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Commanding a respectable 1.7 million square kilometres of the Australian continent, the state is big enough to fit the United Kingdom into it seven times. If you add to this a world heritage listed rainforest, a trove of world-class beaches and the largest coral reef in the world, you may wonder where you start?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EInstead of listing hundreds of Queensland nature experiences that should be on your bucket list, we’ve hand-picked the top 14 you should try on your next visit.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E1. CHASE WATERFALLS\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"size-standard-portrait wp-image-404644\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 16px;\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/tsv_2016_wallaman-falls-3_kate-duffy_joint-copyright-691x1048.jpg\" alt=\"Wallaman Falls | How to plan your perfect Townsville getaway\" width=\"691\" height=\"1048\" /\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you like your waterfalls epic, then Queensland is for you!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EImagine facing a massive moss-covered concave wall, with water crashing 50m below into a large pool, that just happens to be perfect for swimming in. Sounds like heaven to us, right?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFalls don’t come more epic than \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/wallaman-falls-girringun-national-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWallaman\u003C/a\u003E in Ingham (approximately an hour and 20-minute drive from \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/townsville-north-queensland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETownsville\u003C/a\u003E) Windin in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETropical North Queensland\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/11/09/top-waterfalls-near-cairns/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ethese ones too\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E2. DISCOVER THE OLDEST STANDING LAVA TUBES ON EARTH\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_51625\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51625\" class=\"wp-image-51625 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/kate_duffy-undara-experience-691x1048.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"691\" height=\"1048\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-51625\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/kate_duffy/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@kate_duffy\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you’re looking for something off the beaten track for your next long weekend road trip, the Undara Volcanic National Park is for you. How does exploring caves carved out by volcanic lava over 190,000 years ago sound?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA destination in and of itself, you can easily tackle the 3.5hour drive to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/undara-volcanic-national-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Undara Volcanic National Park\"\u003EUndara Volcanic National Park\u003C/a\u003E in one day from \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/cairns-and-northern-beaches\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECairns\u003C/a\u003E. But what makes this road trip so awesome are all the other natural attractions en route. Where else can you see lava tubes, dormant volcanic craters, and waterfalls all in one weekend?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E3. DIVE WITH MINKE WHALES\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-396086 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/minke-whales-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Swimming with minke whales | blog.queensland.com\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/minke-whales-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/minke-whales-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/minke-whales-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/minke-whales-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/minke-whales.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\nFor six weeks of the year, Queensland offers one of the most life-changing experiences in the country.  During June and July, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/things-to-see-and-do/minke-whales\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eminke whales\u003C/a\u003E come to play in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETropical North Queensland\u003C/a\u003E. Live-aboard vessels head out for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dive and snorkel with these curious and amazing sea creatures.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E4. EXPLORE A WORLD-HERITAGE LISTED RAINFOREST\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_397926\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-397926\" class=\"size-full wp-image-397926\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/daintree.jpg\" alt=\"Daintree | camping in the tropics\" width=\"691\" height=\"864\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/daintree.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/daintree-240x300.jpg 240w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/daintree-553x691.jpg 553w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/daintree-335x419.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-397926\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/xendoncross/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@xendoncross\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhat’s been described by Sir David Attenborough as “the most extraordinary place on Earth”, the Daintree Rainforest is special for more reasons than one.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESpanning over 17,000ha (that’s roughly 162 Sydney Harbours), the Daintree is the most famous of the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/02/13/world-heritage-wet-tropics-rainforest/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Esix precincts\u003C/a\u003E that make up the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/things-to-see-and-do/wet-tropics-world-heritage-area\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWet Tropics\u003C/a\u003E eco-system. In fact, this rainforest is the oldest continuously surviving tropical rainforest in the world, thought to be 165 million years old – trumping even the Amazon when it comes to seniority.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E5. Discover the largest natural wonder of the world\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_397969\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-397969\" class=\"wp-image-397969 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/great-barrier-reef-markfitz-691x864.jpg\" alt=\"Great Barrier Reef | World Heritage\" width=\"691\" height=\"864\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/great-barrier-reef-markfitz.