Queensland Experiences

A Queensland holiday is an experience you’ll definitely want to repeat! Australia’s second largest State stimulates the senses, inspires the mind and embraces the heart.

Soothe the spirit with pampering and indulgence. Doze on a beachfront hammock with the lullaby of ocean waves, be massaged in a sweet scented day spa or regain peace walking under towering rainforest trees. Escape for a romantic holiday and be seduced by sunset balcony drinks or keep the world away in a secluded hideaway.

Calm the mind with natural escapes to coral islands, cool waterfalls or listen to the silence of the Outback desert when camping on a starry night. Stimulate the senses and munch into a mango at a regional market, smell frangipani in the air on a tropical night or be dazzled by colour and movement diving in the Great Barrier Reef.

Embrace simple pleasures such as cricket on the beach or take a surf lesson. Queensland is a holiday playground which guarantees a good time with exciting theme parks, adrenalin-pumping adventures and year round events.

Spend a day or travel for six months, it won’t take you long to recognise Queensland style. Queenslanders enjoy a relaxed approach to life, you’ll see it reflected in the warm smiles which come without cost. You’ll find it in the desert, rainforest and coast which serve up a feast of fine food and wine. And you’ll experience a culture that is ever changing, where indigenous heritage mixes with the vibrant attitude of Queensland optimism.

So take that long awaited break, embrace freedom and immerse yourself in a Queensland holiday!

Queensland Destinations

Brisbane is the state’s capital city, a city full of energy, style, arts and culture. The Brisbane River snakes through the metropolis and is peppered with al-fresco dining options. Walk, run or ride along the river and you’ll experience outdoor living at its finest. By night, the city comes alive with vibrant bars and live music venues to keep you entertained into the early hours of the morning.

Map of Queensland Destinations

Brisbane is also the perfect hub to explore the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, only an hour away by road. Both coastal regions offer stunning beaches, fabulous food and wine experiences and shopping that rivals many of the great shopping strips.

Head further north to swim in the freshwater lakes of Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world, and just one of Queensland’s five World Heritage listed areas.

Another is the Great Barrier Reef, stretching 2300km along the Queensland coast. Home to a myriad of sea creatures and hidden gems, the best way to explore the reef is by snorkel or scuba dive.

There are literally hundreds of Queensland islands to dive or snorkel from, or simply sit back, relax and indulge in all that island life has to offer. Sail the 74 Whitsunday Islands or take a seaplane to a remote getaway where you can truly escape.

Unwind at a rainforest retreat in Tropical North Queensland. The World Heritage listed Wet Tropics, including the Daintree National Park offer spectacular scenery, fast-flowing rivers, deep gorges, numerous waterfalls and mountain summits providing expansive rainforest views.

The Queensland Outback is nature of a different kind, one that delivers Australia’s final frontier. Follow in the footsteps of early pioneers and marvel at the rugged terrain, it’s truly a region of stark contrasts. Desert sand dunes and lush fishing holes make an interesting combination the friendly locals are only too happy to show you. Travel back to the dinosaur era, listen carefully for the ghost in the home of Waltzing Matilda, or sit back and enjoy a cold beer in one of the iconic Outback pubs.

Whether you're after adrenalin-pumping adventure, relaxing on sun-kissed beaches, trekking through ancient rainforest or snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef, there's an experience waiting to become your treasured memory in Queensland.