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For those wondering where should I go on holiday in Qld? I have written some reviews of Queensland holiday destinations that all make excellent spots for family vacations, weekend road trips or romantic getaways.

From Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast and Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast to Great Keppel Island on the Capricorn Coast and Palm Cove in Tropical North Queensland, the Sunshine State has a plethora of options for Australian Beach Resorts and coastal tourist destinations you can visit.

Outlined below are my Queensland beach reviews. In them, you will find a wealth of information relating to several ocean-side destinations. This includes descriptions of what the beach is like, hotel suggestions for where to stay, things to do, where to eat and how to get to these places.

Whether you choose a Gold Coast Holiday or a Sunshine Coast vacation, or you decide to visit the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns or Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays, I hope these travel reviews inspire you to visit the best Queensland tourist attractions and beaches.

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Wangetti Beach in Far North Queensland is a wonderful beach to visit for your next Queensland family holiday in Australia

Wangetti Beach: One of the Best Beaches Near Cairns

Wangetti Beach Nestled along the coastline of Far North Queensland, Australia, lies the hidden gem of Wangetti Beach. Comprising a secluded stretch of sand, Wangetti Beach is a stunning and secluded destination that offers a peaceful and relaxing getaway from the crowds of Cairns. With its beautiful beaches, calm waters, and opportunities for outdoor activities, it’s a great spot for relaxing on the beach, exploring the surrounding rainforest, or taking a dip in the ocean. Join me as I delve into everything you need to know about visiting Wangetti Beach, from its history and attractions to the best…

Ellis Beach in Far North Queensland is a terrific Australian beach to visit on a family holiday

Ellis Beach: A Hidden Gem in Tropical Far North Queensland

Ellis Beach Nestled along the picturesque coastline of Far North Queensland, just a short drive from Cairns, you’ll find Ellis Beach. Boasting an immaculate stretch of coastline that disappears off into the distance, this tropical paradise is where sun, sand, and the soothing rhythm of the Coral Sea converge. Renowned for its stunning natural beauty, Ellis Beach comprises palm-fringed shores, shimmering crystal-clear turquoise waters, and a spectacular backdrop of rainforest-clad hills. It is the perfect place to relax on a Queensland Beach Holiday or escape city life’s pressures. From romantic strolls along the shoreline to heart-pumping water sports…

Visit Cape Tribulation in Far North Queensland for your next family holiday in Australia.

Cape Tribulation: An Ecotourist Beach Haven in Far North Queensland

Cape Tribulation: An Ecotourist Beach Haven in Far North Queensland Cape Tribulation is a remote and breathtakingly beautiful destination located in Far North Queensland in Australia. Situated in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation is a place of stunning natural beauty that offers visitors a unique and unforgettable experience. Here, visitors can explore ancient rainforests, pristine beaches, and crystal-clear rivers, as well as discover a vast array of plant and animal life that is found nowhere else on earth. Cape Tribulation is also home to a number of indigenous communities, who offer visitors the opportunity to…

Trinity Beach in Far North Queensland is a lovely place to visit on an Australian family holiday.

Trinity Beach : A Fabulous Far North Queensland Family Holiday Destination

Trinity Beach: A Fabulous Far North Queensland Family Holiday Destination Nestled along the picturesque coastline of Far North Queensland lies Trinity Beach, a stunning destination known for its crystal-clear waters, sandy beaches, and a laid-back atmosphere. Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or a first-time visitor, Trinity Beach offers an idyllic getaway that promises to leave you rejuvenated and refreshed. With its stunning natural beauty, vast array of water activities, and diverse culinary scene, Trinity Beach is a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the Cairns region. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what makes Trinity Beach…

Four Mile Beach: A Magical Beach in Port Douglas in Far North Queensland

Four Mile Beach: A Magical Beach in Port Douglas in Far North Queensland Located in the charming coastal town of Port Douglas, Four Mile Beach is one of Australia’s most stunning beaches. With its soft white sand, crystal-clear waters, and stunning views of the Coral Sea, it’s no wonder that this beach is a popular destination for a Queensland beach holiday. In this article, I’ll showcase Four Mile Beach in more detail, exploring what makes it such a special place to visit. From its scenic beauty and inviting waters to the range of activities available to visitors, I’ll…

Coolum Beach is a wonderful place to visit for a Queensland Beach Holiday

Coolum Beach: A Wonderful Destination For A Sunshine Coast Beach Holiday

Coolum Beach: A Wonderful Destination For A Sunshine Coast Beach Holiday Coolum Beach on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland is a terrific destination for a family holiday. With its pristine beaches, stunning coastal views, and wide range of outdoor activities, it is a picturesque destination that offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. In recent times, it has become a popular holiday spot for tourists and day trippers from Brisbane looking to escape the pressures of city life. For those wanting to sunbathe, surf, explore the surroundings, or simply unwind and enjoy the laid-back beach lifestyle, Coolum…

