Queensland is a big place, so it stands to reason that there is a lot to see and do within its borders. Deciding where to start shouldn’t be too hard; however, as there are some real stand-out activities that you just can’t miss. Whether you intend to travel the whole area or just pick one attraction to visit, these are the highlights that you should be focusing on.
Daintree Rainforest
Drive an hour north of Cairns, and you will find something that should be listed as one of the 7 wonders of the world. This is the oldest rainforest in the world, a place where the biodiversity and the natural beauty is unsurpassed. You can take a guided tour here to help you understand what is so special about this place, and you can even take an overnight stay in an eco-lodge in the trees. It’s a perfect day or weekend trip that you will never forget.
Brisbane
The city of Brisbane has so much to offer, we almost don’t have room to list it all here. You can go on river cruises or climb the Story Bridge, one of only 3 climbable bridges in the world. You can meet koalas at the Lone Pines Sanctuary, and take in as much culture as you could possibly wish for. There’s always something going on here, so plan your visit to coincide with a local event for the maximum impact, and find a hotel in the city centre.
Great Barrier Reef
What can we even say about the Great Barrier Reef? It’s something that everyone wants to see at least once in their lives, and the sad fact is that our actions have made great changes to it already. Make sure that you take the chance to swim amongst the vibrant corals and fishes of this reef before it is gone forever. You might regret missing it, but you will never regret going on a tour of this beautiful and enormous underwater treasure.
Whitehaven Beach
Everyone says that it is the best beach in Australia, and it is certainly amongst the top 10 in the world. Do you even need more of a reason to visit? Located on Whitehaven Island, this is a beautiful white sand beach that meets clear blue waters. It’s about as close as we can get to paradise on earth, and booking a trip here is a must. You can sail over from a range of locations on the Queensland coast, but be sure to book in advance.
Noosa
This coastal town is known as a real haven for food and wine. That means that if you are anything of a foodie at all, you will definitely want to get over here and experience it for yourself. It’s also a great place to sit in the open air and enjoy the Australian sunshine. What’s not to like?
Hervey Bay
Why would you want to go to Hervey Bay? Because it’s the place to be if you want to go whale watching. It’s near to Fraser Island and is home to lots of humpback whales between July and November. It’s astounding to watch them breach, as they are so much more magnificent up close than you can imagine.
Make sure you schedule at least one of these attractions into your itinerary when you visit Queensland!