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Destinations
/ Australia
/ Queensland
Queensland, home of the Great Barrier Reef and commonly referred to
as the "Sunshine State", is Australia's ultimate outdoor playground.
Hike through tranquil rainforests, relax on an island or go diving
on the Great Barrier Reef. From the fun of the Gold Coast to the adventure
of the Cape you will know you have found a special kind of paradise
in Queensland.
On the South Coast, Brisbane, the capital of Queensland is neighboured
to the south by Australia's tourism capital, the Gold Coast, with
golden beaches and exciting nightlife. North is the natural beauty
and more relaxed atmosphere of the Sunshine Coast.
Upon travelling north, you will find Fraser Island, the worlds largest
sand island. Fraser Island is sparsely populated and a delight for
the outdoor adventurer who enjoys the simple beauty of forests,
beaches, huge sand dunes and crystal clear freshwater lakes.
Further north on the East Coast are the world famous Whitsunday
Islands. Here you can charter a yacht to explore these magic islands,
or simply book a stay on one of the many resort islands and be pampered
to your hearts content.
The World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef spans 2,000km from
the tip of Cape York past Cairns to Gladstone in the south. A scuba
divers paradise with 2,900 individual reefs, 71 coral islands, 10,000
species of sponge, 350 different species of coral, 4,000 species
of molluscs, 350 species of echinoderms and over 1,500 species of
fish.
Far North Queensland or the Tropical North is gateway to the wilderness
of Cape York and home to the World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest
and Atherton Tablelands, crocodiles, fantastic barramundi fishing
and the geologists dream of the Undara lava tubes.
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