Top 40 Things to do in Queensland, Australia

What to do in Queensland?

36 (16) Sea Kayak to Snapper Island, Cow Bay, Daintree Coast

Get up early and kayak 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

It is a great experience to experience the Great Barrier Reef from the air.

Please Do look down

Perhaps size isn't everything but how do you really 'see' a 2,300Km long natural wonder of the world? The Great Barrier Reef is so big it is visible from space. Fortunately, a scenic flight spares you the years of training necessary to become an astronaut.

Top 5 Great Barrier Reef Tours

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.

Barron Gorge

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

Cairns from the air

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

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39 Great Barrier Reef Island Sailing - Low Isles

Discover the magic of this idyllic Great Barrier Reef island onboard luxury sailing catamaran Wavedancer.

Great Barrier Reef Lagoon

Set like a jewel in a Great Barrier Reef lagoon, Low Isles is an uninhabited, unspoilt coral island that appeals to everyone. And why not, when this is everyone's idea of a secluded tropical paradise! The wide, sandy beach and clear, calm lagoon waters are ideal for swimming and snorkelling.

Great Barrier Reef Island Sailing - Low Isles

40 (-) Bungee Minjin Jungle Swing

The things people get up to in Cairns

Did you like the swings when you were a kid? Imagine swinging high in the air and then plunging towards the ground. As you lie in the hanging harness of the Minjin Jungle Swing, you are in complete control as you decide exactly when to pull the release cord!

You can do this solo or with your mates (if they can handle it):

Minjin Jungle Swing