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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.

Take in panoramic views, spot koalas in eucalyptus trees, clamber over granite boulders and stroll along a golden-sand beach in this idyllic nature reserve.

The Beef Capital of Australia is a big country town at heart, where you can check out heritage sandstone buildings and weekly rodeos in the sun-drenched streets.

Pack your snorkel, your camera and an empty picnic basket: this region is renowned for its pristine reef waters, turtle rookery and paddock-to-plate dining.

Take in panoramic views, spot koalas in eucalyptus trees, clamber over granite boulders and stroll along a golden-sand beach in this idyllic nature reserve.

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.

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

Browse this captivating museum in Maryborough’s historic portside district, which was once the first stop for all goods and settlers arriving in Australia.

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.

The Beef Capital of Australia is a big country town at heart, where you can check out heritage sandstone buildings and weekly rodeos in the sun-drenched streets.

Browse this captivating museum in Maryborough’s historic portside district, which was once the first stop for all goods and settlers arriving in Australia.

Cuddle a koala, hold a snake and hand-feed cassowaries and wallabies at this interactive sanctuary that protects native wildlife on the shores of the billabong.

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.

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.

Separated from Bundaberg by lush fields of sugarcane, this tropical paradise has palm tree-lined beaches, surf breaks, a lively esplanade strip and spacious parks.

Separated from Bundaberg by lush fields of sugarcane, this tropical paradise has palm tree-lined beaches, surf breaks, a lively esplanade strip and spacious parks.