Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands
Its sublime bend of Fisherman's Beach propped up by giant sandbags, this hideaway is set across leafy grounds, with the distance between the various…
Must-see hotels in Queensland
Port Douglas
Midway between Palm Cove and Port Douglas, Turtle Cove is one of the few LGBTIQ+ resorts in Far North Queensland. Refurbished rooms all have sea views,…
Gold Coast
This resort on the isle's northwestern side has waterside rooms on stilts, eco-cabins set in bushland, a private marina and a lap pool. There are plenty…
Sunshine Coast
Located 8km south of Double Island Point along Teewah Beach, this popular campground in Great Sandy National Park offers formalised camping with defined…
Sunshine Coast
Flanked by the warm, shallow waters of Lake Cootharaba, this spacious camping ground includes powered and unpowered sites, plus roomy, basic tents that…
Noosa
Your buck goes a long way at this orderly complex of spick, span and spacious units. While individual apartment styles vary, all are clean and include…
Brisbane & Around
This commanding timber lodge isn't as old as it appears at first glance. But faux-heritage veneer aside, it's a wonderfully homely, family-friendly B&B,…
Cairns
This branch of the popular Mad Monkey chain has prime position on the Esplanade, with bars, restaurants and the lagoon a mere stagger away. That's…
Brisbane
This four-star, 30-level hotel has smallish, minimalist, cookie-cutter rooms in modern shades of grey and white, with pops of orange. All include iPod…
Vineyard Cottages & Restaurant
Brisbane & Around
Surrounded by a French provincial-style garden, these seven, comfy, buttermilk-coloured brick one- and two-bedroom cottages come in three categories:…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
On Mt Louis Station, a 1200ha working cattle property between Rossville and Ayton, this delightful three-bedroom holiday home can be rented by the room or…
Brisbane & Around
Centrally located and recently refurbished, the 82-room Burke & Wills sets a grand (if chintzy) tone with its gleaming, chandelier-pimped lobby. Entry…
Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands
Run by a veteran of the island's tourism industry, Keppel Lodge is terrific value and a short, sandy walk from Fisherman's Beach. The open octagonal house…
Thursday Island & Horn Island
On the small hill directly opposite the wharf, the Grand is TI's best all-round accommodation choice. Rooms range from the 'budget' ones buried at the…
Townsville & Mission Beach
The poem that inspired the iconic Slim Dusty hit 'Pub With No Beer' (1957) was written in the Lees Hotel by Ingham cane-cutter Dan Sheahan, after American…
1770 Southern Cross Backpackers
Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands
Spread over a large gum-treed property some 2km out of Agnes Water, this chilled-out backpackers' abode abounds with extras, such as giant trampoline,…
Fortitude Valley
This old arts college was reborn as a backpackers over a decade ago – and the party hasn’t stopped! It’s a huge, five-level place with dozens of rooms …
Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands
Lady Elliot's resort has lost little of its ramshackle charm since opening in 1985. Of its 43 rooms, the cabins are a great deal for groups of four, while…
Airlie Beach
Expect to be kept up late by revellers from the attached Magnums Bar, which is either a boon or a bane, depending on your morning routine or reason for…
Townsville & Mission Beach
Two pristine white-tiled apartments sit side-by-side atop a hill overlooking town, offering an enjoyable stay. The lounge and open-plan kitchen are great…
Cairns
These gigantic resort apartments are a winning choice for families, groups, or anyone who wants to be away from the hustle and bustle of the CBD. All…
Sunshine Coast
They've got everything here, from camping and permanent 'safari tents' to motel rooms and cottages. Ditch your bags, then head out for a paddle around the…
Gold Coast
This tiered, national-parks camping ground at the end of Lamington National Park Rd is adjacent to the day-use visitor car park. There are plenty of spots…
Sunshine Coast
Located at the northern end of Lake Cootharaba, this is one of the most popular (and best-equipped) camping grounds in Great Sandy National Park…
Brisbane
Nostalgic slumber awaits inside the ostentatious former Land Administration Building, steps away from the Queen St Mall and a quick walk from South Bank…
Brisbane & Around
Set in a leafy compound with a pool and gym for guests, Allure offers large, contemporary bungalows and villas. Bungalows are studio-style affairs with…
Brisbane
A stone’s throw from the botanic gardens, this 43-storey tower offers modern, comfortably furnished one- and three-bedroom apartments (with affordable…
Noosa
This park is especially appealing for its location on the banks of the Noosa River, right between Noosa Heads and Noosaville. The latter's cafes and bars…
Outback Queensland
Around 6km northeast of town (the turn-off is 4km east of town), the Lake has a fine location on the shore of Lake Houdraman. If you can grab a lakeside…
Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands
This council-run camping ground offers spacious sites in gorgeous beachside surrounds, with cold-water showers, drop toilets and gas BBQs. If you're…
Fraser Island & the Fraser Coast
Attached to the Hill of Promise Winery, just east of Childers, Mango Hill comprises two restful timber cottages with rural outlooks. Nothing is too much…
Noosa
Uninspiring from the outside, but what lies within is most unexpected: clean, spacious, smart apartments with kitchenettes, contemporary bathrooms and…
Brisbane & Around
Although this trim-and-tidy hillside park is a 2.5km hike south of the centre, it has a bus stop out front and a major supermarket within easy walking…
Rainbow Beach
Catering mainly to young backpackers, this hostel offers decent kitchen and laundry facilities, free toast-and-jam breakfasts, a pool and organised group…
Sunshine Coast
A popular campground in Great Sandy National Park, Harry's is set among fringes of open forest and woodland on the upper Noosa River. The site is about 11…
Noosa
Right by Noosa National Park and set in aptly bushy gardens, the Chez is fantastic value for money. The revamped, self-contained units (for two) are…
Fortitude Valley
Emerging from the husk of an old brick brewery building, Central Brunswick Apartments offers modern, hotel-style studio rooms with double bed and en suite…
Brisbane & Around
Top of the motel tree in Toowoomba is this impeccable, two-tier corporate operation. In hues of charcoal, grey and red, rooms are sharp and contemporary,…
Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands
With sleek contemporary apartments set among tropical gardens, an on-site restaurant, Plantations, and the relaxing Anjea day spa (massages from $110),…
Outback Queensland
The rooms are fairly modest, but this is the only genuine backpacker hostel in Isa – and most of outback Queensland – so it's a great meeting place. It…
