Queensland
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Overview
Queensland is Australia's take on paradise. Warm, laidback and heartbreakingly beautiful, its sweep of pristine beaches, luxuriant jungle and ethereal peaks conjure a southern Shangri-La.
01 / Attractions
Must-see attractions
The Whitsundays
One of of Australia's most photogenic and hyped beaches, Whitehaven is a pristine 4.3 mile-long (7km) stretch of blinding sand (at 98% pure silica, some…
Rockhampton
These Heritage-listed gardens, begun in 1873, are a beautiful escape from often-sweltering Rockhampton, with tropical and subtropical rainforest,…
Rockhampton
Riddling the Berserker Range some 24km north of Rockhampton, this vast cave complex is one of the Capricorn Coast's foremost attractions. Technically not…
Brisbane
Should you sunbake on a sandy beach, saunter through a rainforest, or eye-up a Nepalese peace pagoda? You can do all three in this 17.5-hectare park…
Cairns
These gorgeous gardens are an explosion of greenery and rainforest plants. Highlights include a section devoted to Aboriginal plant use, the Gondwana…
Cairns Esplanade, Boardwalk & Lagoon
Cairns
Sunseekers and fun-lovers flock to Cairns Esplanade's spectacular swimming lagoon on the city’s reclaimed foreshore. The artificial, sandy-edged, 4800-sq…
Rockhampton
The stories of the local Darumbal people and Torres Straits islanders are well-conveyed here. Self-guide through exhibits such as 'The Vanishing Culture…
Brisbane
On South Bank, just over Victoria Bridge from the CBD, the Queensland Cultural Centre is the epicentre of Brisbane’s cultural confluence. Surrounded by…
02 / Articles
Latest stories from Queensland
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ActivitiesExperience the best of Queensland’s Scenic Rim with these 8 awesome things to doFeb 4, 2024 • 6 min read
COVID-19Queensland drops domestic border rules - but there's no change to international travel policyJan 14, 2022 • 2 min read
Hiking5 unmissable Scenic Rim hikes: ancient rainforests and lush waterfalls await youDec 1, 2021 • 6 min read
Wildlife & NatureQueensland by Land: Lush forests, open beaches and fascinating cultureMar 31, 2021 • 5 min read
Wildlife & NatureQueensland by Air: Get a bird’s-eye-view of the riches belowMar 25, 2021 • 5 min read
History"A thrilling new way to experience the Great Barrier Reef": Exploring Australia's Museum of Underwater ArtNov 22, 2020 • 4 min read
Wildlife & NatureRainforest roads to Australia’s tropical frontierJan 31, 2020 • 15 min read
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