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Where else but Queensland can you experience magnificent beaches, lush green
rainforests, the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, tropical islands, exciting cities
and the outback? Queensland offers all of these amazing experiences rolled into one
Top 5: Must Dos
■ Stay on an Island of the
Great Barrier Reef:
Dive or snorkel and
marvel at the colourful
underwater world made
up of 2,900 reefs and
home to 1,500 different
types of fish
■ Visit a “living museum”: The
Daintree Rainforest is the oldest
surviving rainforest on earth,
estimated to be 135 million years old
■ Take a sailing trip: Head to stunning
World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Rorld Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef
Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays,
voted one of the top 10 beaches in
the world
WHAT TO DO.
Pick from any number of cattle stations and ■ Cuddle a koala: Get a
The Great Barrier Reef stretches along 2,300km farms to re-enact the story in Australia. Peppers hands-on experience at
of coastline, so take a cruise to swim, snorkel Hidden Vale, a 12,000-acre working cattle one of Queensland’s many
and dive or spend a memorable night at sea station close to Brisbane, offers horse riding wildlife sanctuaries
with Fantasea Reefsleep. and bushwalks. Wrotham Park, a few hours’ ■ Fraser Island: Explore
Back on land, discover ancient rainforests from Cairns, is a luxury retreat for just 20 guests. the world's largest sand
and incredible flora and fauna, take a ranger Uncover Southern Queensland’s best bits island with an exhilarating drive along
tour to immerse yourself in the tranquil forest along The Great Sunshine Way. From World Seventy Five Mile Beach in a 4WD
environment or stay in a treehouse within the Heritage-listed Fraser Island to the stunning
Daintree Rainforest. Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast, from the
Queensland is blessed with some of the best vibrant city of Brisbane to ancient sub-tropical
We Aussie Specialists
beaches in Australia, so “hang 10” with the rainforests, the range of experiences on offer
This December join Queensland on Tour
locals and take a surf lesson, or find an island on this new touring route is endless. Learn
agent workshops in London, Gatwick or
hideaway as you sail the stunning Whitsunday more at
www.greatsunshineway.com.
Manchester. Invites will be sent to
agents and Aussie Specialists soon!
Islands region.
www.specialist.australia.com
With five of Australia’s 16 World Heritage
WHAT’S NEW.
listed areas in Queensland, natural wonders are ■ Discover Queensland’s “secret season” from
abundant. Watch the humpback whales April to October, with idyllic weather and Get in touch
migrate from Hervey Bay, find the elusive cas- temperatures in the mid-high 20s. Perfect for Contact Tourism Queensland:
sowary in the Tropical North or cuddle a koala honeymoons and families during school holidays.
Write to us at:
tq_london@tq.com.au
at a wildlife sanctuary.
Or for the most up-to-date information
■ Hamilton Island’s qualia is Queensland’s
newest luxury resort, offering an indulgent stay
visit:
www.experiencequeensland.com
NEXT LEVEL.
at a secluded spot.
Lesser known but just as enticing as the coast, ■ Information, fact sheets, maps and footage
Queensland’s Outback boasts colourful charac- are regularly updated on the trade section of
ters, a proud history and an endless landscape
www.experiencequeensland.com, and new
of red hills, open plains and incredible sunsets. for October is a Trade Toolkit for Australia.
Published in association with Tourism Australia
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