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.
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If you’re planning a trip for 3 days in Brisbane, you’re in the right place! I grew up in Brisbane and return several times a year, and have used this experience to design a 3 day itinerary for Brisbane that includes a balance of the best things to do in Brisbane, the best sights & activities, and some of Brisbane’s best restaurants and bars. This … Continue reading Itinerary: 3 Days in Brisbane For First Time Visitors (2025)
From tropical islands to lively beach towns, Queensland is blessed with more than 1700 beaches across 7000 kilometres of coastline. The best beaches in Queensland range from the powdery white sands of Whitehaven Beach in the north, to the surf breaks and unspoiled beaches of the Gold Coast in the south, with the beaches of Stradbroke Island, Moreton Island and the Sunshine Coast in between. … Continue reading 10 Best Beaches in Queensland: Where to go & where to stay
The Sunshine Coast is has more than 30 beautiful beaches, between the main towns of Caloundra, Maroochydore and Noosa, making it the perfect beach holiday hotspot in southeast Queensland. In this guide to the best beaches on the Sunshine Coast, I’ve rounded up the best beaches for swimming, surfing and dog-friendly spots, to help you find the perfect beach for your next day or holiday … Continue reading 10 Best Beaches on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland + Map (2025)
There are so many great things to do in sunny, tropical Townsville. Located on the coastline of the Great Barrier Reef, Townsville is a popular destination for those visiting the Great Barrier Reef, but there is plenty to do on dry land! The best things to do in Townsville include visiting the Great Barrier Reef and Magnetic Island, taking in the views from Castle Hill, … Continue reading 9 Of The Best Things to Do in Townsville
Surrounded by beautiful coastal regions, islands and lush forested hinterland, there are so many amazing day trips that you can take from Brisbane. To help you plan your best Brisbane day trip, I’ve rounded up the best day trips from Brisbane including the Gold Coast, Stradbroke Island, Moreton Island, the Sunshine Coast Hinterland & more! I grew up in Brisbane, and lived there for twenty … Continue reading 15 Best Day Trips from Brisbane (2025)
Burleigh Beach is my favourite beach on the Gold Coast – ask most locals, and they’d likely agree. Most tourists still flock to Surfers, although Burleigh is booming these days, the once sleepy little beach ‘burb still has easygoing charm to go with its extraordinary natural beauty. With a wide, deep beach of soft white spend, not a speck of litter in sight and sweeping … Continue reading Burleigh Beach: The Best Beach on the Gold Coast
August was a sad month for me, but I am still grateful for the many moments filled with laughter and love, and some of my favourite people in the world. A few days after I got back to New York City from Greece, my grandmother passed away. I flew to Brisbane, Australia, to be with my family and help prepare for the funeral. It’s too big … Continue reading NYC Life: August 2019
Queensland is a magnet for superlatives. Biggest. Oldest. Most Beautiful. Only. Queensland’s tropics are famous the world over for natural marvels like The Great Barrier Reef, lush rainforests, idyllic beaches and islands and colourful local character. I’ve rounded up the best things I’ve experienced in Tropical North Queensland, hopefully to inspire you to explore the region too. Read More: The Ultimate Queensland Travel Guide 1. … Continue reading 15 Amazing Things to Do in Queensland’s Tropics
Noosa is a popular holiday beach town on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, a bit over an hour’s drive north of Brisbane. Despite spending a lot of my childhood in Noosa and around the Sunshine Coast, I hadn’t spent a lot of time in Noosa in year, and couldn’t remember ever visiting Noosa National Park – or not since I was old enough to remember … Continue reading A Visit to Noosa National Park
Every time I go back to Queensland, I make a pact with my boyfriend to go back more often. After this past long weekend on the Gold Coast, we’ve made plans to go back once every three months next year! Melbourne has public holidays for not one, but two sporting events every year. In September, we get a long weekend for the AFL Final and in November, … Continue reading A Long Weekend on the Gold Coast