Most popular QLD destinations

The Whitsundays - The Australian Traveller Guide

Protected from the swells of the Coral Sea, set about by cooling trade winds and possessed of some of the most dazzlingly intricate reefs in the region, the Whitsundays represents the calm, splendid centrepiece of the Marine Park. Far from the crowds that frequent the island resorts, expect to find an unbroken horizon concealing delicate treasures beneath the sea. By Fiona Harper
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Southern GBR Marine Park

Your reef and island experiences in the southern extremities of the Marine Park can be summed up in one word: remote. But that means privacy is virtually assured, and the focus is on clear waters, fascinating wildlife and unforgettable dives. By Fiona Harper

Out & About: Longreach

Longreach, outback oasis and pastoral capital of Central Western Qld, basks in the long reach of the Thomson River. Everything about it is big: big skies, big trucks, big hats, big steaks, big hearts and bigger distances, writes Mike Larder.

Harrison's Restaurant Port Douglas

The first and last place to eat when you drop into Port Douglas must be Harrison’s, writes Tom Barclay.
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Vertically Challenged

The spirit of Kokoda – courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice – reverberates through the forests of the Gold Coast hinterland each year during the gruelling Kokoda Challenge. Stu Lloyd explores the unique headspace you need to be in to take on one of Australia’s toughest endurance events.
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Middleton Manor

Australian Traveller's Sara Moss stumbles on a high class treasure in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and is compelled to return. Again and again and again . . .

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Bowen on the Big Screen

To nail his precious pre-war Darwin scenes, Baz Luhrmann filmed in a small town in Queensland. And as Australia the Movie prepared to debut in cinemas around the country, Mike Larder spoke with the woman who may have single-handedly put Bowen on the map.
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Exploring the Remote Cape York

Exploring Cape York is an adventure to the most northen tip of Australia
By Sandy Guy

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Gold Coast Fantasy

With so much to see and do on the GC, even contemplating a weekend there can be enough to leave you drained. So, to simplify things and give you the confidence that you’re not missing out on anything, we’ve laid out a roadmap of must-dos – the hottest places to stay and play in the entertainment capital of the sunshine state.

Northern GBR Marine Park

Beginning at Townsville and spilling northwards beyond Cape York into Torres Strait, the emphasis in the northern reaches is on the vast range of experiences, with everything from five star celebrity hangouts to deserted Robinson Crusoe-style outposts. The choice is yours. By Fiona Harper

Beach Camp Bliss

AT Reader Ashleigh Caba from Brisbane has found the perfect hideaway for a spot of on-sand camping. No frills, no slick facilities, just the simple pleasures of idyllic Cooloola Beach.
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Undara Experience - To The Bat Cave

Snakes, bats and a dark cave. Not your typical combination of holiday attractions, right? Chris Cipollone begs to differ.
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For Every Peak There's a Trough

There’s a wow factor to Peppers Spicers Peak Lodge that is undeniable, and Tiana Templeman found her recent visit unforgettable. but not for all the right reasons.
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Romancing The Reef

Call it a Dirty Weekend Away or a relationship make-good, with just a long weekend, several thousand kilometres of Queensland coastline and your imagination, you too can be the romantic love god [or goddess] you truly know yourself to be.
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Blue Horizon Resort Apartments

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Lark Quarry Dinosaur Trackways

Lark Quarry, in outback Australia, is currently the only recorded dinosaur stampede on earth. In this place, around 95 million years ago, a large herd of small two legged dinosaurs gathered on the banks of a forest lake to drink.

Northwest Safaris

Australian Traveller invited some of the best operators from across the entire nation to show you how to enjoy the real star of Australia The Movie: our continent and its outback locations.
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