Lonely Planet Queensland's Natural Adventures Guide
Lonely Planet Queensland's Natural Adventures Guide
The Great Barrier Reef
Stretching over 2300km along Queensland's coast beneath turquoise seas lies a kaleidoscope of brilliant colour teeming with life.
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The Great Outdoors
There are some 220 national parks and forests waiting to be discovered and while some might consist only of a single mountain many others are dense areas of seemingly untouched wilderness spreading for thousands of kilometres.
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Wildlife Wonders
Kangaroos that live in trees? Crocs that weigh 1200kg? A bird that's as tall as a grown man? Witness these strange creatures and others that you never even knew existed while exploring this diverse state.
Off The Beaten Track
Imagine driving for days at a time under the bristling sun through a scorched, red earth populated only by kangaroos, emus and wild camels. Or picture yourself in the heart of a tropical rainforest surrounded by mighty, ancient trees and exotic wildlife the likes of which you've never seen before.
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Adrenalin Rush
Queensland overflows with once-in-a-lifetime adrenalin-pumping activities. Dive the Great Barrier Reef, sail the Whitsunday Islands, navigate the awe-inspiring Outback, and swim, surf or paddle your way around the coastal waterways. Whether on land, water or in the air there's something to suit the adventurous at heart.
Indigenous Queensland
Immerse yourself in stories of the Dreaming, wonder at magical rock art dating back tens of thousands of years, hear the secrets of the land from the original custodians or simply go fishing with a traditional owner. However you choose to explore this ancient culture, you'll come away wanting to know more.
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The Open Road
Whether you like cruising on a highway with the soft top down or testing your vehicle (and character) on the dirt tracks of the Outback there's a vast expanse of land waiting to be explored and what better way to do it than on four wheels?
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