What to do and see in Queensland, Australia: The Best Visitor Centers

December 9, 2021 Tynisha Seiler

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. Discover 1770 Holiday Shop

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5.0 based on 118 reviews

Discover 1770 Holiday Shop

Souvenirs, tshirts, bike hire, reef tours. Make this the first place to go to on your holiday to Agnes Water and Town of 1770! Not easy to spot at first, but they're a little hidden gem and absolutely well worth seeing (part of the Caltex petrol station complex). The Discover 1770 Shop is your ONE STOP VISITOR SHOP in Agnes Water. They hire bikes and snorkel gear, advise you of the best walks, tours and free stuff to do there. Grab a free local map and local advice from Lisa and Kevin. Don't leave town without a quality and tasteful t-shirt, hat or hoodie (they stock top quality A S Colour brand!) PASSIONATE, HELPFUL, KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF. There's a beautiful range of souvenirs and gifts (not just generic gifts). Hire bikes from them and explore this beautiful piece of paradise.

2. The Bat Hospital Visitor Centre

134 Carrington Rd, Atherton, Queensland 4883 Australia +61 7 4091 2683 [email protected] https://tolgabathospital.org/visitors/
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The Bat Hospital Visitor Centre

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Enter an upside down world and meet the real stars of the night! Our personalised tours only run during feeding time 3-6pm, when the bats come down to eye level from their 6 metre-high roost. Eclectic collection of bat art , world-class facilities and bat information set among restful gardens. Open all year but bookings essential as tour times vary between 3 and 6pm. Entry $20 adult and $10 children.

Reviewed By manuelac2017 - Melbourne, Australia

We stumbled across this place as it’s not highly advertised, but what a gem of a place it is! The tour was outstanding with all things “bats” carefully explained to us with such passion. So wonderful to see the bats rehabilitating. And it’s so clean!! We were amazed. Keep up the good work

3. Mission Beach Visitor Information Centre

55 Porter Promenade, Mission Beach, Queensland 4852 Australia +61 7 4068 7099 [email protected] http://www.missionbeachtourism.com/
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Mission Beach Visitor Information Centre

Located in the original school building, this quaint centre caters for all types of visitors and their needs. Our volunteers are known to be some of the friendliest on the east coast, and we love helping you have a fantastic stay in our region of the Cassowary Coast. The Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics awaits your visit! Pop in and take advantage of our amenities, book your tours, plan your itinerary to the Tablelands Region or North to the Tip of Australia! We can help with your Whitsunday adventures, and your taste of the tropics. Our experienced volunteers have lived your adventure and can help you plan your next. We are the doorstop to World Heritage Areas, and secluded paradises. Local retail products are available or buy that little souvenir which can give a lifetime of memories...

Reviewed By wombatdavid - Hobart, Australia

Michelle was lovely and helped us with cassowary spotting advice. We followed her map and enjoyed the 2 recommended walks. Still no cassowaries but we loved the forest anyway.

4. Normanton Visitor Information Centre

21 Caroline Street, Normanton, Queensland 4890 Australia +61 7 4745 1065
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Normanton Visitor Information Centre

5. Mareeba Heritage Museum and Visitor Information Centre

345 Byrnes St, Mareeba, Queensland 4880 Australia +61 7 4092 5674 [email protected] http://mareebaheritagecentre.com.au
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4.5 based on 253 reviews

Mareeba Heritage Museum and Visitor Information Centre

Welcome to Mareeba Heritage Museum & Visitor Information Centre. Gain an insight into the region's history and attractions by visiting the Mareeba Heritage Museum & Visitor Information Centre. The Centre is situated 63kms from Cairns on the southern outskirts of Mareeba on the Atherton Tablelands and is open from 9am - 5pm, seven days a week. Closed only on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday. FREE ENTRY. Donations are appreciated.

