Thursday, October 4, 2012

Don't Miss These Queensland Destinations

By John Wright


Queensland is a condition of Australia, in the northeast of the country. The main city is Brisbane.

For people who do not know Queensland, it is promoted as the state where Australia shines. It is hot, sunny and has (in my opinion) the best beaches in Australia.

I had a brilliant idea of what folks may suggest going into this story, however it still had 1 or 2 surprises. Here's what everyone came up with and they can all be enjoyed best by campervan hire Qld:

The Great Barrier Reef

No surprises that this came top of the list. The Great Barrier Reef stretching from Central Queensland on the Eastern Coast of Australia to Papua New Guinea is the biggest living organism in the world. It's a natural wonder of the world and renowned for the fantastic thing about the coral and the creatures that inhabit it.

What was surprising was the amazing techniques that were recommended to experience the reef. Snorkelling and diving were popular, as were copter rides above the reef so you can really gauge the size of this fantastic place.

The Whitsundays

The Whitsundays are a group 74 islands off the Central Queensland coast. The islands provide a gigantic range of tropical nirvana getaways for visitors of all nature. Suggestions for the Whitsundays included snorkelling and diving, as well as swimming with Dolphins off Hamilton Island. Sailing is also a popular past time in the Whitsundays and a selection of boats offer sailors of all ability the chance to experience a great day out.

Fraser Island

Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world. No this doesn't suggest it is simply a big pile of sand. It has stunning bushland, lakes, beaches and wildlife. Any Queensland bucket list must include a 4WD camping excursion here, but bring plenty of toilet roll as bathrooms are few and far between. Similarly don't feed the dingoes otherwise the rangers will be running after you. You really do get back to nature here.

The Sun Coast

There are lots of places to surf in Queensland, however taking instruction in Noosa on the Sunshine Coast was a preferred choice. Noosa was once a sleepy fishing hamlet but is now a popular, up to date city offering the latest fashions and food on famous Hastings Street.

Brisbane

Brisbane, capital of Queensland, has its own unique experiences. There are only three bridge climbs in the world and one of them is on the Storey Bridge in central Brisbane, which lets you get a very unique view of this city. A short drive and ship ride from the CBD is Moreton Bay, a remarkable water way and group of islands that offer camping, fishing, surfing, kayaking, sailing, diving and snorkelling at its best. No surprises here that it hit the Queensland bucket list.

The Gold Coast

The Gold Coast is an extremely popular holiday resort. It offer 26 kms of beaches with Surfers Paradise is classic for its party and fun way of life. The Gold Coast is also famous for its theme parks and these naturally hit the bucket list. Warner Brothers Movi World, Sea World, Dream World, Wet n ' Wild, White Water World and Currumbin Wildlife Refuge offer an impressive range of rides and experiences for all ages.

A lesser known part of the Gold Coast for visitors is Currumbin. This a very popular surf spot for locals and when the tide is out the creek turns into a water wonderland. The most strange bucket list suggestion was going thru the rock pools at Currumbin in the rain.




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