ITINERARIES<\/h2>\nREGION: CAPRICORN![\"Lake](\"https:\/\/problogger.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/emerald.jpg\")
<\/a><\/b><\/em><\/em><\/h3>\nTrip name: Stub your toe on a fortune \u2013 Sapphire Gemfields<\/a><\/b><\/em><\/p>\nThey say that diamonds are a girl\u2019s best friend. But that\u2019s about to change when we take you into the heartland of sapphire country in Central Queensland and show you fields filled with hidden sparklers like the golf-ball sized blue sapphire found earlier this year. If you have an appetite for central Queensland adventure, then this trip is all about gem fever. We will meet local characters like \u2018Jim the Gem\u2019 and hear tall tales of great finds at one of the world\u2019s most significant sapphire bearing grounds, visit the\u00a0\u2018Gems by Day, Jewels by Night\u2019<\/a><\/em> Observatory<\/a> and take a tour into the wonders of the night sky. If it\u2019s treasure that you\u2019re seeking or the opportunity to experience a real-life mining town, the Sapphire Gemfields has it all with its array of gem shops, galleries, jewellers, underground mines and digging areas.<\/p>\n\n- Departs QT Gold Coast on Sunday 31st<\/sup>\u00a0August at 7.30am for a transfer to Brisbane Airport. There you will catch a 9.30am flight to Emerald for a 3 day\/2 night famil of the Sapphire Gemfields.<\/li>\n
- Ends on Tuesday 2 September (flights departing Emerald at 3.00pm and arriving into Brisbane around 4pm) for your 5.00pm homeward connection.<\/li>\n
- What\u2019s covered<\/strong>: Flights to and from Brisbane + all on ground accomodation and food costs.<\/li>\n
- Suggested niches: Travel and adventure bloggers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
REGION: SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND COUNTRY<\/b><\/h3>\n
Trip Name: Slow down and breathe<\/b><\/p>\n
Tucked away in Southern Queensland Country is one of the coolest places in Queensland (literally \u2013 its 3000 feet above sea level) and home to several wineries master vigneron James Halliday rates highly. Join us as we unearth the Granite Belt, taste testing some of Halliday\u2019s top picks. But it\u2019s not just about wine. With the romance of the country all around and fertile farmland on its doorstep, Southern Queensland Country will help you slow down and just breathe. We\u2019ll spend our nights glamping in luxury tented accommodation or lodging in cute country B&Bs. We\u2019ll take in Killarney\u2019s rolling green hills, secluded valleys and dramatic waterfalls, enjoying fine culinary experiences and uncover the region\u2019s secrets with a local 4WD guide adventurer.<\/p>\n
\n- Departs QT Gold Coast on Sunday 31st August at 9.30 am for a 90 minute drive into SQC country<\/li>\n
- Ends on Tuesday 2 September at QT and Gold Coast Airport around 3.00pm for your mid-afternoon connection back to your home town.<\/li>\n
- What\u2019s covered<\/strong>: Transfers to from Gold Coast + all on ground accomodation and food costs.<\/li>\n
- Suggested niches: food bloggers and travel \/ lifestyle bloggers. Ideally these are Queenslanders who haven\u2019t ventured inland as yet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
REGION: WHITSUNDAYS<\/b><\/h3>\n
![\""Windjammer"](\"https:\/\/problogger.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/whitsundays-sailing.jpg\")
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Trip Name: Sail the 74 Island Wonders<\/b><\/p>\n
Right in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef lies the Whitsundays, the best sailing waters in Australia. With Hamilton Island Yacht Club now confirmed as the Challenger for the 35th<\/sup> America\u2019s Cup, we think it\u2019s time for a small group of bloggers to get their sea legs and set sail for the 74 Islands<\/a>. This three day trip will have you clambouring aboard a million-dollar yacht where you will learn to tack and jibe to secluded coves and isolated beaches. After a few tips from our knowledgeable skipper you will be slicing through the crystal clear waters, snorkeling fringing reefs and dipping your toes into the soft silica sand at Whitehaven Beach<\/a>. It\u2019s not just about the boat, we will also take time to taste the fresh, local seafood (and maybe a little rum for the sailor in you) at one the Whitsundays most popular restaurants. Experience the true serenity a sailing holiday can bring.<\/p>\n\n- Departs QT Gold Coast on Sunday 31st August around 8.30 am for a transfer to Brisbane Airport<\/li>\n
- Fly Brisbane to Whitsundays Airport for a 3 days\/2 night sailing tour of the Whitsundays<\/li>\n
