Queensland, a journey for the senses

By Australia specialist Louise

Whether splashing into the fish-filled waters of the Great Barrier Reef, listening to a cacophony of birdcalls in the lush rainforests of Daintree National Park, gazing at crater lakes in the Atherton Tablelands, or tasting delectable seafood and smelling the fresh sea air in the Whitsunday islands, visiting Queensland is a feast for the senses.

No matter if you crave wilderness adventure or feet-up indulgence, this diverse Australian state has it all. While Queensland might be known for the Great Barrier Reef and the palm-fringed Sunshine Coast, there are a plethora of lesser-visited places worth exploring as well.

If it’s island life you’re after, sail to the Whitsunday Islands, where swirls of white sand merge with turquoise-tinged waters at Whitehaven beach. Or take a fast ferry — or helicopter — to K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) where you can wander the golden sands of Seventy Five Mile Beach to find the rusted ruins of the Maheno shipwreck, learn about Aboriginal history, and try to spot the 47 species of wallabies found on the island.

Beyond the seashore, ramble through tropical rainforests replete with rare birds and the rugged outback scenery. For a taste of cosmopolitan city life, head for Brisbane, where gleaming high-rise buildings skirt the water’s edge and gourmet dining is in abundance. In Queensland, luxury is redefined — it’s not merely about opulent hotels and restaurants, but the exclusivity of having us create an authentic travel experience tailored exactly to your desires, whichever sense you wish to journey deeper into.