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DISCOVER Brisbane & Sunshine Coast Qld - Local culture, natural landscapes and lifestyle

AUSPAC BUSINESS ADVANTAGE PTY LTD

Catherine Molloy | Email : [email protected] | Phone : +61449 584 240 Kelly – Beijing Wanji Education Consulting Co. | Email : [email protected]| Phone : +86 592 581 3159

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

BRISBANE AND SUNSHINE COAST 9 Days / 8 Nights BRISBANE: Campus Tour University of Queensland, Queensland University

of Technology (QUT), Southbank, China Town, International

Communication Workshop, Mount Cootha.

SUNSHINE COAST: Homestay, Qld Zoo, Coastal Beaches, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Indigenous Bush Tucker, Culture Awareness, Aussie BBQ’s, Sunshine Coast University Tour and lunch, hug a koala and pat a kangaroo!

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STUDY TOUR

Brisbane and Sunshine Coast Qld Australia

DURATION: 9 Days / 8 Nights

PROPOSED TRAVEL DATES: DAY 1: Brisbane (B) (l) (D)

On arrival at Brisbane International airport you will be greeted by Catherine Molloy,

Director of Auspac Business Advantage Pty Ltd and Auspac Study Tours.

You will be transferred to your hotel for check in and a buffet breakfast.

We will then embark on a half day sight-seeing

tour or Brisbane City which will include visiting

iconic buildings such as Parliament House,

Treasury Casino and the Storey Bridge. We then

continue to Mount Cootha lookout where you

can take in the breathtaking panorama of

Brisbane City and its surrounds. You are then

transferred back to your hotel to relax.

All meals included

Brisbane City Tour

Shared Accommodation in 3-4 star

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DAY 2: Brisbane (B) (L) (D)

This morning we visit the University of

Queensland (UQ) where you will be taken on a

tour of the Campus. The University of

Queensland is in the top 100 universities

worldwide. The University has more than 46,000

students including 11,000 international students

from 134 nations. A welcome reception will be

held with morning tea provided. You will attend

an International communication and cultural

awareness seminar which will be held after morning tea.

Heading back to the Hotel for rest before taking

a walking tour over to South Bank where

beaches, pools and cafes, food stalls and

restaurants are located. You can choose any

location to dine before taking in the sights and

sounds and views along the beautiful Brisbane

River.

All meals included

Tour – University of Queensland

Cultural education seminar

Morning tea

South Bank


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DAY 3: BRISBANE/SUNSHINE COAST (B) (L) (D)

After breakfast we will take a tour of Queensland

University of Technology (QUT)

We then head out to the Botanical Gardens to view

beautiful Australian flora and fauna in the mid-morning

glow of the Australian weather.

Next we visit China Town in Fortitude Valley for lunch.

Here you are welcome to explore the street vendor

stores.

After lunch we depart to the beautiful Sunshine Coast,

situated one hours drive north of Brisbane. On arrival

and check in to your hotel you will have time to relax

and enjoy the facilities of the hotel’s beautiful

surrounds.

Late afternoon we meet in the foyer of the hotel and set out on a walking tour to

experience our beautiful beaches, wide open spaces and to experience some of

the highlights of this stunning location.

As night approaches, we will be taking you to the

Bellingham Maze, where you will participate in team

building games to challenge yourself and have lots of

fun and laughs together. Dinner and prizes are

provided.

All meals included

Queensland University of Technology

China Town

Beach

Bellingham Maze


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DAY 4: SUNSHINE COAST (B) (L) (D)

This morning, we travel on a short journey to the

famous Eumundi Markets which offers a diverse range

of art, craft and home made goods, entertainment

and local produce.

After lunch we travel to the picturesque Sunshine Coast

hinterland. Winding up the Blackall Range to Montville

we stop at Dulong Lookout where you will have a

panoramic view of the Coast from Noosa to Caloundra.

On arrival at Mary Cairncross Park Reserve, you can take

a leisurely walk through the subtropical rainforest, a

remnant of the rainforests that once covered the

Blackall Range.

We then take the tour bus to the award winning Maleny

Dairies to taste the amazing local milk, cheese and

yoghurts.