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/great-barrier-reef-markfitz-240x300.jpg 240w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/great-barrier-reef-markfitz-553x691.jpg 553w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/great-barrier-reef-markfitz-335x419.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-397969\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/_markfitz/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@_markfitz\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe World Heritage-listed \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/great-barrier-reef\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E should be experienced by everyone at least once. Dive with turtles and manta rays off \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/lady-elliot-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ELady Elliot Island\u003C/a\u003E, snorkel the spectacular Low Isles coral cay off \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/port-douglas-and-daintree\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPort Douglas\u003C/a\u003E, take a romantic scenic flight over the iconic \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/heart-reef\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EHeart Reef \u003C/a\u003E(or \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/05/28/heart-island-helicopter-snorkelling-tour/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ethis epic experience\u003C/a\u003E), and make it your mission to find the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/great-barrier-reef/marine-life\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGreat 8\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E6. GET SOME ISLAND-TIME\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-39813 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/orpheus_hero-shot-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"7 reasons why you need to holiday on Orpheus Island | blog.queensland.com\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/orpheus_hero-shot-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/orpheus_hero-shot-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/orpheus_hero-shot-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/orpheus_hero-shot.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\nSwitch off and escape to one of Queensland’s islands. \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/the-whitsundays/things-to-see-and-do/sailing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESail\u003C/a\u003E the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/the-whitsundays\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWhitsundays Islands\u003C/a\u003E, see the giant clams on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/orpheus-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EOrpheus Island\u003C/a\u003E or visit the eco-friendly \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/heron-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EHeron Island\u003C/a\u003E off the coast of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/gladstone-region\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGladstone\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPack the car and go on a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-trip/holiday-type/driving-holidays\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E4WD adventure\u003C/a\u003E on the three largest sand islands in the world. Swim in the pristine waters of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/lake-mckenzie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ELake McKenzie\u003C/a\u003E on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/fraser-coast/things-to-see-and-do/experience-fraser-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EFraser Island\u003C/a\u003E, surf down the sand dunes on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/brisbane/places-to-visit/moreton-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMoreton Island\u003C/a\u003E and spot whales along the Gorge Walk on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/brisbane/places-to-visit/north-stradbroke-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENorth Stradbroke Island\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E7. CUDDLE A KOALA\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-44596 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/bungalow-bay-koala-village-691x1037.jpg\" alt=\"Bungalow Bay Koala Village\" width=\"691\" height=\"1037\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/bungalow-bay-koala-village.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/bungalow-bay-koala-village-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/bungalow-bay-koala-village-460x691.jpg 460w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/bungalow-bay-koala-village-335x503.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\nQueensland is one of the few Australian states where you’re allowed to cuddle a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-see-and-do/wildlife/koalas?PG=1&SG=CF72C1E7CEBE4F69BFCA2AA9EF1B9F5F&PS=10&K=koala,%20koalas%20&C=natpark,natattract,parks,zoos,farmtour,nattour#spanel\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ekoala\u003C/a\u003E. So, while you’re here, don’t miss your opportunity to get up close and personal to our local animal celebrities. Even Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Russel Brand couldn’t resist a Koala-bear hug.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPsst!\u003C/em\u003E \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/05/04/where-can-you-cuddle-a-koala/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EHere’s a list\u003C/a\u003E of all the places where you can cuddle one of these cuties across Queensland.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E8. VISIT AUSTRALIA’S BEST BEACH & OTHERS LIKE IT\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_398566\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-398566\" class=\"wp-image-398566 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/nudey-beach-fitzroy-island-photo-by-ourdays.de_-691x1048.jpg\" alt=\"Nudey Beach Fitzroy Island Photo by @ourdays.de\" width=\"691\" height=\"1048\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-398566\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ourdays.de/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@ourdays.de\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThat’s right! We’ve got bragging rights. Nudey Beach in Tropical North Queensland was awarded the best beach in 2018.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd in 2017, the Trip Advisor crowned \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/whitehaven-beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWhitehaven Beach\u003C/a\u003E in the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/the-whitsundays\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWhitsundays\u003C/a\u003E as Australia’s best beach. So, Queensland has really gone back-to-back on taking out the top spot.