Category: Queensland

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Queensland is one of the most popular travel destinations in Australia for international visitors, who come to see the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, beach hop on the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast or discover lovely, laidback Brisbane.

From luxury island breaks in the Whitsundays to country road trips through Southern QLD Country & the Outback, there’s something for everyone here. With one of the warmest and sunniest climates in Australia, the state is famous for year-round sunshine and beautiful winters. The sunshine state is perfect for visiting year-round.

I grew up in Brisbane and have spent countless weekends and holidays all over the state, but am still discovering beautiful new places to explore.

I acknowledge the First Nations owners of the lands now recognised as Queensland. I pay respect to their Elders, lores, customs and creation spirits. I recognise that these lands have always been places of great natural beauty, culture and community. 

Queensland Travel Guides

Destinations in Queensland

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Bendigo Most Charming Country Towns Australia
Australia, Country NSW, Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges, Destination Guides, High Country Victoria, North Coast NSW, Southern QLD Country, Tasmania, Victorian Goldfields

The 15 Most Charming Country Towns in Australia

One of the greatest joys of travelling inland in Australia is discovering its charming country towns, with their heritage architecture, truly farm-to-table food and classic country hospitality. The best country towns in Australia to visit include Bendigo, Ballarat, Beechworth, Daylesford, Hahndorf, Rutherglen & Montville, to name just a few! While Australia’s islands and beach towns tend to get the most fame and glory, the best … Continue reading The 15 Most Charming Country Towns in Australia

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Whitsundays

Hayman Island Resort Review: 5 Days in the Whitsundays

The Whitsundays is one of the dreamiest travel destinations in Australia. In July, we spent five nights on Hayman Island in the Whitsundays, at Intercontinental Hayman Island Great Barrier Reef. It’s one of the biggest splurges we’ve made on a holiday, but it is one we will cherish for the rest of our days! There are a few accommodation options in the Whitsundays, and Hayman … Continue reading Hayman Island Resort Review: 5 Days in the Whitsundays

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Country NSW, New South Wales, North Coast NSW, Southern QLD Country, Travel Itineraries

Itinerary: Waterfall Way Road Trip From Brisbane

Waterfall Way is one of the most beautiful scenic road trips in Australia, and yet it manages to fly under the radar! Waterfall Way is located in Northern New South Wales, and is a perfect 4-5 day road trip from Brisbane. Waterfall Way is most famous for its many beautiful waterfalls: Wollomombi Falls, Ebor Falls, Dangar Falls and Crystal Showers Falls. The country towns on … Continue reading Itinerary: Waterfall Way Road Trip From Brisbane

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Great Barrier Reef
Cairns & Great Barrier Reef, Destination Guides, Islands & Beaches, Nature, Queensland, Townsville, Travel Itineraries, Whitsundays

7 Days in North Queensland Itinerary: Road Trip from Whitsundays to Cairns

Queensland‘s tropical north is home to some of the most spectacular natural wonders in Australia, making it the perfect destination for an Australian road trip.  This itinerary is for a 7-day road trip through the most beautiful & iconic places in North Queensland, including the Whitsundays islands and Whitehaven Beach, the Great Barrier Reef, Port Douglas and the Daintree Rainforest. The Great Barrier Reef may … Continue reading 7 Days in North Queensland Itinerary: Road Trip from Whitsundays to Cairns

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Brisbane, City Guides

The Ultimate Brisbane Travel Guide

Brisbane is a beautiful, subtropical city that offers travellers plenty to see & do. Known as “The River City”, the best things to do in Brisbane are outdoors, and make the most of the riverfront setting and the city’s sunshine, warm climate and laidback outdoor lifestyle. Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland, and is one of the most exciting cities in Australia at the … Continue reading The Ultimate Brisbane Travel Guide

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Destination Guides, Islands & Beaches, Queensland

10 Best Places in Queensland to Visit

Queensland is one of the most popular travel destinations in Australia for first time visitors to the country. Some of the best places to visit in Queensland include the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsundays, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, to name just a few. From vibrant cities like Brisbane and the Gold Coast, to chic coastal towns like Port Douglas and Noosa, to luxurious island … Continue reading 10 Best Places in Queensland to Visit

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Destination Guides, Queensland

Queensland Travel Guide: Where to Go & What to Do

Queensland is one of Australia‘s most famous travel destinations, popular with international travellers and interstate visitors alike. From the pristine natural wonders of Queensland’s tropical north to the soft sandy beaches, surf and vibrant cities in the southeast, Queensland offers a lifetime of adventure. From the Great Barrier Reef to Whitehaven Beach, to sunny Brisbane and the dozens of beaches on the Gold Coast and … Continue reading Queensland Travel Guide: Where to Go & What to Do

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City Guides, Gold Coast

The Ultimate Gold Coast Travel Guide

The Gold Coast is one of the best places to visit in Australia, with dozens of pristine beaches, vibrant and distinctive beachside neighbourhoods and three national parks on its doorstep. Surfers Paradise, Burleigh Heads, Broadbeach and Coolangatta are just the beginning! This Gold Coast Travel Guide is designed for first time visitors, and visitors who haven’t spent much time on the coast recently – the … Continue reading The Ultimate Gold Coast Travel Guide

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Brisbane, City Guides, Food & Drink

8 Of The Best Restaurants in Brisbane

The best restaurants in Brisbane now include glamorous bar & grills, new-school Italian restaurants and buzzy riverside dining destinations. For twenty years, people have been talking about how Brisbane’s restaurant scene is changing, and these days it’s regarded as one of Australia’s great dining destinations. I’ve rounded up a short but selective list of the best restaurants in Brisbane, including SK Steak & Oyster, Agnes, … Continue reading 8 Of The Best Restaurants in Brisbane

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Australia, Islands & Beaches, New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Travel Itineraries, Victoria

Itinerary for One Month in Australia: Cairns to Melbourne

This itinerary for one month in Australia, from Cairns to Melbourne, covers some of the country’s most beautiful scenery and charming cities, from the Great Barrier Reef in the north to the Great Ocean Road in the south. This travel itinerary covers Australia’s three largest cities, four state capital cities and five states. If you have one month to visit Australia, you’ll get the most … Continue reading Itinerary for One Month in Australia: Cairns to Melbourne

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