Title: Visit Queensland: 2026 Travel Guide for Queensland, Australia | Expedia.com [Queensland Hotels](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Queensland.d11184.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in Queensland](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Queensland.d11184.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[Queensland Flights](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Queensland.d11184.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Queensland](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Queensland.d11184.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Queensland](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Queensland.d11184.Car-Rental-Destinations)[Queensland Vacations](https://expedia.com/Queensland.d11184.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Queensland ## Australia ![Surfers Paradise showing a skyscraper, a coastal town and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9849/41f6be44-e3ff-4392-ac54-944647318be5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Surfers Paradise showing a skyscraper, a coastal town and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9849/41f6be44-e3ff-4392-ac54-944647318be5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kangaroo Point Cliffs which includes a city, a sunset and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6264726/ce1a6b71-e17a-464f-82f1-1bd5ddb8d1e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Coolangatta which includes a high rise building, a city and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55465/ecabbd43-c7d0-4966-9ce7-9e44beb2b57e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cape Hillsborough National Park showing cuddly or friendly animals and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563668377/ed4cf04f-e1e2-4484-913a-f75b81a8f2e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) #### Explore tropical islands, visit the famous Great Barrier Reef and Daintree rainforest, live it up on the Gold Coast and find some real gems inOutback Australia. Enjoy an action-packed vacation inQueensland. The “Sunshine State” spans the tropical northeast of Australia, scenic mountain ranges and sprawling deserts. Starting in the south, the Gold Coast lives up to its name with its golden sands, fun-filled theme parks, and glitzy nightlife. Catch the waves at Surfers Paradise or splash around in Wet'n'Wild. Take a walk on the wild side at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and delve into the rainforests of Lamington National Park and Tamborine Mountain. A little to the north, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and many riverside parks of Queensland’s capital Brisbane. Although it’s Australia's third-largest city, nature is everywhere: from forested Mount Coot-tha to the sun-kissed islands in Moreton Bay. For shops, cafés and nightlife, take your pick from bohemian West End, picturesque Paddington or bustling Fortitude Valley. You can’t miss the South Bank Parklands, with pretty lagoons and myriad cultural attractions. From its docks, cruise up river to greet Australia’s iconic animals in theLone Pine Koala Sanctuary. “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin's legacy, Australia Zoo, is nestled among the craggy peaks of the Glasshouse Mountains on the Sunshine Coast. This part of Queensland’s coastline is where you can take a refreshing swim at the postcard-perfect beaches of Noosa Heads or Mooloolaba and shop in the hinterland villages of Maleny and Montville. Leave your wheels behind to see the best of the Fraser Coast, including dolphins and dingoes, and snorkel or swim around the idyllic Whitsunday Islands. Queensland’s Tropical North is yet another slice of paradise. FromCairns or the resort town of Port Douglas, set sail to the world-famous Great Barrier Reef for snorkeling and scuba diving. See if you can spot crocodiles in the Daintree River and cassowaries in the Daintree rainforest. For a contrasting experience, cross the Great Dividing Range to Central Queensland.This is Australia’s legendary Outback, where you can dig for opals and explorethe red desert ofMunga-Thirri National Park. With its year-round warm weather and balmy waters, it’s always a good time to visit Queensland. This is where Australians go to relax, so join them for the vacation of a lifetime. ### Popular cities in Queensland [Gold Coast Known for Beaches, Dining and Shopping ](https://expedia.com/Gold-Coast.dx180064) For a break in the sun, head to this expansive city: the perfect combination of beaches, theme parks, nightlife, rain forests and mountains. ## Reasons to visit - Warner Bros. Movie World - Kirra Beach - The Star Gold Coast [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Gold-Coast.dx180064)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Gold-Coast-Hotels.d180064.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Brisbane Known for Dining, Shopping and Rivers ](https://expedia.com/Brisbane.dx179993) Sunny Queensland’s laid-back capital city is the perfect base from which to explore riverside parks, subtropical islands and rugged mountains. ## Reasons to visit - South Bank Parklands - Brisbane Showgrounds - The Gabba [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Brisbane.dx179993)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Brisbane-Hotels.d179993.