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Queensland Tourism Regions
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Queensland is known by the locals as the Sunshine State, and you'll understand why once you visit. People from all over the world come here to soak up the sun and experience the relaxed, friendly lifestyle that we've made our own. If you get tired of The Great Barrier Reef, World Heritage Rainforest or a taste of the true Outback, there's plenty of hidden gems to discover.

Whether you are staying at a private island hideaway, a golf resort or a boutique rainforest retreat, you can be sure that your GlobeNet Travel consultant will bring you the finest holiday experiences Queensland has to offer.

The destinations featured at this website are just a few of the many that our consultants regularly visit throughout Australasia and can advise you on from their first-hand experiences. For other premium Australian properties visit our Luxury Downunder website or Travel Downunder which offers the complete list of over 15,000 of our country's best destinations and tours.
Tropical North Queensland
Dazzling blue skies, long white beaches, coral reefs, vibrant green vegetation, and warm perfumed air are the common ingredients of a holiday in Cairns and the surrounding Tropical North region. The stunning array of things to do and see mean that there is something for everybody.

Whatever a holiday means to you, from luxury island resorts to eco-lodges, from champagne cruising to white-water rafting, you'll find it in Queensland's Tropical North.
Tropical North Queensland 
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Island Resorts
These islands are continental (high), either close to the coast (Dunk, Double, Bedarra & Orpheus) or close to the outer barrier reefs on the edge of the continental shelf (Lizard). They offer white sandy beaches, sparkling blue waters and luxuriant fringing reefs. The resorts are generally small and isolated, very exclusive and amongst the world's best, all offering different indulgences in paradise.
Tropical North Queensland 
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Mainland Resorts & Hotels
Where the rainforest meets the reef, few places on earth can boast such unique natural attractions. A wide range of tropical escapes are on offer, from the Daintree rainforests through to Port Douglas, Palm Cove and Cairns with exclusive Wrotham Station Lodge offering the ultimate "outback" experience!
Tropical North Queensland 
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Island Cruises
Cruise ships, large and small, provide Barrier Reef and coastal expeditions in 3 to 5 star comfort from Cairns. The Reef Endeavour operates bi-weekly and is frequently joined by visiting Orion Expeditions and several P&O cruise ships, all of which offer departures & arrivals via Cairns.
The Whitsundays
The Whitsunday Islands and coastline is one of nature's most remarkable gifts as it has been blessed with the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef along with many tropical islands and golden beaches including the famous Whitehaven Beach, regarded as one of the best beaches in the world.

For visitors this means that plenty of activities abound from beach games at island resorts and championship golf courses with a view, to the buzzing nightlife in the coastal town of Airlie Beach. Choose to sail in the calm waters, water ski, parasail or enjoy the many facilities of a luxury resort. Nature's tropical selection of island and coastal delights awaits your selection.
The Whitsundays 
Island Resorts 
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Island Resorts
The Whitsunday islands are continental (high), and all are situated close to the coast and a short cruise to the outer barrier reefs. They offer white sandy beaches, sparkling blue waters and many with luxuriant fringing reefs. These resorts are generally larger and range from very affordable to the very exclusive, supported by extensive tourism options for the region.
The Whitsundays 
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Mainland Resorts & Hotels
Shute Harbour and Airlie Beach have many properties that can be found at our other websites. Laguna Whitsundays Resort is a major self-contained complex well advanced and soon to offer an international airport - the perfect gateway to the Whitsundays.
The Capricorn Coast
Here is your entry to the islands at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. The Tropic of Capricorn runs through the region and the major centre of Rockhampton is the first Australian city 'in the tropics'. This unique address ensures there is something for everyone in the Capricorn Region, enjoy tropical islands, magnificent beaches, aboriginal & colonial heritage, state forests, 17 national parks and the chance to fossick for your own sapphires.
The Capricorn Coast 
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Island Resorts
The islands are true coral atolls (low), and are situated 70km off the coast in the middle of the southern barrier reefs. They offer white coral sand beaches, sparkling blue waters and each is surrounded by a luxuriant coral lagoon. The resorts at Heron & Lady Elliot are for all nature-lovers, while the new retreat at Wilson caters for a very fortunate and exclusive few.
The Capricorn Coast 
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Mainland Resorts & Hotels
Yeppoon is the gateway to the Capricorn Coast and one resort complex stands out. Rydges Capricorn Resort is an integrated resort facility located where an alluring 20km stretch of coral reef coastline meets 22,000 acres of wetlands and rainforest.
The Fraser & Sunshine Coasts
From Hervey Bay and Fraser Island in the north to the Sunshine Coast the coastine boasts miles of stunning beaches, crystal clear water and beautiful white sands. There's a spot to suit every taste - quiet north-facing beaches with gentle surf for families, through to famous surf beaches that attract board riders from around the world.
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Island Resort
Fraser is the world's largest sand island, so special are its natural features that all of Fraser Island is World Heritage-listed. It has miles of fine white sandy beaches, either ocean or bay-side. Resorts are few and linked by 4WD tracks, with the largest on the protected western side at Kingfisher Bay.
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Mainland Resorts & Hotels
With so many to choose from we have selected only those that provide a special outstanding feature as well as a prime location. From Noosa to Mooloolaba they range from world class resorts to family apartments for that perfect holiday experience.
The Brisbane Region
Set in the second-fastest growing region in the world today is Australia's most liveable city, the Queensland capital Brisbane. In the former penal colony life revolves around the beautiful Brisbane River. Today "Bris Vegas" brims with style, offering world-class theatre, great shopping, vibrant markets, sophisticated art galleries and gourmet restaurants - all you'd expect from a capital city, but still with the warmth of the Queensland country.
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Brisbane Resorts, Hotels
The hotels are all in the CBD and close to everything that now makes Brisbane a favourite stopover with a thriving arts and cultural scene, excellent dining venues and plenty to see nearby. Brisbane is the centre of a region rich in world-class beach, river, rainforest and mountain experiences. Brisbane's own aquatic playground, Moreton Bay & Islands, is the perfect place to explore or indulge in your favourite water sport.
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Island Cruises
Cruise ships, large and small, provide Barrier Reef, coastal expeditions and South Sea adventures in 3 to 5 star comfort from Brisbane. Several P&O cruise ships and now Orion Expeditions offer departures & arrivals throughout the year via the port of Brisbane.
The Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is a holiday destination of wonderful contrasts - from the sophistication of Main Beach, the glamour of Surfers Paradise, action packed theme parks and wildlife sanctuaries to championship golf courses, fabulous shopping and rainforest wonderland right at the back door!
Couran Cove Island Resort 
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Island Resort
At the top end of the Gold Coast on the waterway side of sandy Stradbroke Island is the eco-resort of Couran Cove. Offering an extensive range of leisure activities and dining experiences, guests can traverse the island by a min-train shuttle to their spectacular surf-side restaurant - sunrise or sunset!
The Sheraton Mirage Gold Coast Resort & Spa 
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Mainland Resorts & Hotels
With so many to choose from we have selected only those that provide a special outstanding feature as well as a prime location. From the coast to the hinterland, they range from world class resorts to exclusive retreats and family apartments for that perfect holiday experience.
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