Nature & Outdoors

Queensland’s diverse landscapes range from the world's largest sand island, K'gari, to the 98% pure silica sands of Whitehaven Beach. The region's topography includes Wallaman Falls—Australia's highest single-drop waterfall—and the dramatic Barron Falls in the Wet Tropics. Urban highlights feature heritage-listed botanical gardens and riverfront parklands in Brisbane, while inland areas showcase semi-arid salt lakes and the volcanic peaks of the Mackay region.

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Fraser Island

Fraser Island, officially K'gari, is a World Heritage-listed sand island along the south-eastern coast in the Wide Bay–Burnett region,…

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Whitehaven Beach

Located on Whitsunday Island, this seven-kilometre beach is composed of 98% pure white silica sand, which does not retain heat. It is accessible via boat, seaplane, or helicopter from Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island.

Wallaman Falls

The Wallaman Falls, a cascade and horsetail waterfall on the Stony Creek, is located in the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Wet Tropics in the…

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South Bank Parklands

The South Bank Parklands are located at South Bank within the suburb of South Brisbane in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

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Barron Falls

A steep tiered cascade where the Barron River descends from the Atherton Tablelands. Situated within Barron Gorge National Park, the falls are visible from the Kuranda Scenic Railway and the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.

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Noosa Main Beach

One of the few north-facing beaches on Australia's east coast, providing sheltered conditions and year-round lifesaver patrols. It serves as a gateway to the coastal tracks of Noosa National Park.

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Brisbane City Botanic Gardens

The City Botanic Gardens is a heritage-listed botanic garden on Alice Street, Brisbane City, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

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Cedar Creek Falls

A natural freshwater swimming hole and waterfall set in a rainforest amphitheatre near Proserpine. The site is part of the Whitsunday hinterland and is surrounded by native white cedar trees.

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Mermaid Beach Beach

Main Beach is a coastal town and suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

Millaa Millaa Falls

A heritage-listed 18-metre plunge waterfall located on the Waterfalls Circuit of the Atherton Tablelands. It features a large swimming hole at its base and is surrounded by dense tropical rainforest.

Zoe Falls

Situated on Hinchinbrook Island along the Thorsborne Trail, these multi-tiered falls feature a natural rock pool at the top with views over Zoe Bay and the Coral Sea.

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New Farm Park

New Farm Park is a heritage-listed riverfront public park at 137 Sydney Street, New Farm, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

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Mount Ossa

A peak within Mount Ossa National Park in the Mackay region, featuring volcanic rock formations and vegetation that transitions from tropical rainforest to open eucalypt forest.