Queensland Travel Tips
Time and place tick into a languid dimension when you cross the Queensland border. Touted as Australia's Sunshine State, Queensland is allegedly blessed with 300 days of sunshine a year, and outside the deluge of the wet season, the sky seems unceasingly awash with an amber glow.
With a touch of help from the unhurried Queensland psyche, it weaves a little magic to melt urban decay and winter chills.
White Water Rafting in Queensland
Written by Viator, August 2010
Calling all adrenaline junkies! In the mood for some white water rafting? Conditions are great in North Queensland! Rafting in North Queensland has the added advantages of departures all year ...
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Cairns Bungy Jumping
Written by Viator, August 2010
Want to feel like you're in The Matrix? Want to feel invincible? Want to feel like you're able to leap tall buildings in a single bound? Sounds like you might be just the kind of person who ...
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3 Days in Brisbane: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Brisbane (Bris Vegas to the locals), on the northeastern coast of Australia, has really come into its own having morphed from a sleepy town to a progressive city renowned for its year-round ...
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Port Douglas Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Port Douglas: gateway to paradise. Or should that be paradises, plural. Because within ‘cooee’ of this little resort town lie some of the world’s greatest splendors: The Great Barrier Reef, Cape ...
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3 Days in the Gold Coast: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
The Gold Coast is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Australia, with more than two million visitors flocking to it for their share of beachside glamor. It's a heady mix of Miami-style ...
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3 Days in Cairns: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Cairns – think islands, beaches, wildlife, rainforests and that reef – is an essential stop on any trans-Australian itinerary. Here's how to cover the best of it in just three days. Day 1: ...
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Palm Cove Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Smack-bang in the middle of Queensland’s Tropical Coast, Palm Cove lives up to its name, with palm-lined streets and a pretty beach. Travelers come to this tranquil resort town for its chilled-out ...
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Great Barrier Reef Diving & Snorkeling
Written by Viator, August 2010
Tropical Cairns puts you in the ideal position to enjoy the splendor and beauty of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef on the planet, covering an amazing ...
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Great Barrier Reef Cruises
Written by Viator, August 2010
The Great Barrier Reef (off the coast of north-east Australia) is the world's largest reef system – so big it can be seen from outer space - and one of the seven natural wonders of the world. It's ...
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The Whitsundays Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Looking for luxury, glamor, world-famous beaches, and a little bit of wildlife? The Whitsundays and Hamilton Island can tick all those boxes. Check out this itinerary of cherry-picked attractions. ...
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Noosa & Sunshine Coast Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Sitting scenically on Queensland’s aptly named Sunshine Coast, Noosa Heads is a relaxed seaside resort town with superb beaches, stylish bars and restaurants, and unbelievably good weather. Besides ...
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Gold Coast Theme Parks
Written by Viator, August 2010
One of the Gold Coast's big drawcards for visitors is its clutch of thrill-filled theme parks. There are a whole raft of ticketing options too, giving you access to multiple parks. Here are the ...
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Sundowner Sunset Cruise Airlie Beach.
Written by koalakiss86, Australia, November 2010
I've been on two of these cruises on two occasions, one with a group of work/girlfriends for a birthday and the other i wanted to bring my partner along since i believed it also had a romantic ...
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Sunshine Coast Tours from Brisbane
Written by Viator, August 2010
The Sunshine Coast, with year-round rays, warm seawater and lush vegetation, is a favored winter destination for southern Australians. But if you’re staying in Brisbane or the Gold Coast, ...
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Queensland
Written by Emma, Australia, August 2011
Now is the time to go!
In February 2011 a massive cyclone hit Queensland’s shores causing widespread damage across the state, including many popular tourism areas along the sunshine coast. After ...
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