water-temperature data. Others will be partially or fully submerged underwater.

The exhibits will be spread out across Queensland’s coat and will open in December 2019.

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6 Facts About Brisbane You Should Know Before Heading There For A Holiday https://travelerdreams.com/6-facts-about-brisbane-you-should-know-before-heading-there-for-a-holiday/ Tue, 09 Oct 2018 12:04:15 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=1372 Brisbane is located in Australia and it is the capital city of the state Queensland, which is known as the “Sunshine state.” It is one of the oldest cities, and it was named after the Brisbane River, on which it is located. Are you heading to Brisbane for a holiday? Read these facts before you […]

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Brisbane is located in Australia and it is the capital city of the state Queensland, which is known as the “Sunshine state.” It is one of the oldest cities, and it was named after the Brisbane River, on which it is located. Are you heading to Brisbane for a holiday? Read these facts before you go!

1. The Aborigines called Brisbane the city of Meanjin which means “place shaped like a spake.”

2. During World War II, after the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7th, 1941, Brisbane became the busiest submarine port in the world. Many US boats were diverted to this Australian city.

 

3. Brisbane has 283 days of sunshine and the temperature in winter rarely goes below 18 °C.

4. Sir Charles Kingsford Smith in 1928 was the first man who flew across the Pacific Ocean. The journey ended in 83 hours and 38 minutes when he landed in Brisbane.

5. Brisbane is surrounded by misty blue hills and is known for its scenic beauty.

6. The capital of Queensland has an underground opera circuit with intimate performances. It has a capacity of 120 and it makes for a cozy experience.

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Queensland Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Fri, 10 Feb 2023 10:09:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Queensland Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 3 Waterfalls That You Should Check Out in Australia’s Springbrook National Park https://travelerdreams.com/3-waterfalls-that-you-should-check-out-in-australias-springbrook-national-park/ Thu, 09 Feb 2023 08:45:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=22362 Queensland is home to many beautiful national parks, but none of them compares to Springbrook. This Australian national park will win you over with countless natural attractions that it has in store, including its many breathtaking waterfalls—starting with these five. Twin Falls Twin Falls Circuit is one of Springbrook’s top attractions, and it’s especially popular […]

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Queensland is home to many beautiful national parks, but none of them compares to Springbrook. This Australian national park will win you over with countless natural attractions that it has in store, including its many breathtaking waterfalls—starting with these five.

Twin Falls

Twin Falls Circuit is one of Springbrook’s top attractions, and it’s especially popular with passionate hikers. You’ll find yourself walking among ferns and brush box trees before reaching a pair of waterfalls, offering panoramic views from the top of the Springbrook Plateau at the canyon below.

Purling Brook Falls

Located within the central section of Springbrook National Park in a midst of a forested area. One of the tracks leads down to Warringa Pool, which is more suitable for swimming than the base of the falls because it’s not as damaging to the waterfall’s diverse flora and fauna.

Bilbrough Falls

Also known as the Goomoolahra Falls, this cascade waterfall is a sight for sore eyes. The waterfall and its surrounding area are heaven on Earth for passionate hikers, and you’ll get crisp views of the hills and mountains of Springbrook once you reach the top.

The post 3 Waterfalls That You Should Check Out in Australia’s Springbrook National Park appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

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Fans of Nickelodeon Have to Check Out This Theme Park in Australia https://travelerdreams.com/fans-of-nickelodeon-have-to-check-out-this-theme-park-in-australia/ Mon, 16 Jan 2023 08:16:29 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=22033 Fans of Disney movies never struggle to find theme parks dedicated to their favorite movie studio, but those who grew up with Nickelodeon can’t say the same. Amusement parks inspired by their animated classics are few and far between, but Australia happens to be home to one of them—Nickelodeon Land. Nickelodeon Land isn’t a separate […]

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Fans of Disney movies never struggle to find theme parks dedicated to their favorite movie studio, but those who grew up with Nickelodeon can’t say the same. Amusement parks inspired by their animated classics are few and far between, but Australia happens to be home to one of them—Nickelodeon Land.

Nickelodeon Land isn’t a separate themed park, but an area inside a larger Sea World park. Not to be confused with the American franchise of the same name, Australian Sea World is located on the Gold Coast, Queensland and it’s much more dedicated to the ethical care of sea animals, including rescue and rehabilitation of sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife.

Nickelodeon Land is one of its themed areas, and it’s been around since 2015, taking place that was once occupied by Cartoon Network Cartoon Beach and Sesame Street Beach. It currently features six rides, inspired by the beloved Nickelodeon classics that we all grew up with.

Nickelodeon Land has been designed with younger kids in mind, and it doesn’t feature any wild rollercoaster. Dora’s Fiesta Carousel and SpongeBob’s Boating School Blast are two of its biggest draws. In addition to various rides, Nickelodeon Land also offers live shows inspired by PAW Patrol and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

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Gold Coast, Queensland is Home to Australia’s Best Theme Parks https://travelerdreams.com/gold-coast-queensland-is-home-to-australias-best-theme-parks/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:30:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=19575 If you’re a passionate amusement park dweller exploring Australia, there’s one place in this country that you shouldn’t miss for the world. Gold Coast, Queensland is home to some of Australia’s very best theme parks, and here are three that will knock you off your feet. Warner Bros. Movie World Warner Bros. Movie World on […]

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If you’re a passionate amusement park dweller exploring Australia, there’s one place in this country that you shouldn’t miss for the world. Gold Coast, Queensland is home to some of Australia’s very best theme parks, and here are three that will knock you off your feet.

