The dictionary describes an oasis as "a refuge or haven - a fertile patch in a desert". Lawn Hill with its high rocky ramparts and cool shady waterways fits the bill.
Stretching right across the top of the country, The Savannah Way extends from Cairns in Qld via Borroloola and Katherine in the NT to Broome in WA, a drive of more than 3700km.
Barker's Cave, the scene of our batty climax, is just one of the eight caves, or more correctly, lava tubes that you can explore on a guided tour at Undara, part of the longest lava tube system in the world.
Cairns is the soft adventure capital of Tropical North Queensland. There's more ways to spike your adrenalin than you can count in these steamy rainforests, warm waterways and tropical tablelands. Discover 10 of the best.
Port Douglas has the Great Barrier Reef, pristine Daintree tropical rainforest coastline and the mountainous hinterland all within easy reach, which is why so many people want to come here.
We spent the afternoon exploring the string of nearby beaches, working off the three bags of fudge we'd scoffed after our sugar shed tour with a long walk along Armstrong Beach, before heading back to Mackay.
Surrounded on three sides by the Coral Sea the tiny hamlet of 1770 is one of Queensland's best kept secrets - a beautiful inlet surrounded by mangroves and white sandy beaches and without a high-rise tower in sight.
Western Queensland is a fascinating part of Australia, where the ethos of the bush was created, in towns like Longreach, Charleville, Blackall, Barcaldine and Winton.
Mention Bundaberg and most people automatically think rum. The town's name has become synonymous with one of the country's most popular drinks, which is distilled here. But there is much more to this gracious regional city than dark cane spirit.
There's much more to do on the beautiful Sunshine Coast than simply laze in the sun - here's our pick of the best holiday adventures to be had in and around Noosa.
A favourite weekend drive for Brisbanites is Mt Nebo - Kilcoy - Woodford - Dayboro which will certainly give you a taste of fair dinkum rural Queensland.
Known to the laid-back locals as Straddie, there is an island north of the Gold Coast that entertains adventure seekers with an intoxicating mix of eco-sensitive natural beauty and an aggressive attack on the adrenal gland.
Twin Waters' huge range of activities make it a hit with everyone, from families and groups of friends, to serious golfers and couples looking for a romantic weekend getaway.
Hedonistic as it might seem, there's been an unabashed resurgence in the pursuit of relaxation, beauty-therapy and ways to simply make you feel good - and where better to join the chase than the Gold Coast?
Exploring Queensland´s glorious beaches, rugged ranges, crystal clear lagoons and ancient rainforests is now much easier thanks to Great Walks of Queensland.
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