Queensland Australia - Travel Guide and Bookings

Queensland is located in Australia, and is the State in the North-East area of our country. It is famous for its warm weather all year round, beautiful beaches, friendly people, tropical rainforest and great lifestyle. This is the perfect place for a holiday get-away, and this website is the perfect resource to find Information as well as Accommodation, Activities and Tours. You can even make online bookings quickly and easily direct from here once you find the ideal place to stay in our comprehensive list of Affordable Accommodation and Tours & Activities. We recommend booking in advance to avoid dissapointment, particularly during the busy seasons.

Read below for more information on specific regions of Queensland, including Cairns, Port Douglas, Noosa and more. For help with this website, please see our Site Map page.

Noosa Region QLD

Noosa is the most northerly resort community of the Sunshine Coast, located approximately 160km north of Brisbane. The Noosa region includes Peregian Beach, Marcus Beach, Sunrise Beach, Sunshine Beach, Noosa Junction, Noosa Heads, and Noosaville on the banks of the Noosa River.

Noosa Heads itself consists of Little Cove, Hastings Street, Noosa Sound, Noosa Junction and Noosa Hill. Tourism provides the foundation to the local economy which now flourishes with over 250,000 holiday makers a year visiting this region.

Noosa has a very cosmopolitan atmosphere. The open air sidewalk cafés and restaurants offer everything from casual to formal dining with a diverse range of menus on offer. If you'd like to take your own picnic to the beach or Noosa National Park, you will find many very well stocked delicatessens that host a huge variety of suitable foods.

Port Douglas Region QLD

The charming village of Port Douglas is located 60km north of Cairns International Airport, in Tropical North Queensland Australia. Port Douglas boasts a superb tropical climate all year round and is the perfect place to get away from it all.

The village of Port Douglas is the nearest mainland town to the Great Barrier Reef and the world heritage rainforests of the Daintree and Cape Tribulation are at your doorstep making this a popular vacation destination for both both Australian and overseas visitors.

Port Douglas offers a wide range accomodation choices to suit your budget, from 5 star resorts to hotels, motels, condominiums, villas, apartments, backpackers, caravan parks, luxury private homes and more. Port Douglas is world renowned for providing luxurious and opulent accommodation.

Four Mile Beach - Port Douglas is also renowned for its fine restaurants, world-class shopping facilities and wide sandy stretches of Four Mile Beach. This is somewhere to put your feet up and unwind. Walk on Four Mile Beach in the morning, cruise the Great Barrier Reef or visit the rainforest during the day then dine in one of the many famous restaurants in the evening. A charming combination of sophisticated town and friendly village awaits you.

Port Douglas is the hub of the Reef and Rainforest Coast and the choice of activities, tours and destinations are amazing. Dozens of tours are available departing daily to the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest National Park, Cape Tribulation and Outback Queensland.

Because of the warm weather, locals tend to dress casually for comfort. You can definitely leave your jackets or ties at home!

Cairns Region QLD

Cairns is a very beautiful and tropical city, located in the northern part of QLD, right in the middle of reef and rainforest world heritage areas. The Cairns population is about 125,000 people, and is spread over a large area, making it the perfect place for your tropical holiday get-away or place to enjoy the lifestyle Queensland people love. Whether you want to snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef, see wildlife, visit tropical rainforest or simply relax, there is endless activities to do.

Cairns is located very close to the famous Great Barrier Reef. A short boat ride is all you need to discover this natural wonder of the world. Below is a list of just some of the beautiful tropical islands you can explore:

Green Island, Fitzroy Island, Double Island, Lizard Island, Michaelmas Cay, Sand Cay, Low Isles, many more. Many tours operate from Cairns, allowing you access to the Great Barrier Reef, Rainforest and National Parks, Outback Australia, Fishing Charters, 4WD Tours and more.

You are spoiled for choice of accommodation in Cairns. There is a large range whether you are staying for a family holiday, business trip, or that topical holiday to get away from it all! Click here for our recommendations for where to stay in Cairns. Cairns has a vast array of restaurants to choose from. From Australian to Asian to anything you are looking for. Click here for our recommendations for where to dine in Cairns.

The weather in Cairns is warm most of the year. The summer months range from November to February, and sit around 30 degrees with higher humidity. The cooler months drop down to the mid-high teens with less humidity. This makes Cairns a comfortable tropical climate all year round. Click here for detailed information on Cairns weather. Cairns shopping is fantastic. One of the biggest complex is Cairns Central which has a large array of shops. Click here for some must-see places to check out for shopping in Cairns.

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