Gold Coast
Movie-themed shows, rides and attractions, including the DC Rivals Hypercoaster, Batwing Spaceshot, Justice League 3D Ride and Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster…
Must-see attractions in Queensland
Central Queensland Livestock Exchange
Rockhampton
The largest livestock saleyards in the southern hemisphere, the CQLX, known traditionally as Gracemere Saleyards, comes alive on Friday mornings, when the…
Thursday Island & Horn Island
This heritage-listed cemetery includes the graves of more than 600 Japanese pearl divers and a memorial erected by the Japanese consulate in 1979. Look…
Gold Coast
The lovely but somewhat shabby Spanish Mission–style Pavilion (1934) is a remnant from pre-boom days. Inside there's a cafe, toilets and changing rooms,…
The Daintree
Just offshore from Cape Kimberley, Snapper Island is a national park accessible by boat or kayak (enquire at Crocodylus Village). There's a camping ground…
Gold Coast
This water park, next door to Dreamworld, features the Cave of Waves, Pipeline Plunge and numerous other water activities and slides. Bring coins for the…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Drop into this very pleasant home-based gallery and cafe 5km north of Ayton for a cup of coffee or tea and to view the works of wildlife artist Ross…
Brisbane & Around
Market in the Mountains draws the locals with its combo of handcrafted jewellery, clothes and beauty products, fresh local produce, plants and coffee. You…
The Daintree
At the end of Buchanan Creek Rd, 5km east of the main road, Cow Bay Beach is a lovely stretch of white sand backed by rainforest and is usually deserted…
Brisbane & Around
Inside a converted church, the spick-and-span Redcliffe Museum details the peninsula’s history through information boards, a nifty short film, artefacts…
Port Douglas
The quaint and quiet 1879 Court House contains historical exhibits, including the story of Ellen Thompson, who was tried for murdering her husband in 1887…
Gold Coast
The ultimate water slide here is the Kamikaze, where you plunge down an 11m drop in a two-person tube at 50km/h. This vast water park also has pitch-black…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Cooktown and the surrounding area has a strong tradition of Indigenous art. This main street gallery represents the Yuku Baja Muliku people, with all…
The Daintree
Also known as Jungle Bugs & Butterflies, the Daintree Entomological Museum displays a large private collection of local and exotic bugs, butterflies and…
Brisbane & Around
The timber-slatted Granite Belt Maze, 8.5km north of town, is a hit with kids. Other on-site diversions include a nine-hole mini-golf course and giant…
Salt Water Murris Quandamooka Aboriginal Art Gallery
Brisbane & Around
On Dunwich's main street, this Aboriginal-owned gallery space exhibits crafts and contemporary art by the island's traditional owners, the Quandamooka.
Townsville
Contemporary art gallery in a stately 1885-built former bank. Exhibitions focus on north Queensland artists.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Everything you ever wanted to know about Cooktown's history, run by the local historical society volunteers.
Brisbane & Around
This heritage-listed building was designed by prolific colonial architect Francis Drummond Greville Stanley.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The local weekly market features local crafts including woodwork and jewellery, and food stalls.
Brisbane & Around
A busy market with fresh produce, ready-to-eat bites, arts and craft, gifts and live music.
Brisbane
Shopping, eating and office complex next to (you guessed it) the Brisbane River.
Brisbane & Around
Crafty monthly local markets with local wares, produce, wines and a BBQ to boot.
All Souls & St Bartholomew Memorial Church
Thursday Island & Horn Island
Built in 1893 in memory of the 134 lives that were lost when the Quetta struck an uncharted reef and sank within three minutes. Inside is memorabilia from…
Rockhampton
Straddle the Tropic of Capricorn at the visitor centre on Gladstone Rd – it's marked by a huge spire.
