Best of Queensland

Home to the Great Barrier Reef, tropical rainforests and some of Australia’s best beaches. There are way too many experiences in Queensland to fit on your bucket list. The Sunshine State is so large you could travel around for years and not see it all. Here are some inspiring ideas to get you started.

Baby spectacled bat
As a child, I totally loved horror movies, even though they scared me no end. After many a sleepless night, I still couldn’t get enough of anything to do with Dracula, vampires or Transylvania. Facing my fears I challenge myself to a visit to the Tolga Bat Hospital Visitor...
Pacific Whale Foundation Hervey Bay 26
Of all the things to do in Hervey Bay, the whale watching capital of the world, seeing the humpback whales in their natural habitat on the Humpback Highway is not to be missed. There are several whale watching tours to choose from but if you have a passion for ecotourism...
Freedom Whale Watch humpback whales boat mugging
Last year we went whale watching at Hervey Bay with Freedom Whale Watch aboard Freedom III and literally had a whale of a time. We recently also had the opportunity to try whale watching tours in Alaska and Canada. Juneau with humpback whales and Victoria with a pod or...
Hervey Bay Ocean Festival
Have you travelled half-way around the world at great expense to tick an amazing experience off our bucket list? Sometimes, that mind-blowing bucket list experience might be right on your doorstep. For those of us who live in Southeast Queensland, there's world-class whale watching in Hervey Bay, the Humpback...
intercontinental sanctuary cove
Stand in the lobby of the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove and look past the fountains, Roman rotunda and swimming pools into the lush tropical gardens and you’ll immediately understand what makes this place special. The setting of gushing fountains and green foliage wrapped around a grand Queenslander manor-style home are the...
eumundi markets
There's something grounding about going to the markets, especially on a weekend. It's relaxing to wander around aimlessly, looking at plants, books, clothes and knick-knacks. The concept of the local market has gained momentum throughout the Sunshine Coast and there are some excellent Sunshine Coast markets to explore.  From the...

BEST OF QUEENSLAND