- Ends on Tuesday 2 September with your flight arriving in Brisbane in the afternoon.<\/li>\n
- What’s covered<\/strong>:\u00a0Flights to and from Brisbane + all on ground accomodation and food costs.<\/li>\n
- Suggested niches: lifestyle bloggers and\/or travel and adventure bloggers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
REGION: GOLD COAST HINTERLAND<\/b><\/h3>\n
![\"Food](\"https:\/\/problogger.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/mt-tamborine.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nTrip Name: A hidden oasis<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe Hinterland<\/a>\u2026 Even the name hints at a hidden Oasis, and this is exactly what you will find behind the stunning beaches of the Gold Coast. Start your sensory adventure with a knowledgeable guide from Southern Cross 4WD Tours and experience the sights, sounds and smells of the majestic sub-tropical rainforests surrounding Mount Tamborine<\/a>. The Rainforest Skywalk<\/a> \u2013 your next destination \u2013 offers a spectacular birds-eye perspective on the world. Finish your day at the multi award winning Song Birds Restaurant<\/a>, in the heart of the rainforest before tucking in for the night at one of Queensland\u2019s tree house retreats with vaulted ceilings, a huge stone fireplace, wrap around decks and a waterfall below. Day two is all about the Tamborine Cooking School<\/a>, where you get to taste some of the freshest local produce and also learn how to cook delicious dishes in a private and relaxed atmosphere. There\u2019s also plenty of time to wine and dine after the cooking lesson is over and check out the local beer and cheese factories.<\/p>\n\n- Departs QT Gold Coast on 31 August at 9.00am<\/li>\n
- Ends on Monday 1 September at QT around 3.00pm or Gold Coast Airport around 4.00pm to catch early evening flights to your home town<\/li>\n
- What’s covered<\/strong>:\u00a0Transfers to and from Gold Coast + all on ground accomodation and food costs.<\/li>\n
- Suggested niches:\u00a0lifestyle and culture bloggers\/and or food bloggers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
REGION: FRASER COAST<\/b><\/h3>\n![\"Coloured](\"https:\/\/problogger.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/fraser-island.jpg\")
<\/a> <\/b><\/h3>\nTrip Name: Iconic World Eco Adventure<\/b><\/p>\n
Where else in the world can you experience two of the most iconic natural experiences on the planet back to back? Fly in the Fraser Coast to be met by your private guide to go exploring incomparable Fraser Island<\/a> \u2013 the largest sand island on earth. This World Heritage-listed icon has ancient rainforests, over 100 fresh water lakes, huge sand blows, rock pools and an amazing 75 mile beach highway – complete with a shipwreck and cliffs of stunning coloured sands. Overnight it\u2019s time for go \u2018glamping\u2019 at Cathedrals on Fraser<\/a>. The next morning see this incredible island and the waterways of the Great Sandy Strait<\/a> by air, and experience taking off and landing on the beach. After another day exploring the island, cross the strait for a night of wining and dining on Hervey Bay, where accommodation will be five star Bay Apartments<\/a>. Early the next morning, it\u2019s time for the world\u2019s closest encounters with humpback whales in the clear calm waters of Hervey Bay.<\/p>\n\n- Departs QT Gold Coast on Sunday 31st August at 9.00am<\/li>\n
- Ends on Tuesday 2 September at Brisbane Airport around 4.00pm to catch early evening flights to your home town or QT on the Gold Coast at 5.00pm<\/li>\n
- What’s covered<\/strong>:\u00a0Transfers\/Flights from Gold Cost and to Brisbane + all on ground accomodation and food costs.<\/li>\n
- Suggested niches: travel & adventure bloggers (max 3 people)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
REGION: FRASER COAST<\/b><\/h3>\n
