Top 60 Things To Do In Queensland
What to do in Queensland?
51 (12) Port Douglas
Port Douglas is where the luxury meets the reef. A mere 67 kilometres
north of Cairns. Port Douglas is easy to get to but harder to leave.
Named after John Douglas an ex Queensland Premier Port Douglas
competes with Cairns as the most important centre in Far Northern
Queensland. Cairns has the Airport whilst Port Douglas has the resorts.
Port Douglas last outshone Cairns in the early 1900s with gold fever.
I failed to find any but I'm sure a few of Port Douglas's visitors
have had more success.
With the Sheraton Mirage Hotel, palm trees, manicured lawns, 'condominiums'
(expensive units /flats some with security staff - tough gig), private
golf courses, lavish tennis courts, ridiculously expensive restaurants
and over priced, 'fashionable' arcades Port Douglas has become a
little surreal. Port Douglas's attraction owes much to the people
it attracts.
So, if you do nothing else, grab yourself an overpriced coffee
and see if you spot a rich thing doing a rich thing. You might even
spot a celebrity (wasn't that Russel Crowe beating up the waiter..)
Attractions In and around Port Douglas
Lookout from Flagstaff Hill
Flagstaff Hill Lookout (Locally known as 'The Lookout') gives you
a nice view over Four Mile Beach and the Coral Sea.
Turn right at the end of the main street and follow the signs.
Four Mile Beach
White sand at Four Mile Beach make it one of the most attractive
beaches in the area
Port Douglas Sunday Markets
Cotters Market by the Sea. Held every Sunday at Anzac Park from
early in the morning and starts to close at mid-day.
Port Douglas Courthouse
Wharf St this is the only ‘old’ (by Australian standards)
building dating back to the goldrush in 1879.
The Rainforest Habitat
Probably a sign of things to come. You’ll find The Rainforest
Habitat is artificial rainforest environment close to the real Daintree
Rainforest habitat.
It is a lot more efficient to have all the wildlife in one spot.
The Habitat does not just cover Rainforest so it could save you
quite a bit of travel time..hmmm.
Port Douglas Tropical Fruits Winery
On my hit list next time I’m here - Shannonvale Tropical
Fruit Winery.
Saint Mary's by the Sea
Find me somebody to love with bags of money and this could
be where you end up. Beautiful little Church with nice views out
to sea.
Your Port Douglas Experience - Day Trip From Cairns
 Port
Douglas Croc
* Journey via the Captain Cook Highway, one of Australia's most
scenic coastal drives.
* The Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary - explore Australia's
leading environmental wildlife experience with a guided tour through
the three wildlife environments depicted: the rainforest, the wetlands,
and the grasslands.
* Lunch with the Lorikeets - enjoy a delicious hot buffet served
with salads, cheeses, and tropical fruits.
* Port Douglas Village - head into the township of Port Douglas
for free time at your own leisure. You can wander the many boutique
shops along Macrossan Street, stop for a few drinks at the Courthouse
Hotel or Iron Bar, and relax or stroll along beautiful Four Mile
Beach.
* Time for more shopping or enjoying a snack or a few drinks at
your pick-up point Marina Mirage, as the sun sets on your perfect
day before returning to Cairns.
52 Reefworld - Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Reefworld
Travel aboard a large, high-speed, air-conditioned catamaran to
the idyllic Great Barrier Reef for a day of unsurpassed adventure.
Reefworld, located at Hardy Reef, is your base for exploring this
natural wonder. Hardy Reef is one of the most beautiful and prolific
of nature's coral gardens, confirmed by the vibrant coral and abundance
of marine life.
53 (65) Party Time at Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
 Quiet
Night Out on the Gold Coast
The Goldcoast has a reputation as a party town. You can stand in
line with everyone else or walk right in for a night to remember.
Night Club Party Tours
The original and longest running nightclub tour in Surfers Paradise!
