Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Islands
North Stradbroke Island
Take a quick trip from Brisbane for whale-watching, surfing, long beach walks and swim-
ming in forest-ringed lakes. (
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The Whitsundays
Book in at one of the archipelago's top resorts, or board a sailboat and explore as many of these
pristine islands as you can. (
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Dunk Island
Recent cyclones didn't spare gorgeous Dunk and its butterflies, bushwalks and birdlife, but take a daytrip
or camp overnight and see how the rebuild is shaping up. (
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St Helena Island
Engaging convict history a short hop from Brisbane in Moreton Bay. (
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Lady Musgrave Island
Ringed by reef, this secluded island is a great place to play castaway. (
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Indigenous Culture
Kuku-Yalanji Dreamtime Walks
Guided walks through Queensland's Mossman Gorge with knowledgeable Indigen-
ous guides. (
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Ingan Tours
Aboriginal- operated rainforest tours from Mission Beach. (
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Tjapukai Cultural Park
Interactive tours and vibrant performances in Cairns by local Tjapukai people. (
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Bama Way
Experience Far North Queensland on Indigenous-run tours: sacred sites, bush tucker and boomerang throw-
ing. (
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Fireworks Gallery
Brisbane gallery showcasing eye-popping contemporary indigenous art from around Queensland
and beyond. (
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Food & Drink
Jan Powers Farmers Market
Next to the Brisbane Powerhouse, this fabulous farmers market is the place for brilliant
local food. (
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Noosa Food & Wine Festival
This lovely Sunshine Coast town serves up a gluttonous eat-drink-and-be-merry festival
in May. (
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Granite Belt Wineries
Surprise! Queensland has vineyards! Tour the low-key cellar doors in this cool mountainous re-
gion and sample some top drops. (
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Atherton Tableland
The volcanic soil of the Tableland yields exotic fruits, strong coffee, surprising wines and lush
dairy products. (
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Bundaberg Rum Distillery
Visit the home of Queensland's iconic (and eye-smarting) firewater, squeezed from local
sugar cane. (
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Scenic Journeys
Sailing the Whitsundays
Set sail in this magical Queensland archipelago. (
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