Person on sun-lounger on white sand beach with palm trees looking out over turquoise water, boats and islands, Hamilton Island, Queensland. Image credit: Shutterstock
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Beaches, rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef

From the exquisite coral reefs and ancient rainforests of Tropical North Queensland to the bright lights and golden beaches around Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, and all the extraordinary islands in between, the Sunshine State is a perfect holiday playground.

Places to go: Queensland

Brisbane

Aerial view of Botanic Gardens, Brisbane River and Brisbane CBD skyline at sunset. Image credit: Tourism and Events Queensland

Cairns

Aerial view of Ellis Beach, Cairns. Image credit: Tourism Tropical North Queensland

Gold Coast

A surfer rides a wave with a skyline of Surfers Paradise hotels behind it. Image credit: Shutterstock

Hamilton Island

Aerial shot of foliage-covered Hamilton Island fringed with beaches and resorts, surrounded by bright blue water. Image credit: Shutterstock

Hervey Bay

Two humpback whales' tails splashing in the water off the coast of Hervey Bay, Queensland. Image credit: Tourism and Events Queensland

Mackay

Lawn and palm trees line the white sand and calm water at Blacks Beach, Mackay. Image credit: Tourism and Events Queensland

Sunshine Coast

Aerial shot of wide beach with bright blue water, peach sand and fringed with trees and a beach resort building. Image credit: Tourism and Events Queensland

Townsville

Back view of a couple admiring the view of Townsville and Magnetic Island from Castle Rock. Image credit: Tourism and Events Queensland

Whitsunday Coast

Aerial view of coral reefs on the Great Barrier Reef, including Heart Reef, and surrounding water on the Whitsunday Coast. Image credit: Tourism and Events Queensland