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Tropical North (65)
Our favourite part of QLD to getaway....
Cairns is a vibrant and liveable city and is another gateway to the reef. The northern beach communities of Palm Cove and Port Douglas for a relaxing retreat filled with spa treatments at luxurious resort are also a favourite, or venture North to the Daintree/Cape Tribulation.
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Brisbane (38)
Brisbane has it all - it is the capital of Queensland. Spend lazy afternoons doing nothing step it up a notch by throwing yourself into any number of adventures, abseiling the cliffs at Kangaroo Point, climbing the Story Bridge or all kinds of water sports.
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Bundaberg Coral Isles & Country (22)
Bundaberg is known as the 'Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef'. Perfect for a reef based Getaway. Bundaberg lies near the southern end of the reef close to Lady Elliot and Lady Musgrave Islands. The world famous Mon Repos turtle rookery. Nearby is Bargara a popular holiday getaway.
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Fraser Coast South Burnett (28)
The Fraser Coast is home to Heritage Listed Fraser Island which is the largest sand island in the world. Hervey Bay is Australia's whale watching capital, and is home to over 20 kilometres of sweeping golden beaches and a beautiful, safe aquatic playground. Maryborough is one of Queensland's oldest and largest provincial cities.
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Gladstone (30)
Gladstone is a small port town which wasa awarded "Tidy Town of 2003". Some of the local attractions include Gladstone Marina. Fishing at Lake Awoonga is excellent.
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Mackay (31)
Mackay is close to the Whitsundays, Eungella National Park and the Great Barrrier Reef.
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Outback Queensland (58)
Perfect for your next fishing getaway, or as an adventure opal fossicking or fossil hunting with the kids. Most visitors to the area pop in at one of many national parks or go camping in the region.
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Southern Downs (18)
In the Southern Downs you experience real country life and hospitality, the region povides a natural alternative to the cities and beaches of the coastal area. The Southern Downs stretches from Cunningham's Gap in the east, north to Clifton, south to the border town of Wallangarra, and to Inglewood in the west. The principal towns are Warwick, Stanthorpe, Killarney, Allora, Inglewood, Texas and Clifton.
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Toowoomba and Golden West (42)
Take a getaway to Western Downs, Toowoomba (on the Great Dividing Range) and the Darling Downs.
Into the Eastern Downs (North) you will explore galleries, nurseries, host farms, bed and breakfasts and museums. Drive the designated Tourist Drives through Crows Nest, Rosalie, Jondaryan, Dalby and the Bunya Mountains.
West of Toowoomba you can exlpore Chinchilla, Murilla, Taroom, Tara, Waggamba, Balonne, Bendemere, Bungil, Wambo, Waroo, Millmerran and the towns of Roma and Goondiwindi.
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Whitsunday (14)
74 Idyllic islands set against the relaxing backdrop of the Coral Sea
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Townsville (12)
This popular getaway has over three hundred days of sunshine each year and is next to the central Great Barrier Reef. Ideal fo outdoor activities Townsville houses a museums, an aquariam and is stationed next to Magentic Island.
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South East Queensland Country (25)
This getaway is only a short drive from Brisbane. It commands clean air, a rapidly developing wine industry, galleries, museums and fresh local produce to savour. Exploring ancient rainforests, splash out in natural rock pools or simply marvel at the natural beauty of the region where warm hospitality is ensured.
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Western Downs (36)
If it’s classic Aussie pubs, stunning National Parks or colourful country experiences you're chasing, then a trip to Queensland’s Western Downs could be an ideal choice of getaway. Just three hours drive west of Brisbane, the Western Downs can be explored while touring some of Queensland’s major arterial highways: the Great Inland Way, Warrego, Leichhardt and Gore.
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Central Queensland (28)
Central Queensland centres on the eastern coast, around the Tropic of Capricorn. Home to some beautiful getaways Its major regional centre is Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast the area extends to the Central Highlands at Emerald.
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Gold Coast (12)
The fun filled Gold Coast offers world class theme parks and great surf beaches backed by high rise developments. Shop 'till you drop!
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Sunshine Coast (43)
Just north of Brisbane, Queensland’s Sunshine Coast encompasses the coastline from Caloundra to Rainbow Beach and the lush countryside of the hinterland.
So be prepared to tempt your tastebuds in Noosa, untie your purse-strings at Eumundi Markets and bring out your inner child at Australia Zoo. Major towns include Caloundra, Maroochydore and Noosa.
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