![\"Hervey](\"https:\/\/problogger.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hervey-bay.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nTrip Name: Coffee, culture and cuisine<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFood in Fraser? Of course! Spend time with some of the Fraser Coast’s most lovable cooks, who have teamed up to create Fraser Coast\u2019s newest dining experiences. Join My Kitchen Rules winners Dan and Steph Mulheron at their new restaurant called Eat @ Dan and Steph\u2019s<\/a>. Next door is a new gourmet burger bar founded by Julia Paussa, manager of the award-winning Coast restaurant.\u00a0 Relax and unwind with five star accommodation at The Bay Apartments<\/a>, right on the Hervey Bay esplanade and offering stunning ocean views.\u00a0 The next day head to neighbouring Maryborough<\/a> to discover streets filled with architectural delights, colonial museums and a stunning art gallery. Lunch at Liqurious<\/a>, one of Maryborough\u2019s oldest pubs transformed into a vintage gourmet food and liqueur hub.\u00a0 Spend the afternoon searching for vintage treasures at charming antique and collectables stores. Recharge with afternoon tea at one of the quirky, boutique cafes and ice-cream parlours dotted around the city centre.<\/p>\n\n- Departs QT Gold Coast on Sunday 31st August at 9.00am for a transfer to Brisbane Airport to catch a flight to Hervey Bay<\/li>\n
- Ends on Tuesday 2 September (flights arriving into Brisbane around 2.00pm) for your homeward connection.<\/li>\n
- What\u2019s covered<\/strong>: Flights to and from Brisbane + all on ground accom and food costs.<\/li>\n
- Suggested niches: food bloggers and lifestyle bloggers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
TOWNSVILLE![\"Horseshoe](\"https:\/\/problogger.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/horse-riding-magnetic-island.jpg\")
<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\nTrip Name: Raise the Sails \u2013 Magnetic Island<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAs the sails are unfurled and the whales are passing through, there is no better time to discover Magnetic Island<\/a>. Located in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park just 20 minutes off the coast of Townsville, \u2018Maggie\u2019 is an idyllic paradise that provides the perfect tropical escape Join us as we discover many of its 23 beaches and bays, spot koalas in the wild, ride horses on the beach and drive colourful topless cars on its winding roads. Couple all of that with a day on the water during the Region\u2019s world class regatta – SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week \u2013 and you\u2019ll never want to leave.<\/p>\n\n- Departs QT Gold Coast on Sunday 31st August at 8.30 am for a transfer to Brisbane Airport to catch a flight to Townsville<\/li>\n
- Ends on Tuesday 2 September (flights arriving into Brisbane around 3.00pm) for your homeward connection.<\/li>\n
- What\u2019s covered<\/strong>: Flights to and from Brisbane + all on ground accom and food costs.<\/li>\n
- Suggested niches: food bloggers and lifestyle bloggers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
BRISBANE![\"BNE](\"https:\/\/problogger.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/BNE_GOMA_CaiGuo-Qiang_Heritage-638.jpg\")
<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\nTrip Name: Australia\u2019s Hippest City<\/b><\/p>\n
<\/b>You\u2019ve probably heard the news about Brisbane; Lonely Planet rates us as Australia\u2019s hippest city. GQ has gushed about our thriving restaurants, intriguing arts, stylish boutiques and live music scene. \u00a0We have it all, really\u2026 but we don\u2019t have you. Not yet anyway. We\u2019d love to show you what makes Queensland\u2019s capital so great. Join us as we hunt through trendy caf\u00e9s for the perfect coffee, explore GOMA<\/a>, Australia\u2019s largest gallery of modern art, and take a jaunt through the casual-cool James Street before a drink at a sleekly renovated heritage-listed cottage. We\u2019ll check out the new fringe bar scene in the Valley and dine at restaurants so new that they\u2019re yet to debut.<\/p>\n\n- Departs QT Gold Coast on Sunday 31st August at 9.30 am for a transfer to Brisbane<\/li>\n
- Ends on Monday 1 September at around 3.00pm for your mid-afternoon connection back to your home town.<\/li>\n
- What\u2019s covered<\/strong>: Transfers 1 way from Gold Coast to Brisbane + all on ground accommodation and food costs.<\/li>\n
- Suggested niches: food bloggers and lifestyle bloggers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
HOW TO APPLY<\/h2>\n
