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Things to do in Queensland, Australia: The Best Outdoor Activities
Queensland (abbreviated as Qld) is the second-largest and third-most-populous state in the Commonwealth of Australia. Situated in the north-east of the country, it is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean. The state is the world's sixth largest sub-national entity, with an area of 1,852,642 km.
Restaurants in Queensland
1. Whitehaven Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,394 reviews
Uninhabited Whitsunday Island is home to this beautiful beach, one of the world's most spectacular.
Reviewed By 1962SteveB - Brisbane, Australia
This is a must do when you go to Airlie and the Whitsundays. Highly recommend using Cruise Whitsundays that offer a guided walk at Hill Inlet, a delicious lunch and great service. Make sure you snorkel at the southern end reef, there are thousands of fish and live coral galore. Yep, it is not all dead.
2. Burleigh Heads Beach
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5.0 based on 1,730 reviews
Reviewed By ozwidephotography - Burleigh Heads, Australia
Popular with the locals it's an iconic place to visit, beautiful beach, surfing, swimming or walk through the National Park at Burleigh Heads hill or go shopping, it's got the lot and a superb relaxed atmosphere.
3. Australia Zoo
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4.5 based on 4,898 reviews
Wildlife in this popular zoo was captured by Australia's famous "Crocodile Hunter," a legendary herpetologist excelling in snake and crocodile capture techniques.
Reviewed By Cmopdgc - Davis, United States
What a day at the zoo! My wife and I wanted to have a really special experience at the Australia Zoo so we sprung for the Aussie Animals private tour. Our guide was so knowledgeable and informative. As we were shuttled to each location we were met with friendly staff and wonderful surprises. We chose to customize our tour a bit and decided to go with the Koala experience instead of the photo only. I highly recommend the experience, to hold the Koala and get some one on one time with the keeper was great. We had a full day at the zoo... from the Kangaroo to the echidna we didn’t meet an animal that didn’t live up to the hype. As a long time fan of Steve Irwin and the Crocodile Hunter show the Australia Zoo has preserved his memory and honored his life through wildlife conservation. The Crocoseum show intro was emotion as well as inspiring while talking me back in time to when I used to watch the Croc hunter diaries... all and all I can’t say enough about the zoo, the staff and they’re continuing goal for wildlife protection and conservation. I will go back some day!
4. Mission Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 662 reviews
Reviewed By 2crownies - Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu
Mission Beach is small but has most amenities and also has a 17 km beach. It is warm and friendly. Everyone visiting Australia should go to Mission Beach. There is a full range of accommodation for all budgets and there are good restaurants.
5. Surfers Paradise Beach
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4.5 based on 5,921 reviews
The iconic skyline and golden beaches of Surfers Paradise is the Gold Coast’s postcard image to Australia and the world. Each year, millions of visitors discover an energetic foreshore precinct boasting an incredible diversity of restaurant, cafe, shopping and fashion and nightlife experiences. Restaurants offering everything from fresh seafood to international cuisine have made Surfers Paradise a serious dining hub, while shopping centres and arcades display top labels and the best in lifestyle and beauty. Surfers Paradise contains 50% of the Gold Coast’s accommodation – everything from five-star beachfront resorts to cheerful backpacker digs – making it the perfect base from which to explore the region. Locals and visitors are kept busy with a year-round calendar of events, highlighted by free family entertainment. And fronting it all – Surfers Paradise Beach, Australia’s iconic beach and a locale that conjures up ‘paradise’ to millions. It's "Always On" in Surfers Paradise!
Reviewed By williamsN3015EP - Surfers Paradise, Australia
I have traveled extensively and this stretch of beach beats plenty others I have seen, including Santa Monica, Hoi An, and others. If you are escaping the colder climates of Australia and beyond, this beach will be all you need to feel fantastic. Beautiful clean sand, gorgeous rolling surf, superb sunrises and moonrises, all patrolled by Australia’s famous surf life savers. Ideal for romantic strolls along the beach. Don’t forget to swim between the red and yellow flags, and bring your sunscreen and hat. Who says there is nothing to do? Just enjoy the world class beach and stunning vistas.
6. Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
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4.5 based on 3,076 reviews
Situated at Port Douglas, Queensland, the award winning Wildlife Habitat is a leader in eco-tourism and conservation. This immersion wildlife exhibit has five distinct Habitats - Woodlands, Wetlands, Rainforest, Savannah and Nocturnal, which are set over 8 acres of land to provide an interactive, and educational native wildlife experience. Meet an abundance of Australian animals including koalas, emus and the endangered Lumholtz's Tree Kangaroo and Southern Cassowary. Hand-feed wallabies and kangaroos and cuddle a koala. Enjoy Breakfast With The Birds or Lunch With The Lorikeets and enjoy a sumptuous buffet meal and meet some feathered friends.
Reviewed By Dcarno
Fantastic experience, great customer service and quite a range of Australian animals, with superb facilities.
7. Esplanade
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4.5 based on 837 reviews
Reviewed By glaitken1 - Nambour, Australia
This walk goes for miles - literally. I can't think of anywhere else in the world with such a relaxed walking environment, but complete with discrete toilets, picnic seating, regular access to the beach - and of course with a range of coffee shops, restaurants, ice-cream shops, motels and pubs just on the other side of the road. I hope that is never over-developed, so that it retains its ambience. 20 paces and you are off the walking track, and walking along the endless beach front, with a wide, gently sloping sandy beach, Frazer Island in the distance, and great shade spots under the bordering trees. Truly a paradise.
8. Four Mile Beach
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4.5 based on 4,022 reviews
Reviewed By PaulBartleyW - Lichfield, United Kingdom
We stayed at The Peninsula Boutique Hotel, at the far end of this awesomely serene Beach (just off Main Street, at the town end). The hotel, sits back but next to the beach and is ideally scenically located for the beach. Four Mile Beach is a Stunning view to see & a pleasure to explore.. Its wide; clean and the sand is not grainy underfoot.. Yes, there can sometimes be jellyfish in the water - BUT, you can swim in the safe / secure netted area (at the one end of the beach), snorkel & see the sea life very safely.. There’s also a lifeguard here, should you get into distress - again, adding to the safety of this lovely beach.. Additionally, you can cycle down this beach easily and safely - as well as enjoying a gentle stroll???? Just, don’t forget the sunscreen - whatever your doing on the beach????
9. Palm Cove Beach
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4.5 based on 2,154 reviews
Reviewed By 71lynw
Nice clean beach on one side with Beach patrolled flagged area and the fishing jetty at the end great spot Amazing sunrises from the beachfront
10. Kirra Beach
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4.5 based on 667 reviews
Reviewed By Miike2000 - Brisbane, Australia
Plenty of sand, clean, toilets close by, ride your bike in the park, green grass available if you don’t like the sand, bring your dog is ok, plenty of parking and cafes close by.
