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.

sunshine coast aerial
Queensland’s Sunshine Coast stretches from Caloundra to Cooloola. The region to the north of Brisbane is one of Queensland’s top holiday destinations, with sun-drenched beaches and green rolling hills. This combination makes for a relaxing holiday. It's also easy to get there as the Sunshine Coast is only a...
brisbane restaurants
When you can’t decide what cuisine is going to scratch your food itch, a wander down some of these Brisbane food streets might solve the problem.  Here you’ll find a vibrant atmosphere and plenty of choice.  You won’t be hungry for long! Here's my Brisbane food guide on where to find...
australian aboriginal culture
The rich traditions and culture of Indigenous Australians are often overlooked by visitors to Queensland. Experiencing Australian Aboriginal culture is a portal into Queensland's soul. There was a time when over 100 languages were spoken in Queensland. As Queensland is the only state that is home to two indigenous cultures,...
cairns to cooktown
A road trip from Cairns to Cooktown is a driving adventure that you won't forget. The 327km drive takes four hours and is a world of nature, history and fascinating outback characters. Why visit? With a beautiful harbour, warm climate and historical significance as the first European settlement in Australia, Cooktown’s buildings...
Toasting the sunset on magnetic island things to do
She’s more a state of mind than any island. Sounds corny, I know, but then you didn’t spend a winter there. It just doesn’t seem right to talk about Maggie like she’s a destination, even though there are plenty of things to do on Magnetic Island. Magnetic Island is the...
southern great barrier reef snorkeling
Mention the Great Barrier Reef and most people think of Cairns and Tropical North Queensland or the Whitsundays but not far from Brisbane, the Southern Great Barrier Reef is a quieter part of the reef that's just as beautiful. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park was formed in 1975 and...

BEST OF QUEENSLAND