Regional Queensland Vacations
Regional Queensland is home to some of Australia’s most picturesque islands, including Hamilton Island, Hayman Island, and Lizard Island, as well as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, tropical resorts, and Daintree National Park, which boasts one of the world’s oldest tropical rainforests.
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Overview
Hamilton Island: Beautifully located along the world-famous Great Barrier Reef and is part of the Whitsundays chain, Hamilton Island boasts one of Australia’s most beautiful beaches, Whitehaven Beach.
Hayman Island: The most northerly of the Whitsunday Islands, Hayman is renowned for its world-class snorkeling, secluded beach coves, and nature trails.
Lizard Island: This secluded island is known for its powdery white-sand beaches, world-class snorkeling, its breathtaking Blue Lagoon, and large goannas, the monitor lizards that give the island its name.
Palm Cove: A tropical suburb of Cairns, aptly named Palm Cove features palm trees that line its shore. This chic and serene beachside village by the Coral Sea is also a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.
Port Douglas: This chic seaside village on the Coral Sea in Queensland’s tropical north is known for its beach resorts and is the perfect base from which to visit the Great Barrier Reef and nearby Daintree National Park.
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