Travel the East Coast of Queensland
The eastern coast of Queensland is a glorious smorgasboard of destination delights for the town-hopping holiday-er.
Beyond the capital cities of Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, are the smaller coastal towns of Australia which are renowned for their natural attractions, tucked-away sanctuaries and abundance of exciting trips and tours.
After a long international flight into one of the major Aussie airports, most travellers are ready to manoeuvre up the fruitful coast, which has so much to offer to its guests!
First destination - Fraser Island
The fun on the largest sand island in the world comes in numerous forms including packages, day and overnight trips; most of which take you around the gems of Fraser, starting with the 75-Mile Beach, Champagne Pools, Lake McKenzie, Maheno Shipwreck, Indian Head and ending with Lake Wabby, Eli Creek and more.
Whether you choose to self-drive or take a guided tour, camp or stay in a resort, Fraser Island is must-do on all traveller itineraries along the eastern coast.
Next stop... the Whitsundays!
Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach are international attractions in their own right, but this amazing destinations offers so much more in the way of island resorts, day and overnight sailing trips, scenic flights and exotic accommodation.
To see and make the most of the Whitsundays, almost all travellers, whether they are backpacking or not, choose an overnight sailing trip - the best way to travel around the 74 magical islands.
Airlie Beach is home to a huge variety of overnight trips, ranging from 1, 2, or 3 nights long with great additions such as scuba diving, beach hopping or heading out to the Outer Great Barrier Reef. They are vary in price from budget-backpacker, sailing-orientated, diving-based or the stylish and bit more exclusive.
Almost all 2 day/ 2 nights have a similar itinerary; a number of snorkel sites, followed by a stop at the world-famous Whitehaven Beach and a bushwalk to Hill Inlet Lookout - none of these are to be missed! If you are more adventurous, many trips offer the opportunity for scuba diving, while 1 or 2 trips head out beyond the islands and onto Hardy and Bait Reefs.
Be sure to stay in Airlie Beach as well to encounters its fine 'village-like' atmosphere, and take a popular and once-in-a-lifetime scenic flight over the famous Heart Reef.
Beyond the Whitsundays is Cairns!
Known for its close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and exciting scuba diving and snorkelling, Cairns is the perfect destination for the water-orientated traveller.
With the list of day and overnight snorkel and dive trips, you are sure to find a tour suitable for you that is in your price range. If you are more into land-based activities do not despair, there is still plenty to keep yourself busy! Cairns is a playful region, offering skydiving, hot balloon rides and Australia's only bungee jump! Not limited to the sky, travellers can indulge in nature with Cape Tribulation, the Kuranda Skyrail, Daintree and nearby Atherton Tablelands, with bushwalking, scenic drives, birdwatching and more on offer.
