Pack your bags and get ready to embark on an adventure of a lifetime, because Queensland, Australia is chock-full of pristine coastlines, lush landscapes and dazzling attractions for the adventurous at heart.
Snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, The Great Barrier Reef is the largest living coral reef system on Earth spanning 1,400 miles. Located in the Coral Sea and best accessed from the gateway city Cairns, exploration of the reefs are possible via snorkeling and diving tours so you can experience the vibrant colors and rich bio-diversity of life underwater.
Aboriginal performer of the didgeridoo in Kuranda Village© Liverbird | Dreamstime
Kuranda is surrounded by World Heritage Rainforest and opportunities to explore the region abound, from hiking picturesque Barron Falls to perusing little shops and galleries for art and souvenirs.
Foraging through the Daintree National Park
Emerald green rainforest filled to the brim with the most diverse species of flora and fauna make a trip through the spectacular Daintree National Park a must. Comprised of waterfalls, gorges, mountain peaks and eventually tapering off to the Coral Sea rich with coral life, this World Heritage Site offers ample opportunity to experience a truly wild Australia.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary © Kamonrutm | Dreamstime
Cuddling koalas at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
What could be a more quintessential Australian experience than cuddling a Koala? With 130 koalas, you can get up-close and personal with the cute marsupials, feed kangaroos and visit with Tasmanian devils, wombats and dingoes.
Sailing around these 74 islands is the best way to experience some of the world’s top white-sand beaches and get up-close and personal with Australia’s diverse tropical landscapes, from accessing the Great Barrier Reef to hiking and mountain biking remote, wooded peninsulas.
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