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWith squeaky white sand and piercing blue water, Whitehaven Beach even has celebrity status and has been featured in blockbuster movies such as Disney’s \u003Cem\u003EPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales\u003C/em\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPsst!\u003C/em\u003E Here’s how you can \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/04/24/ways-to-see-whitehaven-beach/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Evisit Whitehaven Beach\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E9. EXPERIENCE INDIGENOUS CULTURE\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-53640 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/indigenous-locals-guide-gold-coast-feature-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Tallebudgera Creek Gold Coast Locals Guide\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/indigenous-locals-guide-gold-coast-feature-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/indigenous-locals-guide-gold-coast-feature-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/indigenous-locals-guide-gold-coast-feature-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/indigenous-locals-guide-gold-coast-feature-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/indigenous-locals-guide-gold-coast-feature.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\nFrom rock art to traditional hunting and gathering methods, engulf yourself in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-see-and-do/indigenous-culture\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EIndigenous Culture\u003C/a\u003E and the learn about Australia’s rich Indigenous history. Hunt for mud crabs on Cooya Beach in Tropical North Queensland, trek to Laura to participate in the largest \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/en-au/event/laura-aboriginal-dance-festival\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EAboriginal Dance Festival\u003C/a\u003E in Queensland or take a leisurely stroll through the Daintree Rainforest with an Aboriginal guide.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPsst!\u003C/em\u003E Here are the top 12 ways to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/03/16/connect-with-aboriginal-culture/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Econnect with Indigenous Culture\u003C/a\u003E in Queensland.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E10. DIVE THE WRECKS\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_398036\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-398036\" class=\"wp-image-398036 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/moreton-island-tangalooma-wrecks-691x1048.jpg\" alt=\"Moreton Island Tangalooma Wrecks\" width=\"691\" height=\"1048\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-398036\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/aero.aus/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@aero.aus\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EQueensland is home to a number of incredible \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2015/02/27/best-wreck-dives/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Edive sites and wrecks\u003C/a\u003E. From the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/ss-yongala-dive-site\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESS Yongala\u003C/a\u003E in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/townsville-north-queensland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETownsville\u003C/a\u003E to the wrecks on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/en-au/explore-queensland/brisbane/places-to-visit/moreton-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMoreton Island\u003C/a\u003E, experienced and novice divers can snorkel and scuba dive around these sites. You’ll see the inhabitants of these sites come to life; from schools of fish, and reef sharks to underwater ecosystems.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E11. EXPLORE NATIONAL PARKS\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_396566\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-396566\" class=\"wp-image-396566 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/start-or-end-frame-sunshine-coast-hinterland-bestjobers-mountain-emoji-691x1048.jpg\" alt=\"Sunshine Coast Hinterland @bestjobers\" width=\"691\" height=\"1048\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-396566\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bestjobers/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@bestjobers\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFollow a walking trail or camp under the stars surrounded by nature in a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/gold-coast/things-to-see-and-do/world-heritage-and-national-parks\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENational Park\u003C/a\u003E. \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/journey/natural-bridge-circuit-springbrook-national-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESpringbrook National Park\u003C/a\u003E is a popular attraction and just a short drive from the hustle and bustle of Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. Located in the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/gold-coast/places-to-visit/hinterland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGold Coast Hinterland\u003C/a\u003E, you can explore rainforest circuits and see the picture-perfect \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/natural-bridge-springbrook-national-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENatural Bridge\u003C/a\u003E. At night, it lights up with incredible glow worms.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOr, check out \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/lamington-national-park-binna-burra-section\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ELamington National Park\u003C/a\u003E on the outskirts of the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/scenic-rim\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EScenic Rim region\u003C/a\u003E, has incredible mountain views and is home to Morans Falls.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E12. WATCH THE SUNRISE WITH WALLABIES\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-398043 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/wallabies-at-cape-hillsborough-691x1048.jpg\" alt=\"Wallabies at Cape Hillsborough\" width=\"691\" height=\"1048\" /\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\nCausarina Beach a.k.a “\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/cape-hillsborough-national-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECape Hillsborough\u003C/a\u003E” in the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/the-mackay-region\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMackay region\u003C/a\u003E is a must-do for kangaroo and wallaby lovers. On dusk and dawn mobs of roos and wallabies venture onto the salty sand to feed, play (and sometimes box). And, you can join them to watch the sun rise or set over the water.