Long, deserted golden sand beaches, islands of natural splendour, pristine rainforests, ancient volcanoes and home to the Great Barrier Reef.
Queensland has much to offer for everyone, shopping by the bagful, surf spots that pump, luxury resorts to budget hotel, motel and youth hostel accommodation. There are beautiful National Parks, guided tours and endless chances to explore on your own.
This state of Australia occupies a quarter of the Australian continent and is called ‘The Sunshine State’ for good reason, it has pleasant weather the year round.
Although Queensland abounds in magnificent sun-drenched beaches and has many tropical and sub-tropical islands well worthy of a visit, try not to miss seeing the lush rainforests of the north or the stark, surreal beauty of the Australian desert regions.
Somewhat quieter than Surfers Paradise, Brisbane Queensland is a sophisticated poly-cultural city and capital of the state. Australia’s third largest city it has great restaurants as well as a varied nightlife. You will find great art galleries, museums, movie and stage theatres, night clubs and cabarets:
Bundaberg Coral Coast and Country - Queensland Australia - known as the southern gateway to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park with air travel and boat cruises to some 13 islands and more than 20 reefs:
Here there are beautiful rainforests, sapphire gemfields to explore, or venture out to the Great Barrier Reef or the popular Heron and Great Keppel islands. See more:
This vast agricultural region, just west of Brisbane and the Great Dividing Range, has wonderful historic towns including Toowoomba, Queensland’s Garden City. The Granite Belt Wineries, some forty in all, are also here, most with cellar doors:
Encompassing Fraser Island, Hervey Bay, Maryborough, the Great Sandy Strait and the coastal region surrounds of the Fraser Coast QLD. Fraser Island has gorgeous beaches including Seventy Five Mile Beach, sparkling fresh water lakes, multi coloured sandstone cliffs, Australian wildlife and plenty to see and do.
Fraser Coast
Gladstone QLD
From the busy and beautiful harbour of Gladstone you can visit the Great Barrier Reef as well the Heron and Lady Musgrove islands to swim, snorkel and dive amongst the many reefs:
South East of Brisbane: The Gold Coast is extremely popular with Australians, with over 3 million visitors a year. See also the Surfers Paradise Weather.
Stretching for 2000kms along the Queensland Coast, the Great Barrier Reef is home to more than 2000 species of fish and countless species of corals. Dotted with hundreds of idyllic tropical islands, much of it is protected by the Great Barrier Reef Park.
The beautiful town of Mackay, surrounded by cane fields, has many beautiful beaches and national parks with a huge variety of wildlife, including kangaroos, wallabies and bush turkeys:
The vast Outback of Queensland Australia has famous places like the Combo Waterhole, Mt Isa, Cloncurry, Boulia, the Birdsville Hotel, the Riversleigh site and the Simpson Desert:
On the East Queensland Coast and north of Brisbane. Just an hour’s drive from the city centre is the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Great weather, scenic countryside, idyllic beaches and a beach lifestyle beckons:
Cairns is the gateway to the tropical north of Queensland. Located here are the World Heritage listed areas of the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforests. Whether your looking for relaxation or adventure:
The Whitsunday Coast and Islands consists of a stunning coastline and seventy four islands, eight of them with luxury resorts. Cruising the blue azure ocean is a wonderful way to explore this part of the world, the beaches are glorious, diving and snorkelling the Barrier Reef is a life long memorable experience:
The East Queensland Coast has stunning sandy beaches, the Great Barrier Reef and islands, national parks, and idyllic seaside towns and fishing villages: Touring Queensland: Touring the East Queensland Coast.
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Windsurfing at Brampton Island
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Long, deserted golden sand beaches, islands of natural splendour, pristine rainforests, ancient volcanoes and home to the Great Barrier Reef.
Queensland has much to offer for everyone, shopping by the bagful, surf spots that pump, luxury resorts to budget hotel, motel and youth hostel accommodation. There are beautiful National Parks, guided tours and endless chances to explore on your own.
This state of Australia occupies a quarter of the Australian continent and is called ‘The Sunshine State’ for good reason, it has pleasant weather the year round.
