Browse travel tips, things to do, and places to stay in Queensland.
2020 hasn’t panned out the way we expected. With COVID-19 sweeping the globe and deeming international travel a no-go, plenty of Aussies are instead looking to ‘holiday at home’ this year—and for many of us, Cairns is on the top of the destination wish list. A great place to get outdoors, breathe in the fresh …
This Brisbane to Cairns drive is a beautiful trip, starting in Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland, and travelling along the Pacific Highway through sub-tropical and beachside towns to the tropical North Queensland city of Cairns. To put this drive in context, it is further to drive from Brisbane to Cairns than it is from …
Five Big Australian Fruit Icons The Big Banana 351 Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour, NSW Probably the most iconic of the Big Fruits, the Big Banana is fun for all the family and you will be able to fill in the day pretty easily. This is no quick stopover, especially if you have kids. This roadside …
The Big Pineapple Queensland 76 Nambour Connection Road, Woombye Sunshine Coast QLD 4559 When you look up “kitsch” in the dictionary, there is a photo of the Big Pineapple. This could only exist in Queensland, where they actually think it is uber cool. The initial idea of the Big Pineapple (probably the state fruit of …
Fraser Island is a truly unique place. It’s not only the largest sand island in the world – it’s also the only place where rainforests grow on elevated sand dunes. It’s known for its forty perched lakes, which are lakes formed when rainwater permanently fills depressions in sand dunes. These make up half of this …
Whether you’re visiting Cairns for the first time or you’ve been here before and decided to come back for more, there are a few things you absolutely must do and see before you can truly say you’ve experienced Cairns. To get the full Cairns experience, make sure you add these 6 activities to your …
If you’re heading north to take in the beautiful coastal township that is Airlie Beach, there are a few things you want to make sure you don’t miss. To get the full Airlie Beach experience, make sure you add these seven Airlie Beach favourites to your bucket list. 1. Cool off by the Airlie …
Heading to the Gold Coast? As an all-time favourite for millions of travellers each year, there’s plenty to love about this gorgeous sun-soaked city. But when there’s so much on offer, it can be hard to know what’s worth doing and what you can probably skip until next time. Whether you’re heading there for a …
Cycling and Motorhomes Load up (or hire) a bike for an extra dimension to your holiday: explore niche trails, ride into town, sightsee and not worry about packing up your motorhome just to get a loaf of bread and some milk. Plus, there are so many places that are made for cycling in Australia. Here …
Think you’ve already experienced everything Brisbane has to offer? As a city that can genuinely claim to have plenty to offer visitors, there are a few things that are absolute must-do’s if you want to get the complete Brisbane experience—here are our top 7 all-time must see and do activities that need to be on …
