For a different take on Bass Lake history, read Hells Angels: The Strange and Terrible Saga of Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs by Hunter S. Thompson. A good read on the Wild Western.
The Tirol is one of the most beautiful parts of the world. If you visit Hopfgarten, visit the trout farm - you can catch a fish, then have it for lunch!
If your even thinking about the sailing option in the Whitsundays....DO IT! It’s AMAZING!! Contiki organizes the whole trip all you have to do is get ready to have an amazing 3 days! …Defiantly worth the money!