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16th Biennial Piano Convention 2009

Sebel King George Square—4.5 Star

3 minute walk to Brisbane City Hall
Standard Single/Double/Twin Room $205.00 per room per night

Citigate King George Square Brisbane—4 Star

3 minute walk to Brisbane City Hall
Standard Single/Double/Twin Room $190.00 per room per night

Oaks Festival Towers—4.5 Star

5 minute walk to Brisbane City Hall
One Bedroom Apartment $179.00 per apartment per night
Two Bedroom Apartment $269.00 per apartment per night

Hotel Ibis Brisbane—3.5 Star

5 minute walk to Brisbane City Hall
Standard Room $179.00 per room per night Tues, Wed & Thu
Standard Room $139.00 per room per night Fri & Sat

Hotel George Williams—3 Star

5 minute walk to Brisbane City Hall
Single/Double Room $135.00 per room per night

Australia Zoo Visit with Crocodile Show

From A$ 105.00 per person

A menagerie of wildlife will make this an exciting day in the Australia Zoo. Against the backdrop of the Glasshouse Mountains and set in 45 acres of rainforest, you will be surrounded by tigers, macaws, tortoises, critters and of course the inevitable crocodiles. Owned by the ‘Crocodile hunters’, this is one of Australia’s most popular tourist haunts. With over 750 exotic and native animals and reptiles, this is one wildlife adventure that is true to Steve ‘Crikey’ Irwin’s spirit. Watch live demonstrations with wild crocs and you will feel that surge of adrenaline. Also visit the endangered species area and watch the crested iguana. An action packed day in Australia Zoo in Queensland, this is a wildlife adventure you will not want to miss!

Departure: Your Brisbane Hotel	Return to: Your Brisbane Hotel	Operates: Daily
Start Time: 0900h (9:00 am)	Duration: 8.5 hours

Brisbane Sightseeing Tour (Including Lone Pine!)

from A$ 88.75 per person

History, culture and wildlife come together in the Australian city of Brisbane and its surrounds on this tour. Set in tropical landscape with the Brisbane river languidly flowing through the city, Brisbane seamlessly blends history with a vibrant culture. This fast growing city attracts many with its relaxed lifestyle and beautiful scenery. Set off on a coach tour past the main sights of the city and South Bank Parklands. Replete with cafes, theatres, concert halls and art cinema houses, you will be charmed by the city. The Mt Coot-tha Reserve offers stunning panoramas of the Pacific from its many look out points.

Departure: Your Brisbane Hotel	Return to: Your Brisbane Hotel	Operates: Daily
Start Time: 0915h (9:15 am)	Duration: 7.5 hours

Mt Tamborine and Lamington National Park

from A$ 78.75 per person

On this exciting tour, travel past gorges and cascading waterfalls on Mt Tamborine and visit the famous Lamington National Park, including the O'Reilly's. The panoramic views of the Gold Coast and temperate rain forest are fascinating. Shop for souvenirs from the premier art and craft shops of Southern Queensland. O’Reilly’s, which lies at the centre of the 20,000-hectare Lamington National Park, attracts tourists from across the world. A green canopy of sub-tropical rain forest and an abundance of native birds make this place very charming. End your tour with a visit to the award winning Canungra Valley vineyards. You can wash away any sense of fatigue as you sample the fruits of the vineyard and savour the fine wines.

Departure: Your Brisbane Hotel	Return to: Your Brisbane Hotel	Operates: Daily
Start Time: 0845h (8:45 am)	Duration: 9.5 hours

Byron Bay & Tropical Fruit World

from A$ 78.75 per person

From the most ‘easterly light’ of Byron Bay to the mountains and waterfalls of Southern Queensland, this is an Australian experience to remember! The Cape Byron Lighthouse affords excellent views of the panoramic surrounds. Tropical Fruit World, a 5th generation family farm abounds with the world's most exotic fruit. Regarded as Australia's biggest farm and research centre it offers succulent fruits as well as loads of fun. As the tour winds to an end, you can savour this day spent with nature in Australia’s Byron Bay and Tropical Fruit World.

Departure: Your Brisbane Hotel	Return to: Your Brisbane Hotel	Operates: Daily
Start Time: 0915h (9:15 am)	Duration: 7.5 hours

Fraser Island & Hervey Bay

from A$ 726.25 per person

Fraser Island is a magnet for visitors and locals alike. Its sheer size as the largest sand island in the world makes this a true natural wonder. Fraser island is exceptionally beautiful with its famous 75-mile beach, strikingly coloured sand cliffs and over 100 freshwater lakes. Ancient rainforests grow in sand along the banks of fast-flowing, crystal-clear creeks. This tour departs on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Departure: Roma St Train Station	Return to: Roma St Train Station	Operates: Daily
Start Time: 1100h (11:00 am)	Duration: 5 days / 4 nights