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Things to See & Do in Queensland 

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Gold Coast

Brisbane and surrounds

Sunshine Coast

Fraser Island  and Central Queensland

Mackay and Whitsundays

Tropical North Queensland
QLD events

What's on in Queensland

While you're holidaying in Queensland, check out the great events across the region. From performances to festivals, sports to exhibitions, there's plenty to see and do and Queensland for the whole family!

Gold Coast

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Infinity, Gold Coast

Infinity - Gold Coast

Infinity is a mind-blowing 40-minute journey into spectacular, futuristic maze-like worlds of wonder. It's a dreamlike, funhouse of the future! Infinity is an extraordinary series of around 20 multi-sensual environments filled with unique special events, atmospheric sound fields, ultra groovy music and illusions that appear to go all the way to infinity. It's an exciting, hilarious, interactive experience with unforgettable impact! It's fun for all ages, good family entertainment and a great group or team building activity.

Tropical Fruit World

Tropical Fruit World, Gold Coast

Welcome to Tropical Fruit World - the home of the world's largest variety of tropical fruit. We are open daily from 10am until 5pm Eastern Standard Time, except Christmas Day. Entry to our Plantation Pavilions is free. Here you can purchase our fresh tropical fruits and ice-cream, drinks and mouth-watering lunches, plus our famous natural skincare and gourmet products. 

Sea World

Australian Outback Spectacular

Discover the Outback Spirit at Warner Village Theme Parks' $23 million show extravaganza - Australian Outback Spectacular is a unique and exciting evening dinner show and a first of its kind in Australia!

Sea World

Sea World, Gold Coast

Make contact with marine life wonders and experience a whole world of amazing rides, shows and attractions at Sea World. 

Dreamworld

Dreamworld, Gold Coast

Australia's favourite theme park is celebrating 30 years and continues to offer thrills for every age! Home to thrill rides, Nickelodeon Central, Wiggles World, Tiger Island, Australian Wildlife, loads of family attractions and the skill zone.

Dreamworld

WhiteWater World, Gold Coast

Slide in for the ride of your life at the Gold Coast's newest and coolest water park, WhiteWater World! Just a hop, skip and a splash from Dreamworld, combining adrenaline pumping thrills with family style fun in the ultimate Aussie beach paradise. It's water like you've never experienced before!

Wet'n'Wild Water World

Wet'n'Wild Water World, Gold Coast

For splashtacular fun you can't go past Wet'n'Wild Water World, Australia's premier water theme park. With all slides and pools heated during cooler months, you can enjoy all this family fun all year round. 

Warner Bros. Movie World

Warner Bros. Movie World, Gold Coast

Movie magic comes alive every day at Warner Bros. Movie World - Hollywood on the Gold Coast. This park hosts a myriad of rides to cater for all tastes. 

Paradise Country

Paradise Country, Gold Coast

Experience a taste of real Australian farm life at Paradise Country, with sheep shearing, whip cracking, fresh damper and friendly wildlife. 

Gold Coast Airport

Gold Coast Airport

"Mum and Dad took me on a holiday and we went in a big plane to the Gold Coast. Gold Coast Airport was really cool fun. Everyone was really nice and we saw lots of other big planes landing. You can fly just about anywhere from Gold Coast Airport, including overseas.  I hope Mum and Dad take me overseas one day because planes are heaps of fun."  

Brisbane and surrounds

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Alma Park Zoo

Visit Alma Park Zoo - Brisbane's cool spot for an enjoyable family day out!

The Australian Woolshed

The Australian Woolshed, Brisbane

Come and experience the Australian Woolshed, just 20 minutes 'outback' of Brisbane City. See how a sheep is shorn, and watch the sheep dogs muster the sheep.

Lyell Deer Farm

Lyell Deer Farm, near Brisbane

Currently four species of deer are now being bred on the farm, Red, Fallow, Chital, and Rusa. We have educational tours for primary and high school students where they can see how the deer are being farmed. The farm is open to visitors Sundays 10am - 4pm (Free Entry). 

