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`Llewellyn` Dive Site
Exciting wreck diving is to be had at the historic 'Llewellyn' site, east of Mackay on the Great Barrier Reef. The steamer was last seen departing Cape Capricorn Lighthouse on 17 July 1919 and disappeared during heavy gales as it sailed from Rockhampton to Bowen. The location of the vessel remained a mystery until 1997, when the shipwreck was located 35 kilometres east of Mackay.Mackay, Mackay Area
`The Aarhus` Dive Site
North of Moreton Island lies a 50 metre iron barque which sank in 1894 after a 122 day sail from New York, carrying a cargo of kerosene, glassware, wire bails and alarm clocks. Timber artifacts under the sand have been preserved from being drenched in kerosene. The Aarhus is considered one of Australias first major marine oil spills!East Brisbane, Brisbane Area
`The Moltke` Dive Site
'The Moltke' is a wreck dive accessible from the shore on Magnetic Island. The old cargo Boat has been here for over 70 years. The structure is fairly broken up providing many corners and holes for marine life to hide in. Batfish, Grouper, Squirrelfish, Butterflyfish and Damselfish make this home. Crayfish and Nudibranchs can often also be found.Magnetic Island, Townsville Area
1 Two 3 Dining and Lounge Bar
1two3 Dining and Lounge Bar offers customers three different portion sizes dependant on their appetite and budget. Serving popular dishes from all around the Mediterranean with a Modern Australian slant; 1two3 Mediterranean serves it up in the heart of the Broadbeach dining precinct; in style! The 1two3 lounge bar offers a stylish and sophisticated atmosphere where lavish interiors, plush lounge spaces and a decadent bar are expertly blended. 1two3 Bar is a prime spot to catch up with colleagu...Broadbeach, Gold Coast Area
150th Meridian
Located one kilometre east of Moura on the Dawson Highway, the 150th Meridian marker shows the position of the imaginary line (150 °E) on which Queensland (Eastern Standard) time is based. At the time of the equinox, a day is exactly 12 hours long anywhere on the Meridian line. The meridian line in Greenwich represents the Prime Meridian of the world, Longitude Zero (0° 0' 0'). Every place on the Earth is measured in terms of its angle east or west from this line. 'Holey rocks' like the ones...Moura, Banana Area
264 Kent Street
This building at 264 Kent Street was erected in 1875 and was occupied by J H Bliss, a watchmaker and jeweller, who specialised in the supply and repair of maritime chronometers, barometers, sextants and navigational instruments. This business served the busy port of Maryborough during the 1880s. Visitors to the port may even have availed of Bliss’ skills as a maker of artificial teeth.Maryborough, Fraser Coast Area
75 Mile Beach
In the great tradition of many Australian place names, 75 Mile Beach on Fraser Island, was so named because it is approximately 75 miles long. Due to the constant movement of sea and sand, it's not always exactly 75 miles long, but then, '75.173 Mile Beach' just wouldn't have had the same ring to it. 75 Mile Beach runs along most of the east coast of Fraser Island. While it may not be the best place for swimming due to dangerous currents and plentiful Tiger sharks, it is extremely beautiful and...Fraser Island, Fraser Coast Area
Abel Point Marina
Abel Point is Queensland's gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsundays’ 74 unique islands all boasting some of the most beautiful turquoise waters in the world. Abel Point houses North Queensland's largest marina catering for boats of all kinds, right up to the largest super yacht. Abel Point Marina offers access to all aquatic action for snorkelling, diving tours and charter boat adventures directly from Airlie Beach, a world famous tourist destination. It is located only 25 minutes ...Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Area
Achievers Walk
Around Maryborough's Portside heritage precinct is a series of plaques embedded in footpaths in Richmond and Wharf streets, known as the Achievers Walk. Follow this Achievers Walk to discover how ordinary Australians can achieve extraordinary things. Each plaque is a tribute to the remarkable and varied accomplishments of around 80 current and former Maryborough residents. This list includes pioneers, Olympians, Rhodes Scholars, inventors and others who have turned adversity into success.Maryborough, Fraser Coast Area
