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Buddha's Light International Association, Brisbane

Buddha's Light International Assoication (BLIA), Brisbane is a Chinese temple located at Priestdale on the outskirt of the city of Brisbane. BLIA is famous in many large cities throughout the world especially in Asia, Europe and America. BLIA Brisbane's opening and visiting hours are between 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. from Tuesday to Sunday. It is closed on Monday. It has a wonderful pagoda in its premises.

Address: 1034 Underwood Road, Priestdale

Other Contact: Fax: +61 (07) 3841 3522

Phone: +61 (07) 3841 3511

Fleays Wildlife Park, Surfers Paradise

Fleays Wildlife Park is located at Burleigh Heads at Surfers Paradise in the state of Queensland. It was founded in 1952 by David Fleay. The wildlife park is also known as David Fleay Wildlife Park to dedicate to its owner. It is now managed by Environmental Protection Agency. The park is one of the most visited tourist attractions at Surfers Paradise!

Fleays Wildlife Park is home to many species of native animals in their natural habitats such as birds, reptiles and mammals. The cute koalas are one of its popular attractions. The trip to Fleays Wildlife Park is certainly educational as visitors can learn a lot about the Australian native animals from the park. Opening hours are between 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. daily. You may visit its souvenir shop to purchase some cute koalas in all shapes and sizes.

Address: West Burleigh Road, Burleigh Heads

Directions: Located at Burleigh Heads in the hinterland of the Gold Coast at Surfers Paradise.

Other Contact: E-mail: fleays@epa.gld.gov.au

Phone: +61 (07) 5576 2411

Chinese Garden of Friendship, Sydney

Chinese Garden of Friendship is located at the southern shore of Darling Harbour very close to Sydney's Chinatown in the heart of the city of Sydney. It was opened to the public since the year 1988. The Chinese Garden of Friendship was designed by architects from Guangzhou in China, built by the Chinese community in Sydney and is dedicated to the co-operation and friendship between the cities of Guangzhou and Sydney.

The Chinese Garden of Friendship offers an insight into Chinese culture and heritage with lots of beautiful landscapes such as ponds, rocks, architectures, plants, flowers and trees, bridges, waterfalls and pagodas. It is certainly a great way to relax with peaceful and quiet environment to escape the chaos of the city! Entrance fees are only A$6.00 for adults and A$3.00 for children. Opening hours are between 9.30 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. daily. You may e-mail to the following address for more information regarding the attractions in the Chinese Garden:- chinesegarden@shfa.nsw.gov.au

Address: Pier Street, Sydney

Directions: Located at the southern shore of Darling Harbour very close to Chinatown in the heart of the city of Sydney.

Other Contact: Fax: +61 (02) 9281 6334

Phone: +61 (02) 9240 8888

Website: http://www.darlingharbour.com/sydney-Things_To_Do-Chinese_Garden.htm

Reading Cinemas, Chinatown, Sydney

Market City Reading Cinemas is located at Market City Shopping Centre at Haymarket in the heart of Sydney's famous Chinatown. Reading Cinemas' five screen cinema complex is located at level 3 of the shopping centre. We understand that the cinema complex was closed since 2009 as the cinemas are no longer viable. It is really a shame! Sydney's Chinatown certainly needs more good entertainment in the evening and at night! They were opened to the public in 1995 and used to screen many Asian first run films. Even though the cinema complex has been closed, the cinema's signboard is still there. Nevertheless visitors and shoppers can visit the Market City Shopping Centre for its many shopping and food outlets, considerable number of them deal in products from Asia.

Address: 9-13, Hay Street, Haymarket

Directions: Located at level 3, Market City Shopping Centre in the heart of Sydney's Chinatown.

Other Contact: Fax: +61 (02) 9280 1606

Phone: +61 (02) 9280 1202

Website: http://www.readingcinemas.com.au

Luna Park, Sydney

Luna Park is Sydney's main and most famous amusement park. It is located at Milsons Point on the north shore of Sydney Harbour. It was founded in 1935 and is still opened to the public today. The amusement park has between ten and twenty exciting rides for the entire family such as roller coaster, giant ferris wheel (as depicted in our photograph on the right), Tango train, rotor, spider and flying saucer. Entrance to Luna Park is free but visitors need to pay for the rides. It opens for business throughout the year. Operating hours depend on seasons, usually between 10.00 a.m. and 10.00 p.m. during the summer months. Treat yourself to fun and entertainment at Luna Park when you visit Sydney on your vacation!

Address: 1, Olympic Drive, Milsons Point

Directions: Located at Milsons Point on the north of Sydney Harbour Bridge in the heart of the city of Sydney.

