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Queensland, home of the Great Barrier Reef and commonly referred
to as the "Sunshine State", is Australia's ultimate outdoor
playground. Hike through tranquil rainforests, relax on an
island or go diving on the Great Barrier Reef. From the fun
of the Gold Coast to the adventure of the Cape you will know
you have found a special kind of paradise in Queensland.
On the South Coast, Brisbane, the capital of Queensland
is neighboured to the south by Australia's tourism capital,
the Gold Coast, with golden beaches and exciting nightlife.
North is the natural beauty and more relaxed atmosphere
of the Sunshine Coast.
Upon travelling north, you will find Fraser Island, the
worlds largest sand island. Fraser Island is sparsely populated
and a delight for the outdoor adventurer who enjoys the
simple beauty of forests, beaches, huge sand dunes and crystal
clear freshwater lakes.
Further north on the East Coast are the world famous Whitsunday
Islands. Here you can charter a yacht to explore these magic
islands, or simply book a stay on one of the many resort
islands and be pampered to your hearts content.
The World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef spans 2,000km
from the tip of Cape York past Cairns to Gladstone in the
south. A scuba divers paradise with 2,900 individual reefs,
71 coral islands, 10,000 species of sponge, 350 different
species of coral, 4,000 species of molluscs, 350 species
of echinoderms and over 1,500 species of fish.
Far North Queensland or the Tropical North is gateway
to the wilderness of Cape York and home to the World Heritage
Listed Daintree Rainforest and Atherton Tablelands, crocodiles,
fantastic barramundi fishing and the geologists dream of
the Undara lava tubes.
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