Known by the locals as the Sunshine State, this is the perfect destination for a beach experience in Australia.
Did you know that Queensland is the second largest state in Australia and the third most populated. With an impressive coastline and beautiful beaches, its no wonder the locals flock here in their droves for their holidays.
Queensland is extremely large and as such has large differences in the weather. The tropical north is best visited between May and October. Outside of these months temperatures are high and humid and it rains a lot!
The rest of Queensland, still gets a little cool in the winter months but the humidity here always makes it feel much warmer than NSW or Victoria. The ideal time to visit the coast of Queensland is spring and Autumn and of course summer - if you can take the heat!
It's hard to decide where exactly to recommend for a Queensland holiday as there really are so many amazing places. A great option is a road trip from Cairns all the way down to Sydney or even Melbourne. It's a long trek and you would need at least 4 weeks to complete it.
If you have less time then a road trip from Noosa on Queensland's sunshine coast, down to Sydney is a great idea. This would take you at least 2 weeks but could be done more leisurely if you have time.
For some, a road trip has zero appeal, No worries! It's easy to hop on a plane from any of the major Australia cities to some of the most popular Queensland Holiday destinations. The most popular are Brisbane, The Gold Coast, The Sunshine Coast, The Whitsunday Islands and of course Cairns for the Great Barrier Reef.
If you have a sense of Adventure and fancy doing something different, I can't recommend enough, Fraser Island. This place is totally made of sand and it's a chance to get back to nature as you drive your 4WD through sandy paths and beaches. Even if you are traditionally not a camper, try it on Fraser, you won't be disappointed.
No trip to Australia never mind Queensland is complete without a visit to the Great Barrier Reef. It's a chance to snorkel or dive in one of the worlds most beautiful coral seas. Although the best access point is Cairns, stay somewhere else. Port Douglas and the small beach town of Palm Cove are far nicer than Industrial Cairns.
Whatever you are looking for in a holiday, Queensland is sure to over deliver. From beautiful beaches to vibrant cities, you'll love the Sunshine State.
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Learn more about Real Australia Travel . Stop by Jennifer Schellington's site where you can find out all about Queensland Holidays and the places mentioned in this article.
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