Queensland is Australia's second biggest state, covering almost 25% of Australia. Its coastline is almost 7400 km long and is bordered by the beautiful South Pacific Ocean. Queensland's subtropical climate means the weather is almost always warm so swimmers can be worn all year round. Queensland offers countless places to visit and no matter what type of holiday you are seeking you'll definitely be satisfied, but more likely delighted.
The Great Barrier Reef may be your first port of call but there are other fantastic areas of Queensland to visit, including; Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Whitsundays and many many more. With so much going on in Queensland, you definitely won't run out of things to see or do - you may simply just run out of time!
With 35 beaches to choose from, the question you need to ask yourself is: which one, and why? Each one has pros and cons.
There's much more to do in this beautiful part of the world than simply laze in the sun - here's our pick of the best holiday adventures.
A world heritage wilderness with lofty rainforests, massive sandblows, beautiful freshwater lakes and continuous beaches.
Broken River in Eungella NP is the best place ‘on the planet’ to see platypus in the wild, from platforms strung out along the river.
Port Douglas has the GBR, pristine Daintree tropical rainforest coastline and mountainous hinterland all within easy reach.
The Savannah Way follows the Gulf of Carpentaria, roughly tracing the line cut by Ludwig Leichhardt’s 1845 travels.
To explore the outback of western Queensland you can simply follow the Matilda Highway or base yourself in Longreach for day trips.
Crossing some of the most desolate and remote country on the continent, it is not for the faint-hearted, nor is it for the ill-prepared!