Tropical North Queensland offers the Great Barrier Reef and tropical rainforest experiences, combining adventure and relaxation within some of the greatest environmental wonders of the world. The Tropical North Queensland region is a large area that extends from Mission Beach/Tully in the south to Cape York and the Torres Strait in the north and Gulf Savannah in the west.

The region includes Cairns, Kuranda, the resort islands of the Great Barrier Reef from Dunk to Lizard in the east, and the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest. Tropical North Queensland is a rugged and remarkable region where the rainforest meets the reef. Explore the lush Wet Tropics, visit the ancient Daintree Rainforest or discover the underwater wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.

The Gold Coast is a glitzy strip of high-rise hotels and expansive resorts set along more than a dozen golden sand beaches. The Gold Coast culinary scene is one that’s served with a side of alfresco, so you can try fine-dining restaurants, casual seafood shacks, buzzing cafes, breweries, street-eats and more Perched at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef and flanked by fertile farmlands, Bundaberg – or Bundy as the locals call it – has something for everyone.

Australia’s favourite spirit, Bundaberg Rum, is made from local sugar cane, and no visit to Bundy is complete without a taste test of the twice-voted “best rum in the world”. Fraser Island is the jewel of the Fraser Coast. It's the largest sand island in the world, a huge bank that stretches for more than 120km north to south and is dotted with ancient rainforests, more than 100 lakes, vast dunes and deserted
beaches.

The Sunshine Coast has a wide variety of tourism and leisure experiences ranging from coastal beaches and waterways to scenic hinterland areas, national parks, world-class resorts, quality restaurants and several attractions. The Sunshine Coast is located north of Brisbane and incorporates the beach side towns of Caloundra, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Coolum, Noosa, Cooloola Coast and hinterland. The Sunshine Coast is made up of more than 100km of sparkling coastline, dotted with stunning beaches, stylish villages such as Noosa, and bustling coastal towns like Maroochydore and Mooloolaba.

Less than half an hour inland, the Sunshine Coast Hinterland is famous for its fresh produce and gourmet dining. The region is only 90 minutes north of Brisbane, but in this laid-back holiday favourite you’ll feel like you’ve escaped to another world. Stretching from Mission Beach in the south to the Torres Strait in the north.

Get a taste of the real Australian countryside and a slower pace of life in Southern Queensland Country. Immerse yourself in the epic landscapes of national parks, sample paddock-to-plate produce and boutique wines, and see inside thriving rural communities with a hands-on farm stay. The region is centred around the town of Toowoomba, famed for its technicolour gardens, street art, cafes and the annual Carnival of Flowers. Southern Queensland Country is the state’s top country getaway offering the perfect mix of stunning natural places, four distinct seasons, fine locally-made wine and a variety of farm to table regional food experiences.

From an indulgent stay in an upmarket B&B to camping under the stars in a National Park or exploring on a Big Sky Country Drive – the region offers a unique opportunity to taste a slice of country life. A colourful history and heritage, warm country hospitality and an invitation to partake in a varied calendar of events is part of the Southern Queensland Country experience. The region extends from the Glass House Mountains in the south, including the northern portion of Bribie Island, to the Cooloola region north of Noosa Heads and west to Kenilworth, the Mary Valley and Blackall Range.

The Bundaberg region is Australia’s premier location for observing nesting sea turtles at Mon Repos Conservation Park. The region, also known as the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, stretches from the town of Bundaberg, Lady Elliot Island and Mon Repos in the east to the North Burnett region, with Gin Gin in the west and Childers to the south.

The region is rich in sugar and horticultural production and is home to the well-known Bundaberg Rum and Bundaberg Ginger Beer as well as a number of hinterland wineries and farm-gate sales of fresh produce. To the west in the North Burnett region lie national parks including Cania Gorge, Auburn River and Goodnight Scrub. There are also inland recreational dams including Lake Monduran, Lake Paradise and Lake Gregory.