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Things To Do In Queensland, Australia
What
to do in Queensland?
81 (50) Orpheus
Island
Orpheus Island
is located off of Ingham in northern Queensland is renown for its
beautiful reef. Orpheus is primarily National Park stretching 11
km in length but only a kilometre across..
Orpheus Island
Resort is a luxury resort with no telephone or television.
What was that
noise – the sound of nothing.
Alternatively
you can camp in the National Park.
Orpheus Island
is accessible by seaplane from Townsville or by launch from Lucinda.
82 (57) Close
To Brisbane
The Goldcoast,
Noosa and Sunshine
Coast and Fraser
Island are all ‘touring’ or day tripable distance
from Brisbane. These are covered elsewhere on Queensland100. Other
things to do and see if you are based in Brisbane:
Moreton Island
Cruise and Marine Park.
Encounter wild
marine animals such as Dolphins, Dugongs and Turtles during a marine
eco tour.
The majestic
Humpback Whale passes Moreton Island between June and November.
Snorkel world renowned Tangalooma Wrecks or Flinders Reef in an
optional guided tour.
The more adventurous
may enjoy boom-netting or choose to relax on the beach or feed the
fish.
Delicious smorgasbord lunch with chicken and prawns + morning tea
all included.
Rainforest Discovery Bushwalk
Discover the World Heritage rainforest. You start
the program by visiting the spectacular Natural Arch. This amazing
natural formation is a waterfall and cave all in one, courtesy of
Mother Nature.
Next you are off to Springbrook National Park.
You will be taken on a guided 4km walk to discover stunning waterfalls,
under the thick rainforest canopy. You will enjoy a picnic lunch
deep inside the rainforest.
This walk takes approximately 2.5 hours and is
ok for anyone with average fitness to participate in. Next, the
"Best Of All Lookout", which is just as good as its name
suggests! Here you’ll enjoy sweeping views from Byron Bay
to Moreton Bay.
The last activity today is to visit the grotto. This is the home
to one of the rainforest's most intriguing creatures, glowworms.
In the pitch-black darkness of the grotto, 10 000 glowworms light
up the ceiling like stars in the night. This brings you to the end
of the day and your guide will now take you back to your accommodation.
A full day of stunning views, mountains of information and hearty
food.
83 (95) Lakefield
National Park
Lakefield National
Park has become increasingly popular offering vast and strange landscapes
in a wilderness far removed from our daily lives
For see the
birdies visit Horseshoe Lagoon (4WD only) and Caulders Lake. The
National Trust Old Laura Homestead is also worth a visit.
Lakefield National
Park is also much loved by saltwater crocodiles. The Lonely Planet
apparently once recommended canoeing and rafting in the park. If
you have that particular copy I suggest you invite them up to give
it a try. Should make for some interesting holiday ‘snaps’.
84 (56) 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 :)
85 (-) Cruise
the Goldcoast
 Cruise
the Goldcoast Canal
Ride in comfort
in a fully licensed, air conditioned purpose built canal vessel.
Inspect some of the world's most beautiful high-rise apartments
and the magnificent homes and lifestyles of the rich and famous.
Maybe you'll discover your future home:
86 (47) Wine and Dinning
in Queensland
You will be
surprised and not just by the quality of the wine.
87 (75) Daintree
Coast Rainforest Board Walk
Fan Palms
Board Walk
A short 20
minute boardwalk into the fan palm gallery. The boardwalk takes
you through a giant gallery of fan palms, tropical orchids and rainforest.
Wildlife you might see includes cassowaries, boyds forest dragon,
muskyrat, kangaroo, & scrub turkey. Suitable for wheelchairs.
No charge if you have a cup of coffee at the Fan Palms Cafe, a great
spot to chill and relax.
The cafe located
on the right hand side just past Daintree Wilderness Lodge.
88 (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.
89 (23) Mission
Beach
Situated approximately
equidistance between Cairns and Townsville Mission Beach is the
logical base for visiting the islands of the Hinchinbrook Channel.
Mission Beach
stretches north from the Tam O'Shanter Point through South Mission,
Wongaling, Mission Beach, Clump Point to Bingil Bay.
Things to
do on and around Mission Beach:
- Find your
own secluded cove
- Beach &
rainforest walks
- White Water
Rafting,
- Tandem Skydiving
- Horse Riding
- Fishing
- Sailing
- and Kayaking:
Mission Beach
Kayaking
 A
little Bit of Mission Beach
As you paddle
from South Mission Beach along the coast passing golden sandy beaches
and rocky headlands you may see turtles and sea birds that abound
long this scenic coastline.
90 Football
(Footie)
The two main
codes of football in Queensland are Australian Rules (AFL) and Rugby
League. Football, as most know it, is called soccer in Australia.
The choice
is Brisbane Broncos, Gold Coast Titans, Queensland Cowboys or just
Queensland - the state representation side, all Rugby League or
Brisbane Lions (AFL).
AFL is played
by the Brisbane Lions. The interest for the neutrals is working
out the rules (not many) and enjoying the crowd reaction which is
verbally hostile to the opposition and more so towards the officials
but little else. It is an opportunity to yell at someone. (If you
have kids you may as well stay at home)
A version of
AFL is played in Ireland and that’s it. The game picks an
international squad but not sure they actually play the Irish. More
research required, I’ll get back to you.
Rugby League
is played by more nations but the highlight of the season is State
of Origin. NSW and Queensland have been playing each other every
year since the dawn of time (60s – 70s?) and amazingly the
aggregate the score difference is just handful of points. Clearly
the game is fixed but the secret is yet to get out.
If you can
see a game at Suncorp, the Queensland stadium, you will be impressed
by the passion and feeling for State of Origin. It is almost tangible.
Just one tip – don’t where blue (NSW's colours).
www.suncorpstadium.com.au
- Rugby League
www.lions.com.au
- AFL
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Top 100 Things To Do In Queensland Australia
