Australia truly is a magnificent country, however speaking about Australia in general is just like speaking about Europe or United States. It is too broad of a term and can mean several things. Because of this, let’s focus on Queensland in particular as a place you most definitely want to visit at least once in your lifetime. Here are some things you might want to see and do while you are there.
Brisbane
As one of the largest and most famous urban areas in whole of Australia, those who visited Brisbane must admit that it truly lives up to its name. Here you can enjoy an unforgettable ride on a CityCat Ferry, visit Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary or even take a short stroll through a Roma Street Parkland. On the other hand, if you are not there for a sightseeing you can always make it into an educational tour and learn a lot about this nation’s history, art and architecture in the Museum of Brisbane.
Lamington National Park
If what you have in mind is reconnecting with the spirit of nature, your safest choice is to pay a visit to Lamington National park, a crown jewel of Queensland. In this incredible oasis of nature, you will be able to enjoy surrounded by a genuine rainforest, wild waterfalls and a vivid wildlife everywhere around you. Needless to say, there are some incredible creatures like Regent Bowerbird, a rare specimen amongst its kind which only further speaks about the amazing diversity of this place.
The Gold Coast
Although some may think that they have seen enough urban Queensland in Brisbane alone, until you have visited Gold Coast you haven’t seen it all. First of all, every Australian knows that Gold Coast is one of the greatest entertainment centers in whole of Australia. For starters, both Warner Bros. Movie World and Sea World are located in this amazing city. However, the pinnacle of the Gold Coast’s tourism is its dazzlingly beautiful beach called simply Surfers Paradise. As the name suggests, this might be just the right place where you can fall in love with the amazing water sport that surfing is. In order to do your homework on the topic you can simply talk to experts from Natural Necessity and chose the best gear for this occasion.
Great Barrier Reef
Now if your plan is to visit something completely memorable and unique, then visiting Great Barrier Reef is a most definite must. This incredible organic structure is the greatest living thing on our planet. When you come to think of it, this alone pretty much cuts it for whole uniqueness part. However, in order to make all of this even better, you can always try a bit more adventurous approach and go skydiving above the Great Barrier Reef. Needless to say, once you are hurling towards this incredible sight, you will know exactly what you’re made of.
Whitsunday Islands
While still at the Great Barrier Reef, it is absolutely inevitable to mention Whitsunday Islands. It is highly unlikely that anywhere in the world you will find a place so beaming with life like this location. These 74 islands are therefore a genuine paradise for every single nature lover out there. Now, while it is true that these islands are mostly uninhabited, its incredible Whitehaven Beach is a prime touristic destination, one of the best in whole of Australia.
Fraser Island
Literally everything on this dreamlike island more resembles fairytale and fiction than real life. For starters, not only are its crystal white beaches amongst the most beautiful in the world, but also the interior of the island is decorated by some of the thickest rainforests there are. Now this island with its 184.000 hectares is the single greatest sand island in the world. On top of all that, it is a home to more than 100 freshwater lakes. Clearly a place you cannot afford to miss out on.
Unfortunately, regardless of how hard we try, no list can fathom all the great experiences that await you in Queensland. As you can see, there is an abundance of things to see and do in Queensland for virtually anyone, so on your next visit to the southern hemisphere, be sure to pop by and try your hand in any of it.