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150 Must Do’s and Undara – vote now!

Mark — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:53 +0000

On Monday the premier Anna Bligh launched a new marketing campaign spearheaded by the RACQ called “150 Must Do’s”. A web site that lists Queensland’s 150 top iconic places, attractions and experiences where visitors can vote for their favourite choices. Undara Experience is right up there but we need everyone’s support. So if you think Undara has what it takes then head to the site http://www.150mustdos.com.au/must_dos/undara_experience to cast your vote.
Stay tuned to this blog and our web site to see how we go. And hey, tell your friends, the more the merrier!

Undara Experience – Queensland Tourism Awards – Finalist

Mark — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:52:21 +0000

Undara Experience has once again shown itself as an industry leader by making it into the finalist for the most sought after and contested category in this years Queensland’s Tourist Awards. Competing in a state that prides itself not only on it’s abundance but quality of tourist offerings, the Significant Tourist Attraction category is a hard fought affair.
Attended by Managing Director, Bram Collins and Marketing Manager, Mark Schmitt, the industry came together to celebrate this states’ offerings with the Far North once more demonstrating its commitment and quality by taking out gongs in several fields.
With the awards out of the way for another year it’s time to get back to work and with the upcoming “Green Season” campaign soon to be launched it’s no time to rest. Keep listening for details of the special offers available during the season and don’t forget to register for our newsletter.

Opera Weekend – From the other side!

Mark — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:35:29 +0000

Wow, we’re all set and hopefully haven’t left anything behind. The sales van is packed to the roof with bits and pieces in preparation for the biggest weekend of the year, Opera in the Outback.

With all the preparation it’s almost the calm before the storm. Thinking of which it’s time to check the forecast and with a sigh that is almost audible in Townsville it looks like Mother Nature will smile upon us. And even the moon is going to be up and bright for the evening finales!

So we head out of Cairns tomorrow morning stopping at Coffee Works on the way to pick up some of those chocolate covered coffee beans everyone is raving about to serve up during the wine tasting in the afternoon. Together with the complimentary cheese platter its going to make for a great warm up for the singing.

But there’s plenty to be done before then, get everyone out to the Lodge, set up the AV equipment, meet the Sopranos, the list is long.

Stay tuned for my live blog update as the weekend progresses.

On The Small Screen

Mark — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:58:45 +0000

Did you manage to get in front of the box on Tuesday night? Two Men in the Top End a.k.a. Tim Flannery and John Doyle, dropped by Undara on their way across the country. This was a part of their documentary series investigating both the natural and human landscape across the Savannah. While in our neck of the woods, the boys enjoyed a personal tour of The Archway with two generations of the Collins Family: Gerry and Bram, and finished off the episode at our very own Wildlife at Sunset viewing spot.

The series runs until November so be sure to follow their progress as the rains chase them west.

Head to http://www.abc.net.au/tv/documentaries/interactive/twointhetopend/ep1/ to download or watch Episode 1.

Thanks Tim Flannery and John Doyle for dropping by!