House of travel Queensland Brochure 2017 | Page 6

6 TIPS
for your
Queensland
Holiday
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Queensland
Apartments Gold Coast
greenery Shopping
Apartments are a great option,
but did you realise that most are
individually and privately owned?
Here are a few things you need to
be aware of: Discover the green behind the
gold. Few people know that the
state of Queensland is actually
more country than coastline. Great
Aussie bushwalks abound and
you definitely have your choice of
hinterland hikes. From the all-
abilities Cedar Creek Falls track to
the more challenging Cedar Creek
Falls Rock Pools with waterfalls.
Take your togs and you’ll be able to
go for a dip. Shopping just got better than ever
on the Gold Coast. With Pacific Fair
enjoying a big dollar refurbishment
in 2016, its central location in the
heart of the Gold Coast (and the fact
it’s adjacent to The Star Gold Coast)
make it the most convenient hub for
a shopaholic. And let’s not forget it’s
home to Aussie’s largest Myer.
The owner can choose to decorate
their own unit. They may replace
furniture or change the décor at any
time. So the apartment you end up
staying at may not look the same as
the images in our brochures.
There are many three storey
apartment blocks that have NO
LIFTS so you’ll need to carry your
own bags up-stairs.
They are serviced every 7 or 10 days
- normally restricted to a change of
towels, bed linen and a quick clean.
On check-in, you will have a small
initial supply of basic amenities but
you will need to top up soap, toilet
paper, dish liquid etc.
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The more advanced Witches Falls
winds through dense sections
of tumbling rainforest, as well
as the namesake waterfall and a
challenging terrain of boulders and
tree roots, while the Sandy Creek
Circuits will test even the most sure-
footed tramper.
For less scenery and more
shopping, hit the villages. A great
day out for families, you’ll find
antiques, artwork, cafés and
boutique shopping.
Harbour town is another goodie,
with multiple factory outlets in
one centre. As well as 20 alfresco
dining options, so you can shop
for a cheap(er) new wardrobe and
replenish your energy levels as you
go.
Then there’s Robina Town Centre,
covering a colossal 84 acres, there
are 350 retail outlets across five
uniquely themed malls: Arbour
Lane, Bazaar Street, Food Markets,
Fashion Mall (Crescent West) and
the North Mall.