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The $5 million floating attraction is being installed 2.5kms offshore from Main Beach and will be a short 20-minute boat ride from the mainland. The world-first purpose-built buoyant reef has been described as a fusion of art, science and engineering. The aim is to attract marine life to the carefully crafted habitat appealing to divers who may not have traditionally considered the Gold Coast for dive expeditions.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGo behind the scenes and learn the art of board making at Australia’s home of surfing, the Gold Coast. The team at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.thesurfboardwarehouse.com.au/blogs/board-advice-blog/s-lab\"\u003ES*Lab\u003C/a\u003E, a creative hub for Surfboard Warehouse’s designers, has created a hands-on surfboard design and shaping tour, run out of the company’s Miami headquarters. Using cutting edge 3D software, visitors can create their dream board under the tutelage of expert board shapers. World surfing legends Rabbit Bartholomew, Beau Young, Rachel Tilley and Andrew McKinnon were involved in developing the experience. Take home your own personally crafted board or head straight for the surf. The tour is set to drop in April.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe team behind the popular Dreamtime Dive and Snorkel is set to operate the new \u003Cb\u003EReef Magic Pontoon\u003C/b\u003E on Moore Reef, 45 km off the coast of Cairns on the Great Barrier Reef. Owned by Australian adventure and leisure tourism company, Experience Co, the pontoon, will open in early 2022 and immerse passengers in the wonders of the reef across two daily departures. The platform will be totally self-sufficient, utilising wind and solar power and will feature a floor-to-ceiling underwater observatory. Conservation will also play a key role with liveaboard accommodation and an onboard purpose-built laboratory to facilitate scientific research. Sea country guides will treat guests to indigenous storytelling, culture and performance.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdventure enthusiasts will relish the opportunity to dip, jump and whiz through 28km of mountain bike trails currently under construction at Russell Park in the Bunya Mountains. The trails are designed to have minimal impact on the natural environment and will comprise five specially designed mountain bike 'loops' and two trails to be shared among walkers and riders. Weaving through the world’s largest bunya forest, the \u003Cb\u003EBunya Mountains Mountain Bike Track\u003C/b\u003E is due to open in June 2022.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.cooberriepark.com.au/\"\u003ECooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary\u003C/a\u003E north of Yeppoon is dialing up the family fun this year. In December 2021 the sanctuary opened stage one of a new tourism attraction - Capricorn Dinosaur Mini Golf. Stage two of the development will see a dinosaur walk, 35 life-sized dinosaur replicas, an educational fossil dig and an interactive indoor experience launch later in 2022 as part of the Capricorn Dinosaur Park development.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStill in the Capricorn region, 25 February marks the beginning of a new chapter in Rockhampton’s cultural story with the opening of the \u003Ca href=\"http://www.rmoa.com.au/\"\u003ERockhampton Museum of Art\u003C/a\u003E. Located in the heart of the Rockhampton Riverside Precinct, Rockhampton Museum of Art is the largest gallery in regional Queensland and home to one of the finest collections of modern Australian paintings from artists such as Sidney Nolan, Arthur Boyd, Russell Drysdale, John Coburn and Charles Blackman. Contemporary artists including the likes of Michael Zavros, Del Kathryn Barton, Richard Bell, Sally Gabori (Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda) and Ben Quilty also feature. The opening exhibition, ‘The Welcome Home Exhibition’, will celebrate the rich and vibrant collection that has defined Rockhampton’s cultural scene for the past 45 years.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_1679915333_co_1780934431":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"xxsmall",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_descriptio_1870123950":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEvents\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Sunshine State will welcome five new additions to the existing calendar of world-class events in 2022. Named by Lonely Planet as one of the world’s top ten regions to visit in 2022, the \u003Cb\u003EScenic Rim\u003C/b\u003E will host the inaugural \u003Ca href=\"https://qldmusictrails.com/events/the-long-sunset\"\u003ELong Sunset Festival\u003C/a\u003E on 12 February 2022. Set in Elysian Fields, Canungra, Angus and Julia Stone headline the festival supported by Brisbane group Ballpark Music and other homegrown talent. Local food and artwork, celebrating the surrounding region, will also feature in the event line up.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter a four-year hiatus the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.mackayregion.com/mackaybeachhorseraces\"\u003EMackay Beach Horse Races\u003C/a\u003E will return from 10 – 12 June 2022 and is expected to attract more than 5,000 spectators to the shores of \u003Cb\u003EMackay\u003C/b\u003E Harbour Beach. Alongside the main event, an energetic entertainment program takes inspiration from the pumping beach clubs of Europe presenting a fully catered Quarterdeck, ‘Fashions on the Sand’ and pre- and post-race concerts.