Other Contact: +61 (02) 9922 6644

Phone: +61 (02) 9033 7676

Website: http://www.lunaparksydney.com/

Customs House, Sydney

Sydney Customs House is located at the Customs Square at Circular Quay in the heart of the city of Sydney. It is one of the finest architectural buildings in Sydney and is one of the most significant heritage sites in the city. It is home to Customs House Library which was opened to the public in 2005. The library occupies three floors of the building. The Customs House was constructed in the middle of the 19th century.

Opening hours to the library are between 10.00 a.m. and 7.00 p.m. from Monday to Friday and between 11.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. You may e-mail to the following address for more information regarding the library:- library@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

Address: 31, Alfred Street, Circular Quay

Directions: Located at Customs Square at Circular Quay in the heart of the city of Sydney.

Other Contact: Fax: +61 (02) 9242 8561

Phone: +61 (02) 9242 8555

Website: http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/library/branches/CustomsHouseLibrary.asp

Wentworth Falls Track, Blue Mountains

Wentworth Falls Track is part of the longer National Pass which takes at least five hours to visit and explore! Wentworth Falls is the name of a town located at Blue Mountains National Park which is approximately 100 kilometers west of Sydney. It is situated approximately eight kilometers east of Katoomba and its altitude is approximately 800 meters above the sea level.

Wentworth Falls is named after William Charles Wentworth who discovered a route across the Blue Mountains in the early 1800s. Wentworth Falls Track is certainly one of the most visited locations of Blue Mountains National Park. The track is managed by National Park & Wildlife Service of Australia. Wentworth Falls Track is unmissable when you visit Blue Mountains National Park in New South Wales on your vacation!

Address: Katoomba, New South Wales

Directions: Wentworth Falls is located approximately 100 kilometers west of Sydney and 8 kilometers east of Katoomba.

Other Contact: info@visitbluemountains.om.au

Phone: 1300 653 408

Website: http://www.bluemts.com.au/tourist/towns/wentworthfalls.asp and/or http://www.nationalpass.com.au/fletchers_lookout.php

Fletchers Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park

Fletchers Lookout is located along Wentworth Falls Track and is one of the most visited parts of Blue Mountains National Park with a commanding, breath-taking and spectacular view of the mountains, valleys and their surrounding areas especially the fantastic view of the statues of the three sisters.

Address: Katoomba, New South Wales

Directions: Fletchers Lookout is located along Wentworth Falls Track at the Blue Mountains, approximately eight kilometers east of Katoomba.

Other Contact: info@visitbluemountains.om.au

Phone: 1300 653 408

Website: http://www.bluemts.com.au/tourist/towns/wentworthfalls.asp and/or http://www.nationalpass.com.au/fletchers_lookout.php

Bronze statues, Blue Mountains National Park

The bronze statues located near Fletchers Lookout along Wentworth Falls Track are one of the most photographed objects at Blue Mountains National Park in New South Wales. They provide excellent background for spectacular souvenir snapshots! This area is normally very crowded with local and foreign tourists taking souvenir snapshots.

Address: Katoomba, New South Wales

Directions: Located along Wentworth Falls Track near Fletchers Lookout at Blue Mountains National Park, approximately eight kilometers east of Katooma in New South Wales.

Other Contact: info@visitbluemountains.om.au

Phone: 1300 653 408

Website: http://www.bluemts.com.au/tourist/towns/wentworthfalls.asp and/or http://www.bluemountainsnswaustralia.com

Kookaburra River Queens, Brisbane

Kookaburra River Queens are famous sight-seeing paddle wheelers located at Eagle Street Pier along Brisbane River in the heart of the city of Brisbane. They offer among others lunch and dinner cruises to local and foreign tourists. The paddle wheelers were constructed entirely of Australian timbers in late 1980s. Each of the two paddle wheelers is approximately 30 meter long and can accommodate between 300 and 400 passengers.

Kookaburra River Queens is named after a popular Australian bird. The buffet lunch cruise is very popular with foreign tourists. It costs approximately A$40.00 with spectacular view of the city skyline. It is available between 12.30 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. Kookaburra River Queens also cater for private functions including wedding receptions, parties, special functions, corporate meetings and conferences. You may e-mail to the following address for booking or for more information regarding the cruises:- booking@kookaburrariverqueens.com

Address: Eagle Street Pier, Brisbane

Directions: Kookaburra River Queens are anchored at Eagle Street Pier along Brisbane River in the heart of the city of Brisbane.

Other Contact: Fax: +61 (07) 3229 6334

Phone: +61 (07) 3221 1300

Website: http://www.kookaburrariverqueens.com