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Queensland

THE GREAT BARRIER REEF Join a day cruise and snorkel the kaleidoscopic world of this natural wonder.

DISCOVER BRISBANE Embrace the outdoor lifestyle and dine on the riverside with Story Bridge as your backdrop.

Brimming with beauty and adventure Escape to Queensland, where natural beauty will stop you in your tracks, and the experiences and connections made will stay with you for a lifetime. Adventures abound in five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, vibrant coastal cities, lush rainforests, awe-inspiring outback, and tropical islands. Queensland is full of sunshine, unique culture and traditions, and warm and welcoming people. World Heritage wonders Discover the natural beauty of the world’s largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef. Follow the curves and bends of the Daintree, the world’s oldest continually surviving rainforest, or swap green for gold and head to the glittering Gold Coast, where ancient groves, theme parks and wild animal encounters collide. You’ll also find no shortage of adventure in the outback, where if you dig a little deeper, you’ll discover links to Australia’s prehistoric past. Idyllic island escapes Silky white sand and crystal-clear waters await off Queensland’s coast, where over 900 islands are worth exploring. Float in freshwater lakes on the world’s largest sand island, snorkel with turtles off Lady Elliot Island or island hop the Whitsundays – where sailing adventures and colourful underwater worlds are waiting.

DAINTREE RAINFOREST Experience the ancient treasures in the world’s oldest rainforest.

NOOSA EVERGLADES Witness the beauty and tranquillity on a boat tour or kayak.

Essentials Flight time: 21 hours

approximately GMT: +10 hours

Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD) Climate: Expect warm summers (December-February) and mild winters (June-August) with mostly sunny days. The tropical north experiences a defined wet season in summer, that’s humid and hot, with a slightly cooler dry season through winter.

CAPE TRIBULATION Drive from Brisbane to Cape Tribulation and finish where the rainforest meets the reef.

KURANDA SCENIC RAILWAY Travel from Cairns to the rainforest village of Kuranda.

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