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E13. KAYAK THE NOOSA EVERGLADES\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-40805\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/kayaking-noosa-everglades.jpg\" alt=\"Kayaking on the Noosa Everglades\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" /\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\nOne of the lesser-known natural wonders in Queensland is the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/01/20/noosa-everglades/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENoosa Everglades\u003C/a\u003E. Protected in the Noosa Biosphere by the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/cooloola-great-sandy-national-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGreat Sandy National Park\u003C/a\u003E, it’s one of only two in the world.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWith pristine waterways, lush vegetation and flocks of birds and wildlife, this beautiful freak of nature is open for exploration. And you can experience the Noosa Everglades by kayak with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/kanu-kapers-australia\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKanu Kapers\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E14. SEE TURTLE HATCHLINGS\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-36333\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/best-places-to-visit-this-summer_turtles.jpg\" alt=\"Turtle hatchling | Best places to visit this summer\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/best-places-to-visit-this-summer_turtles.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/best-places-to-visit-this-summer_turtles-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/best-places-to-visit-this-summer_turtles-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003EVisit the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/mon-repos\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMon Repos Turtle Centre\u003C/a\u003E in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/bundaberg-north-burnett\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBundaberg\u003C/a\u003E and join the wildlife rangers on a guided tour to watch the life cycle of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/bundaberg-north-burnett/things-to-see-and-do/turtles\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Emajestic sea turtles\u003C/a\u003E. If you visit from November to January, you’ll watch mummy turtles nesting and if you return from January to March, you’ll be able to watch the little hatchlings emerge from the sand and scurry down to the sea.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EWHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE QUEENSLAND EXPERIENCE?\u003C/h2\u003E\n",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","title":"Date","value":1560121230000,":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","title":"Date Modified","value":1580941500000,":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","title":"Excerpt","value":"\u003Cp\u003EAre these Queensland experiences on your bucket list?\u003C/p\u003E\n",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"slug":{"dataType":"string","title":"Slug","value":"top-queensland-experiences",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","title":"Featured Image","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/untitled-2.png",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","title":"Post Thumbnail","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/untitled-2.png",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false}},"elementsOrder":["global_id","status","URL","author_first_name","author_last_name","author_name","author_URL","author_avatar_URL","author_profile_URL","title","content","date","date_modified","excerpt","slug","featured_image","post_thumbnail"],":type":"teq/components/contentfragment",":items":{},":itemsOrder":[],"model":"teq/models/blog"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"Top Queensland experiences for the adventure of a lifetime","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#ff4eff","text":"List"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/home"},{"active":false,"title":"Plan Your Holiday","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday"},{"active":false,"title":"News and Articles","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles"},{"active":true,"title":"Top Queensland experiences","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/top-queensland-experiences"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gladstone/blog-images/2023_GLD_WilsonIsland_Descent Productions_154307.jpg","alt":"A couple walk into the water to snorkel at Wilson Island","title":"Couple walking into the water to go snorkelling","link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Danielle\t Reckless","resourcePath":"/content/teq/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/top-queensland-experiences/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2023-09-29T02:20:50.983Z","image":{"src":"/home/users/s/sFtW-IQZu3K6kGRtkpU5/profile.profile.image","alt":"Danielle\t Reckless"},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor"},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ELet’s face it, Queensland is a big place. Commanding a respectable 1.7 million square kilometres of the Australian continent, the state is big enough to fit the United Kingdom into it seven times. Add in a world heritage listed rainforest, a trove of world-class beaches, expanses of outack begging to be explored, plus the largest coral reef in the world, and you might wonder where you start?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you're looking for the adventure of a lifetime, these are the top Queensland experiences to consider for your next getaway. \u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E1. Find waterfalls worthy of a dip\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003C/h2\u003E\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image83c8eec4-c3eb-41fb-b98b-dbef250b96d1":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2021_TSV_WallamanFalls_NaturalLandscapes_KeiranLusk_143761.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2021_TSV_WallamanFalls_NaturalLandscapes_KeiranLusk_143761.jpg","alt":"Two people stand at the base of a thundering Wallaman Falls, Townsville ","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/top-queensland-experiences/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image83c8eec4-c3eb-41fb-b98b-dbef250b96d1.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1695950918771/2021-tsv-wallamanfalls-naturallandscapes-keiranlusk-143761.jpeg","uuid":"8066b519-25f9-46a0-b6ca-866d90591ec9","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Wallaman Falls, Townsville ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text948ada04-fef9-4ae3-b969-2b78e268a6e7":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ESometimes the biggest natural beauties offer the most peaceful moments. And if you make it to these \u003Ca title=\"The best waterfalls in Queensland you can swim in\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/waterfalls/best-waterfalls-in-queensland\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ewaterfalls you can swim in\u003C/a\u003E, you'll know what we mean.  