Townsville
One of the coolest places to stay in Far North Queensland, central Rambutan has swish accommodation, from spick-and-span dorms to tastefully decorated…
Must-see hotels in Queensland
Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands
These five delightful one-bedroom villas are set among 1.5 hectares of riotous tropical vegetation just out of the centre of Agnes. Decorated in soothing…
Outback Queensland
One of the best places to stay anywhere out west in Queensland, Cottages on Cork has four cottages, ranging from one to three bedrooms, with plans for…
Magnetic Island
Base must be one of the best-located hostels in Australia, situated between Nelly and Picnic Bays. It's famous for wild full-moon parties, and things can…
Magnetic Island
Overlooking the Nelly Bay marina, Peppers Blue on Blue is one of the island's premier addresses. Rooms are stylishly turned out, with fresh, muted colours…
Brisbane & Around
If you really want to detach (no wi-fi), look no further than this ecofriendly bushland retreat. Set on 400 wildlife-rich acres adjacent to the national…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
If you want to linger longer in Palm Cove, make yourself at home in this gorgeous tropical-style house. The decor and facilities are second to none, with…
Gold Coast
A progressive renovation has seen one of the Gold Coast's beloved midcentury motels transformed into a friendly and great-value place to stay. Classic…
Gold Coast
Spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments (150 in total) with full kitchen and laundry facilities are the norm in this pair of massive 1990s-built…
Townsville & Mission Beach
You'll need your own car at this peaceful B&B 1.5km from the beach and pretty much everything else. Guests alternate between the wonderful verandah, where…
Noosa
A rarity along Noosa's Hastings St, this renovated boutique motel is a refreshing alternative to the resorts. Clean, fresh, beach-chic rooms come as…
Outback Queensland
This historic art-deco beauty has plenty of stories and is the pick of the town's pubs for accommodation in pub-style or en-suite rooms. The lobby is like…
Brisbane & Around
This multi-award-winning retreat features three modern, free-standing studios for two people (plus a four-bedroom villa) with a sweeping panorama across…
Canopy Treehouses & Wildlife Sanctuary
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Boutique eco-accommodation doesn’t get much better than this cluster of superbly designed timber-pole homes set among 100 acres of rainforest teeming with…
Hervey Bay
This excellent YHA is set on 8 hectares of tranquil bushland close to the Great Sandy Straits Marina and the beach. It’s a lovely spot, thick with…
Sunshine Coast
This sparkling white playground is one of the slickest slumber pads in town. Studio rooms are light, spacious and modern, each with high-quality…
Cairns
Folks adore this little hippy hostel, hidden away in a side street behind Cairns Central Shopping Centre. It's intimate, inviting and less party-centric…
Outback Queensland
This welcoming station property, one of the few station-stays left in outback Queensland, is only 8km northwest of Charleville but feels a world away…
Sunshine Coast
Stylish, architecturally designed cottages that live up to their name with floor-to-ceiling glass walls: the views to Mt Beerwah and Mt Coonowrin are…
Outback Queensland
Now here's something special. Brian and Kylie Rutledge have opened their gorgeous property to visitors, with a small range of rooms, huts and cottages,…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
This cosy ecofriendly hostel features handmade timber furniture, lots of green-energy touches (solar, rainwater tanks), spotless rooms and no TV. Nature…
Townsville & Mission Beach
Oh to be young enough to justify whiling away the days in a timber pole-frame retreat deep in the rainforest by a huge jungle pool overlooking the Coral…
Port Douglas
A cut above most backpacker places, this chilled-out hostel has well-equipped en-suite dorms (with four or five beds) and double or triple rooms that put…
Pinnarendi Station Stay & Cafe
Gulf Savannah
This terrific station stay opportunity combines the warmth of a rural welcome (Nadine is a friendly host), quiet outback camping with plenty of shade and…
Airlie Beach
Tucked away in the lush, green environs of Jubilee Pocket, east of Airlie, this budget resort can be reached by Whitsunday Transit buses, so you don't…
Port Douglas
A killer location and an exceptional, enormous, sandy lagoon pool, combined with luxurious, airy apartments with high-end furnishings and amenities, put…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Set deep in the bush (a 20-minute drive from Kuranda towards Mareeba), this unusual property is part Euro-castle, part Aussie-bush-retreat. In lieu of TV,…
Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands
This beautifully appointed prewar Queenslander, set in calming gardens on a quiet backstreet of Yeppoon, is the setting for an outstanding B&B that offers…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
An iconic pub with a tangible history dating back to 1875 and a heap of memorabilia on the walls, Lion's Den is a must-stop. You'll find fuel, ice-cold…
Gold Coast
One of the few motels of 1950s 'highway heritage', this mint-green weatherboard has stayed true to its roots on the outside, while the interiors are…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
A favourite with everyone from birdwatchers to mountain bikers and young families to grey nomads, this beautifully maintained caravan park enjoys gorgeous…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Palm Cove's first and only hostel is a splendid, spotless place just 100m from the beach. It's more a restful retreat than party palace. The bunk-free…
Cairns
Bounce is a cut above many Cairns budget spots, with tidy dorms and neat studio-style apartments with kitchen and balcony, sleeping four. The central deck…
Airlie Beach
An excellent option for sedate travellers, this is a place where you can watch the waves from your spa bath or by dangling in your hammock on your private…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The top place to stay in Chillagoe, this easygoing resort has 10 modern and comfortable units with aircon, fridge and verandahs. There's space for camping…
Townsville
This old-fashioned hostel respects the independent traveller's needs for cleanliness, comfort, security and easy company – it's a slightly old-fashioned…
The Daintree
This lovingly built, laid-back place is set on a lush 3.5-hectare property. Individually styled rooms are of varying sizes, but all have their own…
Townsville & Mission Beach
Choose from 'Waves', 'Coral' and 'Beaches': three self-contained beach 'huts' within snoring distance of the coconut palms. Each one comes with rainforest…
Townsville & Mission Beach
Up in the tiny village of Paluma is the cool Rainforest Inn, with well-designed rooms and a nearby restaurant-bar. The rainforest haven sports 50…
Gold Coast
Linked by softly lit boardwalks, these 14 cedar chalets hidden in the magical misty woods are intimate mountain hideaways. Each has a spa bath and a wood…
