Top 10 Things to do in Queensland

From the Gold Coast to Airlie Beach, gateway to the Whitsundays, north to Magnetic Island, Mission Beach, and the reef and rainforest of Cairns and Cape Tribulation, plenty of unforgettable experiences await in Queensland.

Not only can you can you surf the beaches of the Gold Coast, you can learn to surf in the “Caves of Waves” wave pool at Whitewater World. Coolangatta YHA and Surfers Paradise Main Beach YHA are the perfect base for catching waves and Whitewater World!

Super Sandboarding

Take a 4WD tour and explore the world’s third largest sand Island, Moreton Island. Whilst there why not try Sandboarding! Check out the Brisbane Adventure Package for a great deal on accommodation at Brisbane City YHA and a full day 4WD Eco tour of Moreton Island!

Cuddle a Koala

For over 80 years people have visited Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary to cuddle a koala. Queensland is the only place on the East Coast of Australia where you can hold a koala.

Become a Wildlife Warrior!

Check out the wildlife warriors show at Australia Zoo. Every day in the “Crocoseum” you will learn about giant snakes, elephants, soaring birds and of course the big Saltwater Crocodiles! Australia Zoo Encounter package has got it all covered.

See the ‘Bluest’ of Blues

Take a 4WD and explore the World Heritage Listed Fraser Island. The world’s largest sand island has over 100 freshwater lakes with the clearest and ‘bluest’ water you will ever see. Take a look at the Fraser Island Explorer, Express or Wilderness trips HERE.

Check your compass on Magnetic Island

Take a short 30 min ferry from Townsville and discover the history of Magnetic Island. Bungalow Bay Koala Village YHA hostel (with on-site wildlife sanctuary!) is the only place to stay.

Sail the Reef!

Sail to one or all of the 74 Whitsunday Islands from Airlie Beach. Take a tall ship, fastcat or yacht and no matter the experience you are looking for from relaxed to adventurous, you will find an island which caters to your every wish. The choice is yours!

All aboard!

Take the Kuranda Scenic Rail from Cairns to experience a spectacular picturesque journey through the lush rainforest. Amaze at the steep ravines, beautiful waterfalls and the awe-inspiring Barron Gorge.

Under the sea!

Learn to dive, take an intro dive or hang out on the surface snorkelling on a day trip to the Great Barrier Reef. Wonder at the colours and wildlife in the world’s most amazing reef. Cairns Central YHA is the perfect base for exploring tropical North Queensland!

Stay in the rainforest

Take a day trip or stay over at the Crocodylus Village YHA in Cape Tribulation situated in the World Heriatge listed Daintree Rainforest.

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