Queensland

Getting to Queensland is easy!
Flying from the UK to Queensland is a breeze, with leading airlines like Qantas, British Airways, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways offering regular flights in multiple classes. You can depart from major UK airports such as London Heathrow and Manchester. Flights to Queensland typically include stopovers in hubs like Dubai, Singapore, or Hong Kong with a total journey time averaging 22-24 hours. Once you arrive in Brisbane or Cairns, domestic carriers like Qantas and Virgin Australia provide convenient access to Queensland's stunning destinations, including the Whitsundays, Townsville, and K’gari (formerly Fraser Island)

With 4,350 miles of coastline and over 900 islands you’re sure to find the perfect spot!
Sun seekers can jump on the ferry from Brisbane to Stradbroke Island. Activity fans get to surf, kitesurf, and parasail at the Gold Coast's Surfers Paradise. Nature lovers can meet turtles at Bundaberg’s Mon Repos. Escape to Magnetic, Lady Elliot, or Hamilton Island. Follow Hinchinbrook Island’s Jurassic-esque Thorsborne Trail. No Queensland holiday is complete without experiencing the iconic Great Barrier Reef: dive it, snorkel it, sail it, learn about it, sleep on it, kayak it, and fly above it.

Edible adventure awaits!
Queensland has stepped up to the plate in recent years with a booming culinary scene; from alfresco dining in world-class precincts, intimate dining haunts, and glamorous rooftop eateries to the Tropical North’s lauded restaurants like Palm Cove’s NuNu. Fruit and seafood are abundant and best sampled at produce-favouring markets from Eumundi to Brisbane Central and food festivals. Rooftop bars and alfresco dining make the most of the year-round sunshine; while Brisbane is dubbed the country’s brewery capital with new independent breweries following suit from Burleigh to Cairns.

Immerse yourself in natural beauty and encounter thrilling wildlife!
Whale watching season June to November promises breathtaking views of migrating humpback whales as they make their way up the coast. Experience turtles hatching on the Southern Great Barrier Reef or Magnetic Island is the koala capital of northern Australia. On land, magnificent hiking and walking trails through ancient forests, rugged coastlines and enigmatic rock formations will thrill outdoor adventurers. The Daintree Rainforest hosts diverse plant, animal and insect species – some dating as far back as the dinosaurs. Go stand-up paddle boarding through Cobbold Gorge’s waterways or take an Everglades Eco Safari to spot Habitat Noosa’s wildlife.

Exhilarating moments to remember!
Experience the world’s tallest and fastest rides at Dreamworld. Meet your favourite character from the hit show Bluey at the brand new Bluey’s World (opening November 2024). Get up close to native wildlife at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Come face-to-face with Australia Zoo’s big and small creatures. Strap in for a zip lining adventure on Cedar Creek Gorge’s Canyon Flyer. Dip into the world of dinosaurs at Winton’s Australian Age of Dinosaurs and Eromanga Natural History Museum. Soar above the rainforest canopy on the Kuranda Skyrail.

Get to know the locals past and present!
Walk in the footsteps of the world’s two oldest living cultures - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Their history is not confined to textbooks or museums. Instead, it’s told three dimensionally through mediums like dance, art and live community events. Immerse yourself in Queensland’s rich Indigenous history by walking under the healing mist of sacred waterfalls, learning to spear fresh seafood, or taking part in a traditional smoking ceremony. Queensland’s calendar is filled with festivals and events like Brisbane Festival, Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, Noosa Eat & Drink Festival, and the brand new one-of-a-kind immersive event at Bluey's World Brisbane. Get ready to roar at sporting events such as Birdsville Races, Supercars Gold Coast 500, Australian PGA Championships, The Ashes and The British & Irish Lions Tour.