Shelburne

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So many of Cape York’s waterways are home to crocodiles, which makes a swim at Fruit Bat Falls all the more special. The falls are a 2.7km drive down a sandy track from the Bamaga Bypass Road and the Old Telegraph Track. After having 30-second showers while bush camping for the last few days, a swim here was heaven! The road to the falls is best suited to 4WDs (as are most of the roads on the Cape York Peninsula). If it’s busy, finding parking for a van or trailer might be difficult. The falls are very popular. There are toilets here, but no picnic facilities. The site is for day use only. Eliot Falls and Twin Falls are further down the Old Telegraph Track, but there is a particularly challenging creek crossing on the way. GPS coordinates: 11.26.24S 142.26.2.42E
So many of Cape York’s waterways are home to crocodiles, which makes a swim at Fruit Bat Falls all the more special. The falls are a 2.7km drive down a sandy track from the Bamaga Bypass Road and the Old Telegraph Track. After having 30-second showers while bush camping for the last few days, a swim here was heaven! The road to the falls is best suited to 4WDs (as are most of the roads on the Cape York Peninsula). If it’s busy, finding parking for a van or trailer might be difficult. The falls are very popular. There are toilets here, but no picnic facilities. The site is for day use only. Eliot Falls and Twin Falls are further down the Old Telegraph Track, but there is a particularly challenging creek crossing on the way. GPS coordinates: 11.26.24S 142.26.2.42E
The sunset from Bramwell Station was beautiful and made a change from watching it over a beach while travelling around Queensland. Bramwell is a working station, but also has a tourist part with camp sites and accommodation. Happy hour, a good meal and live entertainment certainly made a change from the bush camping we'd been doing. You can reach Cape York in about half a day from here so it's a good stopping place on the way up, or down.
Novotel Surfers Paradise

Novotel Surfers Paradise

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is €109 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
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The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

5 out of 5
8 Casino Drive Broadbeach QLD
The price is €156 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
€156
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 8 restaurants and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Staying at The Star was an overall good experience, only fault that I had was the pool areas were overly busy and no seats were ever available even despite going to the pool early at 8:30am. We found people would put down their towels, leave and then come back later. Makes it a bit difficult to enjoy ...

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
voco Gold Coast by IHG

voco Gold Coast by IHG

4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is €96 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
€96
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Amazing stay at Voco. Wonderful staff and especially Sofia at reception who helped to change our room to ocean view. Would definitely recommend rooms from Level 17 and above. Simply amazing! Thank you Voco. Easy parking and wonderful transport nearby. So convenient to shops and restaurants. Love ...

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

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Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway Broadbeach QLD
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,477 reviews)
Excellent location and well appointed. Staff were friendly and fast on arrival. Nice place to stay.

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Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

5 out of 5
86 The Esplanade Surfers Paradise QLD
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,037 reviews)
Very clean and neat, love the fact they can give you some complimentary items if you forget something eg: shower cap, dental kit, shower loafer. Pool is fantastic indoor and outdoor for little ones

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

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Brisbane Skytower by CLLIX

Brisbane Skytower by CLLIX

4 out of 5
222 Margaret Street Brisbane QLD
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8.2/10 Very Good! (2,204 reviews)
Apartment was great. Kitchen facilities fab and the apartment was very spacious.

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