AIR WHITSUNDAY
There ’ s only one thing that is more amazing than experiencing the Great Barrier Reef first hand … and that ’ s experiencing the Great Barrier Reef from the sky ! With Air Whitsunday , you can see the region from an angle you ’ ll never forget . Since the 1970s , Air Whitsunday has been operating seaplane services throughout the Whitsunday Coast region , operating out of the beautiful Airlie Beach .
The view of the Great Barrier Reef from the sky is unsurpassed : you ’ ll have a rare opportunity to see exactly how enormous it is , to view the colours and the shades of the marine life , the coral , the islands teaming with greenery and white beaches . There ’ s nothing quite like it . Your pilots are passionate about the local area , dedicated to providing you with a unique opportunity , and experienced in the area ’ s history and taking care of the local environment : in fact , it was one of these pilots who discovered the very famous Heart Reef back in 1975 .
At Air Whitsunday they offer a range of tours to suit all ages . They operate a fleet of luxury Cessna Caravans and classic de Havilland Beaver and are the largest seaplane operator in the Southern Hemisphere . They also have a private semi submersible vessel for all reef tours . Their reef location is completely private and allows for a truly intimate experience .
Any snorkeling equipment is provided for you , and reef tours are scheduled around low tide to suit all level of experience for snorkelers . Choose from the Panorama half day tour from the air ; Reef Adventure Tour which includes flying and glass-bottom boat ; Whitehaven Experience which includes time to relax and swim ; and the comprehensive Reef & Whitehaven Scenic tour , which includes a thrilling water landing !
Whatever your you choose , take your camera along for some amazing shots of the Whitsunday Islands , Great Barrier Reef , Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet . Visit Air Whitsunday online to find out more .
Terminal One Whitsunday Airport , Airlie Beach QLD Ph : ( 07 ) 4946 9111 www . airwhitsunday . com . au
SARINA SUGAR SHED
Central Queensland has a whole lot to offer , and whether you are travelling through , visiting a specific region or town , or if you ’ re lucky enough to reside there yourself , one place you might find it difficult to go past is Sarina Sugar Shed .
Situated just off the Bruce Highway just south of Mackay , the Sarina Sugar Shed is a destination in itself , with guided tours and deliciously unique products available to tantalise your tastebuds .
The guided tours take through the facility where their famous goodies are created . They make a seriously tasty range of gourmet sauces and chutneys onsite using top quality locally grown products , and on the tour you ’ ll get to try all of them . Chef ’ s Gusto sauces and chutneys are always produced in small batches to celebrate the seasonal variations of flavours from the area , and each time you visit , the flavours will change . Their unique ‘ Sweet Taste of Sarina ’ sauces are made from old family favourite recipes whilst some have a new twist that is sure to become a family favourite .
In addition to their famous sauces , they have also created a unique range of award winning liqueurs , schnapps , premium quality rum and sweetly-spiced non-alcoholic ginger beer . Their unique caramelisation techniques , hand milling process and a mix of specialty local ingredients create fulsome flavours that you are not only able to try on their guided tours , but able to buy directly from them at the cellar door . To top all that off , Sarina Sugar Shed also produce a delightful range of hand-crafted ice-creams . Using the freshest produce from local pastures , time-honoured recipes and traditional methods to create the creamiest of ice creams their 10 distinctive flavours are impossible to resist .
So if you have a taste for all things sweet , and you ’ re heading to Central Queensland , Sarina Sugar Shed should be a destination of your journey .
Phone + 61 ( 07 ) 4943 2801
Email : info @ sarinasugarshed . com . au Web : www . sarinasugarshed . com . au