Travel Queensland Australia with B&B Accommodation
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Queensland is a wondrously diverse Australian state, vast in size and scenically spectacular at every turn; from the red soil outback and lush green tropical rainforests, to the golden beaches, year round sunshine, cool blue coastline and living beauty of one of the world's great natural wonders; the Great Barrier Reef.
The climate is consistently perfect, the people are friendly and their life style is relaxed. The towns are interesting and colourful; each one with a story to tell and every activity and water sport is there to pursue and enjoy. It's BLISS every day you spend in this beautiful state.
Queensland Bed and Breakfast accommodations are diverse in style and B&B operators strive to meet your expectations.
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Tropical Rainforest & Beach Queensland Australia
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Whether you are looking for a traditional homestay, a rural retreat for seclusion, the ultimate in luxury or the privacy of a self catering accommodation, Queensland B&Bs add value to your Qld holiday stay or travel plans.
Brisbane - Capital City of Queensland (Qld) Australia
The City of Brisbane is fondly referred to as Australia's most relaxed and easy-going state capital. It brims with style and most of the city activities are centred on either side of the robust Brisbane River. There are world-class theatres, great shopping, vibrant markets, sophisticated art galleries and a host of gourmet restaurants offering all you'd expect from a great city, except that these come with that special brand of Queensland warmth.
The former riverside site of the World Expo '88 is now the popular SouthBank Parklands, a thriving waterside playground complete with city views and a swimming lagoon.
There is a lot to do in Brisbane. You can go green in the city's Botanic Gardens rainforest, stroll along the mangrove boardwalk, ride the river on a "City Cat" catamaran, and step into history on the Heritage Trail.
The nearby seaside city of Redcliffe, site of the first European settlement in 1824, has wonderful views of Moreton Bay and is a popular spot for sailing, fishing and swimming. You can take a cruise to the colonial prison on St Helena Island in Moreton Bay or feed the dolphins on a day trip to Tangalooma on Moreton Island.
Culture, People, Sport of Queensland (Qld) Australia
The Queensland Cultural Centre is the heart of Brisbane's arts and entertainment for it is home to the performing arts complex, the conservatory of music and Queensland Museum and Art Gallery.
Brisbane's cultural calendar extends throughout the year with a diverse array of events and festivals to suit every taste and interest. There are fireworks, jazz and the classics which bring the waterways alive each Spring at the annual River Festival. The Brisbane Pride Festival in June celebrates the city's gay and lesbian culture, the International Film Festival showcases the best of world cinema and the Brisbane Writers Festival features leading Australian and overseas writers.
Whatever experience you're after, Brisbane has plenty to offer. Its beaches and mountains are within 60 minutes of the city centre and you can chose to explore the nearby islands or go adventuring hiking, fishing, abseiling and white water rafting.
Natural Attractions of Queensland (Qld) Australia
Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Australia
Stretching through the sapphire warm blue waters off the coast of Queensland for over 2000 kilometres is the Great Barrier Reef, an extensive coral reef system the largest structure in the world completely made up of living organisms.
Now a World Heritage area, the Great Barrier Reef if not a single reef, but consists of more than 2900 individual reefs and 900 islands, some of which are deserted sandy cays, vegetated cays or continental islands.
Daintree National Park - Queensland Australia
A large rainforest park with river gorges and spectacular waterfalls, the Daintree National Park is a paradise to explore on foot. There are walking tracks which start at Mossman Gorge and pass through lush tropical rainforest past excellent swimming holes. Cruises are available on the Daintree River and this is an excellent way of spotting the numerous native birds and animals which live there.
Carnarvon National Park - Queensland Australia
Spectacular Carnarvon Gorge is a lush oasis hidden in the rugged ranges of the State's central highlands. Carved out over millions of years by fast flowing waters, the sandstone gorge now snakes 30 kilometres through an otherwise parched landscape. The Carnarvon Creek flows all year-round giving life to luxuriant fern, towering palms, shrubs and trees. This lush environment also attracts lots of native animals, including birds, kangaroos and platypus.
Regions & towns of Queensland (Qld) Australia
The Gold Coast - Queensland Australia
Australia's Gold Coast is famous for its stunning white beaches, subtropical climate and lush rainforests. For decades Australians from every state have flocked to this beautiful coastal strip to have fun, relax and enjoy the ocean waves. Stretching from Cabarita Beach in NSW north to Beenleigh and South Stradbroke Island, this region offers 70 kilometres of uninterrupted coastline.
