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Queensland is full of outdoor adventures, beaches and sunshine of course. Read about all our favourite places.

Five Reasons to Visit Agnes Water

Central Queensland

Five Reasons to Visit Agnes Water

Whether you're visiting for a week or just passing through, Agnes Water offers many outdoor adventures which await your exploration! If it's surfing, hiking, or beachside relaxing you're looking for, this picturesque township holds a little something for everybody. For me, Agnes Water feels like a home away from home.

Hartley's Creek Falls

Macalister Range National Park

Hartley's Creek Falls

North of Cairns, close to Wangetti, is Hartleys Creek Falls, a cascading waterfall. Although somewhat of a "local secret," this water is a perfect place to swim, relax, and take in the natural surroundings.

A waterfall with a surprise

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Wooroonooran National Park

A waterfall with a surprise

Mount Hypipamee Crater and Dinner Falls

Mount Hypipamee National Park

Mount Hypipamee Crater and Dinner Falls

Mount Hypipamee Crater and Dinner Falls is a great way to experience the natural beauty of the Atherton Tablelands. This easy walk makes it accessible to a wide range of fitness levels, and the stunning views and refreshing swim make it a must-do activity for anyone visiting the area.

Mount Bartle Frere Trail

Wooroonooran National Park

Mount Bartle Frere Trail

A comprehensive guide to hiking Queensland's tallest mountain, Mount Bartle Frere. Everything you need to know!

Wooroonooran National Park

Golden Hole

Golden Hole is a popular destination for both locals and tourists, located in Wooroonooran National Park in Far North Queensland.

Josephine Falls

Wooroonooran National Park

Josephine Falls

Josephine Falls is a stunning waterfall located in Queensland, Australia, fed by rains from Bartle Frere, the highest peak in the region. The falls and surrounding swimming hole are known for their crystal clear waters and have been featured in numerous television commercials.

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Wooroonooran National Park

Tipun Falls

Shannon Falls & Vision Falls

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Crater Lakes National Park

Shannon Falls & Vision Falls

An adventurers guide to Townsville

An adventurers guide to Townsville

Townsville is a vibrant and exciting city located in northeastern Australia. With its beautiful beaches, stunning national parks, and rich cultural heritage, Townsville is the perfect destination for adventurers of all types. Here are a few examples of the types of adventures you can have in Townsville: 1. Explore the

An adventurous guide to the Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef

An adventurous guide to the Great Barrier Reef

Townsville marks the centre of the Great Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and natural wonder of the world that offers a wide range of activities for adventurers of all ages. Located off the northeast coast of Australia and stretching for 2300km, this beautiful coral reef system is home

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Grey Peaks National Park

Bessie Falls

Fantome Island (Eumilli Island)

Greater Palm Group

Fantome Island (Eumilli Island)

The island is known for its 1928 lock hospital (for those with venereal disease) and 1939 leprosarium, known as the lazaret. Both are now heritage-listed on the Queensland Heritage Register, as Fantome Island Lock Hospital and Lazaret Sites. The island is no longer inhabited.

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Daintree National Park

High Falls

Cocoa Creek, Cape Cleveland

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Cocoa Creek, Cape Cleveland

Set up a camper trailer or tent besides your four-wheel drive close to Cocoa Creek, tucked along Cocoa Creek.

Paluma Range National Park

Turtle Creek

Turtle Creek is a stream that flows off the summit of Mount Halifax into Rollingstone Creek West Branch.

Salmon Creek, Cape Cleveland

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Salmon Creek, Cape Cleveland

Set up a camp near a beach along Salmon Creek's bank.

Barratta Creek, Bowling Green Bay

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Barratta Creek, Bowling Green Bay

Camp alongside your four-wheel-drive car in your camper trailer or tent adjacent to a mangrove and creek habitat.

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Wooroonooran National Park

Gorrell Track

The best-kept secret waterfalls of Cairns

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Wooroonooran National Park

The best-kept secret waterfalls of Cairns

Great Keppel Island (Wop-Pa)

Central Queensland

Great Keppel Island (Wop-Pa)

The Gorge, Alligator Creek

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Bowling Green Bay National Park

The Gorge, Alligator Creek

Upper Stoney Creek Falls

Barron Gorge National Park

Upper Stoney Creek Falls

Stoney Creek Falls is a great intro to off track hiking and has two waterfalls along the route.

Clamshell Falls

Wooroonooran National Park

Behana Gorge, Clamshell Falls, Whites Falls, and Whelanian Pools

Green Cliff Falls

Wooroonooran National Park

Green Cliff Falls // Upper East Mulgrave Falls