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Sunshine Coast Known for Beaches, Dining and Shopping ](https://expedia.com/Sunshine-Coast.dx180069) Enjoy uncrowded golden beaches, rainforest walks and charming oceanfront villages in this area north of the Queensland Capital, Brisbane. It’s where Australia comes to relax. ## Reasons to visit - Hastings Street - Noosa Beach - Mooloolaba Esplanade [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Sunshine-Coast.dx180069)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Sunshine-Coast-Hotels.d180069.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Cairns Known for Friendly people, Tours and Coral reefs ](https://expedia.com/Cairns.dx553248635404168639) A jumping-off point for thrilling ocean dives and stunning rainforest excursions, this northern Queensland city is perfect for an extended family or adventure vacation. ## Reasons to visit - Cairns Esplanade - Cairns Central Shopping Centre - Cairns Marlin Marina [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Cairns.dx553248635404168639)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Cairns-Hotels.d553248635404168639.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Port Douglas Known for Beaches, Ports and Coral reefs ](https://expedia.com/Port-Douglas.dx6131595) This former fishing village’s easy access to the Great Barrier Reef is just one of the draws of this famous vacation paradise. ## Reasons to visit - Four Mile Beach - Macrossan Street - Sugar Wharf [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Port-Douglas.dx6131595)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Port-Douglas-Hotels.d6131595.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Airlie Beach Known for Beaches, Marinas and Ports ](https://expedia.com/Airlie-Beach.dx6131603) Enjoy picture-perfect water, lie on the soft white sand, or take a cruise around one of Australia’s most beautiful coastal beaches. ## Reasons to visit - Port of Airlie - Airlie Beach Lagoon - Coral Sea Marina [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Airlie-Beach.dx6131603)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Airlie-Beach-Hotels.d6131603.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ## Cities in Queensland ![Gold Coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180064/ab4152bf-df6e-4a8b-9f74-c6e6d467b197.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gold Coast For a break in the sun, head to this expansive city: the perfect combination of beaches, theme parks, nightlife, rain forests and mountains. ![Roma Street Parkland which includes a high rise building, a city and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061087/431e5a73-8a67-4ffe-bb06-86dac7964680.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Brisbane (and vicinity) Sunny Queensland’s laid-back capital city is the perfect base from which to explore riverside parks, subtropical islands and rugged mountains. ![Sunshine Coast featuring boating, a house and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047727/8d010f8d-8f01-465a-92d4-314f12af46f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sunshine Coast Enjoy uncrowded golden beaches, rainforest walks and charming oceanfront villages in this area north of the Queensland Capital, Brisbane. It’s where Australia comes to relax. ![Skyrail Rainforest Cableway which includes rainforest and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061143/ea5b8af8-662c-4964-a3f5-1a4f38339618.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cairns A jumping-off point for thrilling ocean dives and stunning rainforest excursions, this northern Queensland city is perfect for an extended family or adventure vacation. ![Port Douglas featuring a sunset, general coastal views and views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131595/f79c90e1-dc59-424a-bec5-1e94f415777a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Port Douglas This former fishing village’s easy access to the Great Barrier Reef is just one of the draws of this famous vacation paradise. ![Airlie Beach Lagoon which includes general coastal views, a luxury hotel or resort and tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6283231/044d13d8-a257-4f9f-ae0a-4231100cd6db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Airlie Beach Enjoy picture-perfect water, lie on the soft white sand, or take a cruise around one of Australia’s most beautiful coastal beaches. ![Castle Hill featuring a sunset, landscape views and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087015/67021232-2c35-4ba9-b1c5-7b42a7c7c149.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Townsville Enjoy the year-round balmy weather, relax at the beach, or explore the forests, wetlands, and marine habitats that surround north Queensland’s unofficial capital. ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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