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The Hon Sussan Ley MP
Minister for the Environment
Visitors to Kakadu National Park will soon be able to enjoy safer and more reliable dry season access to the spectacular Twin Falls area, with construction to raise Jim Jim Creek crossing now underway.
Croc surveys have been completed, water levels are low enough for on-ground works to commence, and with plans ticked off by the area’s Traditional Owners and the Northern Land Council, the upgrades are in full swing.
Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley said the upgrades are part of a $276 million investment by the Australian Government into the upgrade and renewal of infrastructure in the dual World Heritage-listed park.
Australian Traveller
Why Hervey Bay is the world s best whale & island adventure playground
| THIS ARTICLE WAS CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Fraser Coast Tourism | THIS ARTICLE WAS CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Fraser Coast Tourism 10 July 2021
Hervey Bay is renowned as a world leader in whale experiences, but that’s just one aspect of the wealth of nature-based attractions on the amazing Fraser Coast, which encompasses three World Heritage areas.
Active, adventurous travellers will find a metaphorical deep dive into the region will reveal rich experiences on both land and sea.
The amazing Fraser Coast from above.
The bustling town of Hervey Bay is the jumping-off point for ocean and island encounters with marine life, and stunning landscapes. Go whale watching from July to October onboard a fleet of specially designed vessels offering eco-certified, intimate encounters with migrating humpbacks, or explore nearby K’gari/Fraser Island and Lady Elliot Island at any time of
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Award-Winning Five-Star Vietnam Luxury on the Perfume River with Room Upgrade & Daily Breakfast
Discover the beauty of Vietnam’s former imperial capital with a stay at the boutique Azerai La Residence, Hue. Fit for royalty, this award-winning five-star hotel boasts elegant, luxuriously spacious public areas and a palatial exterior. Feast on creative Asian fusion at La Residence Café, practise your backstroke in the saltwater swimming pool and indulge in a pampering spa treatment at the wellness centre. Spectacular facilities and exceptional service have earned the hotel a place in Tripadvisor s Travellers Choice, Best of the Best 2021 ranking, placing it in the top 1% worldwide on the review site.
Mike Yardley: Port Douglas on a Plate
(Photo / Supplied) Sat, 3 Jul 2021, 11:44AM
Tootling up the Captain Cook Highway, the turn-off to swanky Port Douglas soon beckoned. To the locals, they simply call it “Port,” a fashionable destination for visitors seeking respite from cooler climes for decades – including myself! Fortunes have waxed and waned here. Gone are the high-stakes days when dodgy Christopher Skase unveiled his flashy five-star Sheraton Mirage Resort in the head rush of the 80s’, transforming the small fishing village into a tropical playground for the rich and famous. Today, Port Douglas is like a stroppy starlet that has grown-up into a more mature and grounded luminary. She feels relaxed, upmarket and utterly comfortable in her own skin. I loved taking long walks along the divine crescent-shaped sweep of Four Mile Beach, fringed with coconut palms and decked in soft golden sands.