Soaking in a cool, freshwater rockpool, surrounded by moss-covered rocks, as water tumbles down from above. \u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhether you want to hike to the base of thundering \u003Ca title=\"How to do Wallaman Falls\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e8dd5f1565045da13f4-wallaman-falls-girringun-national-park\" target=\"_self\"\u003EWallaman Falls\u003C/a\u003E to feel the mist of Australia's tallest permanent waterfall, or seek respite from the tropical heat along the Atherton Tableland's \u003Ca title=\"The top 10 waterfalls to discover in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/waterfalls/top-waterfalls-in-tropical-north-queensland\" target=\"_self\"\u003EWaterfall Circuit\u003C/a\u003E, Queensland has you covered. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E2. Discover the oldest standing lava tubes on earth\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image84f0488c-95b4-4880-83e2-63b915b87a81":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2022_TNQ_UndaraVolcanicNationalPark_NaturalLandscapes_BradNewton_148245.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2022_TNQ_UndaraVolcanicNationalPark_NaturalLandscapes_BradNewton_148245.jpg","alt":"Family on the Undara Lava Tube Tour with Undara Experience","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/top-queensland-experiences/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image84f0488c-95b4-4880-83e2-63b915b87a81.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1695951308415/2022-tnq-undaravolcanicnationalpark-naturallandscapes-bradnewton-148245.jpeg","uuid":"c52bab74-3f23-4929-b294-d48b58d8f92b","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Undara Volcanic National Park, Tropical North Queensland",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text8c07ffc9-5ab6-4b26-b07f-858d22fb7969":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ELooking for something off the beaten track for your next road trip? How does exploring caves carved out by volcanic lava over 190,000 years ago sound?\u003C/p\u003E\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"text8c07ffc9_5ab6_4b":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EA destination in and of itself, you can easily tackle the 3.5hour drive to \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25fe2aeeeaaf773cf285c-undara-volcanic-national-park\" title=\"Undara Volcanic National Park\"\u003EUndara Volcanic National Park\u003C/a\u003E in one day from \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/cairns\" title=\"Cairns travel guide\"\u003ECairns\u003C/a\u003E. But what makes this road trip so awesome are all the other natural attractions en route. Where else can you see lava tubes, dormant volcanic craters, and waterfalls all in one weekend?\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_with_link":{"componentName":"teq/components/image-with-link","linkTarget":"_self","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/campaign-assets/dltac/WebsiteBanner2QIC.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/campaign-assets/dltac/WebsiteBanner2QIC.jpg","link":"/content/teq/au/en/home.html","alt":"Queensland is Calling Article Banner","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/top-queensland-experiences/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_with_link.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1683765045312/websitebanner2qic.jpeg","uuid":"4a02ffee-5b69-46b6-89e5-1ddc9790d268","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image-with-link"},"text_1355300132":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E3. Explore a world-heritage listed rainforest\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image44face14-8a6a-467b-99ee-7e89b1e10d9c":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2023_TNQ_DaintreeDiscoveryCentre_KatiePurling_154506.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2023_TNQ_DaintreeDiscoveryCentre_KatiePurling_154506.jpg","alt":"A couple explore rainforest park nestled in the Daintree National Park","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/top-queensland-experiences/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image44face14-8a6a-467b-99ee-7e89b1e10d9c.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1695951356653/2023-tnq-daintreediscoverycentre-katiepurling-154506.jpeg","uuid":"d39a9a18-53d4-4c7e-9da0-ac6a0360877d","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Daintree Discovery Centre, Daintree National Park",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text52b9cc7f-6bf9-48f5-9ae8-fc9a6a97f80a":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIt's been described by Sir David Attenborough as “the most extraordinary place on Earth”, but the \u003Ca title=\"Daintree and Cape Tribulation guide\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/cape-tribulation-and-the-daintree\" target=\"_self\"\u003EDaintree Rainforest\u003C/a\u003E is special for more than one reason.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESpanning over 17,000ha (that’s roughly 162 Sydney Harbours), the Daintree is the most famous of the five precincts that make up the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/wet-tropics-guide\" target=\"_self\"\u003EWet Tropics eco-system\u003C/a\u003E. In fact, this rainforest is one of the oldest continuously surviving tropical rainforest in the world – trumping even the Amazon when it comes to seniority.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELearn from the traditional custodians of this land, recharge at a rainforest retreat, cruise the river to spot crocs, and feast on the fruits of the forest. There's \u003Ca title=\"Daintree four day itinerary\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/how-to-do-the-daintree-in-4-days\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eso many ways to see it\u003C/a\u003E, and all will leave you in wonder. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E4. Set your sights on the largest natural wonder of the world\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imagee595a392-98c8-4223-9a6b-6e67c155d672":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_SilverswiftQuicksilver_Biopixel_142843.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_SilverswiftQuicksilver_Biopixel_142843.jpg","alt":"Two people snorkelling on the reef with Quicksilver Tours","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/top-queensland-experiences/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagee595a392-98c8-4223-9a6b-6e67c155d672.