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Photo by Tourism and Events Queensland.",":type":"teq/components/image"},"spacer_copy_91526288_1277245641":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"xxsmall",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_descriptio_2042335002":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E3. The untapped tourism destination of the Torres Strait Islands is now easily accessible with a first-of-its-kind day tour from Cairns launched earlier this month. The jam-packed experience combines six tourism products in one convenient day out. \u003Ca href=\"https://package.straitexperience.com.au/a-strait-day/\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255,255,255);\"\u003EA Strait Day\u003C/a\u003E allows travellers the rare opportunity to experience the ancient culture of the Torres Strait people on their sacred land. Largely untouched, the mystery and wonders of the Islands provide the picture-perfect setting for ceremonial dance, fascinating war history, and traditional island feasting.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_copy_91526288_921749640":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"xxsmall",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"image_copy":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/press-releases/a-strait-day/AStraitDay_IslandStars3.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/press-releases/a-strait-day/AStraitDay_IslandStars3.jpg","alt":"A Strait Day","srcUriTemplate":"/au/en/news-and-media/media-resources/press-releases/nine-new-queensland-tourism-experiences-launched-in-2022-so-far/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1696567672481/astraitday-islandstars3.jpeg","uuid":"69969d74-aadc-48f3-a8ee-8491d9ec9106","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"A Strait Day",":type":"teq/components/image"},"spacer_copy_91526288_166488376":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"xxsmall",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_descriptio_1832319823":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E4.  Speaking of Cultural tourism, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.mtbarneylodge.com.au/yarriba-dreaming/\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255,255,255);\"\u003EYarriba Dreaming\u003C/a\u003E as launched a three-day Aboriginal immersion tour of Mount Barney Lodge in the Scenic Rim, a destination recently crowned by Lonely Planet as one of the Top 10 Regions in the World to Visit in 2022. Led by “Old Man Kangaroo’, a Ugarapul and Bidjara Man, the tour covers a Welcome to Country, storytelling around an ancient birthing water hole, traditional bush tucker and hunting skills and virtual initiation. Visitors will leave with a greater understanding of Indigenous Australian culture and practices, and a spiritual connection to the idyllic landscape.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E5. To commemorate both \u003Ca href=\"https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kingfisherbay.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cbridget.chadwick%40queensland.com%7C08fee025d16b4cdbc3ab08da5412bc03%7C5508d6c00cb643909589c7702f4cc37a%7C0%7C0%7C637914736736165260%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hEQM%2FogV1vzg%2F6AZDGZTc%2FcJhkGZ6Zku3qyLTnykP6Y%3D&reserved=0\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255,255,255);\"\u003EKingfisher Bay Resort’s\u003C/a\u003E 30th birthday and the 30th anniversary of K’gari’s (formerly Fraser Island) UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage listing, the iconic ecotourism operation has undergone a major overhaul including refurbished hotel and King accommodation, full renovations to Sand and Wood Restaurant (formerly the Maheno Restaurant) and a new Rainforest Bar. Later this year, the Seabelle Restaurant, known for its bushtucker experience and modern Australian cuisine, will relaunch following renovations.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_copy_91526288_2001965534":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"xxsmall",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"image_copy_copy":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/press-releases/nine-new-experiences-2022/RangerCassieDuncanKingfisherBay.JPG","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/press-releases/nine-new-experiences-2022/RangerCassieDuncanKingfisherBay.JPG","alt":"An employee from Kingfisher Bay Resort located on K'Gari smiles and stands in front of an outdoor Kingfisher Bay Resort sign.","srcUriTemplate":"/au/en/news-and-media/media-resources/press-releases/nine-new-queensland-tourism-experiences-launched-in-2022-so-far/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy_copy.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1696567252729/rangercassieduncankingfisherbay.jpeg","uuid":"742ef1a1-6598-4e7c-8107-0f788c23b05b","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Kingfisher Bay Resort",":type":"teq/components/image"},"spacer_copy_91526288_1158244524":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"xxsmall",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_descriptio_1338704083":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E6. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.australiancycletours.com.au/\"\u003EAustralian Cycle Tours\u003C/a\u003E have launched three new cycle experiences in the Townsville and Brisbane regions. Each tour is between four and eight days and includes additional opportunities to explore the destination by snorkelling, cruising and scenic bushwalks. Cycling distances vary between 60 km to 300 km making these tours perfect for travellers wanting to conquer a physical challenge against some of Queensland’s most picturesque landscapes.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E7. On the subject of cycling, the world’s top mountain biking event, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.crankworx.com/festival/cairns/\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255,255,255);\"\u003ECrankworx\u003C/a\u003E, will be held in Cairns from Wednesday 5 to Sunday 9 October. The Smithfield Mountain Bike Park, known for its lush rainforest trails, will bring athletes and spectators out in droves not only for this international event, but also for the region’s numerous tourism offerings from snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef to strolling in the Daintree.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E8. The \u003Ca href=\"https://tcof.com.au/\"\u003EToowoomba Carnival of Flowers\u003C/a\u003E is back in 2022 with two exciting new experiences planted on the schedule. Taking a twist on a classic is the debut experience \u003Ca href=\"https://tcof.com.au/tipsy-high-tea/\"\u003ETipsy High Tea\u003C/a\u003E on Saturday 3 September. Sit back and enjoy a line-up of cocktail demonstrations and delicious bite-sized delights set against the historic Spring Bluff Railway gardens. On Saturday 24 September, \u003Ca href=\"https://tcof.com.au/teddy-bears-picnic/\"\u003ETeddy Bear’s Picnic\u003C/a\u003E is a new event for kids, which includes face painting, interactive shows and of course, a Teddy Bear Parade. The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers will take place from Thursday 1 September until Friday 30 September.