Queensland
Where is Queensland?
The state of Queensland is in the North East of Australia. Queensland is the second largest state in Australia, it has a breadth of natural beauty and plenty of snorkel spots.
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest barrier reef on planet Earth. It is located off the East coast of Australia and is home to a wide range of marine and coral diversity. The barrier reef spans over 1430 miles down the North East coast of Queensland, Australia. It is the largest barrier reef in the world and home to diverse ecosystems that live on the different species of coral reef and must visit for snorkelers! It is easiest to see and snorkel the Great Barrier Reef by booking a tour operating from Cairns.
Whitsunday Island Nature Reserve is located just off the North East coast of Australia. The Whitsunday Islands is a collection of protected islands with numerous coral reefs home to a diverse range of marine life, including Turtles, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Humpback Whales, Reef Manta Rays, Reef fish, Clownfish, and more.
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Fraser Island
Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world and a world heritage site for its natural values. The island is located off the Eastern coast of Queensland, Australia. Within its 250km beach coastline, you will find one of the few places in the world where rainforest has grown on a sand island. Key natural attractions include Lake McKenzie, a beautiful light-to-dark blue freshwater lake, champagne pools, and Lake Wabby.
Be aware of the creatures living on the island, including Snakes, Spiders, and Dingos. Dingos live on the island and are essentially wild dogs. There have been attacks, take precautions.
Whitehaven Beach is in the Whitsunday Island Nature Reserve, Queensland, Australia. A picture-perfect view with the right tides with the swirling turquoise meander. Soak your feet in fine flour white sand. Feathertail Stingrays bask in the shallow waters.
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Australia Zoo
Australia Zoo is a fantastic day trip from Noosa. The late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin’s zoo was founded in 1970 and is home to a variety of animals.
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Daintree Rainforest, Cairns
Daintree Rainforest is a world heritage listed site and is known for being the oldest rainforest in the world, estimated to date back to 130 million years ago! Spanning over 1,200 square miles, Daintree has biodiverse ecosystems, from saltwater crocodiles to frogs.
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Gold Coast & Brisbane
The sunny Gold coast and the city of Brisbane are located halfway down the East coast of Australia. The gold coast is known for its long sandy beaches which are popular for surfing, the city also has a vibrant night life.
Frequently Asked Questions
The local currency is the Australian Dollar AUD. 1 AUD equals approximately 0.64 USD.
The largest airports are Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra, and Cairns.
Australia is in the Southern hemisphere, meaning summer is in December and winter is in July. Depending on the temperature, May-October is a good time to visit.
Hire a car, Greyhound coaches, or domestic short-haul flights.
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