Adventure Parc
Mount Tamborine Adventure Parc in the Gold Coast Hinterland is designed for family fun and fitness, it's challenging for all ages and will appeal to the daredevil in everyone. This adventure course takes elements of SAS commando training delivered as safe, fun and exciting treetops ropes course for children and adults. 85 challenges over five courses, spanning through nine acres of some of the most beautiful and unspoilt natural bushland in the Gold Coast region combining rope and wire challeng...North Tamborine, Scenic Rim Area
Adventure Way
The Adventure Way takes you from Brisbane to Adelaide via Queensland's richest grain and cotton producing area surrounding Dalby. It travels through Brigalow and belah belts to the outback plains where mulga lines the road and eventually gives way to a treeless gibber landscape at the Queensland, South Australia border. From Innamincka, follow the historic Strzelecki Track to the Flinders Ranges and finally to Adelaide. The rewards of the journey are many, discovering the awe-inspiring land...Thargomindah, Bulloo Area
Agincourt Reef
Agincourt Reef, off Port Douglas on the Great Barrier Reef, is a series of many smaller reefs with at least 16 different dive sites. The Channels offer interesting swim-throughs and caves, while The Gardens are renowned for their exceptional abundance of brightly coloured reef fish. Blue Wonder is a breath-taking wall dive to beyond 40m while Nursery Bommie is a spectacular pinnacle where pelagic fish gather to feed.Port Douglas, Cairns Area
Airlie Beach Lagoon
The Airlie Beach Lagoon is situated right in the centre of Airlie Beach and has become the focal point of the area. When you want to meet someone you meet 'at the Lagoon'. If you want a great day of relaxation with no admission fee, 'spend a day at the Lagoon'. And the most rewarding thing of all is that the people of the Whitsundays have taken the Lagoon to their heart as much as tourists and visitors. The Airlie Beach Lagoon was officially opened by the Premier of Queensland on 8 January 200...Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Area
Albert Street Uniting Church
The church is in the decorative Gothic style of architecture to harmonise the style with the requirements of a tropical climate. The most prominent feature of the external design is the spire on the Albert and Ann Streets corner. This rises to a height of 42 metres from the street. The spire continues upward in a graceful and unbroken line, capped by a handsome wrought-iron finial.Brisbane City, Brisbane Area
Alex Surf Club
Boasting 'The Best Seat on the Beach', the Alex Surf Club continues to set the standard for Surf Clubs around the country. Voted the Best Surf Club in Queensland and the Best Supporter's Club in Queensland, six times. Alex is a fantastic place for locals and visitors to the Sunshine Coast and their Member benefits just keep getting better and better. As an employer of over 80 locals, and a tireless supporter of local and community groups and charities, the Alex Surf Club makes a huge contrib...Alexandra Headland, Sunshine Coast Area
Alexander Clark Park
At Alexander Clark Park, picnic and play under stunning fig trees and 200-year-old blue gums - right beside the Logan River. This leafy park is alive with birds, possums, koalas and gliders. You can fish from the pontoon or burn energy on fitness equipment while the kids master the playground or throw a few hoops. The best way to enjoy this lush park is to follow the walking tracks and keep an eye out for wildlife.Loganholme, Logan City Area
All Saints Chapel - Hamilton Island
All Saints Chapel is located hillside overlooking gorgeous Catseye Bay on Hamilton Island - Australia's favourite wedding destination! The All Saints Chapel is non-denominational, which means ceremonies of all religions including Catholic, Uniting, Anglican and many more are welcome. In addition, the chapel can host non-religious and same sex commitment ceremonies conducted by a Civil Marriage Celebrant. Over 400 happy couples choose to be married on romantic Hamilton Island every year, wit...Hamilton Island, Whitsunday Area
Allan Tannock Weir