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_copy_91526288_282649131":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"xxsmall",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"image_copy_copy_copy":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/press-releases/nine-new-experiences-2022/ToowoombaCarnivalofFlowers.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/press-releases/nine-new-experiences-2022/ToowoombaCarnivalofFlowers.jpg","alt":"A group of friends are sitting amongst multi coloured flowers at Laurel Bank Park as part of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers festival.","srcUriTemplate":"/au/en/news-and-media/media-resources/press-releases/nine-new-queensland-tourism-experiences-launched-in-2022-so-far/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy_copy_copy.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1705537220643/toowoombacarnivalofflowers.jpeg","uuid":"a9b2008e-c701-4689-988f-ca6825b63dca","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers",":type":"teq/components/image"},"spacer_copy_91526288_492210584":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"xxsmall",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_descriptio_1844790279":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E9. And finally for the air heads, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.saltairaviation.com.au/\"\u003ESalt Air Aviation\u003C/a\u003E has launched new scenic experiences to explore the Sunshine Coast from above. There are eight new itineraries to choose from, ranging from 10-minute flights over Noosa up to a three-day, two-night air tour of the Southern Burnett Wine region. Scenic flights start from $99, with the Winery Weekender starting from $1499.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_copy_91526288":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"xxsmall",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"image_copy_copy_copy_1361403005":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/press-releases/nine-new-experiences-2022/Noosaaerial.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/press-releases/nine-new-experiences-2022/Noosaaerial.jpg","alt":"An aerial shot of Noosa's main beach shows surfers and beach go-ers. The lush green nearby national park is also accessible from this location.","srcUriTemplate":"/au/en/news-and-media/media-resources/press-releases/nine-new-queensland-tourism-experiences-launched-in-2022-so-far/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy_copy_copy_1361403005.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1705537241073/noosaaerial.jpeg","uuid":"6f4667ed-76a1-4e06-9f48-4a9f8b578104","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Noosa main beach by Tourism and Events Queensland.",":type":"teq/components/image"},"spacer_copy_91526288_645655830":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"xxsmall",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_descriptio":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EAnd in other news...\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Sunshine Coast was officially recognised as a UNESCO biosphere earlier this month, resulting in the region being the only destination in the world where three \u003Ca href=\"https://corporate.visitsunshinecoast.com/sunshine-coast-the-only-place-in-the-world-where-three-unesco-biospheres-align/\"\u003EUNSECO biospheres\u003C/a\u003E sit side-by-side. These include the Sunshine Coast, Noosa, and the Great Sandy Straits. To be considered a biosphere, a region must participate in active conservation alongside responsible development. The Sunshine Coast has been recognised through the Banksia Awards for sustainable achievements on three occasions.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBe among the first to experience these new tourism offerings and start planning your next Queensland holiday now. For more inspiration for your next Queensland getaway visit \u003Ca href=\"http://www.queensland.com/\"\u003Equeensland.com\u003C/a\u003E.  \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E/Ends\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEditor’s note:\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor the latest information on travel advice in Queensland, \u003Ca href=\"https://teq.queensland.com/au/en/industry/crisis-management/advice-for-travellers?redirect=news-and-media/tourist-safety-information&utm_source=queensland.com&utm_medium=Popup_Banner&utm_campaign=COVID_19_Update\"\u003Eclick here.\u003C/a\u003E This Press Release is supplied courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland. For more information, please go to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/home\"\u003Ewww.queensland.com\u003C/a\u003E and for images visit \u003Ca href=\"https://visuals.queensland.com/\"\u003Ehttps://visuals.queensland.com/\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_copy_915262880":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"xxsmall",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"spacer_1679915333":{"spacerType":"line","paddingSize":"medium",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"card_carousel":{"title":"Trending news in Queensland","type":"page","componentID":"card-carousel_1712446235","cardCount":20,"classification":"/content/dam/teq/content-fragments/public-classifications/corporate/news-and-media/trending-news","width":"12 column",":type":"teq/components/corp/card-carousel","cta":{"href":"https://teq.queensland.com/au/en/news-and-media/queensland-news","label":"Select to see more","target":"_self"}},"spacer_1558440557":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"medium",":type":"teq/components/spacer"}},":itemsOrder":["spacer_copy","editorial_hero_banne_579018590","spacer","editorial_descriptio_1505129511","spacer_copy_91526288_1200594943","image","spacer_copy_91526288_1277245641","editorial_descriptio_2042335002","spacer_copy_91526288_921749640","image_copy","spacer_copy_91526288_166488376","editorial_descriptio_1832319823","spacer_copy_91526288_2001965534","image_copy_copy","spacer_copy_91526288_1158244524","editorial_descriptio_1338704083","spacer_copy_91526288_282649131","image_copy_copy_copy","spacer_copy_91526288_492210584","editorial_descriptio_1844790279","spacer_copy_91526288","image_copy_copy_copy_1361403005","spacer_copy_91526288_645655830","editorial_descriptio","spacer_copy_915262880","spacer_1679915333","card_carousel","spacer_1558440557"],":type":"wcm/foundation/components/responsivegrid"},"footer_menu":{"acknowledge":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETourism and Events Queensland acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country and we recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community. 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