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On the slopes of Mt Coot-tha, Brisbane's planetarium has reopened after extensive refur-
bishments. The new 'optical star projector' screens impressive stellar scenes.
Wow! The renovations are complete, and the auditorium has never looked so good. The
observation tower and Museum of Brisbane are open again too.
This new facility rescues and rehabilitates sick and injured sea turtles, before sending
them back to the ocean. Take a tour of the 'turtle hospital'.
The stylish new gateway to Mossman Gorge has a tour bookings desk, art gallery and
bush-tucker restaurant.
Explore the Great Barrier Reef without the snorkels, scuba gear or saturated hairdos: get
amongst it with air hoses and submerged walking platforms.
For up-to-date tips and suggestions from travellers, see
lonelyplanet.com/thorntree
