Queensland tourism operators are gearing up for a visitor boom, with a major new campaign offering deals on flights, accommodation and experiences.
The new Bluey’s World immersive experience, which opens in Brisbane on November 7, is driving national and global interest.
And, while Bluey’s World will take visitors inside the Heeler family’s “home, backyard and beyond”, fans can holiday in some real life locations that inspired the hit show. They include landmarks around Brisbane, beaches on the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast, and regional Queensland towns.
Tourism and Events Queensland is today launching a competition to win the ultimate holiday to Queensland, Bluey’s world for real life, alongside more than 600 holiday deals.
Qantas is launching 30 per cent off its Classic Flight Rewards from select departure ports across Australia on eligible flights to Queensland (offer ends June 9, 2024, 11.59pm AEST).
And Expedia and Wotif Australia are offering as much as 20 per cent off hotels.
Terms and conditions apply, see websites for details.
BEST DEALS
Movie World, Sea World and Wet’n‘Wild theme parks
Region: Gold Coast
Deal: Buy online and Save! Three parks, three days for $179 per person
Detail: Experience the southern hemisphere’s biggest collection of rides, slides, shows, new attractions and experiences with a Village Roadshow Theme Parks Three Day Escape Pass. Get any three days unlimited entry over five consecutive days to Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet’n’Wild.
Kingfisher Bay Resort
Region: Fraser Coast
Deal:Kids Travel, Stay and Eat Free
Detail: Stay in a self-contained villa for two or three nights and save big. Lock in your escape to K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) and get back to nature, with a comfortable and relaxing stay in one of Kingfisher Bay Resort’s unique self-contained family villas.
Kellys Beach Resort
Region: Bundaberg
Deal: Stay three, pay two – one night free
Detail: Kellys Beach Resort at Bargara is the perfect location for a Southern Great Barrier Reef getaway. Two bedroom self-contained Eco Villas are on hectares of lush gardens, a two-minute walk to the beach.
The Point Coolum Beach Region: Sunshine Coast
Deal: The Point Coolum Winter Warmer – stay four, pay three
Detail: Enjoy just a little more winter warmth when you visit with four nights for the price of three.
Arro Jetboating
Region: Gold Coast
Deal: Arro Jetboating’s adults at kids prices
Detail: Arro Jet Boats offer the Gold Coast’s most exhilarating marine experience. Departing from Sea World Marine Precinct on Main Beach, prepare for an adrenaline-fuelled adventure as your pilot guides you through high-speed turns, spins, and thrilling 360-degree manoeuvres.
Ocean Breeze Resort
Region: Sunshine Coast
Deal: Save $50 a night on accommodation
Detail: Enjoy a Sunshine Coast holiday in affordable and spacious apartments located in the heart of Hastings St, Noosa, with an extra discount. Ocean Breeze Resort is also the ideal base to explore the pristine Noosa National Park, cruise the beautiful waterways, or head out to the famous Eumundi Markets.
Shangri-La The Marina
Region: Cairns & Great Barrier Reef
Deal: Ultimate Family Island Escape – $490 per night, kids free
Details: Includes a full-day Green Island Eco Adventure experience including snorkelling equipment or a full-day Fitzroy Island Adventure including a glass bottom boat tour. Three nights’ accommodation for two adults and two children, complimentary daily buffet breakfast for two adults and two children in our waterfront restaurant.
Dunk Island Adventures
Region: Cairns & Great Barrier Reef
Deal: Save 40 per cent on Reef & Island Day Tour
Details: Price is $195 per adult
BIG4 Sandstone Point Holiday Resort
Region: Brisbane
Deal: Midweek getaway, save 30 per cent
Details: Book for five nights from Sunday-Thursday in a Villa, Safari Tent or Powered Site and receive up to 30 per cent off.
Skydive Airlie Beach
Region: Whitsundays
Details: Save $20 per person when booking with a group of four or more. Save $30 per person when booking with a group of eight or more.
SeaLink Whitsundays
Region: Whitsundays
Deal: The SeaLink Big Island Day Tour Family Special, save $58
Details: The SeaLink Big Island Day Tour takes you on a scenic cruise through the beautiful Whitsunday Islands stopping off at the famous Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet. Special applies to groups of four people: two adults and two children (5-14 years).
Eromanga Natural History Museum
Region: Outback Queensland
Deal: One Night Dinosaur Insiders Package, from $200 per person
Details: Join a guided tour of the workshop, laboratory and collection centre and take your seat in the new Multimedia Theatre that brings these ancient giants to life. Stay in four-star accommodation, toast marshmallows around the fire pit and star gaze under a spectacular night sky.
Allure Stradbroke Resort Region: Brisbane
Deal: Winter Whale Special
Detail: Have a whale of a time on North Stradbroke Island this winter. One night free on 5-night stays, plus 20 per cent discount on return vehicle ferry transfers with SeaLink North Stradbroke Island.
Bruce Belcher’s Daintree River Cruises
Region: Cairns & Great Barrier Reef
Deal: Winter Wonder Savings 15 per cent off
Details: Book early for the Daintree River Wildlife and Crocodile Cruise and use promo code WINTERFUN for an exclusive 15 per cent off discount on any cruise time. Cruise has a 98 per cent success rate for crocodile sightings.
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