Queensland is a province of Australia, in the northeast of the country. The capital city is Brisbane.
For those of you who do not know Queensland, it is sold as the state where Australia shines. It is hot, sunny and has (to my mind) the best beaches in Australia.
I had a smart idea of what folk may suggest going into this story, however it still had one or two surprises. Here is what everyone came up with and they can all be enjoyed best by campervan hire Qld:
The Great Barrier Reef
No surprises this came top of the list. The Great Barrier Reef stretching from Central Queensland on the East Coast of Australia to Papua New Guinea is the largest living organism in the world. It is a natural wonder of the planet and feted for the fantastic thing about the coral and the creatures that inhabit it.
What was surprising was the dazzling strategies that were suggested to experience the reef. Snorkelling and diving were preferred, as were chopper rides above the reef so that you can really gauge the dimensions of this incredible 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 well-liked past time in the Whitsundays and a variety of boats offer sailors of all capability the chance to experience a brilliant day out.
Fraser Island
Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world. No this doesn't mean it is just a large pile of sand. It has shocking bushland, lakes, beaches and wildlife. Any Queensland bucket list must include a 4WD camping excursion here, but bring lots of toilet tissue as bogs are few and far between. Likewise don't feed the dingoes or the rangers will be chasing after you. You actually do get back to nature here.
The Sun Coast
There are lots of places to surf in Queensland, however taking lessons in Noosa on the Sun Coast was a preferred choice. Noosa was a sleepy fishing town but is now a popular, recent city offering the most recent 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 lets you get a really unique view of this town. A short drive and ship ride from the CBD is Moreton Bay, a stunning 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 a hugely popular vacation resort. It offer 26 kms of beaches with Surfers Paradise is iconic for its party and fun lifestyle. The Gold Coast is also famous for its theme parks and these naturally hit the bucket list. Warner Brothrs 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 every age.
A less well-known part of the Gold Coast for travellers is Currumbin. This a truly popular surf spot for locals and when the tide is out the creek turns into a water wonderland. The most bizarre bucket list recommendation was going through the rock pools at Currumbin in the rain.
For those of you who do not know Queensland, it is sold as the state where Australia shines. It is hot, sunny and has (to my mind) the best beaches in Australia.
I had a smart idea of what folk may suggest going into this story, however it still had one or two surprises. Here is what everyone came up with and they can all be enjoyed best by campervan hire Qld:
The Great Barrier Reef
No surprises this came top of the list. The Great Barrier Reef stretching from Central Queensland on the East Coast of Australia to Papua New Guinea is the largest living organism in the world. It is a natural wonder of the planet and feted for the fantastic thing about the coral and the creatures that inhabit it.
What was surprising was the dazzling strategies that were suggested to experience the reef. Snorkelling and diving were preferred, as were chopper rides above the reef so that you can really gauge the dimensions of this incredible 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 well-liked past time in the Whitsundays and a variety of boats offer sailors of all capability the chance to experience a brilliant day out.
Fraser Island
Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world. No this doesn't mean it is just a large pile of sand. It has shocking bushland, lakes, beaches and wildlife. Any Queensland bucket list must include a 4WD camping excursion here, but bring lots of toilet tissue as bogs are few and far between. Likewise don't feed the dingoes or the rangers will be chasing after you. You actually do get back to nature here.
The Sun Coast
There are lots of places to surf in Queensland, however taking lessons in Noosa on the Sun Coast was a preferred choice. Noosa was a sleepy fishing town but is now a popular, recent city offering the most recent 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 lets you get a really unique view of this town. A short drive and ship ride from the CBD is Moreton Bay, a stunning 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 a hugely popular vacation resort. It offer 26 kms of beaches with Surfers Paradise is iconic for its party and fun lifestyle. The Gold Coast is also famous for its theme parks and these naturally hit the bucket list. Warner Brothrs 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 every age.
A less well-known part of the Gold Coast for travellers is Currumbin. This a truly popular surf spot for locals and when the tide is out the creek turns into a water wonderland. The most bizarre bucket list recommendation was going through the rock pools at Currumbin in the rain.
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