What to do in Queensland

Activities, attractions and tours
Surfers Paradise featuring a high-rise building, a city and general coastal views
Queensland
Coolangatta showing a city, a skyscraper and general coastal views
Queensland
Surfers Paradise which includes a city, modern architecture and signage

Most fun & popular experiences in Queensland

Water activities

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Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Activity duration is 9 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 28 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $230 per adult
Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Food, drink & nightlife

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Brisbane: River Cruise with Lunch

Brisbane: River Cruise with Lunch

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $81 per adult
Brisbane: River Cruise with Lunch

History & culture

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Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

Activity duration is 5 hours and 15 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 10 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $100 per traveller
Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

Attractions

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Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket

Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket

Activity duration is 1 hour
4.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $19 per adult
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket

Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight

1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight

Activity duration is 1 hour
8.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $272 per adult
1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight
Beautiful view of the beach with palm trees

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What to do in Queensland

Discover the most popular places to visit in Queensland

Movie World showing rides

Warner Bros. Movie World

5/5(4 reviews)

Watch stunt shows, get on superhero rides, enter the Ice Age 4D Experience and take a splash in the Wild West at Australia’s theme park version of Hollywood.

Warner Bros. Movie World
Cairns Esplanade featuring a pool, a luxury hotel or resort and swimming

Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(62 reviews)

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

Cairns Esplanade
Dreamworld which includes rides

Dreamworld

5/5(5 reviews)

Australia’s biggest amusement park features exciting themed areas with everything from tigers and thrilling rides to vintage V8 super cars and TV characters.

Dreamworld
Cavill Avenue featuring shopping, night scenes and a city

Cavill Avenue

4.5/5(33 reviews)

Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.

Cavill Avenue
Hastings Street featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people

Hastings Street

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Located in the heart of Noosa Heads, this beachside street is a chic enclave of cosmopolitan cafés, resort-style accommodation and designer shopping.

Hastings Street
Australia Zoo featuring hiking or walking and zoo animals as well as children

Australia Zoo

5/5(11 reviews)

Cuddle a koala, feed kangaroos or watch a crocodile show at this famous wildlife park, the former playground of the late crocodile hunter Steve Irwin.

Australia Zoo
Roma Street Parkland showing a fountain, a skyscraper and skyline

Roma Street Parkland

4.5/5(31 reviews)

Stroll through this inner-city oasis with lake, subtropical flowers, native plants, public art and water features.

Roma Street Parkland
Sea World

Sea World

5/5(6 reviews)

Who doesn’t dream of staying overnight in a water park where you can see Jet Ski stunts, life-sized Nickelodeon stars, plus dolphins, sea lions and polar bears?

Sea World
Brisbane Showgrounds

Brisbane Showgrounds

Enjoy a stop at Brisbane Showgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Brisbane. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Brisbane Showgrounds

Explore areas of Queensland

Surfers Paradise which includes a city, a beach and a sunset

Surfers Paradise

Known for its stunning beaches, luxurious spas, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Surfers Paradise. Top attractions like Cavill Avenue and Home of the Arts are major draws. Catch the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station to see more of the city.

Surfers Paradise
Broadbeach featuring a high rise building, skyline and a beach

Broadbeach

The stunning beaches, first-class casinos, and popular shops are notable features of Broadbeach. Make a stop by The Star Gold Coast or The Oasis while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Broadbeach South Light Rail Station to get around town.

Broadbeach
Brisbane Central Business District which includes a river or creek, a sunset and a city

Brisbane Central Business District

4.5/5(120 area reviews)

Densely concentrated skyscrapers and parks define this central business hub, with attractions like City Hall, Story Bridge, and City Botanic Gardens. Enjoy seamless connectivity via road bridges, public transport, and the scenic Brisbane Riverwalk.

Brisbane Central Business District
Noosa Heads showing a sandy beach and tropical scenes

Noosa Heads

Travelers to Noosa Heads praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Hastings Street and Noosa National Park.

Noosa Heads
Mooloolaba which includes landscape views, a beach and views

Mooloolaba

Mooloolaba is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like The Wharf Mooloolaba and Mooloolaba Esplanade.

Mooloolaba
Brisbane Airport

Brisbane Airport

Located 14km northeast of Brisbane's CBD, this coastal suburb boasts the Skygate Airport Village, featuring retail, commercial spaces, a GP Clinic, and Novotel airport hotel. Easily accessible via Domestic and International Terminal railway stations, it offers convenient connections to the city.

Brisbane Airport

 

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