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Enjoy uncrowded golden beaches, rainforest walks and charming oceanfront villages in this area north of the Queensland Capital, Brisbane. It’s where Australia comes to relax.

Gaze in awe at towering fig trees or find tranquility amid the ferns in this heritage-listed garden, which also features a zoo that showcases native and exotic wildlife.

Stroll along the scenic shorefront, check out the historic wooden pier or dine out in style on the esplanade of this tranquil coastal suburb. 

Gaze in awe at towering fig trees or find tranquility amid the ferns in this heritage-listed garden, which also features a zoo that showcases native and exotic wildlife.

Rise early and have breakfast with the koalas in this compact Australian wildlife park in the stunning Whitsunday Island region of Queensland.

Gaze in awe at towering fig trees or find tranquility amid the ferns in this heritage-listed garden, which also features a zoo that showcases native and exotic wildlife.

Awe-inspiring views can be seen in every direction from this resort town on the shores of the Coral Sea, named for the year that Captain James Cook made landfall.

Gaze in awe at towering fig trees or find tranquility amid the ferns in this heritage-listed garden, which also features a zoo that showcases native and exotic wildlife.

Just shy of the Tropic of Capricorn, this leafy island has a string of white-sand beaches where you can snorkel amid coral reefs or hike into the bush.

Gaze in awe at towering fig trees or find tranquility amid the ferns in this heritage-listed garden, which also features a zoo that showcases native and exotic wildlife.

Gaze in awe at towering fig trees or find tranquility amid the ferns in this heritage-listed garden, which also features a zoo that showcases native and exotic wildlife.

Miles of magnificent waterways are the main draw for this town on the Great Sandy Strait, where you can find adventures on the water and try fresh seafood.

Get a closer look at Rockhampton’s dramatic mountain backdrop when you explore the network of hiking trails that traverse the bushland plateau.

Stroll along the scenic shorefront, check out the historic wooden pier or dine out in style on the esplanade of this tranquil coastal suburb. 

Explore pristine beaches, coral reefs, colonial heritage sites and a sand island filled with rainforests, lakes, dingoes and historical structures.

Hit the ocean swells on the most northerly surf beach on Australia’s east coast and explore seaside villages, scenic camping spots and pristine protected foreshore.

Lush greenery borders the serene walkways of this heritage-listed park, which overlooks the Mary River in the city’s historic portside district.

Hop over a chain over islands to the Southern Great Barrier Reef or find your personal paradise on a secluded beach on the shores of the Tropic of Capricorn.