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1695951521842/2020-tnq-silverswiftquicksilver-biopixel-142843.jpeg","uuid":"1eda779a-4345-4a92-a3fa-ab5c0b754782","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Silverswift (Quicksilver)",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text36c65e73-77c2-49ad-ae2b-382b04e1c04b":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ESo huge you can see it from space, the World Heritage-listed \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef\" title=\"Great Barrier Reef guide\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E should be experienced by everyone at least once. And there's \u003Ca title=\"Unmissable Great Barrier Reef experiences\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/best-great-barrier-reef-experiences\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eplenty of opportunity\u003C/a\u003E, with the reef spanning from its \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/southern-great-barrier-reef-visitors-guide\" target=\"_self\"\u003Esouthern reaches\u003C/a\u003E off the coast of Bundaberg to wild Cape York. See it from the air, from a yacht, dive beneath, or spend the night. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDive with turtles and manta rays off \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/bundaberg/lady-elliot-island\" title=\"Lady Elliot Island guide Southern Great Barrier Reef\"\u003ELady Elliot Island\u003C/a\u003E, snorkel the spectacular Low Isles coral cay off \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/great-barrier-reef-access-port-douglas\" title=\"How to access the Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas\"\u003EPort Douglas\u003C/a\u003E, take a romantic scenic flight over the iconic \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/reasons-to-visit-heart-reef\" title=\"How to visit Heart Reef\"\u003EHeart Reef\u003C/a\u003E, take part in coral reef research with \u003Ca title=\"Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef tour Cairns\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25deaaeeeaaf773cf00cd-passions-of-paradise\" target=\"_self\"\u003EPassions of Paradise\u003C/a\u003E in Cairns, or make it your mission to find the \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/great-8-queensland-marine-life-encounters\" title=\"Great 8 Marine life encounters Queensland\"\u003EGreat 8\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E5. Get some island time\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image8e74f81c-80f0-40e5-9521-ee6072b5258b":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gladstone/blog-images/2023_GLD_HeronIsland_DescentProductions_154188.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gladstone/blog-images/2023_GLD_HeronIsland_DescentProductions_154188.jpg","alt":"Aerial view of Heron Island and surrounding reef","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/top-queensland-experiences/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image8e74f81c-80f0-40e5-9521-ee6072b5258b.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1695952107855/2023-gld-heronisland-descentproductions-154188.jpeg","uuid":"74f2bee0-059d-417a-af1c-ec2a8c60f2f2","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Heron Island, Gladstone",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text486fa468-3423-481a-8c32-cd73ec27eadd":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ESwitch off and escape to one of Queensland’s islands to really switch on your sense of adventure. Sail the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/whitsunday-islands\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Whitsundays Islands guide\"\u003EWhitsundays Islands\u003C/a\u003E, dive and dine on luxurious \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/islands/7-reasons-to-holiday-on-orpheus-island\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Reasons to visit Orpheus Island Queensland\"\u003EOrpheus Island\u003C/a\u003E or bliss out on eco-friendly \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/gladstone/heron-island\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Heron Island travel guide\"\u003EHeron Island\u003C/a\u003E off the coast of Gladstone.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor something a little more rugged, pack the car and go on a \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/best-queensland-4wd-driving\" title=\"best Queensland 4WD driving\"\u003E4WD adventure\u003C/a\u003E on the three largest sand islands in the world. Swim in the pristine waters of Lake McKenzie on \u003Ca title=\"K'gari\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/fraser-coast/kgari\" target=\"_self\"\u003EK'gari\u003C/a\u003E (formerly Fraser Island), surf down the sand dunes on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/moreton-island\" target=\"_self\"\u003EMulgumpin\u003C/a\u003E (Moreton Island), and spot whales, rays and turtles along the Gorge Walk on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/north-stradbroke-island\" target=\"_self\"\u003EMinjerribah\u003C/a\u003E (North Stradbroke Island).\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E6. Meet our cuddliest residents\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image938d2e09-62f2-48fe-ab2a-4d354dbe6b3e":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2023_TNQ_RainforestationNaturePark_JesseLindemann_154808.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2023_TNQ_RainforestationNaturePark_JesseLindemann_154808.jpg","alt":"Koala experience Billabong Sanctuary | Top Queensland experiences","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/top-queensland-experiences/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image938d2e09-62f2-48fe-ab2a-4d354dbe6b3e.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1695952189575/2023-tnq-rainforestationnaturepark-jesselindemann-154808.jpeg","uuid":"bce68201-cd38-48dd-97b0-fe790ff1a06b","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Rainforestation Nature Park, Kuranda",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text143212a8-55c5-45a7-a698-dbe070550031":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe locals are a friendly bunch in Queensland. So if you've always wanted to give cuddle up to a koala, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/where-you-can-cuddle-a-koala\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Where to cuddle a koala in Queensland\"\u003Ethis is the place\u003C/a\u003E. Even better than a cuddle, visit to see how they are rescued, cared for and rehabilitated. Home to over 130 rescued koalas, Brisbane's \u003Ca title=\"Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Brisbane\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b262122cbcbe7073adc7cf-lone-pine-koala-sanctuary\" target=\"_self\"\u003ELone Pine\u003C/a\u003E is the world's largest koala sanctuary, while you can take a behind-the-scenes tour of one of the world's busiest wildlife hospitals at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d48d5f1565045d9f9c3-currumbin-wildlife-sanctuary\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Gold Coast\"\u003ECurrumbin Wildlife Sanctuary\u003C/a\u003E. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E7. Sink your toes into Australia's best beach, and others just like it\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image67d460ef-00c3-4baa-bea2-e2f3f3dd2e39":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/web-images/2023_WSY_WhitehavenBeach_154652.