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Things to Do in Australia - Queensland

Things  to  Do  In  Australia  -  Queenslandand amazing lookouts of the 16 volcanic
crags.
Queensland is Australia's second largest
state. Commonly called the "Sunshine State",• Known for being a swanky holiday
it boasts a warm climate, tropical beaches,resort, Noosa is one of the more
World Heritage rainforests, a portion of thesophisticated beach towns in Queensland.
outback, the Great Barrier Reef, cozy beachStill offering activities like surfing,
communities and Brisbane, the third largesthorseback riding, sea-kayaking, diving and
city  in  Australia.rock climbing, it attracts travelers of all
types and styles making for an enjoyable
Most visitors to Queensland arrive inplace  to  hang  out.
Brisbane, as it is the main gateway to this
region. Brisbane is a city for everyFraser Island is about 180 miles north of
traveler, offering an abundance of outdoorBrisbane. At 120 km long and 15 km wide, it
activities, art galleries and museums,is one of the largest sand islands in the
shopping, beaches, fine dining and nightlife.world. It is well known for its beautiful
white sand beaches, dense rainforests and
Here are some of the most popular attractionsover 100 fresh water lakes. Unfortunately the
in  Brisbane:beaches on Fraser Island are not safe for
swimming due to strong undertows and tiger
• South Bank is a community vibrant insharks in the area. There are many great
arts and culture, situated on 16 hectares ofswimming spots at most of the lakes including
waterfront property. It is full of outdoorLake  McKenzie  and  Yankee  Jack  Lake.
markets, cafes, restaurants, walk ways and
bike paths. And for those warm Aussie days,Just north of Fraser Island is Great Keppel
cool off at Streets Beach by taking a dip inIsland. It's tropical climate and 17 km of
the swimming lagoon. Home of the Queenslandfine, white sand beaches have been attracting
Art Gallery, Queensland Museum, Queenslandvisitors for years. Since about 90 percent of
Gallery of Modern Art and the Performing Artsthe island is covered in natural bushland,
Center it's a great destination with thosethere are many hiking options. Some of the
who  have  art  in  their  hearts.many popular activities on the island include
snorkeling, diving, swimming, water skiing,
• Story Bridge: Bridge tours areand  parasailing.
available on this famous bridge. A guide will
take you on a 2 ½ hour climb, almost aThe Whitsunday Islands are described by many
kilometer up the bridge, providing stunningas pure island paradise. They are made up of
360 degree views of the city, the Bunya74 islands, however only 8 are inhabited.
Mountains  and  the  Brisbane  River.These beautiful islands are bordered by the
Great Barrier Reef. Known for its spectacular
• Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is thesailing, scuba diving, snorkeling,
world's first and largest koala sanctuary.windsurfing, golf and tennis, it's a great
The Sanctuary offers opportunities to getdestination  for  the  active  traveler.
close to many different types of Australian
wildlife, including kangaroos, wombats,Cairns is a tropical relaxed city bordered by
dingos, and of course koalas! You can evenrainforest mountain ranges on one side, and
experience holding a koala. The softthe Coral Sea on the other. It is the primary
marsupial will cling to you like a younggateway to this area and the Great Barrier
child;  it  is  not  your  average  animal!Reef.
• Riverlife Adventure Center is aHere are some of the main highlights of
perfect way for any outdoor adventurer toCairns:
spend the day. Located on the edge of the
Brisbane River, they offer rock climbing,• The Cairns Esplanade is an oceanfront
abseiling, kayaking, cycling andpromenade full of restaurants, outside cafes,
rollerblading.shops, waterfront hotels and even a saltwater
swimming  lagoon.
• Moreton Bay Islands are just a short
drive and ferry ride from Brisbane. Offering• Cairns features an abundance of
dozens of sandy islands in the sheltered blueadventure activities, such as sky divining,
waters, Moreton Bay is a favorite getaway forbungee jumping, white water rafting, and
Brisbane locals and visitors alike. Here youtours  to  the  Great  Barrier  Reef.
can feed the wild dolphins or make the
rewarding hike up to the summit of MountThe Great Barrier Reef is a must-see for
Tempest.anyone visiting Australia. It the largest
reef system in the world, at more than 2,000
The Gold Coast is a very popular destination.kilometers long. It is home to more than 400
In fact, it is where many Aussies go fortypes of coral reef, fish and sea life. Take
holiday. With 70 kilometers of sandy beaches,a tour by boat, plane, helicopter, or
theme parks, restaurants and shopping, youunderwater observatories. To get a closer
can't  go  wrong.look at life on the reef, consider taking one
of hundreds of snorkeling and/or dive tours
Here  are  some highlights of the Gold Coast:as it offers some of the best diving in the
world.
• There are 35 beautiful beaches on the
Gold Coast boasting activities like sailing,Approximately one hour north of Cairns is the
scuba diving, snorkeling, speed boating, deepsophisticated yet laid-back town of Port
sea fishing, and simply enjoying the beach.Douglas. Here one can find the pristine 4
Some of the more popular ones are SurfersMile Beach, many fine dining options, upscale
Paradise, Coolangatta, Broadbeach andboutique shops, and a variety of oceanfront
Currumbin.resorts  and  hotels.
• The major theme parks in this regionKuranda is a vibrant little village hidden
include Dreamworld, Sea World, Warner Broshigh in the rainforest and it quite famous
Movie World, Wet N Wild Water World andfor its markets. Making your way to Kuranda
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. These parks arecan be even more fun than the actual visit.
a  wonderful way to bring out the kid in you!The  two  main  options  are:
• The Gold Coast is home to some of• Scenic Railway departs from Cairns,
Australia's best National Parks andgoing through 15 tunnels and over more than
Rainforests. Lamington National Park is where30  bridges.
you will find Australia's largest preserved
subtropical rainforest. If you visit• Skyrail Rainforest Cableway runs
Lamington, make sure to try the Tree Topbetween Caravonica to Kuranda, above the
Walk. It is an elevated track, 15 metersBarron  Gorge  National  Park.
above the rainforest floor made up of 9
suspension bridges. This park also has manyCape Tribulation is the most northern
walking and hiking trails, and picnic areassettlement in Queensland. It is a beautiful,
complete  with  bbq's.small village in the rainforest, where the
rainforest  literally  meets  the  reef!
• Also in this area are Springbrook
National Park and Tamborine Mountain. BothDaintree Rainforest is the largest rainforest
have a plethora of gorges cascading water,in Australia and is over 135 million years
interesting native flora and fauna and scenicold. It also has the largest and most diverse
walking  trails.range of plants and animals on earth. For
visitors, it features hiking trails, camp
The Sunshine Coast is located just 1 hoursites, picnic tables, swimming holes and
north of Brisbane. It is known for its 100beaches. Guided tours are available,
kilometers of gorgeous beaches and quaintincluding  river tours on the Daintree River.
villages. It is also home to the
internationally  renowned  Australia  Zoo.Look for our series of articles on the five
other states of Australia including Victoria,
Here are some highlights of the SunshineNew South Wales, Tasmania, South Australia
Coast:and Western Australia, and its mainland
territory,  Northern  Territory.
• Reaching into the sky at 500m, the
Glass House Mountains offer an array ofContact a Professional Travel Agent today to
hiking trails for all levels, picnic areasbook your dream vacation to Australia!



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