Queensland Travel Guide
In depth travel guides on destinations in Queensland
plus honest reviews of attractions, accommodation, and restaurants.
Queensland (QLD) is one of the six states of Australia. It has a coastline stretching nearly 7,000km so there’s a beach for everyone. Queensland is the second-largest state in size, and the third most populous.
The Northern Territory, South Australia, and New South Wales border the state.
Brisbane, a modern city overlooking the Brisbane River, is the state capital and Australia’s third-largest city.
Queensland is Australia’s most popular tourist destination after Sydney due to its tropical climate.
The southern coastline is renowned for its surfing breaks and beach culture. The tropical north has one of the natural wonders of the world, The Great Barrier Reef.
I would like to respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners, and First People of these lands. I would like to pay my respect to the Elders past, present, and future, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture, and hopes of their people.
Brief History of Queensland
Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islanders were the first to inhabit Australia. Captain James Cook claimed the East Coast in 1770. Then in 1788, Arthur Phillip founded New South Wales, which included all of what is now Queensland.
Brisbane was established as a convict settlement in 1825 but closed by 1839.
It allowed free settlement from 1842 and was soon populated by farmers and other settlers.
Queensland separated from NSW in June 1859.
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Bucket List for Queensland
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Arriving into Queensland & Getting Around
Brisbane Airport is the main airport in Queensland.
Airtrains run to Brisbane running every 15 minutes during peak times and every 30 minutes off-peak periods. The journey time is 20 minutes. Airtrains also run a service to the Gold Coast.
Taxis are available outside both terminals. You can expect to pay $45 – $55 to Brisbane City, depending on traffic.
There are also international airports in Cairns and Gold Coast.
If you are planning a road trip, there are plenty of rental car options.
Buses are reliable for long haul but not always cheaper than flying.
Trains are expensive and would be my last resort.
The Best Things to do in Queensland
Having lived in Australia for over 20 years, we have visited Queensland numerous times. We’ve discovered the best things to do in Queensland and put them all in a handy guide.
Queensland Articles
Fun Things To Do in Airlie Beach for Families in 5 Days
Airlie Beach is the best place to base yourselves when travelling to the Whitsundays with children. It is much cheaper to stay there than on the islands, and there are more kids activities to keep them occupied. This guide not only provides the best things to do in Airlie Beach for families but includes tips…
10 Best Places to Visit in Queensland
Even though I love living in Western Australia, my favourite place to holiday in Australia is Queensland. We have visited numerous times, so I’m going to share what I think are the 10 best places to visit in Queensland. The sunshine state has so much to offer the traveller with a world heritage reef, paradise…
Cairns to Cape Tribulation & Daintree | Drive or Tour?
You can’t visit Tropical North Queensland without taking a trip from Cairns to Cape Tribulation & Daintree. The question is how to do it. Should you take a tour or self-drive? I’m going to show you both options with pros and cons for each. First, let’s find out more about Cape Tribulation and the Daintree….
Affordable Frankland Islands Cruise Informative Review
Our Frankland Islands Cruise was one of the best day trips we took during our stay in Cairns. That’s not an easy statement to make with so many incredible things to see and do in Tropical North Queensland. We decided on this Cairns day tour due to the quick ocean crossing, small group size, and…
Popular Atherton Tablelands Waterfalls Tour Review 2021
The waterfall circuit in the Atherton Tablelands is one of the most popular attractions in Tropical North Queensland. To save time and sample the best of the area, why not take an Atherton Tablelands Waterfalls Tour? This Atherton Tablelands Waterfalls Tour review breaks down what you might see on your tour and the best one…
The Best 27 Port Douglas Accommodation Options
Are you looking for the best Port Douglas accommodation? This article breaks down the best choices for families, couples, plus the cheapest places to stay and the top luxury 5-star resorts. The Best Port Douglas Accommodation We book our accommodation mainly through Booking.Com or Stayz (similar to Airbnb). Both these companies have an easy to use booking…
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