Queensland is the second largest state in Australia, a mere seven times the size of Great Britain and five times the size of Japan. This state is famous for having one of the natural Wonders of the World; the spectacular Great Barrier Reef, which is utterly thriving with marine life and stretches for over 2,300 kilometres.
There are five World Heritage areas in Queensland including: The Great Barrier Reef; the unique and stunning sand island known as Fraser Island; the scenic Wet Tropics; Riversleigh Fossil Fields, which are home to the most richest and extensive fossils in the world, and the lush subtropical rainforests of Scenic Rim National Park (part of the Gondwana Rainforests).
The state is home to dense jungle within lush tropical rainforests, where you can spot crocodiles resting at the water’s edge, pythons lazing in trees and if you are lucky the unique and endangered Cassowary foraging through the bush.
Brisbane is the sunny state capital and the third largest city in Australia. It offers a good variety of outdoor experiences from kayaking on the Brisbane River to abseiling Kangaroo Point cliffs. Southbank Parklands provides the perfect setting for a day out with a unique inner city beach, walking and cycling paths, lush gardens, great shopping and many options for dining. Brisbane lookout is definitely worth a visit and gives a panoramic view of the city.
The Whitsunday Islands are 74 tropical islands scattered within the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Many enjoy sailing around the islands; home to the most beautiful beach in the world, Whitehaven, with dazzling white sand lapped by the crystal clear turquoise water, you have to see this beach to believe it … it’s an absolute paradise!
It is really important to travel to this state at the right time. Although there are five different climate zones, they can be broken into two main areas. The top two thirds of the state are classified as tropical, which typically have hot monsoonal wet and dry seasons and the southern third of the state is typically humid and has a cool and hot season.
Wet season (summer) runs from November to April, during which you can expect severe downpours, tropical thunderstorms and possible cyclones with a real chance of flooding. It is also stinger season, where fatal jelly fish are prevalent in the water, stinger suits are advisable. There is also a risk of deadly salt water crocodiles.
Dry season (winter) May – October it rarely rains and there is minimal risk of jelly fish and crocodiles.
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