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/web-images/2023_WSY_WhitehavenBeach_154652.jpg","alt":"Day trip with Cruise Whitsundays to Whitehaven Beach","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/top-queensland-experiences/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image67d460ef-00c3-4baa-bea2-e2f3f3dd2e39.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1695952245317/2023-wsy-whitehavenbeach-154652.jpeg","uuid":"f4f67805-aaaf-4dcd-9891-7582479ce8ac","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Whitehaven Beach, Whitsundays",":type":"teq/components/image"},"textb6d8ad40-db06-49b1-8002-0f734e703d21":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ENo visit to Queensland is complete without clocking up some serious \u003Ca title=\"Explore Queensland's best beaches\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/beaches\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ebeach time\u003C/a\u003E. And you've got plenty to choose from, including beaches like \u003Ca title=\"ways to experience Whitehaven Beach\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/5-incredible-ways-to-experience-australias-best-beach\" target=\"_self\"\u003EWhitehaven\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca title=\"Fitzroy Island weekend getaway\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/48-hours-on-fitzroy-island\" target=\"_self\"\u003ENudey\u003C/a\u003E that have achieved celebrity-like status over the years. Just sink your toes into the squeaky white sand and take a dip in their bathtub waters to see why. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESome beaches \u003Ca title=\"Secret beaches queensland\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/secret-queensland-beaches\" target=\"_self\"\u003Efly under the radar\u003C/a\u003E, but don't think a small reputation means they're not worth exploring. Settle into one of these special spots and you might be the only one on the sand. \u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E8. Experience Indigenous culture\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imageba31c0e2-d897-4b06-958d-9e9a8c7cc682":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2022_TNQ_Mossman_WalkaboutCulturalAdventures_PixelFrame-DSC09847.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2022_TNQ_Mossman_WalkaboutCulturalAdventures_PixelFrame-DSC09847.jpg","alt":"Guided Tour and Dreamtime Walk Mossman Gorge","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/top-queensland-experiences/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imageba31c0e2-d897-4b06-958d-9e9a8c7cc682.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1695952367982/2022-tnq-mossman-walkaboutculturaladventures-pixelframe-dsc09847.jpeg","uuid":"b8134eaf-d8ca-47c6-a3a6-fcbd46e2a127","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Walkabout Cultural Adventures, Mossman Gorge",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text01efcda9-3142-4dc7-9e9a-6b4454f02ed8":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EFrom rock art to traditional hunting and gathering methods, engulf yourself in \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/indigenous\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Queensland's Indigenous culture\"\u003EIndigenous culture\u003C/a\u003E and the learn about Australia’s rich Indigenous history. Hunt for mud crabs on Cooya Beach, trek to Laura to participate in the largest \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/road-trip-to-laura-aboriginal-dance-festival\" target=\"_self\" title=\"5-day road trip to Laura: The heart of Aboriginal culture\"\u003EAboriginal Dance Festival\u003C/a\u003E in Queensland, or take a leisurely stroll through the Daintree Rainforest with an Aboriginal guide.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHere are some of the most moving ways to \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/indigenous/connect-with-indigenous-culture\" title=\"Connect with Indigenous cultural experiences Queensland\"\u003Econnect with Indigenous culture\u003C/a\u003E in Queensland.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E9. Dive the wrecks\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image275096de-c86a-4d7f-b7c6-7b4729820865":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/web-images/2021_BNE_TangaloomaWrecks_MoretonIsland_KyleHunter_142730.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/web-images/2021_BNE_TangaloomaWrecks_MoretonIsland_KyleHunter_142730.jpg","alt":"A woman snorkels the Tangalooma Wrecks","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/top-queensland-experiences/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image275096de-c86a-4d7f-b7c6-7b4729820865.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1695952457412/2021-bne-tangaloomawrecks-moretonisland-kylehunter-142730.jpeg","uuid":"7362a699-1309-4364-bdfa-f6dc555826c2","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Tangalooma Wrecks, Mulgumpin ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text71b846c5-0d25-4336-9c75-444a9868fd25":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EA whole other world awaits below the surface, and Queensland is your all-access-pass to a number of incredible \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/adventure/diving-and-snorkelling/shipwreck-dives-queensland\" title=\"best shipwreck dives in Queensland\"\u003Edive sites and wrecks\u003C/a\u003E. From the \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/adventure/diving-and-snorkelling/ss-yongala-facts\" title=\"Facts about SS Yongala Townsville\"\u003ESS Yongala\u003C/a\u003E in Townsville to the wrecks on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/moreton-island\" target=\"_self\"\u003EMulgumpin\u003C/a\u003E (Moreton Island), experienced and novice divers can snorkel and scuba dive around these sites, now home to thriving underwater ecosystems with fish, coral, reef sharks and more. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E10. Explore Queensland's national parks\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image0d154842-45f8-4771-90be-bb41d718b2ce":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2022_BNE_MountBarneyNationalPark_LowerPortals_NaturalLandscapes_ReubenNutt_144357.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2022_BNE_MountBarneyNationalPark_LowerPortals_NaturalLandscapes_ReubenNutt_144357.jpg","alt":"Small group exploring Lower Portal Walk with swim in waterhole, Mount Barney National Park | hikes and camping near Brisbane","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/top-queensland-experiences/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image0d154842-45f8-4771-90be-bb41d718b2ce.