Queensland

Beaver Reef aerial - Image courtesy of Tourism Australia

When it comes to dazzling natural attractions, beaches and waterways, Queensland has a well-deserved worldwide travel reputation.

The Great Barrier Reef stretches through Queensland's waters for more than 2,500 kilometres, covering around 345,000 square kilometres. The world's largest World Heritage site, it is made up of more than 2,900 individual reefs and 70 coral cays sprinkled along the edge of the continental shelf.

There are plenty of amazing attractions across Queensland to suit everyone's tastes. Whether you're in the mood for getting up close with animals, exploring a museum or getting back to nature in a national park, there's plenty of attractions for you to choose from.

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Scuba Divers Guide to Southern New South Wales - Tom ByronScuba Divers Guide to Southern New South Wales - Tom Byron
Describes scuba diving locations from Sydney South to Eden (Fifth Edition now with CD) - now includes Jervis Bay book.
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Leopard Sharks Up Close and PersonalLeopard Sharks Up Close and Personal
The leopard shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) belongs to the Order of carpet sharks (Orectolobiformes) and is easily recognisable.
Getting Spoiled on SpoilsportGetting Spoiled on Spoilsport
So it really is true, you do get warm towels after each dive on a Mike Ball liveaboard ... This is a trip report of a recent 6 day Spoilsport expedition from Townsville to the Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea and the wreck of the SS Yongala.
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