Fraser Island fast facts.

Fraser Island

• Fraser Island is the world's largest sand island
• It is known as 'K'gari by the Indigenous custodians of the Island and it means paradise
• Fraser Island has half of the world's perched freshwater dune lakes
• Is home to the worlds purest dingos
• One of Australia's 17 world heritage listed sites
• It is situated off the south east coast of Queensland

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Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island is as rich with history as it is with the diversity of animals that reside here. It is believed that around 6500 years ago the oceans rose and separated the island from the mainland. It is also believed that this was the time the Aboriginal people left Rottnest Island. It wasn't until 1658 when the Europeans found Rottnest Island and not until 1696 when it was given the name by William de Vlamingh when he mistakenly thought the abundant quokkas were rats and named the island 'Rottnest' meaning rat nest. In 1838 it became a penal settlement for Aboriginal people and in the early 1900's it became a tourist destination as ferries ran families over on Sundays to make the most of the spectacular location. 1914 through to 1915 it became a prisoner of war camp holding over 900 inmates and again in 1938 it became an army outpost where two large guns were set up but never fired in anger at the enemy. The 9.5 inch gun can still be viewed today. Rottnest Island is now well known as a tourist destination with plenty to offer all travellers. 

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Kangaroo Island more than just kangaroos

On a recent blog post I spoke about the natural beauty that exists on Kangaroo Island however there is so much more. Many people don't realise that on Kangaroo Island your experience could be as diverse as relaxing on a deck chair consuming the amazing  wine and food produced locally or taking a quad bike ride around the island.  You may find yourself meeting the locals, that are not just on two legs but are the incredible wildlife that is around every turn. You could even try your luck on a sand board or a sand toboggan and tackle some of the extreme sand dunes or why not head out and live the opulent life cruising around on a magnificent yacht!

Whatever your adventurous spirit longs for, Kangaroo Island can provide this and DoItTour.com can offer some great deals. Contact DoItTour.com on 1300 654 002 or info@doittour.com or simply follow this link.

Gold Coast

Gold Coast- Famous for fun.

Gold Coast has rebranded itself as.... "Gold Coast Famous For Fun " and as Australia's playground. When talking to people their impression of the Gold Coast is surf, sun and often discussion around the amazing theme parks follows. This impression is true as the Gold Coast has over 70km of coastline with golden sand and on average 287 sunny days per year, as well as the most theme parks in the Southern Hemisphere. World class theme parks such as Dream World, Movie World, Sea World and Wet and Wild are not only great attractions for the kids but the kids at heart also love them. 

What many don't realise is that the Gold Coast offers so much more!

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Fast facts about the Gold Coast:

• The Gold Coast is Australia's 6th largest city and has been recognised as not only a great holiday destination but as one of the world most liveable cities.
• There are more than 65000 bed spaces to accommodate visitors. 
• Tourism on the Gold Coast is worth nearly 4.5 billion dollars to the economy.
• Average water temperature is a balmy 22 degrees.
• The Gold Coast has over 100000 ha of nature reserves and world heritage listed sites. With approximately 260km of walking trails through some truly spectacular rain-forests.
• The Gold Coast is considered the most biologically diverse major city in Australia. With 323 different bird species as well as71 different mammal and reptiles species.
• The Gold Coast is also home to 11 award winning wineries, over 500 cafes and restaurants.

The Gold Coast really can offer so much fun for all. If you are looking for any great deals on tours and experiences check out DoItTour.com or call us on 1300 654 002.

Skydiving in Victoria

Only one thing can make skydiving a more exhilarating experience and that is  landing in a spectacular location. Skydiving in Victoria can offer some of the most incredible panoramas in Australia. Launching out of a plane at 14000 feet, free falling for up to 60 seconds at speeds over 200 kilometres per hour then suddenly the canopy opens and for the next 5 to 7 minutes you float calmly down looking out over the Yarra Valley or Great Ocean Road, Bell Beach or even over looking Melbourne's CBD landing next to the  golden sands of Saint Kilda beach. 

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Kuranda Skyrail Experiences

The Kuranda Skyrail is situated about 15 minutes drive from Cairns CBD and about 50 minutes from Port Douglas. The Skyrail boasts one of the largest scenic gondola cableways in the world. Stretching 7.5 kilometres above the pristine tropical rainforest makes Kuranda Skyrail a spectacular experience for all. 

