Best Places To Visit in Queensland

Q: What is Queensland best known for?

Queensland is renowned for its breathtaking natural attractions, such as the Great Barrier Reef and its stunning beaches. It's also celebrated for vibrant festivals and diverse cultural experiences.

Q: When is the best time to visit Queensland?

The ideal time to explore Queensland is during the dry season from May to October, or during spring and autumn months, when the weather is delightful and perfect for outdoor adventures.

Q: Where should tourists stay when visiting Queensland?

Brisbane is an excellent choice for tourists, offering a blend of urban attractions and easy access to natural wonders. Alternatively, Townsville provides a range of accommodations and proximity to local events.

Q: What activities are best for families in Queensland?

Families will have a blast at the Gold Coast's theme parks and can enjoy wildlife encounters at Australia Zoo and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Interactive museums and school holiday activities also offer fun for all ages.

Q: Is Queensland suitable for solo travelers?

Absolutely! Queensland is a fantastic destination for solo travelers, providing a safe and welcoming environment with plenty of opportunities for both adventure and relaxation.

From the vibrant cities of Brisbane and Gold Coast, laid back coastal towns and dreamy islands, to the majestic underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland has something for every traveller.

Explore Queensland's natural and cultural heritage, home to these five World Heritage-listed sites, the Great Barrier Reef, Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, Riversleigh Fossil Site, Fraser Island and the Wet Tropics. Cruise and snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef, experience Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in the Daintree, the world's oldest living rainforest or enjoy a coastal escape on Fraser Island, the Whitsundays, Sunshine Coast, and the Gold Coast

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Observation decks • Gold Coast

SkyPoint Observation Deck Ticket

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★ 4.6 (394) • 30K+ booked

฿ 780

Zoos & aquariums • Gold Coast

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Ticket

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★ 4.7 (1,394) • 50K+ booked

฿ 961

฿ 1,056

Theme parks • Gold Coast

Movie World, Sea World, Wet'n'Wild, Paradise Country Gold Coast Multi-Day Pass

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★ 4.7 (773) • 60K+ booked

From ฿ 3,863

฿ 4,669

Outdoor & sports activities • Gold Coast

Sea World Whale Watching Cruise

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★ 4.7 (141) • 10K+ booked

From ฿ 1,851

Kuranda Scenic Railway Heritage Class Ticket

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Parks & gardens • Cairns

Kuranda Scenic Railway Heritage Class Ticket

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★ 4.6 (179) • 8K+ booked

฿ 1,361

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Theme parks • Gold Coast

Dreamworld Gold Coast Tickets

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★ 4.6 (1,912) • 80K+ booked

฿ 1,836

฿ 2,557

Zoos & aquariums • Gold Coast

Sea World Gold Coast Ticket

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★ 4.6 (355) • 20K+ booked

฿ 2,006

฿ 2,675

Zoos & aquariums • Brisbane

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Entry Ticket

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★ 4.7 (1,456) • 50K+ booked

฿ 1,478

Tours • From Cairns

Green Island Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat Day Tour

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★ 4.4 (155) • 6K+ booked

฿ 2,979

Theme parks • Gold Coast

Warner Bros. Movie World Ticket in Gold Coast

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★ 4.5 (1,295) • 40K+ booked

฿ 2,572

Cruises • From Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Half Day and Full Day Tours

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★ 4.5 (176) • 4K+ booked

฿ 4,231

Great Barrier Reef Full Day Snorkel or Dive Tour from Cairns

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Cruises • From Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Full Day Snorkel or Dive Tour from Cairns

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★ 4.7 (245) • 6K+ booked

฿ 6,432

Transport in Queensland

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Airport trains & buses • Gold Coast

Airtrain and Tram Ticket: Brisbane Airport to Surfers Paradise

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★ 4.2 (78) • 2K+ booked

฿ 547

Car rentals • Brisbane

Brisbane Car Rental | Rent a car for Fortitude Valley, Fedcliffe, Southbank, Kangaroo Point, Woolloongabba, Everton Park, New Farm Park

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฿ 3,829

Private airport transfers • Brisbane

Brisbane｜Brisbane Airport Private Airport Transfer

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★ 4.6 (237) • 2K+ booked

฿ 1,786

Ferries • Cairns

Green Island Ferry Transfer Ticket from Cairns

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★ 4.6 (7) • 600+ booked

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Rail passes • Brisbane

Airtrain ticket: Brisbane Airport to Brisbane City Service

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★ 4.5 (131) • 6K+ booked

฿ 575

Car rentals • Gold Coast

Gold Coast car rentals | Rent a car for Dreamworld, Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Wet'n'Wild

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฿ 2,150

Car rentals • Cairns

Cairns car rentals | Rent a car for Great Barrier Reef, Green Island, Kuranda

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฿ 4,850

Airport trains & buses • From Brisbane

Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Gold Coast

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★ 3.2 (9) • 300+ booked

฿ 1,971

Buses • Gold Coast

Gold Coast Theme Park Return Transfer

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★ 4.0 (27) • 1K+ booked

฿ 516

Airport trains & buses • Brisbane

Shared Brisbane Airport Transfers (BNE) for Brisbane

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★ 4.2 (306) • 3K+ booked

฿ 798

Airport trains & buses • Gold Coast

Shared Gold Coast Airport Transfers (OOL) for Gold Coast

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★ 4.2 (270) • 3K+ booked

฿ 751

Private airport transfers • Cairns

Cairns｜Cairns International Airport Private Airport Transfer

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★ 3.9 (19) • 100+ booked

฿ 1,679

Hotels in Queensland

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Hotels • Gold Coast

Sea World Resort

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★ 4.3 (1,011) • 50+ booked

From ฿ 5,786.1

Hotels • Cairns

Crystalbrook Bailey

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★ 4.6 (1,004)

From ฿ 5,599.9

Hotels • Gold Coast

Mantra Legends Hotel

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★ 4.2 (1,006)

From ฿ 3,202.7

Hotels • Queensland

Eatons Hill Hotel

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★ 4.7 (811)

From ฿ 4,424.2

Hotels • Queensland

Airlie Beach Hotel

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★ 4.4 (1,005)

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Hotels • Brisbane

Point Hotel

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★ 4.5 (1,212)

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฿ 3,281.5

Hotels • Brisbane

K2 Brisbane

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★ 4.3 (279)

From ฿ 2,000.2

Hotels • Gold Coast

RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast

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★ 4.8 (1,007)

From ฿ 3,903.2

Hotels • Brisbane

Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

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★ 4.6 (1,273)

From ฿ 4,327.6

Hotels • Queensland

BreakFree Great Sandy Straits

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★ 4.2 (756)

From ฿ 6,101.1

Hotels • Gold Coast

Rydges Gold Coast Airport

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★ 4.7 (1,009)

From ฿ 4,233.4

Hotels • Gold Coast

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

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★ 4.4 (1,007)

From ฿ 5,135.9

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