With two of Australia’s World Heritage-listed areas side by side, the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, Tropical North Queensland really shows wot happens when nature and adventure meet.
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Start your journey in Cairns and make your way north to Palm Cove. Follow the coastline for another half hour (playing a few games of ‘I Spy’ as you go) to take in the sights of Port Douglas. From there you’re just a short drive away from the Daintree River and Rainforest.Approximate flight lengths from major cities:
You should really consider visiting Outback Queensland if you’ve ever wanted to find yourself a dinosaur fossil; climb a humongous rocky outcrop; take on a desert sand dune; or get soaked in the current of a wild, rushing stream.
The region is alive with a great range of events, including country races, rodeos, and unique Outback festivals.
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If North Queensland had a capital – Townsville would be it. The tropical city is at the centre of a region that will help you pack a whole lot into your holiday. Crisscross your way from coastal towns, islands, beaches and rainforests to outback heritage hot spots and country surrounds.
In the east you’ll find the Great Barrier Reef, the Outback lies a little way out west, Magnetic Island and Hinchinbrook Island are waiting for you in the north or you can head south to some of Queensland’s big mango and sugar cane farming districts.
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I Spy a secluded beach that’s got your name on it. Wot’s more, the Whitsundays is where you can find 74 island wonders surrounded by the waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Why not start your holiday in Airlie Beach then check out the world-famous Hamilton, Daydream and Hayman Islands?
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The laid-back city of Mackay enjoys an outstanding year-round climate perfect for snorkelling the reef, exploring the rainforests, trying your hand at some deep-sea fishing or wandering through one of the secluded island national parks.
Eungella National Park and the Pioneer Valley boast Australia's longest stretch of subtropical rainforest and some spectacular views. You might even spy a platypus if you’re lucky!
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Wot’s the best way to explore the Southern Great Barrier Reef and Keppel Bay’s 14 islands? Here in the Capricorn Region, you’ve got the option of sailing, snorkelling or even scuba diving.
While you’re in the region you can fossick for gems, take a walk through spectacular national parks, see rare aboriginal rock art at Carnarvon Gorge, and taste some of the best beef in Queensland (and the country) in Rockhampton.
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Coral cays and the abundant marine life of the Southern Great Barrier Reef are just a stone’s throw from Gladstone. The white sands and clear waters surrounding Heron, Wilson and Lady Musgrave Islands are other drawcards that are sure to wow you.
The Gladstone region also encompasses the Discovery Coast, with the towns of Agnes Water and Town of 1770 linked together by kilometres of beach that merges with the deep blue waters of the Coral Sea.
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Wotif we told you could snorkel, dive and explore one of the great wonders of the world, all from Bundaberg? Lady Elliot Island sits right at the start of the Southern Great Barrier Reef so why not make it the first stop on your Bundaberg travels.
The region is also home to the largest loggerhead turtle rookery in the South Pacific, Mon Repos. You can view the annual nesting and hatching between November and March.
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Just three hours drive north of Brisbane, the Fraser Coast offers a stunning coastline of white sandy beaches and from July to November you’ll find humpback whales hanging out in the calm, warm waters of Hervey Bay.
Discover wot makes Fraser Island so unique it’s on the World Heritage List. Walk through 1,000-year-old rainforests, swim in pristine freshwater lakes, or spy a dingo as you 4WD along 75 Mile Beach.
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Experience the Sunshine Coast where you’ll feel like a local from the moment you arrive.
Say hello to the start of a fresh, new day by taking the kids to the beach before the sun even has time to warm the sand. Enjoy the atmosphere of open-air cafes and restaurants and fill up on the freshest local produce. The Sunshine Coast offers a refreshing mix of coast and hinterland.
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From open-air bars, award-winning restaurants and hidden boutiques to world-class cultural and sporting events and free comedy gigs, this youthful city isn’t short of things to see and do.
If country valleys, mountain hideaways or island escapes are more your style, Brisbane has these covered too with the Scenic Rim to the west and Moreton Bay islands in the east.
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Wot makes the Gold Coast Australia’s most exciting holiday playground? How about its golden surf beaches, amazing rainforest retreats and a whole lot of fun and adventure. Whether it’s taking a dip at a world-class beach, hiking through the Hinterland, having an action-packed day at some of the world’s best theme parks or simply getting a buzz from the shopping, entertainment and nightlife, the Gold Coast really is famous for fun!
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Wot better way to discover a region than with a little game of ‘I Spy’.
In the north I Spy Kingaroy, to the south I Spy Stanthorpe, and from east to west I Spy Toowoomba all the way to Mitchell.
Southern Queensland Country is the place where you can enjoy award-winning wines, the freshest local produce, quirky and cultural events, and time with some of the friendliest locals around.
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