Reviewed By alansZ2748MN - Smithfield, Australia

What a wonderful and informative experience. Amazing exhibits and movement sensors that start the audio commentary. Whether you are interested in the history of tobacco farming, early explorers, mining or local history, this is the place for you. Think Herberton Historical village but on a smaller scale. Definitely worth a visit. Not air conditioned inside so recommend a visit in winter.

6. Central Queensland Highlands Visitor Information Centre

3 Clermont Street, Emerald, Queensland Australia +61 7 4982 4142 http://centralqueenslandhighlands.com.au/
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Central Queensland Highlands Visitor Information Centre

Reviewed By kerrieg84 - Buderim, Australia

We found this information centre to be FULL os everything QLD so you must drop in here and have a look. Close to the big easel. The staff were great.

7. Outback at Isa

19 Marian St, Mount Isa, Queensland 4825 Australia +61 7 4749 1555 [email protected] http://www.mietv.com.au/Outback-at-Isa.aspx
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Outback at Isa

At Outback at Isa, Mount Isa's major tourism facility, you will find the Mount Isa Visitor Information Centre (VIC), Hard Times Mine Underground Tour, Isa Experience and Outback Park, the Mount Isa Regional Art Gallery, Riversleigh Fossil Centre, Mount Isa Fish Hatchery Project and the Outback Cafe. We take enormous pride in providing the best possible service and experiences to visitors. Outback at Isa offers unique experiences, 7 days a week.

Reviewed By dunny2 - Caloundra, Australia

This tourist information centre is exceptional, we were met with a friendly smile and greeting from the staff on duty (4nov ) This centre has a brilliant display of the mining pioneers, local indigenous people and anything to do with the early history of the town, there’s an on-site underground mine you can visit, along with a mini lagoo with its own waterfall all located in a garden setting. There’s a cafe along with the usual local souvenirs and a recently opened indigenous art gallery ...don’t miss it.

2 Jane St, Cunnamulla, Queensland 4490 Australia +61 7 4655 8470 [email protected] http://cunnamullatourism.com.au/
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Cunnamulla Fella Centre Art Gallery and Museum

The Cunnamulla Fella Visitor Centre, Art Gallery and Museum is located at Centenary Park on Jane Street in Cunnamulla. This accredited visitor information centre offers a one stop shop for travel information including maps, brochures, and itineraries. Staffed by skilled and knowledgeable locals, the Cunnamulla Visitor Information Centre can provide advice on the things to see, things to do and where to eat. Discuss with the friendly staff your travel plans or make a booking.

Reviewed By Debbieayres - Buderim, Australia

We went through the museum. Lots of history about the Cunnamulla shire there. Nice to see the ''old''stuff. Well worth the visit. The cunnamulla Fella statue is in the same park where this is.

9. Charters Towers Visitor Information Centre

74 Mosman St, Charters Towers, Queensland 4820 Australia +61 7 4761 5533 [email protected] http://www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au/visitor-information-centre
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Charters Towers Visitor Information Centre

The Charters Towers Visitor Information Centre provides a 7 day information and tour bookings service to visitors and locals alike. Explore the Orientation Room, speak with one of our wonderful volunteers and purchase some goodies from the Gift Shop merchandise in the Centre. Open 7 days a week 9am - 5pm from May to September and 9:30am - 4:30pm September to May (specific dates in those months may vary) except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning.

Reviewed By kevinp422 - Cooroy, Australia

Really helpful staff. They listened to our preferences, length of stay etc. they then recommended things for us to do. We enjoyed the self drive tour, a CD for playing in the car had info about the points of interest and buildings. Also got a map. Loads of brochures here, not just for Charters Towers, but all over NQ. So glad we dropped in. Keep it up guys, you doing a great job

10. Stanthorpe Visitor Information Centre

28 Leslie Parade, Stanthorpe, Queensland 4380 Australia +61 7 4661 3122 http://southerndownsandgranitebelt.com.au/
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Stanthorpe Visitor Information Centre

Reviewed By narellej2021

Did some research before going to Stanthorpe and the staff supplied really good info and local knowledge.

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