The Allan Tannock Weir is situated on the Warrego River five kilometres south of Cunnamulla. There is a picnic area with wood fuel barbecue, swimming and fishing are permitted one hundred metres from the Weir Wall. A boat ramp is situated five hundred metres up river from the Weir. The area is shaded by River Red Gums, Coolibahs and Tea Trees. There are walking trails and prolific birdlife. Bird lists are available from the Cunnamulla Visitor Information Centre. The Allan Tannock Weir is part of...Cunnamulla, Paroo Area
Alligator Falls Track, Bowling Green Bay National Park
Alligator Falls track, Bowling Green Bay National Park (Mount Elliot section). Alligator Creek flows through Bowling Green Bay National Park in a series of cascades, deep pools and waterfalls. The track to Alligator Falls starts from the southern end of the day-use area. The Alligator Creek lookout is located 500 metres along the track and then continues on for another two kilometres to Cockatoo Creek, an ideal place for a rest and a swim. From Cockatoo Creek the track meanders roughly parall...Townsville, Townsville Area
Alma Park Zoo
A genuine wildlife experience - discover a wide range of Australian, exotic and endangered animals at Alma Park Zoo. Learn all sorts of interesting information at the keeper talks and presentations about Ring-tailed Lemur, Black-capped Capuchins, Koalas, Snakes, Baboons and Spider Monkeys. Enjoy the antics of the Capuchins, Marmosets, Cotton Top Tamarins with seven different species of primate. Don't forget to say hello to Maly the Sun Bear, Cassowary, adorable Red Pandas, the Himalayan Tahr a...Country Valleys, Moreton Bay Area
Aloomba Lavender
Aloomba Lavender Farm Bed and Breakfast, coffee and gift shop on the Mount Lindesay Road (three to four kilometres north of Liston) is within a 4,000 acre cattle property set in picturesque rolling hills, close to Tenterfield, Stanthorpe, 50 plus wineries, five national parks (Girraween, Bald Rock, Boonoo Boonoo, Queen Mary Falls, Sundown), Undercliffe Falls, orchards. The 20,000 established lavender plants form a pretty pattern whether in flower or not (great opportunity for photographs). Aloom...Stanthorpe, Southern Downs Area
Alpha Murals
Alpha is branded the ‘Town of Murals’ due to the 27 colourful murals painted on buildings throughout the town. Each mural depicts a different aspect of pioneering and contemporary rural life. Two local artists Alice McLaughin and Benny Fuentes, both members of the Alpha Cultural Group decided to brighten up the town with their artistic skills after a devastating flood in the 1990s. The Murals pay tribute to this historic event.Alpha, Barcaldine Area
Alpha Native Flower Garden
Australian and South African natives plus varieties of Stattis grow on this two and half acre site, the Alpha Native Flower Garden, located beside Alpha Creek. Feel free to stroll amongst the endemic plant species keeping a look out for the many native birds and wildlife that also utilize the flower garden. Remember to take your camera for the perfect photo opportunity.Alpha, Barcaldine Area
Alpha Petrified Wood
The volunteers at the Rowley Roberts Tourist Information Centre can show you examples of petrified wood and direct you to where you might see this in its natural setting. Petrified wood is a type of fossil, in which the tissues of a dead plant are replaced with minerals (most often a silicate, such as quartz). The petrifaction process occurs underground, when wood or woody materials suddenly become buried under sediment. Mineral-rich water flowing through the sediment deposits minerals in the p...Alpha, Barcaldine Area
Alpha31 Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden
Alpha31 Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden showcases art by award winning professional artists, in a variety of mediums to please the most discerning tastes. Alpha31 exhibited art comes in oils, water colours, pastels, acrylic and mixed media. The sculpture garden continues to evolve with sculptures in stone, concrete, timber and mixed media. Alpha31 also has a new section in leadlight art.Maryborough, Fraser Coast Area
Alto Cucina and Bar
A little taste of a philosophy based on banquet style dining. Their dishes at Alto Cucina are designed to be shared. Wine and dine Mediterranean fashion by feasting on their many home-style cooking delights with family, friends or on your own. Sample and savour a little taste of everything. With a chic and stylish but relaxed atmosphere, Alto is located at the beach end of Broadbeach Mall in the heart of the Gold Coast. Renowned for its long breakfasts, lazy lunches and lasting dinners, enjoy...Broadbeach, Gold Coast Area
