The best of Australia rolled into one - it's the home of some of the world's most treasured natural wonders like the Great Barrier Reef and the ancient Daintree Rainforest.
Cheap flights, accommodation and holidays to Queensland, Australia
Queensland is also the pride of Australia’s beaches – from the dazzling, flashy and fantasy of the Gold Coast, to the long stretches of sandy beaches along the Sunshine Coast, to Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, where the rainforest meets the reef. Where else but Queensland can you experience magnificent beaches, lush green rainforests, the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef, tropical islands, exciting cities and the Outback?
Fact File
State Capital: Brisbane Population 1,800,000
Driving Distances:
Brisbane to Cairns - 1,680kms / 1,044m, 22 hrs 15 mins
Brisbane to Surfers Paradise - 78kms / 48m, 1 hr 10 mins
Brisbane to Noosa - 130kms / 81m, 2 hrs
Brisbane to Hervey Bay - 290kms / 180m, 4½ hrs
Cairns to Port Douglas - 70kms / 180m, 1 hr 15 mins
Cairns to Cape Tribulation - 140kms / 87m, 2 hrs 50 mins
Cairns to Townsville - 350kms / 217m, 5 hrs
Cairns to Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) - 620kms / 385m, 8½ hrs
Must See & Do Attractions:
• Cruise the Brisbane River
• Visit Australia Zoo
• Experience Fraser Island - the world’s largest Sand Island
• Visit Hervey Bay - Australia’s whale watching capital between July - November
• Explore the Whitsundays - 74 islands in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef
• Spend the day diving or snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef
• Visit Kuranda - The village in the Rainforest via the Kuranda Scenic Railway & Cableway
Gold Coast Theme Parks:
Seaworld
81 Surf Parade. Located in the café and restaurant hub of Broadbeach. The hotel is linked to Jupiter’s Casino by monorail and features spacious rooms with balcony and panoramic views. Features include 2 swimming pools, spa & sauna and tennis courts.
Movie World
Warner Bros. Movie World - where movie magic happens every day! As the only Australian movie related theme park, you will experience a fun-filled, theme park family adventure with all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Meet your favourite stars and enjoy all the behind-the-scenes action, comedy stunts and exhilarating rides, shows and attractions!
Wet’n’Wild
Wet’n’Wild Water World, Australia’s premier water theme park on the Gold Coast. Enjoy all the fun and excitement of the world’s latest slides, pools and attractions and experience theme park technology innovations such as Splash Cash and Ride Photography at the largest Australian water theme park.
A selection of cruises, water sports and tours are also available to help you explore Queensland.
