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Queensland: Information and travel tips about when to go



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When to visit

Queensland offers year round cruising conditions, making it an ideal place for super yacht travelers looking out for infinite supply of climate and a memorable experience. Due to its size, the place has climatic variations with low rainfall and hot summers typical in the inland west, warm climate along the coastal strip and monsoonal wet season to the north. The best time to visit depends on what a tourist would like to do and see.

In Queensland from June to August, its winter season, and from April to October, it is the peak time for divers. The summers are rather hot and in Cairns, Port Douglas and Mission Beach, all of which are situated in North of Queensland. One can experience monsoonal wet season, which is from November or December to March or April. June to August is the coolest time of the year.

Moreover, many can visit the Great Barrier Reef from April to November. So, those who want to visit the place in sunny days, can do so, from the months of December to February, and for those who want a moderate climate, can visit Queensland between June and July.

Overall, Queensland has lots of things to offer, with nonstop sunshine, laidback style, friendly climate and outdoor activities. Most of the attractions are along the coastline, like the pristine beaches, the Daintree rainforest, the Whitsunday Islands and many more.

Top Destinations Queensland


Brisbane (Queensland - Australia)
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Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland and the third largest city in Australia, has... Next

Youth travel, Family fun, Sport and wellness...
Gold Coast (Queensland - Australia)
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Gold Coast is located at a distance of about 78 km from Brisbane. In the west, it falls on the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. With a... Next

Family fun, Art & Culture, Adventure...
Hervey Bay (Queensland - Australia)
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Hervey Bay is located on the eastern coast of Queensland. From 1854 to 1977, it was a part of Toogoom Run, a... Next

Sun & beach, Educational, Sport and wellness...
Cairns (Queensland - Australia)
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With a population of 130,594, Cairns is the most famous city in Queensland, Australia. It... Next

Family fun, Romance, Art & Culture...
Port Douglas (Queensland - Australia)
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Port Douglas, around 70 km north of Cairns, is situated in Queensland, Australia. With a population of... Next

Family fun, Adventure, Art & Culture...
Townsville (Queensland - Australia)
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Townsville was founded in 1864 and was declared a city in 1903. It is located in Queensland, Australia, 1,500 km north of... Next

Sun & beach, Adventure, Educational...
Ingham (Queensland - Australia)
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Ingham is a province that has surely made a mark on the world map for itself. Located to the south of Michigan, this place is also the capital of Michigan. It is a... Next

Educational, Youth travel, Rural...
Airlie Beach (Queensland - Australia)
6.8
Airlie Beach is a village in Whitsunday Shire in Queensland, Australia. With a small population of... Next

Educational, Youth travel, Rural...
Noosa (Queensland - Australia)
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Noosa, with a population of 35,000, is situated on the southern coast of Laguna Bay. It is 160 km north of... Next

Educational, Youth travel, Rural...
Ayr (Queensland - Australia)
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Ayr lies on the mouth of the River Ayr which flows into the Firth of Clyde. The town's... Next

Educational, Youth travel, Rural...

Travellers' choice

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Fraser Island
(Hervey Bay)
2
4wd Adventure tour
Tours (Cooktown)
3
4x4 Jeeps Tour
Tours (Fraser Island)
4
Alfresco cafes
Other attractions (Holloways Beach)
5
Blue Lake National Park
Parks and gardens (North Stradbroke Island)
6
Cairns Tropical Zoo
Parks and gardens (Palm Cove)
7
Crocodile habitat
Landmarks and Historic sites (Green Island)
8
Kuranda - The Rainforest Village
Surroundings (Cairns)
9
Lake McKenzie
Nature and sport (Fraser Island)
10
South bank
(Brisbane)
11
West end
(Brisbane)
12
Reef Experience
Parks and gardens (Cairns)
13
Four Mile Beach
Nature and sport (Port Douglas)
14
The Maheno Wreck
Landmarks and Historic sites (Fraser Island)
15
Buderim Rainforest Walk
Parks and gardens (Buderim)
16
Outback Spectacular
Theaters and performance (Gold Coast)
17
Port Douglas
Streets, Squares and Neighbourhoods (Port Douglas)
18
Magnetic Island
Beaches (Townsville)
19
4wd Safari
Tours (Cooktown)
20
Botanic gardens
Parks and gardens (Brisbane)
21
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Parks and gardens (Brisbane)
22
Palm Cove Beach
Beaches (Palm Cove)
23
Sea World
Parks and gardens (Gold Coast)
24
The Al Beach
Beaches (Trinity beach)
25
Yorkeys Knob
Beaches (Cairns)

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