Fraser Island – Casella Lager – Schonbrunn Palace – Cairns Indigenous Art Fair

TRAVEL BRIEFS

John Crook

Whales do warm-ups near Fraser Island

It’s that tome of the year again when Fraser Island is the best place to catch sights of the whales as they travel north to give birth to thousands of humpback whales and to join the manu southern visitors (of the human kind) set for holidaying at an ultimate playground.  More information: Fraser Island.

Arvo is new premium lager

Casella is a  family-owned  Australian business, famous for its wines.  Now, it has launched the perfect lager project. Part of its overall success in Australian markets is its fruity aromas, subtle malt characteristic, – all in all an easy drinking option.
The exciting new product should be available in all leading liquor retail outlets.  Just keep the eyes opn fr the new kid on the block.  You could go visit www.arvobeer.com whilst you’re waiting for a taste test.

Schonbrunn Palace – an Austrian gem

One of the highlights to be included in any Austrian itinerary is the Sisi Museum.  In this, the anniversary year, prepare for your visit.  As from September the Sisi Museum will feature a look at the lives of the children of the Empress. Also catch a glimpse of the Imnpreial Carriage Nmuseum wuth the Sisi Trail.  Go visit  www.hofburg-wien.at

300 artists gather together

More than 200 artists, representing 24 indigenous art centres and commercial gallery in North Queensland, are set to showcase a range of brilliant new work at this year’s display at this year’s Cairns Indigenous Art fair which runs from August 17 – 19. One terrific highlight this year is a musical performance, sung in the Kuku Yalanji language by the Briscoe Sisters, with the backing of the Torres Strait Islands Choir.

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