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.

gold coast australia 5
Technology and artistry combine to take the Australian Outback Spectacular 2 to new heights. It's an exciting extravaganza and seeing the show is one of the best things to do with kids on the Gold Coast.  The Light Horsemen charge around the arena, rifles slung around their shoulders, shouting as...
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...
breakfast brisbane
Choosing the best breakfast in Brisbane or Noosa is no easy task. You know that feeling when your companion’s meal looks so much better than yours? You won’t have meal envy if you order these breakfasts from these cafes and restaurants around Queensland.  Enjoying a leisurely breakfast in a lovely spot...
lizard island
Tropical rainforests, beautiful beaches, the best climate in the country and the Great Barrier Reef are some of the reasons we all love Queensland. As Australia’s Sunshine State is also best known for its islands, it’s only fitting we keep track of as many as we can. Here’s my...
Queensland resorts riley pool
Besides the world-renowned UNESCO World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, Queensland's other assets are gorgeous white sandy beaches and perfect sunny weather. It’s no wonder Australia’s sunshine state attracts huge numbers of visitors each year. From urban chic to rural hip, there's a Queensland resort to suit everyone.  There’s an abundance...
whitsundays
It’s nearly 3 pm and my husband and I have already had about three hours exploring Hardy Reef, one of over 3000 separate coral reefs included in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. From ‘Reefworld’, a spacious pontoon permanently moored here, we’ve swum 300 metres along a coral...

BEST OF QUEENSLAND