Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Top Queensland Destinations

By John Wright




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


For those individuals who have no idea Queensland, it is sold as the State where Australia shines. It is hot, bright and has (to my mind) the best beaches in Australia, if not the World, and so probably the Universe, not that I have been to them all, or indeed do I intend trying hard to get to them all. That said , it's likely worth a go.

I had a brilliant idea of what folks may suggest going into this story, however it still had one or two surprises. Here's what everybody came up with and they can all be visited best by hiring a campervan:

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 planet and feted for the fantastic thing about the coral and the creatures that live in it.

What was surprising was the superb techniques that were suggested to experience the reef. Snorkelling and diving were well-liked, as were copter rides above the reef so you can actually 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 massive range of tropical paradise getaways for visitors of all nature. Ideas for the Whitsundays included snorkelling and diving, as well as swimming with Dolphins off Hamilton Island. Sailing is also a favored past time in the Whitsundays and a selection of boats offer sailors of all ability the opportunity to experience a brilliant day out.

Fraser Island

Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world. No this does not imply 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 trip here, but bring plenty of toilet tissue as loos are few and far between. Similarly don't feed the dingoes otherwise the rangers will be chasing after you. You really do get back to nature here.

The Sun Coast

There are tons of places to surf in Queensland, however taking lessons in Noosa on the Sun Coast was a popular option. Noosa was once a knackered fishing village but is now a hip, contemporary town offering the newest 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 Level Bridge in central Brisbane, which enables you to get a truly unique view of this city. A short drive and boat ride from the CBD is Moreton Bay, a remarkable water way and group of islands that offer camping, fishing, surfing, canoeing, 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 vacation 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 Bros Movi World, Sea World, Dream World, Wet n ' Wild, White Water World and Currumbin Wildlife Refuge offer a large range of rides and experiences for all ages.

A less familiar part of the Gold Coast for travellers is Currumbin. This a very popular surf spot for neighbors and when the tide is out the stream turns into a water wonderland. The most bizarre bucket list recommendation was walking thru the rock pools at Currumbin in the rain.






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