Queensland Attractions

If you have only a short time to visit Queensland and would like to sample the very best that the state has to offer, here are the essentials:

• Take a cruise on the Brisbane River  and enjoy the subtropical ambience of the city and its waterside suburbs. Be sure to visit South Bank and its many attractions, and the nearby Museum and Art Gallery.

• Take a trip on Skyrail, and enjoy the World Heritage rainforest north of Cairns from a unique aerial perspective.

• Sail around the magnificent Whitsunday Islands and marvel at the azure waters, white sand beaches, coral reefs, and pristine islands.

• Experience the Great Barrier Reef – snorkel or dive among the varied coral and luminously colored fish.

• Dine alfresco to sample modern Australian cuisine, especially some of the wonderful seafood, at an outdoor table with a view across the water.

• Spend a day at the beach and experience the sun, sand, and surf of Noosa Heads or the sheer hedonism of the Gold Coast.

• Experience Fraser Island – the world’s largest sand island – with its rainforests, clear lakes and long sandy beaches.

• Go hiking – a hike in the bush (country) is a must. Explore the escarpments and rainforests of the Lamington National Park.

• Sample local wines and beers – spend an evening in an outback pub, meet the locals, and enjoy a variety of Aussie beverages.