The Australian Woolshed

Qantas Founders Museum 

Modern and historical interactive museum located in Longreach  

 

Sunshine Coast

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UnderWater World, Mooloolaba

UnderWater World is a multi-award winning all-weather tourist attraction located beachside at Mooloolaba on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Walk amongst thousands of marine and freshwater animals including sharks, giant stingrays, sawfish, turtles and tropical reef fish without getting your feet wet.

Sunshine Coast day tours and activitiesViator

Choose from a wide range of day tours and activities around Queensland's Sunshine Coast region.

Fraser Island and Central Queensland

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Tondoon Botanic GardensTondoon Botanic Gardens, Gladstone

One of Australia's few totally native Botanic Gardens, specialising in plants from the local Port Curtis Region. Situated 6km from the city on Glenlyon Road. 170hectres of native forest, lake, walking tracks, botanical display, playground, picnic and BBQs.

Fraser Island day tours Viator

Choose from a wide range of day tours and activities on Queensland's Fraser Island.

Mackay and Whitsundays

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Whitsundays day tours and activitiesViator

Choose from a wide range of day tours and activities around Queensland's Mackay and Whitsundays region.

Cruise Whitsundays

has a selection of fantastic experiences and activities that really make the most of this incredible part of the world including the stunning Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef.

Tropical North Queensland

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4 Park Pass

Cable Ski Cairns

Cable Ski Cairns and Cables Wakepark Penrith offers a unique watersport experience to the whole family.

SunloverSunlover Reef Cruises 

Located just off the coast of Cairns, the reef is an awe-inspiring underwater spectacle of brilliantly coloured corals and more than 10,000 diverse and unique marine species. At Sunlover Reef Cruises, we have had the pleasure of introducing hundreds of thousands of visitors to the magic of the Great Barrier Reef through our express daily luxury cruises from Cairns.

 

4 Park Pass4 Park Pass

Any holiday to Tropical North Queensland would not be complete without visiting four of the region's best and most unique attractions: Rainforestation Nature Park and the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in Kuranda, The Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary in Port Douglas, and the Cairns Wildlife Dome in the heart of the city. These diverse attractions have an exciting 4 Park Pass, which entitles entry into each of the parks at a great discount.

The Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary

The Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary

A leader in its field of wildlife immersion exhibits, the award winning Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary provides visitors with a chance to observe up close a huge range of flora and fauna.  Visitors can wander through three different and unique environments that depict a wide variety of animals of the surrounding Rainforest, Wetlands and Grasslands. 

Deep Sea Divers Den

Deep Sea Divers Den, Great Barrier Reef

Diving or Snorkelling with Deep Sea Divers Den is the right choice for visiting the Great Barrier Reef. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced Diver or Snorkelers, your safety and enjoyment is on the top of our list when you visit the Great Barrier Reef with us.

Cairns Tropical Zoo

Cairns Tropical Zoo, Cairns

Cairns Tropical Zoo is the largest and most diverse wildlife attraction in Tropical North Queensland, and is set amidst six hectares of tropically landscaped gardens. Locally owned and operated, our zoo is home to hundreds of native and exotic species, many of which are indigenous to our area. 

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, Cairns

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is simply the best place to see crocodiles in Australia. Situated just 40 minutes north of Cairns and 25 minutes south of Port Douglas in Tropical North Queensland, Hartley’s is fun and educational for the whole family.

Great Barrier Reef Helicopters

Great Barrier Reef Helicopters, Cairns

Tropical North Queensland - where the rainforest meets the reef...and the most fun way to see it is from above, on board a Jet helicopter! For a family holiday you won't forget, enjoy breathtaking flights over this beautiful region.

In addition to the attractions listed below, click on the following links to browse and book a range of tours and activities in Brisbane, on the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, in Palm Cove, Shute HarbourPort Douglas and Cairns.

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