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<h2>Your Queensland holiday escape</h2>Queensland is made for holidays. The Great Barrier Reef stretches along its coastline, and island paradises like the Whitsundays rise out of turquoise water. Ancient rainforests meet the sea in the tropical north, while the south offers the surf beaches and nightlife of the Gold Coast and the relaxed charm of the Sunshine Coast and Noosa.Spend your days snorkelling among coral reefs, sailing between islands, exploring rainforest and waterfalls, or soaking up the sun by the pool. The vibrant riverside city of Brisbane offers dining, culture and events, while the vast outback reveals a different side of Australia. Queensland suits families, couples and adventurers alike, offering endless sunshine and natural beauty.

<h2>Reef, islands, rainforest and beaches</h2>Across Queensland, there is something for every kind of traveller:<ul><li>Snorkel, dive or take a scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef</li><li>Sail the Whitsunday Islands and walk the pure white silica sand of Whitehaven Beach</li><li>Explore the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation in Tropical North Queensland</li><li>Enjoy the theme parks, surf beaches and dining of the Gold Coast</li><li>Relax in Noosa and explore the Sunshine Coast hinterland</li><li>Take a 4WD adventure on K’gari (Fraser Island), the world’s largest sand island</li><li>Visit Brisbane’s South Bank, cultural precinct and riverside dining</li><li>Hand-feed wild dolphins at Moreton Island, or snorkel the Tangalooma Wrecks</li><li>Hike through the rainforest of Lamington National Park and the Scenic Rim</li><li>Discover the outback heritage of Longreach and Winton</li></ul>

<h2>Perfectly placed in Australia’s north-east</h2>Queensland covers the north-eastern corner of Australia, stretching from the New South Wales border in the south to the tip of Cape York in the far north. It is Australia’s second-largest state. Brisbane is the state’s capital and main gateway, with international and domestic flights into Brisbane Airport. The Gold Coast is around an hour’s drive south of Brisbane, and the Sunshine Coast is around an hour north. Major airports in Cairns, Townsville, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Proserpine and Hamilton Island make it easy to reach destinations along the coast.

<h2>Your Gold Coast holiday escape</h2>The Gold Coast is sunshine, surf and energy all in one. A long ribbon of golden beaches stretches from The Spit to Coolangatta, backed by a striking skyline, beachfront promenades and a coastline of world-class surf breaks. Each neighbourhood has its own personality: Surfers Paradise is lively, Broadbeach is stylish, and Burleigh Heads and the southern beaches are relaxed and surf-centric.Spend your days riding roller coasters at the theme parks, learning to surf, meeting native wildlife or exploring the rainforest, waterfalls and wineries of the hinterland. In the evenings, enjoy beachfront dining, rooftop bars and the city’s buzzing entertainment. The Gold Coast suits families, couples and friends alike, offering a holiday packed with fun, sunshine and variety.

<h2>Theme parks, surf beaches and hinterland</h2>There is no shortage of things to do on the Gold Coast:<ul><li>Spend a day at the theme parks, including Dreamworld, Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet’n’Wild</li><li>Take in 360-degree coastal views from the SkyPoint Observation Deck in Surfers Paradise</li><li>Learn to surf or watch the pros at Snapper Rocks, Kirra and Burleigh Heads</li><li>Walk the rainforest trails of Burleigh Head National Park, with sweeping views back to the skyline</li><li>Meet koalas, kangaroos and native birds at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary</li><li>Dine and shop in Broadbeach, Pacific Fair and the James Street precinct in Burleigh</li><li>Catch a show or exhibition at HOTA, Home of the Arts</li><li>Visit Tamborine Mountain for rainforest skywalks, wineries and its Gallery Walk</li><li>See the Natural Bridge and glow worms in Springbrook National Park</li><li>Join a whale-watching cruise between around June and November</li></ul>

<h2>Perfectly placed in South East Queensland</h2>The Gold Coast stretches along Queensland’s southern coastline, from The Spit and Main Beach in the north to Coolangatta and the New South Wales border in the south. The hinterland national parks lie to the west. Surfers Paradise is around an hour’s drive south of the Brisbane CBD via the M1 Pacific Motorway. Gold Coast Airport at Coolangatta is around 25–30 minutes south of Surfers Paradise. Brisbane Airport is around an hour to an hour and a quarter away, depending on traffic. Byron Bay is around 45 minutes to an hour south across the border.

The Gold Coast is sunshine, surf and energy all in one. A long ribbon of golden beaches stretches from The Spit to Coolangatta, backed by a striking skyline, beachfront promenades and a coastline of world-class surf breaks. Each neighbourhood has its own personality: Surfers Paradise is lively, Broadbeach is stylish, and Burleigh Heads and the southern beaches are relaxed and surf-centric.

Spend your days riding roller coasters at the theme parks, learning to surf, meeting native wildlife or exploring the rainforest, waterfalls and wineries of the hinterland. In the evenings, enjoy beachfront dining, rooftop bars and the city’s buzzing entertainment. The Gold Coast suits families, couples and friends alike, offering a holiday packed with fun, sunshine and variety.

There is no shortage of things to do on the Gold Coast:

Perfectly placed in South East Queensland

The Gold Coast stretches along Queensland’s southern coastline, from The Spit and Main Beach in the north to Coolangatta and the New South Wales border in the south. The hinterland national parks lie to the west. Surfers Paradise is around an hour’s drive south of the Brisbane CBD via the M1 Pacific Motorway. Gold Coast Airport at Coolangatta is around 25–30 minutes south of Surfers Paradise. Brisbane Airport is around an hour to an hour and a quarter away, depending on traffic. Byron Bay is around 45 minutes to an hour south across the border.

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