Activities and Attractions

There are so many fun and exciting things to do in Queensland. From beaches to amusement parks to rainforests, the area has it all. Listed below are some of the activities and attractions found in Queensland. All prices are listed in American dollars.

 

·        Beaches: There are a number of public beaches located in Queensland which also happen to be the most beautiful beaches in Australia. Visitors can enjoy water activities such as surfing, parasailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, beach volleyball, sunbathing, beach soccer, swimming, sea shell hunting, sand castle building, and much more.

·        Movie World: Movie World is a Warner Bros. theme park that is full of fun and action and is located in Gold Coast about 45 minutes from Brisbane. Some of the rides at the park are Superman Escape, Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster, Road Runner Rollercoaster, and Lethal Weapon the Ride. Attractions at Movie World include the Police Academy Stunt Show and the Looney Tunes Musical Review. There are several restaurants and snack stands located through out the park. Tickets are $47 for an adult one day pass, $30 for a children’s (ages 4-13) one day pass, $117 for an adult 2 day pass, and $76 for a children’s 2 day pass. Children 4 and under are admitted free.

·        Snorkeling and Scuba Diving: Diving Cairns is a company that specializes in guided scuba diving and snorkeling excursions. Carins is located in northern Queensland near the Great Barrier Reef. The company offers day trips for both diving and snorkeling learn to dive trips, as well as several other excursions for advanced divers and snorkelers. To learn more about the company and the excursions they offer visit their website at http://www.divingcairns.com.au/home.html.

·        Cairns Highlands: This area was previously known as the Atherton Highlands and will always be known as the “Tablelands” to locals. The area provides visitors a number of nature activities such as hiking, bushwalking, waterskiing, windsurfing, bird watching, swimming, and canoeing. There are many different regions in the Tablelands all of which that offer beautiful landscapes and everything from rainforests, national parks, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, crystal caves, and volcanic mountains. The Tablelands are about a two hour drive from the town of Cairns in Queensland. Restaurants and shopping are also in abundance in the Tablelands. For more information visit the Cairns Highlands website at http://www.tablelands.org/index.html.

·        Broadway on the Mall: This shopping center located in Brisbane has over 70 shops and restaurants.

·        Australia Zoo: Steve Irwin the crocodile hunter is the man behind this great zoo. The zoo is home to hundreds of animals and has animal encounters and live shows daily. The zoo has two main restaurants and several snack vendors through out the park. Admission prices are $33 for adults, $22 for children ages 3-13, and $105 for families with 2 adults and 3 children. Children under 3 are free.

·        Sea World: Located in Gold Coast this is a great place to spend the day. Get up close and personal looks at dolphins, sharks, polar bears, penguins, and other sea animals. There are also rides located in the park as well. Sea World offers several dining options with in the park for the convenience of their visitors. Ticket prices are $48 for a one day adult pass, $31 for a one day children’s pass (ages 4-14), $70 for an adult 2 day pass, and $46 for a children’s 2 day pass.