A one way Skyrail experience will take 90 minutes however this can easily be extended depending on the amount of time you spend exploring the two  rainforest terminals at Red Peak and the Barron Falls look out. 

Skyrail tour experiences start from as little as $45 which makes it a must for all travellers. Doittour.com will provide you with the best prices on all Skyrail options. Contact our team on 1300654002 or info@doittour.com

Kuranda Scenic Train tours

The Kuranda train is an engineering marvel that represents the true grit that Northern Queenslanders are renowned for. Taking 9 years from initial commissioning of the project to build the 37 bridges and 15 man made tunnels, the track extends to over 75 kilometres. The construction of the Kuranda Train line was completed over 120 years ago in 1891 and is still running today, taking tens of thousands of visitors and locals to and from this amazing village every year.

When visiting Cairns a Kuranda Train tour or a gold class Kuranda train tour is not only a fantastic historical journey but a magnificent way to view the Barron falls and the Kuranda rainforest.

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Darwin Fishing Charter

Darwin is hot, wild and often untouched which can make for some of the best sports fishing in the world. Species such as Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Golden snapper, Black Dew and Spanish Mackerel, to name just a few, thrive in these waters. Throw in a few mud crabs and tiger prawns as an entree and you are living the seafood dream. 

Darwin can provide either single day or multi day fishing adventure tours in both estuary and blue water fishing locations.

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Uluru, Ayers Rock or simply the Rock

Uluru

Uluru was named Ayers Rock  in 1873 by a surveyor William Gosse to honour South Australian chief secretary Sir Henry Ayers, prior to that it was known as Uluru by the Anangu people in Yankunytjatjara or Pitjantjatjara language. In my research I have found many differing meanings for Uluru, some say it is known as the meeting place , great pebble,  watering hole,  Earth mother or Rainbow dreaming, whilst some say that the word Uluru has some connection to the word shadow or shade and that Uluru is simply the place that encompasses the land area around this magnificent monolith. Whatever the case Uluru is truly spectacular.

Fact snap shot of Uluru:

• The first European person to climb Uluru was William Gosse. 
• Climbing Uluru is considered disrespectful by the local custodians as it crosses a sacred site.
• Ayers Rock was recognised as a national park in 1950.
• Nearest Urban Centre: Alice Springs, NT (437km away)
• Nearest Airport: Ayers Rock Airport (8.2km away) and the Alice Springs airport (Uluru is approx 450 km away)
• State: Northern Territory (capital: Darwin is 1395km away)
• Uluru is 862.5 metres above sea level and is approximately 342 metres high.
• Uluru has an area of 3.33 sq. km and a circumference of 9.4 km
• Local Aboriginal people  (Anangu) regard Uluru as a sacred site.
• Uluru is Australia's largest monolith.
• Uluru and Kata Tjuta are just the visible tips of massive rock slabs. 
• Between 400000 and 500000 people visit Uluru every year
• Winter nights can get as cold as negative 8 and summers days 48 degrees however middle of summer averages 38degrees

The Aboriginal custodians of Uluru call themselves Anangu, and ask you to do so, as well. They are often referred to as the Yankunytjatjara and Pitjantjatjara people.  Yankunytjatjara and Pitjantjatjara are actually the two languages spoken by the Anangu.

A visit to Uluru and  is a must for all Australian and international visitors. Uluru Tours can be purchased on Doittour.com and fantastic prices are guaranteed. 

Highest skydive in Australia

For some people the idea of plummeting at over 200km per hour towards the Earth with only a flap of nylon strapped to you to slow you down is the definition of crazy.  For  many it epitomises the most incredible adrenalin rush anyone could experience.  

Coffs City Skydivers have now taken it one step further offering the highest commercial jump in Australia. Sky diving is a truly amazing experience from any height. Coffs City Skydivers are now jumping from a mind numbing 15000 foot. This provides you with 70 seconds of heart stoping free fall!  

Skydiving in Coffs Harbour not only provides you with an incredible view of the spectacular Coffs Harbour coast line and the Solitary Island marine park, beach landing options but most importantly a professional and safe skydiving team. 