PBEVENT ticket holders….it’s time to bring your A game and give Tourism and Events Queensland<\/em> all the reasons in the world why you need to be on one of these trips. For more details and to apply to take part in a getaway complete this form<\/a>. This is a commitment to providing Queensland the exposure it deserves, so please only apply if you can commit to going on the trip and covering it on your blog and social media.<\/p>\nNote:\u00a0<\/strong>Beverages, minibar, additional communications and anything over and above the famil inclusions will be at the your own cost.<\/p>\nApplication form:<\/strong> Click here<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/a><\/b><\/em><\/em><\/h3>\nTrip name: Stub your toe on a fortune \u2013 Sapphire Gemfields<\/a><\/b><\/em><\/p>\n They say that diamonds are a girl\u2019s best friend. But that\u2019s about to change when we take you into the heartland of sapphire country in Central Queensland and show you fields filled with hidden sparklers like the golf-ball sized blue sapphire found earlier this year. If you have an appetite for central Queensland adventure, then this trip is all about gem fever. We will meet local characters like \u2018Jim the Gem\u2019 and hear tall tales of great finds at one of the world\u2019s most significant sapphire bearing grounds, visit the\u00a0\u2018Gems by Day, Jewels by Night\u2019<\/a><\/em> Observatory<\/a> and take a tour into the wonders of the night sky. If it\u2019s treasure that you\u2019re seeking or the opportunity to experience a real-life mining town, the Sapphire Gemfields has it all with its array of gem shops, galleries, jewellers, underground mines and digging areas.<\/p>\n Trip Name: Slow down and breathe<\/b><\/p>\n Tucked away in Southern Queensland Country is one of the coolest places in Queensland (literally \u2013 its 3000 feet above sea level) and home to several wineries master vigneron James Halliday rates highly. Join us as we unearth the Granite Belt, taste testing some of Halliday\u2019s top picks. But it\u2019s not just about wine. With the romance of the country all around and fertile farmland on its doorstep, Southern Queensland Country will help you slow down and just breathe. We\u2019ll spend our nights glamping in luxury tented accommodation or lodging in cute country B&Bs. We\u2019ll take in Killarney\u2019s rolling green hills, secluded valleys and dramatic waterfalls, enjoying fine culinary experiences and uncover the region\u2019s secrets with a local 4WD guide adventurer.<\/p>\n Trip Name: Sail the 74 Island Wonders<\/b><\/p>\n Right in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef lies the Whitsundays, the best sailing waters in Australia. With Hamilton Island Yacht Club now confirmed as the Challenger for the 35th<\/sup> America\u2019s Cup, we think it\u2019s time for a small group of bloggers to get their sea legs and set sail for the 74 Islands<\/a>. This three day trip will have you clambouring aboard a million-dollar yacht where you will learn to tack and jibe to secluded coves and isolated beaches. After a few tips from our knowledgeable skipper you will be slicing through the crystal clear waters, snorkeling fringing reefs and dipping your toes into the soft silica sand at Whitehaven Beach<\/a>. It\u2019s not just about the boat, we will also take time to taste the fresh, local seafood (and maybe a little rum for the sailor in you) at one the Whitsundays most popular restaurants. Experience the true serenity a sailing holiday can bring.<\/p>\n Trip Name: A hidden oasis<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Hinterland<\/a>\u2026 Even the name hints at a hidden Oasis, and this is exactly what you will find behind the stunning beaches of the Gold Coast. Start your sensory adventure with a knowledgeable guide from Southern Cross 4WD Tours and experience the sights, sounds and smells of the majestic sub-tropical rainforests surrounding Mount Tamborine<\/a>. The Rainforest Skywalk<\/a> \u2013 your next destination \u2013 offers a spectacular birds-eye perspective on the world. Finish your day at the multi award winning Song Birds Restaurant<\/a>, in the heart of the rainforest before tucking in for the night at one of Queensland\u2019s tree house retreats with vaulted ceilings, a huge stone fireplace, wrap around decks and a waterfall below. Day two is all about the Tamborine Cooking School<\/a>, where you get to taste some of the freshest local produce and also learn how to cook delicious dishes in a private and relaxed atmosphere. There\u2019s also plenty of time to wine and dine after the cooking lesson is over and check out the local beer and cheese factories.