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Suncorp Stadium
One of the fiercest rivalries in Australian sport is the State of Origin rugby league match held at least once a year at the ‘cauldron’, Suncorp Stadium, between the mighty maroons (Queensland) and the blues (NSW). The local rugby league team, the Brisbane Broncos, play home games at Suncorp Stadium and it also hosts international tests.
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Australian Outback Spectacular
This is a 1½-hour dinner and show in a 1000-seat arena. The venue captures the spirit of the Australian outback with displays of brilliant horsemanship, stampeding cattle and even a little boot scootin’ to music written by Australian country singer Lee Kernaghan. You’re given a stockman’s hat to keep; dinner is three courses of outback tucker.
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Blue Sky Brewery
Here’s a sparkling new drinking hall and brewery that caters for foodies and beer-lovers. A ‘snow rail’ keeps the average barflys’ beer cool, and you can try all seven premises-made brews on a taster-tray for $16. Foodwise, the malt from the brewery goes to the tablelands cattle, which end up in the kitchen. True-blue beery beef.
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Zoo
A long-standing supporter of independent music: most touring Australian bands have earned their stripes playing the Zoo at some stage in their career. A mid-sized venue with a well-raised stage, acts range from hip hop, rock and dub to acoustic, folk and reggae.
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Mooloolaba SLSC
So you want to drink, eat and party like a local? Get to your nearest surf club! Right on the beach, Mooloolaba’s has floor-to-ceiling windows affording stunning views during the day and suntanned dance floor antics by night.
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Noosa SLSC
Feel like a single-minded surfing mogul millionaire after a few jars in the $6 million, almost-famous Noosa Surf Life Saving Club. The views are unbelievable, as is the fact that pokies are played so close to paradise!
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Minus 5 Ice Lounge
Gimmicky but kinda fun if you don’t mind the cover charge, everything is made of ice at this bar: your glass, the seats and the vodka-stocked bar. There are even ice sculptures imported from Canada.
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Central
DJs bust out smooth beats at Central way before the nightclubs open their doors. This lounge and cocktail bar with outdoor seating also offers a cheap lunch menu, though most prefer three courses of mojitos.
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Bedroom
Recline on one of the queen-sized beds or pull shapes on the dance floor at this oh-so-sexy superclub. Recently renovated and housing a thumping sound system; catch international DJs on weekends.
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Beaches
Late afternoons here are heaven by some definitions. More of a sit-and-whistle than dance-ya-pants-off kind of crowd; there’s also a great pool if you get too hot to handle.
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Villa Hotel
A recent overhaul has granted Noosaville a reliable, all-purpose boozer – and a decent alternative for your beer and pool money. There are new double rooms starting at $90.
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Sol Bar
SolBar is a godsend for city-starved indie rockers. A constantly surprising line-up performs, while punters enjoy an array of international beers.
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Phoenix Bar
Locals and curious tourists quaff drinks in more intimate surrounds at this brand-new bar, yapping about how much they’re ‘over’ the all-night parties.
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Heritage Nightclub
When the pubs are shut, try this revamped club down by the river. It’s got raised leather booths, a heaving dance floor and a number of enticing bars.
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Strike Bowling Bar
A bowling alley and nightclub merged into one, Strike has music-video screens, club-style lighting and a well-stocked bar. A fun night out.
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Queensland Tennis Centre
The new Queensland Tennis Centre, featuring the 5500-seat Pat Rafter Arena, hosts the Brisbane International in January.
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Woolshed
Once the $10 spag bol and free drink has gone down, the booths and balcony get very, very rowdy, especially on ‘wet jock’ comp night.
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Bombay Rock
Get zapped by laser lighting as you relax on comfy couches, or check out touring bands. There’s a garden bar here, too.
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Bullys
Bullys is a place to party and has the interesting claim to fame of being located under Townsville’s only strip club.
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Cairns Civic Theatre
End Credits Film Club caters for art-house film buffs and shows films at the Cairns Civic Theatre.
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Sapphire Cocktail Lounge
Popular and gay-friendly; serves tapas, but gets into the cocktails as the night goes on.
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Velvet Rope
Velvet Rope has music as well as magician shows, so choose your night well.
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