Rainbow Beach: The Perfect Destination for a Sunshine Coast Beach Holiday

Rainbow Beach: The Perfect Destination for a Sunshine Coast Beach Holiday Nestled along the southern coast of Queensland, Rainbow Beach is a hidden gem that offers visitors a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. This coastal town is known for its stunning natural beauty, with miles of pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and towering sand dunes. It is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with a range of activities such as surfing, fishing, hiking, and more. In this travel guide, we will explore all that Rainbow Beach has to offer, from its breathtaking scenery to its vibrant culture and…

Mudjimba Beach: Your Next Sunshine Coast Beach Holiday Destination

Mudjimba Beach: Your Next Sunshine Coast Beach Holiday Destination Mudjimba Beach offers a perfect holiday destination for visitors looking for a relaxed and tranquil escape. One of many terrific beaches on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, it is known for its pristine sand, turquoise waters, and laid-back atmosphere, making it the perfect destination for those wanting a peaceful getaway. In this travel guide, I’ll outline the main reasons why Mudjimba Beach should be on your list of must-visit holiday destinations, touching upon its stunning natural beauty, excellent water activities, and top-notch accommodation and dining options. If you are…

Bulcock Beach Holiday in Caloundra is a popular place to go on a family holiday on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia.

Bulcock Beach: Caloundra’s Awesome Sunshine Coast Beach Holiday Destination

Bulcock Beach: Caloundra’s Awesome Sunshine Coast Beach Holiday Destination Bulcock Beach is a picturesque and popular beach located in the seaside town of Caloundra, on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland, Australia. It’s a well-loved destination for both locals and tourists, and for good reason. The beach boasts crystal-clear water, golden sand, and stunning views of the surrounding hills and coastal landscapes. Located just a short walk from the town center, Bulcock Beach is easily accessible and offers a range of amenities and activities. There are plenty of cafes, restaurants, and shops nearby, making it an ideal spot for…

Noosa Heads Beach on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland makes a wonderful Queensland beach holiday destination!

Noosa Beach: The Sunshine Coast’s luxury family holiday destination

Noosa Beach: The Sunshine Coast’s luxury family holiday destination Noosa Beach is one of the most popular of all Queensland Beach holiday tourist destinations. Located in Noosa Heads on the Sunshine Coast, it is known for its wide, white sandy, beach and clear blue waters that provide a welcome relief on hot summer days. A protected beach, it is very popular with those who want to go on a QLD family holiday, on account of it being a safe spot for swimming, sunbathing, and other beach activities. It is also renowned for being a good place for surfing,…

Cape Hillsborough Beach in Far North Queensland at sunrise.

Cape Hillsborough Beach: Offering The Quintessential Australian Beach Experience!

Cape Hillsborough Beach What could be more Australian than hanging out with wallabies or kangaroos on the beach? The quintessential Australian experience, seeing wallabies or kangaroos on the beach is a magical, goosebump inducing feeling. For some people it’s a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. If this is something you have always dreamed of doing, then make your way over to Cape Hillsborough Beach in Far North Queensland. For this is one of the best places in Australia to do it. Cape Hillsborough Beach is also known as Cape Hillsborough Kangaroos Beach, which is ironic because you’re actually more likely to see…

Maroochydore Beach: Where Great Memories Are Made!

Maroochydore Beach Maroochydore is not just the geographic centre of the Sunshine Coast it is often referred to as the ‘beating’ heart of it too. A fabulous tourist destination for a day trip, short break or two-week holiday, the area has something for everyone. Not least a wonderful beach. It’s the kind of place where you can enjoy a morning swim in the ocean and indulge in a bit of shopping at a world class mall in the afternoon – before heading out for a vibrant evening of dinner and cocktails. It’s the kind of place that lavishes…

Check out our review of Cooya Beach near Port Douglas in Tropical North Queensland

Cooya Beach: A Great Place To Reconnect With Nature In Tropical North Queensland

Cooya Beach Cooya might live in the shadows of its more illustrious neighbours, but for a quiet and relaxed beach experience, it’s definitely worth heading over to. A coastal town and locality in the Shire of Douglas in Tropical North Queensland, Cooya Beach is located about 74km north of Cairns and around 7km from Port Douglas. The area is also some 1754km from Brisbane. So it will take you about 2 days to drive there from Queensland’s capital city. But if you do, this pristine 2km stretch of residential Queensland beach is a great place to reconnect with…

Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach: The Vibrant Heart of the Whitsundays

Airlie Beach: The Vibrant Heart of the Whitsundays Nestled in the heart of the Whitsundays region, the vibrant coastal town of Airlie Beach has long been a popular beach holiday destination in Queensland. The gateway to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef, Airlie Beach is a fabulous base from which to explore these awesome places. Backed by the rainforest-clad hills of the Conway National Park, Airlie Beach boasts a stunning palm-fringed beach, great vibe and wonderful views of the Coral Sea that will consume you all day. Throw in some fabulous year-round tropical weather, plenty of…

Beach View of Sunshine Coast Beaches

The Ultimate list of 36 Awesome Sunshine Coast Beaches!