Amamoor State Forest
Amamoor State Forest produces some of the finest hoop pine in Queensland. More than 120 bird species have been sighted in its riverine rainforests and plantations of hoop and bunya pines. Enjoy a drive through the forested valley to walk through the forest along trickling creeks and streams. From Amama day-use area, take the Platypus walk (300 metres return) to a viewing platform for a chance to see a platypus. The rainforest walk at Cedar Grove features huge red cedar and fig trees. Cedar Grove...Amamoor, Gympie Area
AMF Bowling and M9 Laser Skirmish Robina
Welcome to AMF Bowling, home to the fun of ten-pin bowling! There are 45 centres across Australia and New Zealand, all delivering action-packed entertainment: state-of-the-art sound systems, arcade games and amusements, great food and excellent value. Get into life in the fast lane with AMF Bowling - there's a centre near you! Stand to attention, assume your combat identity and prepare to enter the M9 Laser Skirmish battleground. M9 Laser Skirmish is an action packed indoor laser adventure game...Robina Town Centre, Gold Coast Area
An Island Hideaway
Welcome to An Island Hideaway the Gold Coast's best kept secret. Their four-acre private paradise hidden away in the beautiful National Park bushland of South Stradbroke Island, is the perfect location for your next Gold Coast Wedding, Event or Day Trip. Say 'I do' in their gorgeous open air beachside chapel only metres from the waters edge. Its stunning water view and romantic charm really set the scene for a wedding day to remember. Their other ceremony options include the beach. An Island ...Runaway Bay, Gold Coast Area
Anderson Park Botanic Gardens
Anderson Park Botanic Gardens Townsville is one of the three separate gardens which together form the Townsville Botanic Gardens being developed by the Metropolitan Council. Being a garden of international repute, Anderson Park is often crowded by plant enthusiasts and unfussy visitors. Planned under the Botanic Gardens Masterplan of Australia, Anderson Park perfectly caters to a wide variety of public activities and expectations. The arboretum inside contains fine varieties of tropical tree f...Townsville, Townsville Area
Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley (or 'The Valley' as it is known to locals) has a well deserved reputation as Brisbane's home for one-of-a-kind fashion. With the mix of fashion designers, artists and musicians working within the area, it's no wonder that this inner-city suburb is inspiration for beautiful fashion. One street within The Valley that continues to offer an array of unique boutiques is Ann Street. Here you will find arguably Brisbane's best boutique for innovative fashions - Blonde Venus. It is a ...Fortitude Valley, Brisbane Area
Anzac Park and Ululah Lagoon
Once a favourite spot for aboriginal corroborees, the area is now a beautiful park, centred on the Ululah Lagoon. In 1852, the first land sales were held for the new town here, in a simple slab hut. Horse-drawn scoops were used to clear the lagoon to form Maryborough’s first water supply in 1859. The lagoon is now surrounded by a walk and cycle path which is also frequently in use by the abundant wildlife who make the lagoon home. Anzac Park being Maryborough’s major playground contains a skat...Maryborough, Fraser Coast Area
ANZAC Square War Memorial
ANZAC Square War Memorial and Parkland is centrally located and features the Shrine of Remembrance with Eternal Flame. Also included are war memorials, honour rolls, unit plaques, mosaic and soils from WWII cemeteries. Touch-tell systems explain the significance of the ANZAC Square War Memorial. The Square also has a large grassed area for picnicking.Brisbane City, Brisbane Area
Apallonian Hotel
Set on large rolling lawns, the historic Apallonian Hotel is a great place for kids to run and play while Mum and Dad sit back and relax. Set on three and half acres the hotel was named after the Greek God of Music and Theatre. First licensed in 1868 in Gympie the hotel was moved in 1987 to Boreen Point. It provides poke machine free environment, accommodation, beer garden and the restaurant attracts people from all over the country serving crocodile, emu and kangaroo and seafood.Boreen Point, Sunshine Coast Area
