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Queensland

Queensland Vacations

Tropical Queensland in northeastern Australia is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef system, and a plethora of national parks, including Daintree, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

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Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

Our 4.5-Star classification designates those properties with well-appointed, deluxe accommodations, extensive amenities and comprehensive guest services. Expect attention to detail and a warm and hospitable staff ready to cater to your needs. These superb properties offer a truly refined getaway. Half star indicates that the hotel/resort meets all criteria of the designated rating and exceeds in certain areas.
Cairns, Australia

This wonderful waterfront hotel is surrounded by lush greenery and features beautiful panoramic views of the unique cityscape and the rainforest covered mountain ranges.

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Overview

Some of Queensland’s top cities include Brisbane, capital and largest city of the state; Gold Coast, renowned for its beaches and surfing; and Cairns, which boasts breathtaking white-sand beaches. Regional Queensland features the Sunshine Coast, known for its waterways, lush rainforests, and subtropical climate; Hamilton Island, home to one of Australia’s most beautiful beaches, Whitehaven Beach; and Port Douglas, a chic and serene seaside village. 

What to See

Brisbane - The capital and largest city of the state of Queensland, Brisbane is known for its subtropical climate and classic Queenslander architecture. 

Gold Coast - This city and region with 44 miles of golden sand is renowned for its long beaches, an intricate system of inland canals and waterways, and epic surfing. 

Cairns - Located on the tropical northeast coast of Queensland, Cairns is considered the gateway to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. 

Palm Cove - This tropical suburb of Cairns, aptly named after the palm trees that line its shore, is a chic and serene beachside village by the Coral Sea. 

Sunshine Coast - Queensland’s aptly named Sunshine Coast is famed for its white-sand beaches, waterways, lush rainforests, subtropical climate, and national parks. 

Hamilton Island - This paradisiacal island is beautifully located along the world-famous Great Barrier Reef and is part of the stunning Whitsundays chain. 

Lizard Island - This secluded island is known for its powdery white-sand beaches, world-class snorkeling, breathtaking Blue Lagoon, and large goannas, the monitor lizards that give the island its name. 

Port Douglas - This chic yet relaxed seaside village on the Coral Sea in Queensland’s tropical north is known for its beach resorts.