Gold Coast
The lovely but somewhat shabby Spanish Mission–style Pavilion (1934) is a remnant from pre-boom days. Inside there's a cafe, toilets and changing rooms,…
Must-see attractions in Queensland
Gold Coast
This water park, next door to Dreamworld, features the Cave of Waves, Pipeline Plunge and numerous other water activities and slides. Bring coins for the…
Outback Queensland
Arno’s Wall is one of Winton’s quirky outback attractions – a 70m-long work-in-progress by artist Arno Grotjahn, featuring a huge range of industrial and…
Diamantina Heritage Truck & Machinery Museum
Outback Queensland
Fans of trucks and old vehicles will love the collection of old Macks, Chevys and Model T Fords in this big shed. A special exhibit is the MAN truck…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Drop into this very pleasant home-based gallery and cafe 5km north of Ayton for a cup of coffee or tea and to view the works of wildlife artist Ross…
Townsville & Mission Beach
The Palmerston (Doongan) Section of Wooroonooran National Park is home to some of the oldest continuously surviving rainforest in Australia; visit the…
The Daintree
At the end of Buchanan Creek Rd, 5km east of the main road, Cow Bay Beach is a lovely stretch of white sand backed by rainforest and is usually deserted…
Brisbane & Around
Market in the Mountains draws the locals with its combo of handcrafted jewellery, clothes and beauty products, fresh local produce, plants and coffee. You…
Brisbane & Around
Inside a converted church, the spick-and-span Redcliffe Museum details the peninsula’s history through information boards, a nifty short film, artefacts…
Port Douglas
The quaint and quiet 1879 Court House contains historical exhibits, including the story of Ellen Thompson, who was tried for murdering her husband in 1887…
Gold Coast
The ultimate water slide here is the Kamikaze, where you plunge down an 11m drop in a two-person tube at 50km/h. This vast water park also has pitch-black…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Cooktown and the surrounding area has a strong tradition of Indigenous art. This main street gallery represents the Yuku Baja Muliku people, with all…
Outback Queensland
If cemetery tours are your thing, the visitor information centre has an eight-page self-guided tour listing 24 plots with some fascinating stories.
Cape York Peninsula
This old two-storey house has some fascinating displays on Coen's gold-mining past. If the gate is locked, ask at the pub across the road.
Outback Queensland
Combines a museum and gallery showcasing local history and natural, Indigenous and industrial heritage with an outdoor park complete with native plant…
Fraser Island & the Fraser Coast
Extensive exotic-pine plantations stretch from Tin Can Bay to Boonaroo, with small patches of melaleuca wetlands and open eucalyptus forest, plus mangrove…
Fraser Island & the Fraser Coast
On the highway north of town, this museum displays memorabilia and equipment from the region's old logging days. The huge steam-driven sawmill is…
Townsville & Mission Beach
In the Mt Spec section of the park, Big Crystal Creek, accessible off the partially sealed Spiegelhauer Rd, is a gentle introduction to the park's charms…
The Daintree
Also known as Jungle Bugs & Butterflies, the Daintree Entomological Museum displays a large private collection of local and exotic bugs, butterflies and…
Brisbane & Around
The timber-slatted Granite Belt Maze, 8.5km north of town, is a hit with kids. Other on-site diversions include a nine-hole mini-golf course and giant…
Gulf Savannah
In Georgetown's Terrestrial Centre, this beautiful display features a shimmering collection of more than 4500 minerals, gems and crystals from all over…
Salt Water Murris Quandamooka Aboriginal Art Gallery
Brisbane & Around
On Dunwich's main street, this Aboriginal-owned gallery space exhibits crafts and contemporary art by the island's traditional owners, the Quandamooka.
Cambridge Downs Heritage Display Centre
Outback Queensland
This replica of Cambridge Downs Homestead (1860) has a small collection of historical displays relating to farming and gold mining in the region.
Historic Cardwell Post Office & Telegraph Station
Townsville & Mission Beach
Check out the original postal room and old telephone exchange at this wooden building (built in 1870), which has survived cyclones and termites.
Fraser Island
Named for the Maheno shipwreck, this 9km stretch of beach runs from the Pinnacles to Eli Creek.
Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets
Surfers Paradise
The beachfront plays host to many stalls selling the usual array of fashion, accessories and artworks, plus photographs and homewares.
Surfers Paradise
Lose the kids for an hour (literally) in this walk-through maze, cunningly disguised with elaborate audiovisual displays.
Outback Queensland
Local artist Lyn Barnes paints outback landscapes in oils and pastels – it's worth stopping by her gallery for a look.
Townsville
Contemporary art gallery in a stately 1885-built former bank. Exhibitions focus on north Queensland artists.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Everything you ever wanted to know about Cooktown's history, run by the local historical society volunteers.
Brisbane & Around
This heritage-listed building was designed by prolific colonial architect Francis Drummond Greville Stanley.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The local weekly market features local crafts including woodwork and jewellery, and food stalls.
Brisbane & Around
A busy market with fresh produce, ready-to-eat bites, arts and craft, gifts and live music.
Sarina Tourist Art & Craft Centre
Whitsunday Coast
Housed in a Federation-era courthouse, this centre showcases locally made handicrafts.
Bungalow Bay Koala Wildlife Park
Magnetic Island
Cuddle koalas but keep your distance from the crocs at this decent wildlife park.
Brisbane
Shopping, eating and office complex next to (you guessed it) the Brisbane River.
Brisbane & Around
Crafty monthly local markets with local wares, produce, wines and a BBQ to boot.
All Souls & St Bartholomew Memorial Church
Thursday Island & Horn Island
Built in 1893 in memory of the 134 lives that were lost when the Quetta struck an uncharted reef and sank within three minutes. Inside is memorabilia from…
Outback Queensland
Richmond's small human-made lake is a popular recreation spot, stocked with barramundi and other species. Look out for the lakeside Bush Tucker Garden.
