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The epitome of five star elegance, the Marriott combines casual Queensland charm with superior international style, creating a unique Gold Coast experience. The grounds display over 2½ acres of blue lagoons, private sandy beaches, artificial coral reef with tropical fish and waterfalls. The resort boasts panoramic views from all guest rooms.
Experience Food and Beverage options:
*Lagoon Restaurant - The ultimate in Seafood Buffets, also offering A La Carte dining
*Benihana Japanese Steakhouse - Uniquely entertaining Teppanyaki dining experience in an authentic Japanese tradition
*Lobby Lounge Bar - A great location for a cool drink, quick snack or pre-dinner cocktail.
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Pink granite mountains, white sand beaches, grey-green casuarinas, seawater blue as sapphire - they're the colours of the Freycinet Peninsula, a premiere holiday destination with luxury accommodation on Tasmania's East Coast.
Abundant Tasmanian wildlife and pristine beaches in Freycinet National Park, including a rich colonial history with cool-climate Tasmanian wines and fine local produce; all yours to enjoy on your holiday at Freycinet.
Succulent grass-fed beef and lamb, full-flavoured game meats, superb seafood, salt-sweet Freycinet oysters - local chefs source the finest of regional produce to craft cuisine that highlights the best of the Tasmanian East Coast.
From the fishing ports of the Tasmanian East Coast, crayfish boats, scallop boats and long-liners venture out to reap a rich harvest from the Tasmanian ocean - all the flavours of the sea waiting here for you to enjoy on a Freycinet holiday.
The heritage of the Tasmania's East Coast is written in its place names - Freycinet Peninsula, Cape Tourville and Point Geographe from early French voyages; Schouten and Maria Islands from the Dutch navigators who came before; Swansea and Glamorgan from homesick Welsh families who carved the first farms from the bush.
Exploration of Freycinet's rich history awaits your discovery.
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Sea World
Sea World is a world renowned tourist destination which has been operating since 1971 and include a foundation to aid marine wildlife. The Sea World Research and Rescue Foundation Inc (SWRRFI) has been a major benefactor of marine research in Australia since incorporation in 1991.
The Foundation seeks to encourage and assist marine sciences and to date has supported over 120 research projects relating to aspects of the biology of marine vertebrates and considers applications from both the private and public sectors.
Sea World, through its Research and Rescue Foundation, has made a meaningful contribution to marine conservation by conducting internationally recognised research studies, promoting marine education and rescuing Humpback Whales which have become stranded or entangled in nets.
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Surfers Paradise
SURF, sun, sand – but that’s not all. The Gold Coast offers some of the best city-by-the-surf action in the world. Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and Coolangatta are seaside suburbs that are must-see destinations on the Gold Coast scene.
Surfers Paradise
The scene is ever-buzzing on and beside Surfers Paradise beach, with beach volleyball, hotted-up cars, bikini-clad beach-goers and flocks of tourists creating year-round summer vibes. Cavill Ave is the unofficial site of Gold Coast Schoolies Week in late November to early December so if you’re looking for a quiet Gold Coast family holiday, your best bet is to plan it after this time or book accommodation at a different location.
Surfers Paradise activities and holiday ideas:
* Party at one of many Surfers Paradise nightclubs in Orchid Ave or Cavill Ave.
* Take the family to the famous Ripley’s Believe it or Not or the Wax Museum for all things weird and wonderful.
* Go shopping! Surfers Paradise shopping offers a renewed experience, with Circle on Cavill and Chevron Renaissance stocking some of the top designer clothing brands.
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Broadbeach
Beachside at Broadbeach is by far one of the most laid-back and trendy Gold Coast suburbs to experience. With parks stretching along its esplanade, Old-Burleigh Road, and barbecue facilities, exercise stations, children’s playgrounds, beach showers and walking and bike paths, visitors and locals mix seamlessly. The hub of the Broadbeach scene is The Oasis shopping centre, and the main street, Surf Parade, boasts popular open-air restaurants, cafes, an art gallery and a gelataria.
Broadbeach activities and holiday ideas:
* Grab a meal and affordable drinks at Kurrawa Beach SLSC
* For a great night out book (in advance) into Dracula’s Cabaret Restaurant
* Take the family to putt putt
* Catch the monorail from The Oasis and try your hand at Conrad Jupiters Casino
* Soak up the scene along Surf Parade with a Cold Rock icecream or gelato in hand
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Coolangatta
Opposite the beach, Coolangatta Esplanade presents many relaxing spots for a coffee and light lunch by day and is a hot spot for music fans by night. Showcase on the Beach in Griffith Street, Coolangatta, has a popular retail and dining precinct and the nearby Coolangatta Hotel is a world-class entertainment venue, luring local and international acts.
Coolangatta activities and holiday ideas:
* Take on Twin Towns for multiple restaurants, gaming machines, lounge bars and live shows
* Have a round of golf at the Coolangatta-Tweed golf course
* Take in the views from Point Danger at the Coolangatta headland
* Catch a band at the Coolangatta Hotel
* Get down to the beach and witness the annual Coolangatta Gold
*Treat the family to tour of northern NSW
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