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Fitzroy Island

Fitzroy Island is a tropical oasis that offers more than most. Not only is it part of the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef but with a land area of 339 hectares, of which 324 hectares is protected National park , it offers an exceptionally diverse environment to explore. 

The island is best known for its beautiful fringe coral reef and the best spot on the Island can be found about 600 metres west of the Jetty. Just off Nudey Beach a variety of hard and soft corals can be viewed and if you are lucky, green sea turtles can be found swimming or at certain times of the year nesting on the Fitzroy Island coral beaches.   Fitzroy Island also includes, mangroves, open woodlands, coral beaches and abundant fauna. 

Walking along the 1 km Secret Garden track it is possible to spot the brightly coloured Ulysses butterfly or the many unique bird species that can only be found in tropical Queensland.  

A trip out to Fitzroy Island on the fast boat can have you exploring this exceptional place within 40minutes. Tours start from as little as $71 per adult and $45 per child. Doittour.com offers great deals on all tour options. Contact or team on 1300654002 or info@doittour.com.

Hervey Bay so much more then gods waiting room

20 years ago Hervey Bay was known as gods waiting room, a place where the age demographic was more comfortable with blue rinse hair dye and lawn bowling injuries. It was kept a secret so that the fishing would stay uncrowded, the white beaches untouched and the streets nice and quiet. 

When driving into Hervey Bay it is still a beautiful quiet town however it is a town that offers everything a traveller requires and July to November are the perfect times to visit.  Less then 3 hours drive from Brisbane, Hervey Bay can provide you with a magic get away, whether you are looking to relax on the beach, sample some of the fantastic cafes and restaurants, get into some jetty or off shore fishing, whale watching or for the more extreme, launch out of a perfectly good plane from 14000 feet for a Hervey Bay skydive. Hervey Bay can accommodate  all preferences.

For the next 4 months Hervey Bay has a over 1000 special visitors. The migration of the humpback whales to Hervey Bay is something that rivals the migration of the wilder beast of the Serengeti. Hervey Bay is where the whales come to play. If you are keen to see the whale login on to Doittour.com call 1300654002 or info@doittour.com. 

Sir David Attenborough's favourite place in the world.

In today's blog I was going to write about the Daintree rainforest and Cape Tribulation. I was going to go into detail about how there are over 3000 plants species, 315 mammals, a quarter of Australia's frogs and roughly half of Australia's bird species but then I found the one reference that no one can disagree with and that was Sir David Attenborough talking about his favourite places in the world. Enjoy.....

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DVyFRyQ0m9w

When is a team building event not appropriate?

I am a massive fan of celebrating success in our business. I like share with my staff after we have achieved a goal or reached a milestone and as owner of a business that sells tours and experiences I often like to experience one of the experiences that we sell. 

 I decided to take  my staff tandem skydiving from 14000 feet for a shared celebration experience, however in hindsight I can see that this may or may not have had the desired effect. For the less adventurous this caused sleepless nights and quite a build up of anxiety, however for others (like myself) this was an unforgettable and enjoyable experience. What is the most unusual team building activity you have either been taken on or taken your staff on? For some great ideas contact us on 1300654002 or info@doittour.com

Winter in the Whitsunday islands

When the weather in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in July and August are slipping regularly into single digits, the weather that the Whitsundays and Airlie Beach register is enough to make every jacket and scarf wearing person green with envy. July and August sitting on a yacht in the Whitsunday's can offer you 23-26 degrees and a tropical 20-23 degrees in the water.  This is why so many travellers are heading north to thaw out and escape the winter chills. 

Airlie Beach is the mainland launching point for those wishing to visit the Whitsundays. Day cruises visit popular inner islands such as Daydream, Hamilton and Long Island  with many options including pristine Whitehaven beach, however those keen to get out on the outer Great Barrier Reef can join a full day tour to either snorkel or scuba dive from a moored pontoon vessel or for the adventurous the sailing day options may be favoured. Whatever your choice relaxing in the Whitsundays is a great way to spend winter. Doittour.com offers the best deals for tours in Airlie beach and the Whitsundays. Call us on 1300654002 or info@doittour.com

Penguins are not the monogamous saints that we have all thought

For many years penguins have fooled us with their idealistic monogamous relationships. However recent advancements in the genetic study of penguins has now found out that they don't always stay with the same partner for life and in fact they have an 18 percent divorce rate per year. Further marking their clean slate is that scientists have now found out that 7percent of doting fathers to be are looking after the eggs but are in fact not the genetic father of the baby. Yes I know it sounds like a Jerry Springer show but penguins are not the wholesome creature we were once led to believe!

