Queensland Travel Guide

Queensland life is the Australian cliché: beaches, barbecues, wilderness, endless sunshine and cold beer. Known for its laid-back vibe and miles of golden beaches, this wonderfully diverse state delights in surprising visitors with its hedonistic-riches.

Besides beaches, Queensland is sated with ancient rainforests, parks and historic towns. The Whitsundays, Cairns and Mackay are ideal to visit for a taste of tropical Australia, while Gulf and Western Downs give a flavour of the outback. Brisbane is Australia's third-largest city, and zipping between its sights via its main arterial waterway is a sublime pleasure in itself.

Adventure sports ride high in Queensland, and here you can sail, white-water raft, paraglide, and delve into the natural underwater wonder that is the Great Barrier Reef, awash with turquoise tints and sealife.