The Sunshine Coast - Queensland Australia
North of Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast boasts kilometers of pristine beaches, crystal clear waters and beautiful white sands. From Caloundra and Noosa in the South to World Heritage listed Fraser Island in the north, there's a spot to suit every taste; from quiet north-facing beaches with gentle surf for families, through to famous surf beaches that attract board riders from around the world.
Not everyone enjoys non-stop sun, surf and sand, so there is the hinterland to explore; interesting nature walks through lush forest, arts and crafts, awe-inspiring views and cosy bed & breakfast accommodation.
The Outback - Queensland Australia
This is an expansive landscape which extends north from the NSW/Queensland border almost all the way to the Gulf country. It's a vast brown landscape peopled by colourful characters that live in complete harmony in this timeless, ancient land. It is these people who can contribute to your visit so as to make your visit truly memorable.
Whether you spend time with the opal fossickers of Opalton or Yowah, the miners of Mount Isa or join the locals in a bush pub, you will always feel welcome in Queensland's great outback.
Fraser Coast - Queensland Australia
The Fraser Coast/South Burnett region is home to some of Southern Queensland's most spectacular natural attractions including the World Heritage listed Fraser Island made up completely of sand. Included also is Hervey Bay and the South Burnett where whale watching is well worth a stop over.
The Whitsundays - Queensland Australia
The fabulous Whitsundays boast 74 tropical islands rising from pristine turquoise waters. The coastline is vibrant and full of excitement and seventy percent of the region is a protected National & Marine Park. This is a unique region and is considered one of the world's great cruising and sailing destinations.
Tropical North Queensland - Australia
You could spend weeks in Tropical North Queensland and still not see all the splendid diverse attractions this part of Australia has to offer. Worth exploring is the magnificent Great Barrier Reef and the World Heritage listed Daintree rainforest, the tropical Atherton Tablelands and west to the outback plains and gorges of the Gulf Savannah. Not to be missed is the scenic beauty of the Bellenden Ker ranges which extends south of Cairns to Mission Beach and the long white beaches north which link Port Douglas, Daintree and Cape Tribulation.
Toowoomba - Queensland Australia
Called 'the Garden City', Toowoomba is Australia's largest regional inland city and sits high on the Great Dividing Range. It is home to beautiful gardens, and historic buildings, peaceful cottages and great antique shopping and there is plenty of fine dining to satisfied most tastes.
The Southern Downs - Queensland Australia
South West of Brisbane is Queensland's major wine growing region; a perfect place to stay in a comfortable B&B while enjoying the regions wineries and heritage towns.
Townsville - Queensland Australia
This North Queensland region offers visitors a myriad of experiences from scuba diving and cruising the Great Barrier Reef to panning for precious stones in historic outback settlements. For adventurers there is white water rafting, walks through lush rainforests, past magnificent waterfalls and four wheel drives in magnificent national parks.
Capricorn - Queensland Australia
The Capricorn region straddles the Tropic of Capricorn and is a unique tropical address; home to many unusual places, experiences and north Queensland characters. There are a multitude of areas you'll never find elsewhere from pure white beaches to fringing reefs, outback gorges scored deep into the earth's surface, friendly farmstays and fossicking areas where you can find your very own precious sapphire.
More State Information for Queensland (Qld) Australia
 The Cooktown Orchid was proclaimed Queensland's floral emblem during celebrations to mark the State's centenary in 1959. This distinctive native flower for years was regarded as the unofficial floral emblem confirmed by a government-sponsored, newspaper public opinion poll.
The koala was proclaimed the fauna emblem following a newspaper poll showing strong public support for this endearing uniquely Australian marsupial.
The Brolga has been featured on the Queensland Coat-Of-Arms since 1977 and is now the officially proclaimed bird emblem of Queensland. Of the fourteen species comprising a world-wide family of cranes, the brolga (Grus rubicunda) is the only such species native to Australia. They are found along the Queensland coast from Rockhampton to the Gulf of Carpentaria and are otherwise known as the 'Native Companions'.
The population of Queensland is over three and a half million and population records show that the south eastern corner of the state is the fastest growing region in Australia.
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