Imagine launching a global expedition: traversing the Dubai dunes, diving into azure Mediterranean waters, and getting lost in the magical world of Disneyland.
What if you can experience them all without ever crossing international borders? Apart from spending less, you save more time for other adventures!
Queensland boasts a unique geographical and cultural tapestry reflecting some of the world’s desired destinations. Its sun-kissed beaches, lush rainforest, and outback landscape make Queensland more than just a state — it’s actually a microcosm of the world!
Here are six global destinations you can relish in the heart of Australia’s northeast coast.
#1 – Reef Diving At Raja Ampat? Queensland Offers The Great Barrier Reef!
Raja Ampat is a government-sheltered archipelago located in West Papua, Indonesia. It hosts picturesque wonders above and beyond its waters. Even its thick jungles and lush greens are as enchanting. Raja Ampat is a dwelling zone for 75% of the world’s species. The marine biodiversity makes it a fantastic site for scuba divers. While this is a must-visit spot for snorkelers, there’s another destination every ocean explorer would love — the Great Barrier Reef.
Known as the largest living structure in the world, the Great Barrier Reef offers a variety and abundance of marine life that adventurers can’t easily find elsewhere. Home to over 1600 species, the wonderous Great Barrier Reef provides so much to the wandering sight.
Flying over to the Great Barrier Reef is an awe-inspiring and tear-jerking experience for those who aren’t fans of underwater travel. Whatever way you want to enjoy this wonder’s sheer scale and beauty, it is enough reason to plan your next experiential journey to Queensland.
#2 – The Salad Bowl Of Other Places? Queensland Has Lockyer Valley
The fertile region of California is the current holder of the Salad Bowl of the world title. However, different countries and continents would have their tinier version, although not as famous and celebrated. Australia has its own “Salad Bowl” region, and Southeast Queensland’s produce quality and yield capability made it possible.
Lockyer Valley offers a range of homemade eateries, farm gates, and roadside stalls. They are famous for their jam and chutney. Apart from the fresh crops of the farmlands, the popular Laidley Butchery presents mouthwatering fresh bacon and other meat products. After visiting QLD’s serene beaches and islands, don’t forget to stroll through the farmlands of Lockyer Valley.
#3 – Hong Kong Disneyland? We Got Dreamworld
Families in Asia would always have Hong Kong Disneyland on their travel bucket list. With magical festivities one can’t experience in their local towns and nearby cities, parents save up to have this lifetime trip before their children grow old. Fortunately, the place is a good hub for all ages, except that it’s an entirely different adventure in the eyes of a child.
Gold Coast is home to a very popular theme park, Dreamworld. While there’s no Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck in the largest theme park in Australia, it has an extensive collection of shows, rides, shops, and other activities.
#4 – Munga-Thirri National Park Gives Off A Dubai Feel
The Morning Desert Safari in Dubai is among the dunes’ best tours. Here, guests will engage in an adventurous 4×4 drive across the desert. Apart from this premium experience, you can be enthralled in other activities like sandboarding, dune bashing, camel-riding, and savoring a sumptuous BBQ buffet dinner.
But if you want a more immersive journey, Queensland has Munga-Thirri National Park, also known as the Simpson Desert. Spanning over 1 million hectares in the arid outback, it is a landscape that promises wild and remote adventure for thrill seekers.
#5 – Skypoint Observation Deck Will Remind You Of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa
The skyscraper Burj Khalifa of Dubai, UAE, is the world’s tallest building. Inside it are luxurious units that are home to a select few. While tourists can rent some of these units, it costs over $500 to lease a standard room for a night. If you want to peer around the top of a tall structure with the same feeling of accomplishment and nearby immersive activities for less than $100, the SkyPoint Climb in Gold Coast, Australia, is a more practical alternative.
SkyPoint Observation Deck is best enjoyed during sunset or at night. The sun slowly hides behind the horizon, completing the brilliant daytime view, and you’ll be greeted with the breathtaking Gold Coast lights when it’s gone. This high-rise building climb is an adrenaline-pumping adventure of a lifetime if you can handle heights and some titillating thrills.
#6 – Sea World Instead Of Hawaii
A warm place with shallow waters, Auau Channel attracts many humpback whales. Thus, it is a great place to spot whales from a distance. On the other hand, the Sea Life Park in Waimanalo is a good tour for dolphin encounters. Hawaii is indeed a good place for those who seek ocean wonders. Still, nothing beats what Queensland has in store for them.
Located in Main Beach, Brisbane, Sea World offers a plethora of underwater life experiences, amusement activities, thrill rides, and family entertainment. Don’t miss the Shak Bay, Dolphin Cove, Penguin Point, Polar Bear Shore, and Seal Harbor. This budget-friendly destination is perfect for backpackers, families, and friends looking for varied journeys!
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Angelo Chongco
I am a digital marketing specialist, writer, and content strategist. I believe that quality content will continue its reign as the digital world progresses. I bring my laptop to the beaches, the skyscrapers, and the wild. I love traveling, collecting vintage toys, and watching anime in my free time. Find me in Upwork.
