Wanderlist Queensland Final
REEF ENCOUNTERS COASTAL QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA
W H Y G O? The 1,500 species of rainbow-toned fish, sponges and coral along the Great Barrier Reef, a coast so aglow with fine weather it attracted names like Gold and Sunshine, and a skyrail through the Unesco-listed Wet Tropics.
THE TOP FIVE
Explore Cape Tribulation
Dive Cod Hole
Amble Whitehaven Beach
Sail the Queensland Coast
Ride the rainforest Skyrail
WHERE TO STAY Begin at Lizard Island for a remote reef encounter, then head south to the aquatic adventures at One&Only Hayman Island, and Hamilton Island’s billionaire-built Qualia. Or, eschew the castaway life and head inland to QT Port Douglas in the far north then fly down for an urban escape at Brisbane’s Spicers Balfour and on to pop-art and hedonism at QT Gold Coast.
Idyllic islands
Lizard Island
One&Only Hayman Island
Qualia
Reef encounter
Jetsetter’s water-world
Unabashed tropical luxury
Don’t miss the 24 private beaches
Don’t miss caviar at On the Rocks
Don’t miss the oh-so-tranquil spa
Coastal charmers
QT Port Douglas
Spicers Balfour Hotel
QT Gold Coast
Flirty, fun retro-revival
Jewel-bright Brisbane bolthole
Kooky, colourful high-rise hotel
Don’t miss the al fresco cinema
Don’t miss cocktails on the roof
Don’t miss a spin on the scooter
SOMETHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT Things are bigger in Queensland, and the cod in these parts can weigh 100kg. That’s a lot of fish fingers. But these are friendly fish, happy to be hand-fed by divers and even, occasionally, to hang about for an underwater selfie.
WHEN TO GO The coast remains warm all year, with average temperatures of 27C, but your best bet for reef visibility and mild weather is between June and November. From December to March, prepare to get wet.
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W H Y G O? The 1,500 species of rainbow-toned fish, sponges and coral along the Great Barrier Reef, a coast so aglow with fine weather it attracted names like Gold and Sunshine, and a skyrail through the Unesco-listed Wet Tropics.
THE TOP FIVE
Explore Cape Tribulation
Dive Cod Hole
Amble Whitehaven Beach
Sail the Queensland Coast
Ride the rainforest Skyrail
WHERE TO STAY Begin at Lizard Island for a remote reef encounter, then head south to the aquatic adventures at One&Only Hayman Island, and Hamilton Island’s billionaire-built Qualia. Or, eschew the castaway life and head inland to QT Port Douglas in the far north then fly down for an urban escape at Brisbane’s Spicers Balfour and on to pop-art and hedonism at QT Gold Coast.
Idyllic islands
Lizard Island
One&Only Hayman Island
Qualia
Reef encounter
Jetsetter’s water-world
Unabashed tropical luxury
Don’t miss the 24 private beaches
Don’t miss caviar at On the Rocks
Don’t miss the oh-so-tranquil spa
Coastal charmers
QT Port Douglas
Spicers Balfour Hotel
QT Gold Coast
Flirty, fun retro-revival
Jewel-bright Brisbane bolthole
Kooky, colourful high-rise hotel
Don’t miss the al fresco cinema
Don’t miss cocktails on the roof
Don’t miss a spin on the scooter
SOMETHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT Things are bigger in Queensland, and the cod in these parts can weigh 100kg. That’s a lot of fish fingers. But these are friendly fish, happy to be hand-fed by divers and even, occasionally, to hang about for an underwater selfie.
WHEN TO GO The coast remains warm all year, with average temperatures of 27C, but your best bet for reef visibility and mild weather is between June and November. From December to March, prepare to get wet.
WHY BOOK WITH SMITH?
Best-Price Promise
Free extras
Hand-picked by experts
Smith24 Our travel specialists are here for you 24/7. Email [email protected], or visit mrandmrssmith.com for a live chat.
For more inspiration visit mrandmrssmith.com/wanderlist
