| 1. Brisbane:There is so much to do in Queenslands | | | | area is popular for weekend retreats and day trips. |
| capital city. Visit the Alma Park Zoo, picnic and swim | | | | With exquisite art and craft shops and sweeping |
| at Southbank Parklands or view the city and coastal | | | | views of the coast through to the Glasshouse |
| region from Mt Cootha lookout. There is always the | | | | mountains, it is perfect for a weekend getaway or |
| option of the exhilarating Storey Bridge Climb, or why | | | | stopover. Visit Lake Baroon for a picnic, or travel |
| not take the ferry over to Stradbroke Island for a | | | | down to Maleny for some more sightseeing. |
| relaxing day trip. | | | | 7. Sunshine Coast:Packed with tourists, this region |
| 2. Gold Coast:Known for its amazing theme parks, | | | | includes Alexandra Headland, Mooloolaba, |
| this is the ultimate holiday destination. Visit the tourist | | | | Maroochydore and Coolum. It also extends to the |
| strip at Surfers Paradise with long stretches of white | | | | great Blackall Range. There is so much to see, with |
| beaches, Currumbin Bird Sanctuary and Sea World | | | | fantastic coastal drives and blue waters. It is the ideal |
| are great for a family day trip, or for thrill seekers | | | | base for a relaxing holiday in the sun. |
| you cant go past Dream World or Movie World. | | | | 8. Mackay:This tropical city is a great base to explore |
| 3.Lamington National Park:Including the Gold Coast | | | | the neighbouring islands such as stunning Brampton |
| Hinterland and stretching out to the surrounding | | | | Island or smaller Keswick Island. Dont miss the |
| mountains and valleys, you will find amazing rainforest | | | | Mackay Botanic Gardens or Marina Village close to the |
| and walking trails here with popular attractions | | | | city centre. The coastline offers fantastic drives and |
| including Binna Burra, Springbrook National Parks and | | | | scenery. The Cape Hillsborough National Park is |
| Coomera Gorge. Mount Barney National Park and | | | | located north from the city has excellent campsites |
| Mount Warning offer incredible walking trails, camping | | | | and stunning beaches, plus inland lies the Eungella |
| sites and lookouts. | | | | National Park which features the Finch Hatton Gorge. |
| 4. Glasshouse Mountains:Easily accessible from the | | | | 9. Lower Barrier Reef Islands:This southerly region of |
| Bruce Highway, this tourist region offers exhilarating | | | | the Barrier Reef is teeming with underwater beauty, |
| lookouts and camping spots at Coochin Creek. The | | | | known for unique tourist islands such as Heron, Lady |
| best walks are Glasshouse Mountains Lookout and | | | | Elliot and Lady Musgrave. Most popular activities |
| Wild Horse Mountain Lookout. Mount Tibrogargan is | | | | include underwater diving and exploring the exquisite |
| the most impressive as it looms over the forest | | | | coral reefs, just metres away from the beach. Easily |
| below. The famous Australia Zoo is also close by at | | | | accessible for a day trip from Bundaberg or |
| Beerwah. | | | | Gladstone. |
| 5.Noosa:Being the main tourist centre of the Sunshine | | | | 10. Townsville:This is the ideal city to visit the lush |
| Coast, Noosa is a very popular tourist spot. The | | | | tropical islands off the coast such as Orpheus, Dunk, |
| Cooloola National Park and Noosa National Park both | | | | Magnetic and beautiful Bedarra. The Hinchinbrook |
| offer fantastic camping sites with raw natural beauty. | | | | Island National Park is another world heritage listed |
| Hastings Street is the place to be for stylish shopping | | | | gem that is a popular tourist hideaway. Why not take |
| and beach side restaurants, and head to the Noosa | | | | the family to the Billabong Wildlife Santuary close to |
| River for all types of water sports, fishing and | | | | the city, or relax at the Strand on the beachfront. |
| boating activities. | | | | Alligator Creek, next to the lovely Bowling Green Bay |
| 6. Montville:Located in the Sunshine Hinterland, this | | | | is great for a day trip. |