What to do and see in Queensland, Australia: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do

January 28, 2022 Jacquiline Darosa

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. Lake McKenzie

Fraser Island, Queensland 4581 Australia +61 7 4124 7626 http://www.fraserisland.net/fraser-island-lakes.html
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5.0 based on 1,810 reviews

Lake McKenzie

Reviewed By Hervey2 - Hervey Bay, Australia

Such a beautiful fresh water lake, only the depth changes the colour, so turquoise in the shallows. Try cleaning your jewellery in the sand. I have cleaned my watch and watch face many times, that tells you how soft the sand is. So pure.

2. Carlo Sand Blow

104 Cooloola Dr, Rainbow Beach, Queensland 4581 Australia http://www.visitgympieregion.com.au/play/carlo-sand-blow
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5.0 based on 647 reviews

Carlo Sand Blow

Reviewed By lizziebeth75 - Wellington Point, Australia

An easy walk; some stairs (handy tip: take a water bottle) and then rewarded with spectacular views of the amazing sandblow. Kids: Take your boogie board if you want the thrill of riding down the sand dune. Great little adventure for families for an hour or two. Beautiful to watch the sunset if you’re timing is right (check sunset times)

3. Whitehaven Beach

4802 Australia
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5.0 based on 2,394 reviews

Whitehaven Beach

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.

4. Passage Peak

Australia
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5.0 based on 348 reviews

Passage Peak

Reviewed By KevinE_13

This is the best view on Hamilton Island and well worth the trip up the hill the path is at well maintained and an easy walk take your time bring water

5. Kalki Moon Distilling & Brewing Company

22 Commercial St, Bundaberg, Queensland 4670 Australia +61 7 4151 0396 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/Kalkimoon/
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5.0 based on 227 reviews

Kalki Moon Distilling & Brewing Company

International award winning family owned Distillery based in Bundaberg, Qld, Australia. Gin,Vodka,Liqueurs

Reviewed By CrandoJay

Must go if you are anywhere near Bundaberg. Great place, great team, great gin and vodka... i could have spent all day here. Had a great chat with Michael at the bar. I will only drink the Kalki moon range of gin and vodka when I go home from now on.

6. Mission Beach

South Mission Beach, Queensland Australia
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4.5 based on 662 reviews

Mission Beach

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.

7. Moreton Island

Moreton Island, Queensland 4025 Australia
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4.5 based on 408 reviews

Moreton Island

Popular for its long stretches of pristine beach and clear lagoons, this island features the highest dune in the world, reaching 280 meters above sea level.

Reviewed By Syl_Brad

Snorkel the ship wrecks, tobaggan the sand dunes, feed the dolphins at sunset, swim in the Blue Lagoon, drive along the beaches in your 4 wheel drive vehicle, go fishing.

8. Roma Street Parkland

1 Parkland Bvd, Brisbane, Queensland 4000 Australia +61 1300 137 468 [email protected] http://www.visitbrisbane.com.au/roma-street-parkland-and-spring-hill
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4.5 based on 2,927 reviews

Roma Street Parkland

Scenic park located right in the middle of the city features colorful subtropical gardens and Celebration Lawn, a green oasis for picnicking, flying kites or just relaxing.

Reviewed By Radix7 - Sydney, Australia

I am embarrassed! Despite numerous visits to Brisbane over the years- mainly, admittedly, on work - I had failed to visit this wonderful area, and just within walking distance of the city centre. The numerous paths lead through a very diverse garden - views, fountains, ponds, sculptures, trees, shrubs, lawns and beautiful flower beds. A must for any visit I do in future.

9. Mon Repos Turtle Encounter

Mon Repos Road, Bundaberg, Queensland Australia +61 7 4153 8888 [email protected] http://www.bundabergregion.org/turtles
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4.5 based on 698 reviews

Mon Repos Turtle Encounter

Mon Repos Turtle Encounter is the only ranger-guided turtle encounter available on the east-coast and is instrumental in the research into turtle conservation, specifically the endangered Loggerhead turtles that frequent this beach. Take an unrivalled peak behind the curtain of a natural wonder thousands of years in the making at Mon Repos Conservation Park. Watch as mother turtles lay their clutches of eggs from November – January on a ranger-guided tour at the Mon Repos Turtle Encounter. In January – March form a pathway to the ocean for the baby turtles as they begin their dangerous journey into adolescence with only 1 in 1000 turtles making it to maturity. Come witness a miracle at the Mon Repos Turtle Encounter and create memories to last a lifetime.

Reviewed By Nomad469541

This was an incredible experience. Had the honor & privilege of watching a female turtle make her nest, lay her eggs & then make her way back to the ocean.....was truely amazing!! Very professional tour & the guides only had the turtles best interest at heart. The new facilities are fabulous!

10. Kondalilla Falls

Kondalilla Falls Rd, Montville, Queensland 4560 Australia +61 7 5459 6110 http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/kondalilla/index.html
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4.5 based on 682 reviews

Kondalilla Falls

Reviewed By 113amyb - Peregian Springs, Australia

We did the circuit walk 4.6 km, amazing views and good condition walk paths. Facilities and picnic area available. Make sure you pack enough water and snacks

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