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis year it’s all about soaking in sunshine in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef with two new outdoor events on the radar. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.soundsboutright.com.au/\"\u003ESounds Bout Right Music Festival\u003C/a\u003E see headliners What So Not, Boy and Bear and Hooligan Hefs mix it with international talent and local acts at the Cairns Showgrounds on 30 April. While passionate peddlers will rush to the \u003Ca href=\"http://www.portdouglasgranfondo.com.au/\"\u003EPort Douglas Gran Fondo Festival\u003C/a\u003E from 9 – 11 September 2022, where the spectacularly pretty Great Barrier Reef Drive will host the 136km and 100km return Gran Fondo rides from Port Douglas to Palm Cove and the 48km one-way leisurely Medio Fondo from Palm Cove to Port Douglas.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn a first for the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo, elements of the much-loved outback festival will hit the road in 2022. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.isarodeo.com.au/road-to-rodeo-longreach/\"\u003ERoad to Rodeo\u003C/a\u003E will give Queensland towns a taste of the largest rodeo in the southern hemisphere, packed full of rodeo riding and rocking live music. Longreach plays host to the first event on 30 April and 01 May 2022 with a series of other Queensland locations to follow over the next two years.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_1679915333_co_1537312715":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"xxsmall",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"image_1528774638":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/press-releases/WildcatMackay_CreditTEQ.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/press-releases/WildcatMackay_CreditTEQ.jpg","alt":"A red boat called Wild Cat is floating through the calm crystal blue waters of the Great Barrier Reef.","lazyEnabled":true,"title":"Wildcat Mackay launched in November 2021. Photo by Tourism and Events Queensland",":type":"teq/components/image"},"spacer_1679915333_co_12716472":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"xxsmall",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_descriptio_1208368797":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENine notable new tourism experiences that opened over summer\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENeed more inspiration for your travel bucket-list? Check out the raft of tourism experiences and stays that popped up over the festive season.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.downundersubmarines.com/\"\u003EDown Under Submarines\u003C/a\u003E, Sunshine Coast – launched December 2021\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://holaeumundi.com.au/\"\u003EHOLA Eumundi\u003C/a\u003E, Sunshine Coast – launched December 2021\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://all.accor.com/hotel/B7Z6/index.en.shtml\"\u003EThe Sebel Whitsundays Airlie Beach\u003C/a\u003E, Whitsundays – launched December 2021\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.sealinkqld.com.au/whitsundays/whitehaven-beach-big-island-tour\"\u003ESeaLink Big Island Day Tour\u003C/a\u003E, Whitsundays – launched November 2021\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://wildcatmackay.com.au/\"\u003EWildcat Mackay\u003C/a\u003E, Mackay – launched November 2021\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://diveherveybay.com.au/tours/kayak-snorkel-tours/\"\u003EUnderwater Scooter Adventure Kayak and Snorkel Tour\u003C/a\u003E, Hervey Bay – launched November 2021\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http://www.cairnsrivercruises.com.au/\"\u003ECairns River Cruises new guided tours and charters\u003C/a\u003E, Cairns – launched November 2021\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.aatkings.com/tours/queensland-spirit-heart-of-the-outback/\"\u003EAAT Kings' Queensland Spirit: Heart of the Outback\u003C/a\u003E, Outback Queensland – launched November 2021\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.toowoombahelicopterservices.com.au/heli-pub-crawl-toowoomba/\"\u003EHeli Pub Crawl Toowoomba\u003C/a\u003E, Toowoomba – launched late 2021\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith so many fantastic experiences and stays launching in 2022, there’s no better time to start planning your next Queensland holiday. Visit \u003Ca href=\"http://www.queensland.com/\"\u003Equeensland.com\u003C/a\u003E for more travel inspiration and itinerary ideas.\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_1679915333_co_1253656255":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"xxsmall",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"spacer_1679915333":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"medium",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"card_carousel":{"title":"Looking for more press releases?","type":"page","componentID":"card-carousel_1336879815","cardCount":8,"classification":"/content/dam/teq/content-fragments/public-classifications/corporate/news-and-media/press-releases","width":"12 column",":type":"teq/components/corp/card-carousel","cta":{"href":"https://teq.queensland.com/au/en/news-and-media/media-resources/press-releases","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_1454758838","editorial_descriptio_1269195297","spacer_1679915333_co_555010430","image","spacer_1679915333_co","editorial_descriptio_327426320","spacer_1679915333_co_1780934431","editorial_descriptio_1870123950","spacer_1679915333_co_1537312715","image_1528774638","spacer_1679915333_co_12716472","editorial_descriptio_1208368797","spacer_1679915333_co_1253656255","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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