To complete our visit to the hinterland, we will

spend time in historic Montville where you can

shop for small trinkets, leather, unique ornaments

and lovely jewellery as you explore this authentic

Australian hinterland township.

All meals included

Full day sightseeing - Hinterland Sunshine Coast

Maleny dairies


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DAY 5: SUNSHINE COAST (B) (L) (D)

We will head to the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

after breakfast to explore the grounds and watch the local

kangaroos as they laze about in the sun.

USC students receive a high quality educational experience,

while enjoying the relaxed lifestyle that the Sunshine Coast

offers.

Students benefit from a friendly and supportive campus environment, access to highly qualified

teaching staff, personal attention, and modern technology and facilities. USC is one of Australia’s

fastest growing Universities, serving the Sunshine Coast and extended region from north Brisbane to

the Fraser Coast. Lunch is provided by the University and the Auspac

team.

In the afternoon we travel to the Big

Pineapple to explore the Queensland

Zoo. Here you will come face to face

with native Australian animals such as

the dingo and the cuddly koala. Photos

can be taken with the animals and as

you wander the zoo throughout the afternoon, you are able to watch the

keepers as they care for the animals and don’t hesitate to say “hello”.

The keepers in each section have a wealth of knowledge about the animals in their care and will be

eager to answer any questions you may have.

Queensland Zoo also has scheduled daily talks for you to learn more about the animals and get up close and personal with them.

All meals included

Visit to USC

Qld Zoo


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DAY 6: NOOSA HOMESTAY (B) (L) (D)

Today we travel to Noosa, the northerly part of the

Sunshine Coast and take a leisurely walk in the

Noosa National Park. It is home to several rare and

threatened species. There are a number of tracks

throughout the National Park that offers a chance to

enjoy some of the stunning beaches that this area

has to offer, along with local wildlife such as koalas

and sometimes black cockatoos.

Next a walk along Noosa Beach – Noosa is recognised as one of the top three beaches in the South

Pacific. “Noosa is also a world-famous surfing destination, known for its expansive beaches and

colourful bays; Noosa is one of the few beaches along Australia's coastline that faces north. If you

are a beginner, this is the best beach to take your first surfing lessons as you don't have to contend

with big surf Noosa has small to moderate waves and is safe for swimming all year round. Main

Beach is patrolled by lifesavers 365

days a year and is only steps away

from famous Hastings Street where

we will spend some time shopping

and have lunch.. After lunch we will

head to local schools so you can

meet your homestay families for the

next two nights.

All meals included

Noosa National Park

Hastings street

Sunshine Coast homestay

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DAY 7: HOMESTAY SUNSHINE COAST (B) (L) (D)

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided by your homestay families.

DAY 8: HOMESTAY SUNSHINE COAST (B) (L) (D)

Breakfast and lunch is provided by your homestay families. You will be dropped off at Novotel Twin Waters at 4pm on Sunday for a paddle or canoe, and check

in for our last night where we will have a famous Aussie BBQ, celebration dinner and a fun awards

presentation. Your homestay families will be invited to this event to share dinner with you.

All meals included

Celebration dinner


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DAY 9: SUNSHINE COAST/BRISBANE (B) (L)

Today is a free morning. You may wish to paddle, sail, play on the

inflatable slides, or you may like to rest and read a book.

At 2pm we depart for the airport and on the way you will visit Opals

Downunder, one of the Sunshine Coast's premier tourist

attractions. This magnificent display of opals will wow you and give

you opal fever in no time. We will also pop next door to the world

famous Ugg boot store where many colours and designs of footwear have been created in sheepskin

for your comfort and enjoyment.

We then head to the Caloundra boardwalk for an

afternoon stroll along one of the Sunshine Coasts

most serene beaches and enjoy an ice-cream

before we head back on board to depart the

Sunshine Coast for the Brisbane airport.

Breakfast & Lunch

Swimming man-made lagoon

Opals DownUnder

UGG Australia

Caloundra Boardwalk

Brisbane Airport

We hope you enjoyed you study tour and cultural education

experience and welcome you back any time.

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