Guide to Planning a Queensland Adventure
Queensland is the perfect holiday destination for someone who is looking to embrace their wild side. This wonderland of nature and adventure has few equals in Australia. If you plan your trip right, you can have the time of your life, whether you are diving in the Great Barrier Reef or enjoying the nightlife on Hastings Street in Noosa.
Make sure to hit these classic spots to have a true Queensland adventure on your next holiday:
1. The Gold Coast
If you are a surfer and want to get the full impact of Australia’s surf culture, you have to stop by the Gold Coast. From the epic breaks of Broad Beach to the laid-back feel of Surfers Paradise, there are few places so hospitable to beach lovers. If you are just starting out and want to learn how to catch a wave, there are dozens of surf schools dotting the beaches on the Gold Coast.
2. The Great Barrier Reef
The most recognisable UNESCO World Heritage Site in Australia is the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef system. Because of its enormous size, there are many places from which you can access the reef along Australia’s upper East Coast. The reef is home to many species of whales and thousands of species unique to North Queensland. Starting out in Cairnsand then moving down towards Noosa is a good idea for travellers who want to see the most beautiful part of the Sunshine State.
3. Fraser Island
The only true match for the epic scale of the Great Barrier Reef in all of Queensland, Fraser Island should be high on the list for adventuretravellers heading to Australia. It is the world’s largest sand island, over 120 kilometres in length and over 180,000 hectares of area. Freshwater lakes dot the rainforest, where sand dunes grow close to 200 metres in height. Bird-watching and beachcombing are other activities on Fraser Island that visitors should not miss. Just watch out for the dingos if you plan to spend the night!
4. Noosa
Whether you want to make Noosa a starting point or a destination, there is plenty of opportunity for adventure in this little Shire in the Sunshine Coast. Some of Australia’s best hotels offering short and long stay accommodation are found in and around Noosa, so you will definitely have a comfortable landing place after a day at Main Beach. For a truly memorable experience, try exploring the nationalpark. For a panoramic view that shouldn’t be missed, head up to Mt. Tinbeerwah Lookout and see the spectacular landscape of the Noosa area.
5. North Queensland’s Outback
If you want a true Outback adventure, head to northern Queensland and stay in the city of Cairns. Only a few hours to the west of Cairns lies spectacular bush country full of woodlands, savannahs, and even landforms from volcanoes. An Outback sunset will be one of the highlights of your trip.
Travellersheading to Australia are always looking for adventures in Queensland. Whether you want to see the Outback in the north, or party on the spectacular beaches of the Gold Coast, Queensland is the place to go for an adventure holiday.
