Queensland – Bespoke Australia Itineraries

The second largest state in Australia, Queensland covers the continent’s northeast, with a coastline stretching nearly 4,400 miles.

The capital, Brisbane, is a thriving metropolitan city flanked by the surfing beaches of the Gold and Sunshine Coasts. Here, you’ll find everything from 5-star restaurants, to contemporary museums, to beautifully preserved 19th century architecture. Over 1,600 miles north lies the city of Cairns, known as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and tropical Daintree Rainforest. Over the years, Cairns has become a major tourist destination, with tons of water-based activities such as snorkeling, diving and sailing, to name a few.

Wild southern cassowary in Daintree Rainforest, Queensland Australia

Aerial view of Heart Reef with dive boat, Great Barrier Reef Australia

Aerial view of river meeting sea, Cape Tribulation Daintree Australia

Why visit Queensland?

The crown jewel of Queensland is the Great Barrier Reef. One of the seven natural wonders of the world, this reef is technically considered the planet’s largest living organism. Composed of over 2,900 individual coral reefs and 900 islands, covering an area of approximately 133,000 square miles, it’s a sight to behold.

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The crown jewel of Queensland is the Great Barrier Reef. One of the seven natural wonders of the world, this reef is technically considered the planet’s largest living organism. Composed of over 2,900 individual coral reefs and 900 islands, covering an area of approximately 133,000 square miles, it’s a sight to behold.
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With longstanding ties to aboriginal culture, the Great Barrier Reef is also a hotspot for serious snorkelers and divers who want a close-up look at its spiritual beauty, not to mention astounding biodiversity. It hosts thousands of marine species!
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The Daintree Rainforest, the largest continual tropical rainforest in Australia, is a fabulous contrast to Queensland’s coastline. One of the most complex ecosystems on Earth, Daintree is the hub of numerous environmental and conservation efforts. Jungle surfing or zip-lining through the canopy is one way to discover the ancient flora that covers the forest – or slow it down on a cruise along the river or a guided forest walk with the land’s traditional owners, the Kuku Yalanji.

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Other areas to explore

A visit to Queensland puts you within easy reach of many other beautiful and fascinating parts of Australia.

A river winds through a broad rocky gorge with red sandstone walls in Kakadu National Park.

Northern Territory

Australia‘s Northern Territory is remote and seemingly untraveled – the ultimate off-the-beaten-path experience.

Western Australia

Mostly arid outback, this stark state offers adventurous travelers unique experiences away from the crowds of visitors to the east coast.

Victoria

Victoria is a small but densely populated state in the southeast of Australia. Melbourne, the coastal capital, is indicative of the type of experience you expect in Victoria: cosmopolitan and surf central.

A wombat ambles through alpine grass, its fur damp with mist as mountains fade into a gray background behind.

Tasmania

Tasmania, Australia is the continent’s wild frontier. Roughly the size of Ireland or West Virginia, this small but diverse state is 40 percent protected wilderness.