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Some of the most remarkable sights of Queensland require leaving terra firma. Off its coast sits the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system. Snorkel and scuba among 1,500 resident fish species or sail through the white-sand atolls of the Whitsundays. Back on dry land, the province delivers tropical escapes courtesy of the Daintree Rainforest to the north, rugged Outback to the west and resort-style nightlife along the Gold Coast. Southeast Queensland boasts mountain views and... more » Some of the most remarkable sights of Queensland require leaving terra firma. Off its coast sits the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system. Snorkel and scuba among 1,500 resident fish species or sail through the white-sand atolls of the Whitsundays. Back on dry land, the province delivers tropical escapes courtesy of the Daintree Rainforest to the north, rugged Outback to the west and resort-style nightlife along the Gold Coast. Southeast Queensland boasts mountain views and vineyards. « less
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Seaview Motel

4 of 5 stars
London
Nov 20, 2009

One night stay with friends, who had stayed before and recommended it. We were very happy to endorse that recommendation, though the other reviewer is right - there are old and new rooms. We were, as...more

Cape Tribulation Resort & Spa

4 of 5 stars
London
Nov 20, 2009

We stayed here with friends overnight on the way to Cooktown. The location in the rainforest is pretty special. We can only think, from some of the other reviews, that some of the rooms are a lot...more

Tangalooma Island Resort

3 of 5 stars
London
Nov 20, 2009

We were staying two nights as part of a tour. As others have noted, the check-in (and check-out) is very slow because large numbers arrive and leave at the same time, on the ferry. The baggage takes...more

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