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1. Currumbin

   Currumbin is a southern region of Queensland’s spectacular Gold Coast. The headlands around the coastal area, as well as Currumbin Creek create a natural habitat that has been declared a National Park. With more flora and fauna than other parts of the coastal regions, the existence of the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (official site) it’s easy to see why this region is one of the best places ... more »

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2. Cassowaries

   Cassowaries (Singular: Cassowary) are big, flightless birds that live in the wet tropics of North Queensland in places like the Daintree Rainforest. Usually standing about 5 to 6 feet tall (sometimes growing to over 2 meters) their menacing size and reputation the ‘most dangerous bird in the world’ contrasts their generally shy and quiet nature. The birds are not only an impressive si... more »

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3. Box Jellyfish

   One of the nastier inhabitants of Australia’s warmer northern salt water seas, Box Jellyfish (commonly called ‘stingers’) are called Box Jellyfish because they look like, well, a box. This species of jellyfish is a pale blue in colour the have up to 15 tentacles (which can often measure 3 metres or about 10 feet) on each corner. It’s the tentacles that can be deadly if you a... more »

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