Aviation buffs and plane spotters will love this museum at Longreach Airport, which is home to the original Qantas hangar as well as a replica of the first Qantas aircraft. The museum is the only place in the world where you can take a tour of a fully equipped Boeing 747.
Qantas Founders Outback Museum
Stockman’s Hall of Fame
Outback Queensland’s biggest and best attraction is an outstanding museum dedicated to the pioneers of the early outback. It is well worth the visit – some people even go as far as saying that this museum alone is worth the trip to Longreach.
Lamington National Park
This national park in the Gold Coast hinterland has been classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage area and is home to unique flora and fauna. The park is close enough to the Gold Coast to make an easy day trip from either Coolangatta or Surfers and there is a good choice of both half-day and full-day walks.
Wildlife Habitat
Wildlife Habitat is an enclosed animal park in a rainforest setting in Port Douglas that features 1600 animals and 180 different species.
Wavelength Great Barrier Reef cruises
Wavelength operate day trips from Port Douglas to the outer Great Barrier Reef that allow for snorkelling on the Reef. Wavelength cruises stop at Opal Reef, St Crispin’s Reef and Tongue Reef.
Dreamworld
Dreamworld is a big theme park that features the Tower of Terror – the world’s tallest and fastest ride. Other features include an IMAX theatre and an animal park.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Currumbin Sanctuary is an excellent wildlife park at the southern end of the Gold Coast. The park is home to wombats, tree kangaroos, kangaroos, wallabies and Tasmanian devils; although birds are the main attraction.
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef cruises
Quicksilver operate cruises from Port Douglas to the outer Great Barrier Reef that allow you to go snorkelling or scuba diving on the reef.
Port Douglas Court House Museum
This small museum in Port Douglas’s old courthouse has exhibits on local history.
Kuranda Koala Gardens
The Kuranda Koala Gardens are similar to Birdworld and the Butterfly Sanctuary, but with koalas.