The Ultimate list of 36 Awesome Sunshine Coast Beaches! With almost 70 km of pristine beaches and sparkling waters, the Sunshine Coast is a popular holiday destination for those wanting to top up their tan. Located in Queensland, about an hour north of Brisbane, it is an area of outstanding natural beauty that is also blessed with a sub-tropical climate. Stretching from Caloundra in the south to the Great Sandy National Park in the north, the Sunshine Coast is renowned for its sensational beaches. Some of which regularly rank amongst the best in Australia. But unless you are…

Palm Cove Beach in Tropical North Queensland

Palm Cove Beach: A Tropical North Queensland Beach Paradise

Palm Cove Beach The term paradise is often overused but in the case of Palm Cove Beach it is quite justified. Nestled in between Cairns and Port Douglas, this sleepy, tranquil beachside village is the perfect base to connect with both yourself and the stunning surrounds of nature. Palm Cove Beach is an idyllic place to visit. Defined by its long stretch of pristine beach and the sapphire waters of the Coral Sea, it also features palm trees that line the idyllic coastline, and the 500-year-old melaleuca trees that line the cobbled waterfront esplanade. Offering endless opportunities to…

Burleigh Heads is one of the best of all Gold Coast Beach Holiday destinations

Your 14 Day Guide to a Gold Coast Beach Holiday

Your 14 Day Guide to a Gold Coast Beach Holiday The Gold Coast is one of the most popular beach holiday destinations, not just in Queensland but the whole of Australia too. Boasting over 70 km of coastline it is a mecca for lovers of sun, sand and surf. Drawing more than 10 million visitors every year from all over the world. Blessed with a number of wonderful beaches, you could easily visit the Gold Coast for two weeks and spend the day at a different one. So in case this is something you would like to…

Check out this awesome Mooloolaba Beach View!

Fancy a Mooloolaba Beach Holiday?

Fancy a Mooloolaba Beach Holiday? How does a Mooloolaba Beach Holiday sound to you? Well if you haven’t previously considered it, then perhaps it’s time to give it some thought. Recently voted the sixth best beach in Australia by Tripadvisor, Mooloolaba Beach is known as one of the best places for a family beach holiday in Queensland. Its gorgeous stretch of white sugar sand is also one of the safest and most beautiful beaches on the Sunshine Coast and you can access it within a two minute walk from most of the accommodation providers that line its Esplanade.…

Long Beach at Great Keppel Island

17 Awesome Great Keppel Island Beaches!

17 Awesome Great Keppel Island Beaches If you love remote, not-easy-to-get-to beaches then Great Keppel Island should definitely be on your beach bucketlist! For it has no less than 17 different beaches located on its 1454 hectares! Situted at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef these beaches are all remote – to the point that they can only be accessed by walking trails that snake through the island, or by boat. Once you do reach them though, you will be rewarded with pristine areas of outstanding natural beauty and very few people. If any at all.…

Buddina Beach on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland

19 of the Best Beaches in Queensland!

19 of the Best Beaches in Queensland! Nestled along the sun-kissed coastline of northeastern Australia, Queensland stands as a coastal paradise, boasting a collection of pristine beaches that lure both locals and tourists alike. With its crystal-clear waters, powdery white sands, and an abundance of marine life, the best beaches in Queensland offer an unparalleled escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you seek adventure, tranquillity, or simply an opportunity to soak up the sun, it’s coastline delivers an array of stunning beach destinations that are sure to captivate your heart and leave you longing…

Whitehaven Beach has been voted the Best Beach On The Planet for 2021

Whitehaven Beach: Voted The Best Beach On The Planet for 2021

Whitehaven Beach: Voted The Best Beach On The Planet for 2021 Australians are rightly very proud of the 10,000+ beaches they have shimmering along their coastline. But now they have another reason to hold them in such high regard. For one of them has been voted ‘The Best Beach on the Planet’ by Tripadvisor in their annual list. Can you guess what it is? Well let Beach Scenes put you out of your misery. The beach in question is Whitehaven Beach in Queenland, Australia. About Whitehaven Beach A previous winner back in 2013, Whitehaven Beach stretches for…

Surfers Paradise Beach

Surfers Paradise: The Gold Coast’s Blockbuster Beach

Surfers Paradise Along with Bondi Beach in Sydney, Surfers Paradise is one of the best and most famous beaches in Australia. Located in the heart of Queensland’s Gold Coast, ‘Surfers’ as it is colloquially known as is a world class tourist and entertainment destination which welcomes, on average, about 20,000 visitors a day. The best known and busiest beach on the Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise is known for its golden sand, iconic skyscrapers and beach lifestyle. Ironically, despite its name, Surfers Paradise is actually a lot more popular with visitors who come more to sunbath, chill out, relax…

Alex Headlands

Alexandra Headland Beach

Alexandra Headland Beach If you are thinking of going on a Queensland Beach Holiday this year, the Sunshine Coast has many lovely beaches to visit. But while the likes of Mooloolaba, Caloundra, Maroochydore and Mooloolaba Beach tend to hog the highlights, Alexandra Headland Beach should not be ignored. Known as ‘Alex’ by the locals, this fabulous beach resort area is located within the suburb of Maroochydore. Indeed, Alexandra Headlands and Maroochydore Beach seamlessly merge into one glorious expanse. By far the main attraction in this quiet laidback coastal town of around 4000 residents, Alexandra Headlands Beach features a…

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