Warner Bros. Movie World

Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast is the first in the series of Warner Bros. parks to open its doors and it remains Australia’s only movie-related theme park. It’s home to some pretty impressive thrill rides including Australia’s longest and tallest roller coaster DC Rivals HyperCoaster. Employees are dressed as characters from Warner Bros. and DC movies and they participate in a parade each afternoon.

Sea World

Not to be confused with the popular American SeaWorld franchise, the oceanographic theme park is superior in many ways. In addition to offering rides, shows, and interactive tours, it’s also known for promoting conservation and rescuing and rehabilitating sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife.

Dreamworld

With over 40 rides and attractions, Dreamworld is Australia’s biggest theme park. It’s divided into several themed lands, such as Ocean Parade, DreamWorks Experience, and Tiger Island. Each one offers its own collection of thrill rides, animal exhibits, shows, and more.

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Paronella Park: Queensland’s Most Dreamy Tourist Attraction https://travelerdreams.com/paronella-park-queenslands-most-dreamy-tourist-attraction/ Fri, 26 Jul 2019 10:12:54 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=2460 Queensland is a home to many natural wonders you have to see to believe, but one of its most stunning attractions just happens to be a creation of a Spanish visionary. Almost a century ago, José Paronella transformed five hectares of lush jungle in fairy tale estate Paronella Park. Paronella first visited Australia on his […]

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Queensland is a home to many natural wonders you have to see to believe, but one of its most stunning attractions just happens to be a creation of a Spanish visionary. Almost a century ago, José Paronella transformed five hectares of lush jungle in fairy tale estate Paronella Park.

Paronella first visited Australia on his honeymoon, and his love for this country was so strong that he spent an entire decade creating the estate of his dreams. He started by planting thousands of trees, and built everything from a grand castle to hydroelectric generating plant until 1935, when the park officially opened its doors.

This natural wonder was Paronella’s labor of love, but many natural disasters threatened its existence in the following decades. Mark and Judy Evans eventually purchased it from Paronella’s descendants and opened it to the public.

If you’re thinking about seeing it in person, you’ll have to set aside $47 to spend three hours exploring its natural and man-made wonders, which have attracted thousands of tourists and won countless awards over the years.

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A “Museum of Underwater Art” is Coming To Queensland, Australia https://travelerdreams.com/a-museum-of-underwater-art-is-coming-to-queensland-australia/ Thu, 25 Jul 2019 08:27:31 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=2461 The Museum of Underwater Art is coming to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef marine park. Created by the sculptor and environmentalist Jason deCaires Taylor, the museum is certainly unique. It will feature installations and sculptures submerged in the water. Taylor is using art to raise awareness of the threat the ecosystem faces. “The Australian Institute of […]

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The Museum of Underwater Art is coming to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef marine park.

Created by the sculptor and environmentalist Jason deCaires Taylor, the museum is certainly unique. It will feature installations and sculptures submerged in the water. Taylor is using art to raise awareness of the threat the ecosystem faces.

“The Australian Institute of Marine Science has a series of temperature loggers around the reef. It will compile this data and feed it into the sculpture, so that changes in temperature will be seen in real time,” the artist said.

He also explained: “Our oceans are going through rapid change, and there are huge threats, from rising sea temperatures to acidification, and a large amount of pollution entering the system.

“Part of creating an underwater museum is about changing our value systems – thinking about the sea floor as something sacred, something that we should be protecting and not taking for granted.”

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhOs-PbAfTO/

One exhibit includes a solar-powered sculpture of a young girl who changes color based on the live water-temperature data. Others will be partially or fully submerged underwater.

The exhibits will be spread out across Queensland’s coat and will open in December 2019.

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6 Facts About Brisbane You Should Know Before Heading There For A Holiday https://travelerdreams.com/6-facts-about-brisbane-you-should-know-before-heading-there-for-a-holiday/ Tue, 09 Oct 2018 12:04:15 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=1372 Brisbane is located in Australia and it is the capital city of the state Queensland, which is known as the “Sunshine state.” It is one of the oldest cities, and it was named after the Brisbane River, on which it is located. Are you heading to Brisbane for a holiday? Read these facts before you […]

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Brisbane is located in Australia and it is the capital city of the state Queensland, which is known as the “Sunshine state.” It is one of the oldest cities, and it was named after the Brisbane River, on which it is located. Are you heading to Brisbane for a holiday? Read these facts before you go!

1. The Aborigines called Brisbane the city of Meanjin which means “place shaped like a spake.”

2. During World War II, after the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7th, 1941, Brisbane became the busiest submarine port in the world. Many US boats were diverted to this Australian city.

 

3. Brisbane has 283 days of sunshine and the temperature in winter rarely goes below 18 °C.

4. Sir Charles Kingsford Smith in 1928 was the first man who flew across the Pacific Ocean. The journey ended in 83 hours and 38 minutes when he landed in Brisbane.

5. Brisbane is surrounded by misty blue hills and is known for its scenic beauty.

6. The capital of Queensland has an underground opera circuit with intimate performances. It has a capacity of 120 and it makes for a cozy experience.

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