What does this mean? Well if you want to head out for a Phillip Island penguin tour, out of the estimated 32000 penguins 5760 are getting divorced this year and for every 1000 penguins born 70 are living a lie as to who their father really is. 

This year the Little Penguins (and that is their species breed, not just their stature) of Phillip Island are having one of their best breeding years since 1990. This is due to the eradication of feral animals such as foxes as well as a warm Autumn last year. If you are looking to learn more about these beautiful but sometimes a little naughty creatures then now is a great time to jump on board a Phillip Island penguin tour. Check out some great last minute deals on Doittour.com call 1300654002 or info@doittour.com

Hop on over to Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island is Australia's third largest island situated just 13.5 kilometres from the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia. Kangaroo Island or KI as the 4600 residence call it, is a very popular tourist destination with over 130000 people from all around the world visiting this island paradise annually. 

At different times of the year colonies of fur seals, sea lions and penguins call Kangaroo Island home and are a great draw card for any nature lover. Kangaroo Island is also renowned for its striking beauty places such as the Remarkable Rocks or Admirals Arch are a must for any tourist to visit.  

Your visit to Kangaroo Island doesn't just have to be about the flora and fauna, it is also known for its amazing local produce and it can be a food lovers heaven. Fertile land produces beautiful cheeses and honey, and the local waters provide world class seafood.

If you're looking for a Kangaroo Island tour choose from either our one day or two day adventure tours. Great deals can be found at Doittour.com. 

The Great, Great White Shark dive

Adelaide is Australia's 5th largest city and in 2010 was recognised as one of the top ten liveable cities in the world. Adelaide is world renowned for the incredible wines that are produced in the Barossa region.  It is less well known as one of Australia's best launching pads to witness arguable the  premier predator, the Great White shark. 

Leaving from Port Lincoln daily, Calypso Great White shark diving can provide you an experience of a lifetime. Hoping into a shark cage and looking these incredible predators in the eye is something that very few get to experience safely. Are you game enough to look big momma the 18foot plus great white in the eye? If you are doittour.com will provide you the best deal on this extreme experience. Just 5 hours from Adelaide for a life changing experience. Contact us on 1300654002 or info@doittour.com

Moreton Island is South East Queensland's secret island getaway!

People travel from all around Australia and the world to visit Fraser Island, to experience the beautiful fresh water lakes, pristine creeks, untouched rain-forests and the hundreds of kilometres of spectacular beaches.  However Fraser Island's smaller cousin has been forgotten which makes it the ideal place for an experience that is less congested. Moreton Island also offers beautiful beaches, fresh water lakes and creeks as well as some of the most impressive sand dunes and snorkelling that south east Queensland to offer. Other than the the beautiful natural resources that Moreton Island offers, it is also only a short distance from Brisbane's CBD. A short ferry ride and you can be sitting on a white silica sand beach relaxing watching the sun set over the mainland. Now I am not say Moreton Island is better nor am I saying Fraser Island is, but for ease of travel, less people, Moreton island I believe is a brilliant alternative. The best way to see Moreton Island is with a four wheel drive vehicle or one of the many Moreton Island tour options that exist. Doittour.com can help get you find great tours at lowest prices. Contact us on 1300654002 or info@doittour.com.

Yarra Valley wine tour or the Great Ocean Road tour?

Yarra Valley wine tour or the Great Ocean Road? This is the question I would like to pose. If you only have one day to visit either of these amazing locations which one would you choose?

I know that for some they will already be singing "wine glorious wine" would always win hands down. Visiting wineries like De Bortoli or Yering Station get me salivating straight away, but for me it is a little more difficult. The Great Ocean road is not only an incredible drive on the  world's largest war memorial. Visiting breath taking coastal rock formations like the Twelve Apostles is something people travel the world to see. So what would you do? Yarra Valley wine tour or a Great Ocean Road tour... if you only have one day. Great deals at Doittour.com contact us on 1300654002 or info@doittour.com