Queensland
I know just the place – Queensland, Australia
I know just the place: Sonya Jeffrey, Ingan Tours, Tully Gorge
GREAT BARRIER REEF
Stretching 2000 kilometres from Cape York to Bundaberg dating back around 20 million years there are around 3000 reefs and coral cays, over 1500 species of tropical fish, hundreds of tropical islands and some of the world’s best beaches. It is one of the seven Natural wonders of the World, World Heritage status in 1981 and a large part of the reef is within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. There are many places to access the reef along Queensland’s coastline to enjoy snorkelling, scuba diving and boat trips to the reef.
Reef HQ, Great Barrier Reef Aquarium, Townsville. Reef HQ Great Barrier Reef Aquarium is the the world’s largest living coral reef aquarium and the Australian Government’s national education centre for the Great Barrier Reef.
Australian Government Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
James Cook University Marine Biology and Aquaculture provides access to a unique tropical learning environment with research stations, state-of-the-art laboratories and the Great Barrier Reef right on our doorstep. Studying with us positions you to understand, protect and manage our marine resources, or to investigate alternative and innovative ways to establish and maintain sustainable fishing and aquaculture industries
THE WHITSUNDAYS
74 tropical islands, beaches, sailing, snorkelling, diving, Hamilton Island, Airlie Beach, Hook Island, Whitsunday Ngaio Sea Trail walk,
PACIFIC COAST WAY
Driving form the Gold Coast to Cairns
PORT DOUGLAS
Four mile beach, tropical rainforest, Daintree and the Great Barrier Reef.
MISSION BEACH
Access to the Great Barrier Reef, 14 kilometres of golden sand, World Heritage-listed wet tropical rainforest, Janbanbarra Jirrbal Rainforest, access to Dunk Island, walking trails, waterfalls, lush habitats, skydiving, whitewater rafting, diving, snorkelling, finishing, mountain-biking and bushwalking. The summer bring devastating cyclones, with the latest being cyclone Yasi.
SEVENTEEN SEVENTY
Beat the crowds, on a peninsula surrounded by the Coral Sea and Bustard Bay on three sides, Agnes Waters, gateway to Lady Musgrave Island, a beach to yourself, coral reefs, beaches, fishing, swimming, surfing, snorkelling, kayaking and four-wheel-drive tracks.
SUNSHINE COAST
Endless sparkling beaches, resort towns like Noosa, Mooloolaba, Glass House Mountains, Maleny, Australia Zoo, Underwater World, the big pineapple, national parks, surfing, sailing, kayaking, abseiling, fishing
KickArts, Cairns
Located inside the Centre of Contemporary Arts in Cairns, KickArts gives visitors a peek into the vibrant art culture of Tropical North Queensland.
44 things you didn’t know you could do in Queensland
100 things to do with kids in Queensland before they grow up
DEPARTMENT of NATIONAL PARKS, SPORT and RACING
SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND and COUNTRY
Just 90 minutes’ drive from Brisbane, our unique region is the only Queensland destination to offer truly seasonal experiences. From Stanthorpe in the south to Kingaroy in the north, and from Toowoomba as far west as St George, you can savour crisp country air, award-winning wines and fresh seasonal produce.
It’s somewhere you can appreciate the spectacular natural wonders, the stories behind historic sandstone buildings, that cheeky shiraz from the winery up the road or just spending time with loved ones.
I know just the place: Mark Evans at Paronella Park
Great Barrier Reef
Swim, snorkel, dive or sail the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, a living work of art so big it can be seen from outer space.
Hervey Bay Whale Watching
After months of traveling the east coast of Australia these humpback whales reach the sanctuary of Hervey Bay for some well-earned rest and relaxation before their long journey back to Antarctica.
Islands
There are even more islands you’ve never heard of, but what can we say? These golden shores are dotted with more secret islands than you can poke a coconut frond at.
Which Queensland island is for you?
National Parks
With more than 1,000 national parks within our state borders, opportunities to encounter rare wildlife in its natural habitat are always around the corner. Explore underground lava tubes, relax at some of the world’s most famous beaches or boot up and hit one of our Great Walks.
Did you know? Five of the 16 World Heritage Listed sites in Australia are on our turf, one of which is the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia which encompasses the natural beauty that is Lamington, Springbrook, Mt Barney and the Main Range national parks.
Teewah Beach
Turtles
- November to January: Mother turtles come ashore to nest at Mon Repos, near Bundaberg
- January to late March: Tiny hatchlings take their first flips towards the shore at Mon Repos
- All year round: Swim with the sea turtles that call Lady Elliot Island home!
Whitsundays Sailing
Island-hop your way around the stunning Whitsunday Islands where the calm, crystal clear waters are particularly perfect for sailing. Don’t miss world famous Whitehaven Beach!
Whitehaven Beach is a 7 km stretch along Whitsunday Island, Australia. The island is accessible by boat from the mainland tourist ports of Airlie Beachand Shute Harbour, as well as Hamilton Island. It lies across from Chalkies Beach on Haslewood Island.
my BUCKET LIST
Birdsville
Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park
Cape York Peninsula
Carnarvon National Park
Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation
Fraser Island
Longreach one-time home of Qantas HQ
Thursday and Horn Islands
Winton
