Joanna James
Travelling is a great way to expand your knowledge while being able to experience food, cultures, traditions and history. If you are heading to Queensland, then here are some must-do activities
Words cannot do justice to the beauty and ecological importance of the Great Barrier Reef and due to its vast size, it can even be seen from out-of-space. Considered a World Heritage Site the Great Barrier Reef is undoubtedly the most common attraction in Queensland.
Cains is a great location for one-day trips. You can embark on journeys to the Great Barrier Reef as well as the common tropical islands of Green Island and Fitzroy.
Daintree National Park is important for two main reasons. Firstly, the forest is the oldest surviving rainforest in the world and secondly, the rainforest is home to some of the world's highest concentrations of threatened and endangered species.
Fraiser island is a great location for those who love to do daring outdoor activities. The perfect location to go for a four-wheel-drive Fraise Island is known to be the third-largest sand island in the world
The Whitsunday Islands are known to be some of the most beautiful beaches and islands in Australia. Whitsunday Group of islands are made up of about 74 different islands strung along the great barrier reef.
Port Douglas located not too far from Oaks Moranbah and other similar Moranbah service apartments and is a perfect location for a one day trip. Outlined with palm and Mango trees the coastal area is a great location for the family to spend a day out in the sun. Port Douglas has a lovely tropical vibe with small to medium cafes, restaurants and shops along either side of the road for you to shop and relax.
The part where you travel to Kuranda is the highlight of the vacation to the charming rainforest village on the Atherton Tableland. There are two options for you to select from when travelling to Kuranda. The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway will allow you to flyover World Heritage Listed rainforests treating yourself to nature in all its glory. You can also opt for the Kuranda Scenic Railway which will take you through cliffs, mountains and jungles.
Sunshine Coast stretches from Noose heads to Caloundra. The Sunshine Coast is one of the most popular places to visit when travelling to Queensland. The area is calm, serene and has a pristine beauty that is bound to keep you mesmerised for days. If you are adventurous you can hike on the trails of Noose National Park and treat your self to a day out with nature.
The Gold Coast has become one of the most famous tourist destinations over the past few years. It developed drastically with luxurious hotels and high-rise shopping malls which attracted shoppers and luxury travellers from around the world. Apart from the sky-scrapers and the shopping malls, the Gold Coast is also popular among surfers.
Lamington National Park is a world heritage site. It is about a two-hour drive away from Brisbane but the drive is worth it when you get to visit the national park and treat yourself to the beauty of nature in all its glory.
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