Let this wild crew of partiers (tough job but someone has to do
it) take you out for a night of outrageous fun and games, experiencing
Surfers nightlife the VIP way, with exclusive entries into all the
best clubs, including the Bedroom Nightclub - the newest club in
town!
Package includes:
* 6 VIP club entries into each club/bar on tours
* Free pizza and nibbles to keep you going all night
* Free party pack with loads of discounts
* Party games at all clubs with $1000s worth of prices to giveaway
including Jet Boating Adventures
* Free group photo
• Hosting by Australia's best MCs, with International acclaim
and a group of people from around the globe just itching to let
loose! Are you ready for “1 Hell of a Night”?
54 (52) Dunk Island
Dunk Island is a picturesque island with a 271 metre bump at its
center. It’s a tough walk around the island but very rewarding.
There is a cafe and bar at the southern end of the main beach (Brammo
Bay). There is also a camping ground on the National Park.
The resort on the island is ideally suited to love stuck, joint
at hip couples and those escaping from their children.
Dunk Island is accessible from Mission Beach.
55 (64) Goldcoast Surfing and Kite Surfing
Give it go, before you know you’ll have blond hair, be deeply
tanned and members of the opposite sex will be hanging around you
like flies.
Alternatively, perhaps you already have members of the opposite
sex bugging you all the time and this may be a method of escape.
Grass is always greener, or perhaps the wave is always better off
someone else's beach.
56 (80) Family Friendly Things to do in Queensland
You can do whatever you like but if the kids aren't having a good
time the chances are you won't either. Balance and compromise. Don't
forget to do something you want to do as well :)
57 (77) Advanced Driving Queensland Style
Mostly based from Brisbane and the Goldcoast try your hand and
feel the power of some serious horsepower in a mean machine. Find
out how to handle yourself and test your limits. Just how good a
driver are you? If you already know the answer to that one, you
can let someone else drive.
58 (81) Queensland Golf
As someone once said, what's the point of walking if you have no
where to go? If you play then a round of golf in Queensland is like
no other. If you don't - its about time you did.
This is a chance to really get into the swing. Now you are finally
relaxed isn't time to raise your game. You know can. It's time you
did.
59 (99) Australia Zoo – Steve Urwin fame RIP
As well as the expected crocs the Australia Zoo is well stocked
with animals including Bettong Camels, Cheetahs, Dingoes, Echidnas,
Elephants, Foxes, Kangaroos, Koalas, Otters, Possums and Gliders,
Tasmanian Devils, Tigers and Wombats
Somewhat different to a more traditional zoo the Australia Zoo
has ‘wildlife action every day and move at a great rate of
knots to bring you the most action-packed LIVE shows and exciting
encounters with [their] amazing animals’.
Ticket prices reflect the show nature of the Australia Zoo at around
fifty bucks for a ticket. None the less if you get bored easily
this could change your view of what a zoo should be like. Or maybe
its more of a circus. You tell me.
Opening Hours 9am - 4:30pm
You’ll find the Australia Zoo is about a two hour drive from
the Gold Coast at Beerwah.
For more visit www.australiazoo.com.au
60 (52) Skydiving Noosa
You have to do one a crazy thing whilst on holiday. May as well
go for the big one, just don’t tell your mum until afterwards.
 Skydiving
Noosa
Noosa - Tandem Skydiving on the Beach
Come fly with me, come jump and skydive away and see the whole
of the Sunshine Coast very quickly.
From Noosa right down to Caloundra and Bribie Island, you get to
see it all (but you will have to open your eyes of course) from
a sensational perspective.
The ride to altitude is quick and smooth - the views are fantastic
from 14,000 ft. Jumping out of the plane will completely grab you.
The freefall is fast and incredible; the parachute ride is quiet,
re-assuring and peaceful.
Finish this ultimate experience by landing on the beautiful beach
at Coolum - right in the middle of the Sunshine Coast. This is simply
the best place to skydive.
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One Hundred Things To Do In Queensland, Australia