<\/p>\n Trip Name: Iconic World Eco Adventure<\/b><\/p>\n Where else in the world can you experience two of the most iconic natural experiences on the planet back to back? Fly in the Fraser Coast to be met by your private guide to go exploring incomparable Fraser Island<\/a> \u2013 the largest sand island on earth. This World Heritage-listed icon has ancient rainforests, over 100 fresh water lakes, huge sand blows, rock pools and an amazing 75 mile beach highway – complete with a shipwreck and cliffs of stunning coloured sands. Overnight it\u2019s time for go \u2018glamping\u2019 at Cathedrals on Fraser<\/a>. The next morning see this incredible island and the waterways of the Great Sandy Strait<\/a> by air, and experience taking off and landing on the beach. After another day exploring the island, cross the strait for a night of wining and dining on Hervey Bay, where accommodation will be five star Bay Apartments<\/a>. Early the next morning, it\u2019s time for the world\u2019s closest encounters with humpback whales in the clear calm waters of Hervey Bay.<\/p>\n Trip Name: Coffee, culture and cuisine<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Food in Fraser? Of course! Spend time with some of the Fraser Coast’s most lovable cooks, who have teamed up to create Fraser Coast\u2019s newest dining experiences. Join My Kitchen Rules winners Dan and Steph Mulheron at their new restaurant called Eat @ Dan and Steph\u2019s<\/a>. Next door is a new gourmet burger bar founded by Julia Paussa, manager of the award-winning Coast restaurant.\u00a0 Relax and unwind with five star accommodation at The Bay Apartments<\/a>, right on the Hervey Bay esplanade and offering stunning ocean views.\u00a0 The next day head to neighbouring Maryborough<\/a> to discover streets filled with architectural delights, colonial museums and a stunning art gallery. Lunch at Liqurious<\/a>, one of Maryborough\u2019s oldest pubs transformed into a vintage gourmet food and liqueur hub.\u00a0 Spend the afternoon searching for vintage treasures at charming antique and collectables stores. Recharge with afternoon tea at one of the quirky, boutique cafes and ice-cream parlours dotted around the city centre.<\/p>\n Trip Name: Raise the Sails \u2013 Magnetic Island<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As the sails are unfurled and the whales are passing through, there is no better time to discover Magnetic Island<\/a>. Located in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park just 20 minutes off the coast of Townsville, \u2018Maggie\u2019 is an idyllic paradise that provides the perfect tropical escape Join us as we discover many of its 23 beaches and bays, spot koalas in the wild, ride horses on the beach and drive colourful topless cars on its winding roads. Couple all of that with a day on the water during the Region\u2019s world class regatta – SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week \u2013 and you\u2019ll never want to leave.<\/p>\n Trip Name: Australia\u2019s Hippest City<\/b><\/p>\n <\/b>You\u2019ve probably heard the news about Brisbane; Lonely Planet rates us as Australia\u2019s hippest city. GQ has gushed about our thriving restaurants, intriguing arts, stylish boutiques and live music scene. \u00a0We have it all, really\u2026 but we don\u2019t have you. Not yet anyway. We\u2019d love to show you what makes Queensland\u2019s capital so great. Join us as we hunt through trendy caf\u00e9s for the perfect coffee, explore GOMA<\/a>, Australia\u2019s largest gallery of modern art, and take a jaunt through the casual-cool James Street before a drink at a sleekly renovated heritage-listed cottage. We\u2019ll check out the new fringe bar scene in the Valley and dine at restaurants so new that they\u2019re yet to debut.<\/p>\n PBEVENT ticket holders….it’s time to bring your A game and give Tourism and Events Queensland<\/em> all the reasons in the world why you need to be on one of these trips. For more details and to apply to take part in a getaway complete this form<\/a>. This is a commitment to providing Queensland the exposure it deserves, so please only apply if you can commit to going on the trip and covering it on your blog and social media.<\/p>\n Note:\u00a0<\/strong>Beverages, minibar, additional communications and anything over and above the famil inclusions will be at the your own cost.<\/p>\n Application form:<\/strong> Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n
REGION: SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND COUNTRY<\/b><\/h3>\n
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REGION: WHITSUNDAYS<\/b><\/h3>\n
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REGION: GOLD COAST HINTERLAND<\/b><\/h3>\n
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REGION: FRASER COAST<\/b><\/h3>\n
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REGION: FRASER COAST<\/b><\/h3>\n
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TOWNSVILLE
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BRISBANE
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HOW TO APPLY<\/h2>\n