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Holiday destinations in Queensland are mostly beach locations, with self contained holiday apartments (condominiums) being the most popular type of accommodation. These units range from of 1 to 4 bedrooms, with fully equipped kitchens for self catering and all linen included. Guests only need their personal effects and foodstuffs. The greatest concentrations of this type of accommodation occur at the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast.
This type of accommodation usually has a minimum stay requirement of 2 or 3 nights. For single night stays, hotels and motels are recommended.
Queensland's major holiday destinations all offer traditional and boutique hotels. The majority of hotels are in the major cities such as Brisbane and other major towns. In the country regions motels and motor inns are more common.
The Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast are both renowned holiday destinations. The popular accommodation centres such as Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and Burleigh Heads are all subject to extremely heavy demand for beds in the school holiday periods and advance bookings are absolutely essential.
Getting to and from holiday destinations usually involves an airport transfer. These can sometimes incur significant costs as distances to some of the accommodation properties can involve a lengthy trip. Ask about this when booking your accommodation.
Bed and breakfast establishments are not as numerous in Queensland as they are in the southern states. The majority are in the hinterland areas of the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, the Darling Downs and the Atherton Tableland inland from Cairns. There are a small number B&B's in the suburbs of Brisbane.
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Queensland is an all year-round destination and a major tourist region attracting both domestic and international travellers. The best time of year for you will depend on what you plan to do and where you plan to visit.
The June - August winter period is the coolest time of the year and may suit holiday makers who prefer to miss the heat and humidity of the summer season. If personal comfort is a major consideration then this may be the best time for travels to the outback and the tropical north. If you plan to visit the Outback during summer, then expect extreme temperatures.
The major Queensland holiday destinations are the South East region and the Great Barrier Reef. Both regions have milder summer weather with less humidity. There is always an increased demand for Gold Coast accommodation and travel bookings during school holiday periods.
| Summer: December to February | Autumn: March to May |
| Winter: June to August | Spring: September to November |
Also see
Australian Bureau of
Meteorology - official Australian weather web
site
All major coastal and inland towns are accessible via an efficient train services network. Due to the long distances involved in travelling within Australia, air services are the most popular way to travel. There are three carriers, namely Qantas, Virgin and Jetstar and between them, they provide services to all major towns as well as direct flights to some of the Barrier Reef island resorts.
The major arterial road that links the south and north is the Bruce Highway between Brisbane and Cairns. The towns along this coastal route have their own tourism attractions. Several bus transport companies travel both coastal and inland routes throughout the state.
All major Australian car rental companies are represented. Many of the second tier rental companies offer late model used cars as well as new cars. Campervans and motor homes rental is available for both sealed road and off-road touring. Campers are only available in capital cities or major towns and booking well in advance is strongly recommended.
Unsealed roads in some of the more remote areas can only be travelled in 4 wheel drive vehicles, especially in the wet season. There are numerous tour operators with itineraries that cover all the popular Queensland sites and destinations.
If a self drive holiday is planned, you can get driver information, maps and travel planning guides from the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ) which has offices throughout the state. Road travel within Queensland involves long distances and we recommend a distance calculator so that the time required can be estimated.
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