Apex Park and Lookout
Apex Park is the site of the first public hospital in Kingaroy and was developed by the Apex Club in the mid 1960's. The large trees that remain today are the plantings from the hospital grounds. A resident of the area donated the steam engine in the centre of the park. There is a memorial in the park in the memory of Matron Norma McDiarmid (1915-1944) erected by Kingaroy Past and Present Nurses Association. A walking track through the native bush takes you from the park to the lookout on Cora...Kingaroy, South Burnett Area
Apple Tree Park
Apple Tree Park at the top of the Springbrook range is the access point for many of the amazing walks in the Springbook area. The park itself is a lovely little park, with a brand new amenities building, barbecues and picnic tables. If the kids are used to the foreshore parks alone, pack the car and head up the Springbrook range for this treat. A quite, sheltered, green green park awaits! Most days birds such as kookaburras can be found within metres of the visitors, resting on the arms of ...Springbrook, Gold Coast Area
Aqua Day Spa at Sheraton Noosa Resort and Spa
Welcome to a world of serene beauty. A mind and body in exquisite balance. A soul rejuvenated - welcome to the Aqua Day Spa. Perfectly located in the heart of Noosa on Hastings Street at Sheraton Noosa Resort and Spa, you're welcome to a unique haven. A tranquil oasis in which to relax, unwind, be pampered and indulged, where over 60 beauty and body treatments await using effective products from Thalgo and LaPrairie. Embracing purity, harmony and vitality of water, treatments reflect thes...Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast Area
Aquativity
Aquativity is currently recovering from the recent flooding in Queensland and should be back in business soon. Aquativity is a fun, interactive water-play park right in the heart of Brisbane's South Bank. It is especially designed to encourage families and children to come together and enjoy the outdoors. It celebrates Brisbane’s close relationship with the Brisbane River. Aquativity features educational play elements referencing the river, and helps create an early understanding of the water...South Brisbane, Brisbane Area
Aramac - Muttaburra Heritage Trail
The picturesque Heritage Trail is a scenic loop between Aramac and Muttaburra. The trail showcases a diversity of landscapes as you travel through black soil open downs country, to the desert uplands, up or down the Jump Up and past natural lakes. A number of attractions are seen on the drive, including the Pump Hole, Broadwater, Muttaburrasaurus, Lake Galilee, Lake Dunn, the Jump Up, Grey Rock and the White Bull. The Trail is 194 kilometres long and will take a full day to complete. The road i...Aramac, Barcaldine Area
Archer Park Rail Museum
Archer Park Rail Museum contains several exhibitions associated with railways and the Rockhampton Council Tramways. Rolling stock and rail memorabilia have been collected from a variety of sources including private collectors, former rail workers, the Capricorn Heritage Rail Association (The Friends of Archer Park) and Queensland Rail. Purrey Steam Tram rides are available on Sundays between 10 am to 1pm free of charge, except on Family Fun Days that are held every second month where there is ...Rockhampton, Rockhampton Area
Arkarra Lagoons and Tea Gardens
Arkarra is an aboriginal word meaning 'place of many ducks' and was so named by the local Aboriginal tribe of the Fraser Coast Region. Arkarra's melaleuca wetlands, covering a substantial part of the original 200 acre freehold property, were first identified as 'swamp' in 1880. Owned by Hervey Bay pioneer Lars Jacobsen, the property was sold and became a sugar cane, pineapple and small crops with some dairy and beef cattle. During the 1960s with Hervey Bay growing, sand was extracted and sold...Hervey Bay, Fraser Coast Area
Armstrong Beach
Armstrong Beach is renowned for its fishing and prawning, both of which are best attempted from the beach. A Four Wheel Drive is required to launch a boat from the beach so be prepared for the launch. From Armstrong Beach head to Freshwater Point, which is where Captain Cook first landed in 1770 looking for freshwater, hence its name. Armstrong Beach facilities including a picnic area and caravan park accommodation.Armstrong Beach, Mackay Area
Army Museum of North Queensland