Although Queensland abounds in magnificent sun-drenched beaches and has many tropical and sub-tropical islands well worthy of a visit, try not to miss seeing the lush rainforests of the north or the stark, surreal beauty of the Australian desert regions.
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Brisbane Australia
Somewhat quieter than Surfers Paradise, Brisbane Queensland is a sophisticated poly-cultural city and capital of the state. Australia’s third largest city it has great restaurants as well as a varied nightlife. You will find great art galleries, museums, movie and stage theatres, night clubs and cabarets:
Bundaberg Coral Coast and Country
Bundaberg Coral Coast and Country - Queensland Australia - known as the southern gateway to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park with air travel and boat cruises to some 13 islands and more than 20 reefs:
Bundaberg Coral Coast QLDCapricorn Coast QLD
Here there are beautiful rainforests, sapphire gemfields to explore, or venture out to the Great Barrier Reef or the popular Heron and Great Keppel islands. See more:
Capricorn QLDInland, about one hour’s drive from Rockhampton is the beautiful:
Byfield National ParkDarling Downs
This vast agricultural region, just west of Brisbane and the Great Dividing Range, has wonderful historic towns including Toowoomba, Queensland’s Garden City. The Granite Belt Wineries, some forty in all, are also here, most with cellar doors:
Darling Downs QueenslandFraser Coast QLD
Encompassing Fraser Island, Hervey Bay, Maryborough, the Great Sandy Strait and the coastal region surrounds of the Fraser Coast QLD. Fraser Island has gorgeous beaches including Seventy Five Mile Beach, sparkling fresh water lakes, multi coloured sandstone cliffs, Australian wildlife and plenty to see and do.
Gladstone QLD
From the busy and beautiful harbour of Gladstone you can visit the Great Barrier Reef as well the Heron and Lady Musgrove islands to swim, snorkel and dive amongst the many reefs:
Gladstone QueenslandGold Coast and Surfers Paradise
South East of Brisbane: The Gold Coast is extremely popular with Australians, with over 3 million visitors a year. See also the Surfers Paradise Weather.
Great Barrier Reef
Stretching for 2000kms along the Queensland Coast, the Great Barrier Reef is home to more than 2000 species of fish and countless species of corals. Dotted with hundreds of idyllic tropical islands, much of it is protected by the Great Barrier Reef Park.
Queensland Coast and the Great Barrier ReefMackay Region
The beautiful town of Mackay, surrounded by cane fields, has many beautiful beaches and national parks with a huge variety of wildlife, including kangaroos, wallabies and bush turkeys:
Mackay QueenslandQueensland National Parks
Queensland National Parks - Landscapes and terrain includes tropical rainforests, vast red deserts, coastal islands, rivers and stunning sea vistas:
Queensland National ParksThe Outback
The vast Outback of Queensland Australia has famous places like the Combo Waterhole, Mt Isa, Cloncurry, Boulia, the Birdsville Hotel, the Riversleigh site and the Simpson Desert:
Queensland Outback of AustraliaSunshine Coast, QLD
On the East Queensland Coast and north of Brisbane. Just an hour’s drive from the city centre is the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Great weather, scenic countryside, idyllic beaches and a beach lifestyle beckons:
Sunshine Coast QLDTropical North Queensland
Cairns is the gateway to the tropical north of Queensland. Located here are the World Heritage listed areas of the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforests. Whether your looking for relaxation or adventure:
Whitsunday Islands
The Whitsunday Coast and Islands consists of a stunning coastline and seventy four islands, eight of them with luxury resorts. Cruising the blue azure ocean is a wonderful way to explore this part of the world, the beaches are glorious, diving and snorkelling the Barrier Reef is a life long memorable experience:
Whitsunday IslandsAttractions and Museums
See Queensland Attractions - Queensland Museums.
Touring the East Queensland Coast
The East Queensland Coast has stunning sandy beaches, the Great Barrier Reef and islands, national parks, and idyllic seaside towns and fishing villages: Touring Queensland: Touring the East Queensland Coast.
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