Adventure - Fly through the air, dive through the coral, or ride the wild river rapids - a Queensland Adventure holiday really gives you something to write home about! With craggy mountain heights to scale, deep limestone caves to delve and vast treks of unchartered Outback to explore, Queensland is a land brimming with surprising discoveries and exciting adventures to enjoy. In Queensland you can learn how to hang glide off a mountain or ride a camel along a golden beach. You can camp by a billabong or feel your adrenalin surge on a real life cattle muster during a farm stay on the Western Downs. From an inflatable jet boat you can watch the whales waltz or take a jet ski eco-safari through the glorious Whitsundays archipelago. Then as the sun sets over the ocean, watch the Reef come alive under the stars, during your overnight stay on a purpose-built ocean pontoon. Treat the whole family to an exhilarating day at a world-class theme park. Feel the rush of the rollercoaster, go behind the scenes of a movie set, and get up close and personal with exotic animals from around the world.
Islands and Beaches - Queensland is home to some of the most stunning islands and beaches in the world, and each one invites you to come and share in its sumptuous delights. Set like sparkling jewels in and around the pristine waters of the blue Pacific Ocean, Queenslandâs islands and beaches are a true national treasure. On the islands you can treat yourself to a day spa, dive through the Great Barrier Reef, improve your handicap with a round of golf, then, as the sun sets over the water, indulge in fresh, local, mouth-watering food and wine. With sands so clean and white they dazzle the eye, a day spent on a Queensland beach is truly one of lifeâs greatest pleasures. With palm trees swaying lazily on one side and clear azure waters gently lapping at the other, the siren-call of a Queensland beach is impossible to ignore.
Natural Encounters - Watching the sun set over the ocean from the white sands of a deserted tropical beach is truly one of lifeâs greatest pleasures. Soaking up the view from the crest of a mountain youâve just scaled is another. And watching dolphins at play in the turquoise waters of a tropical lagoon is a memory youâll treasure for a lifetime. All these experiences and more are waiting for you in Queenslandâs wild natural environments. From the spinifex grasslands of the Outback to the lush rainforests of the Gold Coast Hinterland, Queensland is a nature-loverâs paradise. Breathe in the fresh, clean Queensland air and escape to a world free of phones, emails, meetings and deadlines. In the north, the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest yields to pristine sandy beaches and the clear blue waters of the Great Barrier Reef. In the south, majestic mountains stand guard over the rare flora and fauna within its fold. And in all places in between youâll find rare and exciting animal encounters that will delight the whole family!
Relax with the Queensland Lifestyle - Feel your work-day worries melt away as you soak up the warm, welcoming lifestyle of Queensland. Put meetings, deadlines and peak-hour traffic far behind and head to Queensland - where the only decision youâll have to make is, seafood or steak, white wine or red? Take in the views from the deck of a super yacht. Detoxify the body and de-stress the mind at a luxurious day spa. Visit the markets and bag a bargain or improve your handicap with a round of golf. Ignite your imagination with art, dance, theatre and culture, both home-grown and the finest from overseas. Then hit the casino for a chance to strike it rich! Watch the best in the world compete for a surfing crown, or for sport of a different kind, spend the day shopping at exclusive designer label stores found no where else in Australia.
Major Events
Queensland is host to a large range of events right across the state.
Some of the major Events in Queensland include;
January â Brisbane International Tennis Brisbane
May â Magic Millions National Sale Gold Coast
June â Worldâs Greatest Pub Crawl Maryborough
July â Wide Bay Australia International Airshow Bundaberg
July â Gold Coast Airport Marathon Gold Coast
July â Tara Festival of Culture & Camel Races Tara
November â Mud Bulls & Music Kingaroy
November â Bundy Thunder Wide Bay
Catch The Savannahlander (http://www.savannahlander...) from Cairns to Forsayth - this unique four day train trip is a great way to see the Australian outback.
Brisbane City is not only the gateway to Moreton Bay the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast, but is a destination itself. It used to be that travellers would stop in Brisbane because they had too on the way to the rest of their holiday. But these days Brisbane offers world class arts, adventure, fashion, dining, nightlife and daylife. The River City offers river tours, night and day, low-key, touristy, romantic or wild party style from a variety of companies. For a great night out, to see great bands or go to a dance party, locals head to Fortitude Valley in the evening and then enjoy the Valley markets on the weekends in Brunswick mall. West End also has trendy bars and restaurants, with markets on Saturdays along the river where local culture and local farmers sell their wares. For a lower key or a generational difference, try Paddington, Bulimba or New Farm for dining and cafes. Shopping in the city centre is a pleasure with shady pedestrian malls and alfresco cafes and restaurants at every turn. Southbank is the perfect family destination for a low-cost or elegant night out - just pick your style. Fish and chips on the picnic tables provided in the grassy parklands, or fine dining in some of the top class restaurants lining little Stanly street. Come back in the morning for the famous markets on the weekends, and take a swim in the sparkling man-made beach, looking across the river to the cityscape. The free childrens water play park is new and hugely popular. Change rooms and shady spots are available and abundant. Take guided night walks through the Botanical gardens to view the nocturanal wild-life. Go kayaking along the river in daytime or nightime. Climb the story bridge, or the Kangaroo Point cliffs. See live comedy, go to a play or a musical, visit the art gallery where Picasso and Andy Warhol collections were recently shown, or just cycle through the cities purpose built cycle paths that can take you from one end of the city to the other, and stop in the many parks along the way for an ice-cream or a drink.
Gold Coast - An hour south of Brisbane you will find world class surfing, beautiful beaches, great food from all cultures, nightlife, fun parks, day trips by plane, helicopter or boat, deep sea fishing, unbelievable shopping, casino, shows, festivals, markets, or just watching the beautiful people. From Surfers Paradise to Cooloongatta the beaches alone are enough. Modern and clean, the southern corner of QLD is a world class holiday destination for people on all budgets.
Sunshine Coast - 2 hours north of Brisbane you will find the Sunshine coast with all the Gold Coast has to offer, but with a slightly different demographic higher propertion of retirees, and a less dense population. The Sunshine Coast stretches across a number of towns each with thier own charms and flavours. The population boom being experienced by the Sunshine coast has much to do with the Sea-change migration from NSW and Victoria, as southern retirees come to spend the rest of their days enjoying what QLDers have had on their doorstep for their whole lives.
Fraser Coast - Gateway to Fraser Island the Fraser Coast is experiencing a massive property boom and tourist explosion. Unspoilt beaches and waterways, fantastic 4WD'ing, whale watching and fishing seem to be the main attractions, although the interior has plenty to offer those interested in the agricultural life of QLD.
The Town of 1770 - the closest access point to the Great Barrier Reef, north of Brisbane. Just over an hours drive from Bundaberg and Gladstone airports it is a small coastal strip now slowly making itself known to the broader population. Great accommodation deals and quiet holidays can be had in this area where the reef is accessible for inexpensive day trips by boat. Snorkelling, surfing, fishing and camping, holidays houses, cabins or luxury resort accom available.