The Army Museum of North Queensland is located within Jezzine Barracks, Kissing Point in Townsville. The Museum collects and exhibits memorabilia associated with past and current military units and personnel from North Queensland, including a geographic area between Rockhampton in the south, extending north to Torres Strait and west to the Northern Territory border. The Collection extends from the establishment of the first defences at Townsville and Thursday Island until the present day. Ini...North Ward, Townsville Area
Art and Craft on the Coast Pty Ltd
Art and Craft Markets are held from 8.00 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Sundays on the Gold Coast beachfront. They feature over 200 outdoor stalls displaying a wide variety of locally handmade products, ideal for souvenirs, mementos and unique gifts. The markets are held on the beachfront on the first Sunday of the month at Broadbeach, the second Sunday at Coolangatta, the third Sunday at Broadbeach and the last Sunday at Burleigh. The Sunday markets are held year round.Broadbeach, Gold Coast Area
Art on Cairncross
Cairncross Corner is indeed a great place to stop at the top of the Blackall Range and houses the hidden gem of Art on Cairncross. Not a gallery of airs and graces, but certainly of style, visitors can peruse at their leisure and Jane Caraffi or Tony Gill will welcome you to share the artworks on display. The diversity of works on display is considerable, but the common element is quality. Both emerging and well known artists at Art on Cairncross are predominantly locally based, which reflects ...Maleny, Sunshine Coast Area
Artesian Mud Baths
At the Artesian Mud Baths, soak in warm artesian water impregnated with clay, then pat on a milky grey mud pack and let your skin soak in the goodness from this mineral rich mud. This whole experience takes about an hour and a half and might be the most relaxing experience of your trip. The baths are located in a unique, relaxing outdoor environment. Set within a thatched walled enclosure, the bathing area is complete with three baths and a beef wood shower, along with antique washroom accesso...Eulo, Paroo Area
Artspace Mackay
Discover the arts and culture of the Mackay region when you visit Artspace Mackay, the regional art gallery and museum in the centre of the city. This architecturally award winning building provides visitors with an opportunity to learn about the people and history of Mackay through the Spirit and Place: Mementoes of Mackay exhibition. Celebrate the arts through an ever changing array of exhibitions drawn from local, interstate and international collections which showcase the talents of Austr...Mackay, Mackay Area
Asante Day Spa
Asante Boutique Day Spa 'The Essence of Africa' - Immerse and awaken your senses in the rich exotic ambiance as you lose yourself in the chill groove beats, sending your mind body and soul into a complete state of euphoric harmony. The totally unique African themed spa rituals and treatments are performed under candlelight by expert, caring professional hands. Immerse yourself in an array of exquisite pamper packages, heavenly hot stone and remedial massage treatments. Experience exotic warm o...Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast Area
Auburn River National Park
In Auburn River National Park, the spectacular Auburn River flows over huge salmon-coloured boulders as it courses through a steep-sided granite gorge. Look up along the clifftops for the nesting peregrine falcons. The forest and waterholes are also good spots for birdwatching. Weeping red bottlebrushes contrast with dark green of stunted figs and flowering tea-trees along the creek. In spring, there are wildflowers to admire. A 600 metre (return) walking track leads to a lookout far above the ...Auburn, Western Downs Area
Augathella 4x4 Stock Route Trail
The Augathella 4x4 Stock Route Trail is accessible by Four Wheel Drives Only. Follow the pathway of those who opened up the outback. Travel along this stock route to discover the land and explore its history. A detailed map and directions is available at the Charleville Visitor Information Centre. Please note, the track is impassible during and after wet weather conditions, and when maintenance is being carried out. This track is taken at your own risk and the Murweh Shire takes no responsibi...Augathella, Murweh Area