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1695952929538/2022-bne-mountbarneynationalpark-lowerportals-naturallandscapes-reubennutt-144357.jpeg","uuid":"5b01d9e5-a239-4360-b7b0-5e9405079af9","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Mount Barney National Park, Scenic Rim",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text66731dc1-977c-4d16-a3eb-357cde858ded":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EQueensland's \u003Ca title=\"Spectacular Queensland national parks to visit\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/queensland-national-parks-to-visit\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eincredible national parks\u003C/a\u003E are waiting to be explored. Whether you want to wander for the day, tackle a \u003Ca title=\"Queensland Great Walks hiking tracks\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/adventure/walking-hiking-adventure-queensland/hiking-trails-and-walks-in-queensland\" target=\"_self\"\u003EGreat Walk\u003C/a\u003E, or get off-road \u003Ca title=\"Queensland national parks by 4WD\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/queensland-national-parks-by-4wd\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ein a 4WD\u003C/a\u003E, there's a special corner of our wilderness for you. Including some \u003Ca title=\"Queensland national parks you've never heard of\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/12-national-parks-youve-never-heard-of\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eyou've never heard of.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou don't have to venture too far from our cities to find them, either. Strap on your hiking boots and summit Mt Ngungun in \u003Ca title=\"How to do Glass House Mountains Sunshine Coast\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/sunshine-coast/sunshine-coast-hinterland/how-to-do-the-glasshouse-mountains\" target=\"_self\"\u003EGlass House Mountains\u003C/a\u003E, just a stone's throw from the Sunshine Coast's beaches. Escape the bustle of Surfers Paradise to find \u003Ca title=\"How to do Springbrook National Park\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/springbrook-national-park\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESpringbrook National Park\u003C/a\u003E nestled into the Gold Coast Hinterland - where you can walk through the rainforest, feel the mist of waterfalls and watch Natural Bridge light up with incredible glow worms. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOr, check out \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/how-to-do-lamington-national-park\" title=\"How to do Lamington National Park Scenic Rim Queensland\"\u003ELamington National Park\u003C/a\u003E on the outskirts of the \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/scenic-rim\" title=\"Scenic Rim travel guide\"\u003EScenic Rim\u003C/a\u003E; home to tree top walks and a \u003Ca title=\"O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat Lamington National Park\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b25d5ed5f1565045d9fb75-oreillys-rainforest-retreat\" target=\"_self\"\u003Erainforest retreat\u003C/a\u003E to escape to. \u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E11. Share sunrise with wallabies\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image85185b96-fcfa-4844-8ef2-4dd31a7eed5d":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/mackay/blog-images/2022_MKY_CapeHillsborough_152289.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/mackay/blog-images/2022_MKY_CapeHillsborough_152289.jpg","alt":"Sunrise with the wallabies on the beach","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/top-queensland-experiences/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image85185b96-fcfa-4844-8ef2-4dd31a7eed5d.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1695953030467/2022-mky-capehillsborough-152289.jpeg","uuid":"059986dd-1322-40f6-8f96-771b39646607","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Cape Hillsborough National Park, Mackay",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_1233711300":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThis top Queensland experience is guaranteed to make you a morning person. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEvery day, dozens of wallabies bound onto Casuarina Beach at \u003Ca title=\"Cape Hillsborough Mackay\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e32aeeeaaf773cf0694-cape-hillsborough\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECape Hillsborough\u003C/a\u003E around sunrise to congregate, feed, and catch a little beach time (they're Queenslanders after all). It's a natural phenomenon that you can be part of, by \u003Ca title=\"Cape Hillsborough sunrise wallaby tour\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/tours/p-5b5f9310765394fc1f6faa75-cape-hillsborough-sunrise-with-the-wallabies-tour\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ebooking a tour\u003C/a\u003E with a national park ranger.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHere's \u003Ca title=\"How to see wallabies at Cape Hillsborough\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/wallabies-at-cape-hillsborough\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ehow to join them for a morning\u003C/a\u003E - and snap the perfect photo too. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E12. Kayak the Noosa Everglades\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imagecd8cec61-6235-4be1-9d35-745b08d025e7":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/press-releases/lockdown1/Sunshine Coast_Noosa Biosphere_credit Tourism and Events Queensland.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/press-releases/lockdown1/Sunshine Coast_Noosa Biosphere_credit Tourism and Events Queensland.jpg","alt":"Canoeing on Noosa Everglades","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/top-queensland-experiences/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagecd8cec61-6235-4be1-9d35-745b08d025e7.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1705552997401/sunshine-coast-noosa-biosphere-credit-tourism-and-events-queensland.jpeg","uuid":"0d3c7a0c-7948-447a-b5e9-1f7b0257c40d","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Noosa Everglades, Sunshine Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text82b72822-788a-421d-a49a-359072d2d024":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EDid you know that Queensland is home to one of only two everglades biospheres in the world? Even some of the locals don't know its here; but venture into the \u003Ca title=\"How to do Noosa Everglades\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/noosa-everglades\" target=\"_self\"\u003ENoosa Everglades\u003C/a\u003E and you'll find its serene network of waterways are busting with life. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EExplore on an eco-safari, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b261797b935fbe730e11fb-kanu-kapers-sustainable-noosa-everglades\" target=\"_self\"\u003Epaddle out in a canoe\u003C/a\u003E, then spend your evening camping (\u003Ca title=\"Habitat Noosa Everglades Eco Camp accommodation\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-5bbc0c2b1777be0b6096ded4-habitat-noosa-everglades-eco-camp\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eor glamping\u003C/a\u003E) by its shores. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E13. 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