Top 40 Things To Do In Queensland
What to do in Queensland?
36 (16) Paddle To Snapper Island, Cow Bay, Daintree Coast
Get up early and paddle the ocean waves (small ones)
Limited to 12 people the paddle to Snapper Island only operates
from Crocodylus Village, Cow Bay, Daintree Coast.
Snapper Island National Park
Snapper Island National Park is situated 2 kilometres from the
mouth of the Daintree River, in Tropical North Queensland.
The island is uninhabited, filled with tropical rainforest and
surrounded by magnificent coral reef and white sandy beaches.
Accommodation on the island is extreme open plan - camping on the
beach. Who needs air-conditioning
The paddle commences at 7.30am and arrives back on the beach the
following day at 5pm. Tour departs: Monday, Wednesday and Fridays
only.
Minimum age is 10 years.
37 (68) Great Barrier Reef By Air
Experience the Great Barrier Reef from the air.
Please
Do look down
Perhaps size isn't everything but how do you really 'see' one of
the seven wonders of the natural world that stretches more than
2300km along the north-east coast of Australia making it the only
living 'thing' on earth visible from space.
Rainforest and Beaches Scenic Heli Flight - Airial View of Cairns
Wow!
Cairns from above
A helicopter scenic flight is the best way to see the most beautiful
sights that Cairns has to offer.
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be greeted by your pilot and
be given a safety briefing prior to your flight.
During this 20 minute scenic flight, you'll explore ancient rainforest
covered mountainsides and valleys only minutes from the centre of
Cairns. You'll view world heritage listed rainforest, Kuranda and
the magnificent Barron Gorge, before flying over the exclusive Northern
Beaches region.
Only from the air can the scale of these rainforests and their
beauty be truly appreciated
38 (62) Gold Coast Hinterland
The Gold Coast Hinterland is a natural wonderland conveniently
situated close to the man made version on the Coast. If you choose
to explore the Gold Coasts Hinterland's you will be treated to a
display of the rugged beauty of World Heritage National Parks, outstanding
and unique flora and fauna and quaint rural townships with their
adjacent sprawling farms. All about 30 minutes drive from Surfers
Paradise. A few boxes to be ticked:
• Hinze Dam
• Springbrook National Park
(Natural Bridge, Mt Cougal, Numinbah Valley)
• Beaudesert
(Kooralbyn Valley)
• Canungra
• and the World Heritage Lamington National Park
Lamington
National Park
See Tours Ranked 7,8 and 9 Top
10 Gold Coast Tours
39 Spend a night on the Great Barrier Reef
Stay
awhile with one of the seven wonders of the natural world
The overnight Great Barrier Reef sailing trip takes you to scuba
diving and snorkel sites are not frequented by the masses and are
chosen for their unique coral formations and abundant marine life.
40 (26) Smithfield Tower Bungy - from Cairns
I personally do not like the idea of launching myself off into
the thin air with only a piece of elastic between me and the end
of this website. Do it..Jump, jump, jump! I hear you say..
Bungy
Jumping Smithfiled, Queensland
On arrival, you will be prepared for the jump of your life! We
will weigh you, get you to sign a waiver form and issue a ticket.
You will then walk up the 45 metre tower which usually takes 3-4
minutes. At the top, our jump master awaits.
They will collect your ticket before putting on a body harness,
tie your feet and attach the proper bungy cord for your weight.
You will be given the option if you would like to touch the water
below. There is a quick countdown from 5,4,3,2,1 ... woohoo!
Participant Guidelines
Must be at least 45kg and over 10 years old to jump
Pick up can be arranged from most accommodation in Cairns.
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