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Darling
Downs [south east Qld]
Rural Australia at its best- area of beauty and prosperity
Gold Coast Hinterland [south east Qld]
Panoramas & rainforests in the "green behind the gold"
Gold Coast Theme Parks
[south east Qld]
Family fun at the Gold Coast entertainment parks
Fraser Island [south east Qld]
Beautiful sand island, a favourite for 4WD adventures
Sunshine Coast Hinterland [south east Qld]
Charming villages, crafts and mountain scenery

No matter what your interests or your budget, you'll find that Queensland has
lots to offer. With non-stop sunshine, friendly climate and a laid back
lifestyle, Queensland is the perfect destination for outdoor holidays.
Airports in all the major cities and towns, a sophisticated
rail transport network and
world standard highways make it simple to reach all the major holiday
destinations.
The majority of Queensland's most popular holiday attractions are found along the coastline.
The pristine beaches of the
Gold Coast are world renowned as is the tropical
Daintree Rainforest in far north Queensland. The beautiful
Whitsunday Islands include some
of the most popular of the Great Barrier Reef destinations.
The Queensland outback
has it own unique character. This is a land of wide open spaces and star filled
nights, a place where dinosaurs once roamed the land and where opals attract
hopeful fossickers. A
self drive tour is the perfect way to explore the diverse attractions of the
outback at your own pace and with your own itinerary.
Queensland
Holidays - Things To Do
In addition to the highlights
detailed above, here are just a few ideas on getting the maximum
enjoyment from a Queensland holiday.
Barrier Reef resorts and vacations
Surfing on the Gold Coast &
Sunshine Coast
Diving - many locations
Sailing the Whitsunday Islands
Snorkelling on the Barrier Reef
Explore the tropical north rainforests
Eco tours - many areas
Bushwalking in the
National Parks
Hiking the heritage trails
Sport
fishing - anywhere along the coast
Jet boating on the Gold Coast |
Whale watching at
Hervey Bay
Outback tours and adventures
Hot air ballooning - several locations
White water rafting in the tropical north
Canoeing - many locations
Sea kayaking - many locations
Campervan & 4WD tours - all areas
Farm holidays - many locations
Nightlife - all major cities
Golf - hundreds of world class courses
Barramundi fishing in the tropical north |
For a list of tours and
activities, see the Tour Booking Centre banner above
Queensland
Holidays - Places To Stay
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.
During holiday
periods, the greatest demand is for
holiday accommodation on the Gold Coast and
also
Sunshine Coast accommodation, so advance bookings are
recommended. 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. One of the most popular choices for
family holiday lodgings are the
Breakfree accommodation properties whereas the
Mantra Hotels and Resorts cater for the luxury end of the market.
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.
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.
Queensland
Holidays - Transport
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.
Queensland
Holidays - When Is The Best Time
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
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


Sunshine Coast
- highlights and attractions on the ever popular Sunshine
Coast in SE Qld
Queensland Travel and Tourism
- official website of the Queensland Tourism Authority
Broadbeach
Holiday Accommodation - a selection of
quality Broadbeach holiday accommodation
Queensland Holidays Locality Maps - gateway to locality map
pages for all the major Qld regions
Gold
Coast Apartments -
superb Gold
Coast apartment style accommodation at the popular locations
Luxury
Gold Coast Apartments - some of the Gold
Coast's finest holiday penthouses
Gold Coast Apartments & Resorts -
index of the finest holiday accommodation
on the Gold Coast
Australian
Hotel Accommodation
- comprehensive listing of
Australian holiday accommodation
Gold Coast Car Rentals - compare the best rental prices from all the major
rental companies
Brisbane Car Hire - compare discounted prices from all the major
rental companies
Gold Coast
Holidays - Visitor attractions, highlights & best
accommodation on the Gold Coast
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