Where should I holiday in Qld?

Queensland Destinations

• Port Douglas. Think luxurious resorts, tropical vegetation, fine-dining and boutique shopping.
• Palm Cove.
• Cairns.
• Whitsundays.
• Sunshine Coast.
• Brisbane.
• Gold Coast.
• Bundaberg.

Whats bigger Cairns or Townsville?

CAIRNS has been accused of fudging figures from the 2011 census in a desperate attempt to show its population is larger than Townsville’s. This OESR brief reports the Cairns SA4 population at 224,436 and the Townsville SA4 population at 217,897 on Census night in 2011.

What’s good about Townsville?

12 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Townsville

• Stroll along The Strand.
• Take a Day Trip to Magnetic Island.
• Climb Castle Hill.
• Cuddle a Koala at Billabong Sanctuary.
• Jezzine Barracks & the Army Museum North Queensland.
• Snorkel or Dive on the Great Barrier Reef.
• Spend a Day at Riverway.
• Museum of Tropical Queensland.

What can I do in Brisbane today?

30 free things to do in Brisbane

• Go for a dip at Streets Beach.
• Wander through the air-conditioned halls of QAGOMA.
• Catch the CityHopper along the river.
• Explore the local farmers’ markets.
• Catch local artists free with City Sounds.
• Lie on the grass at New Farm Park.
• Wander back to The City via the Riverwalk.

Why Queensland is called Sunshine State?

Nicknamed the Sunshine State for its tropical and sub-tropical climates, Great Barrier Reef and numerous beaches, tourism is also important to the state’s economy.

Is Townsville worth visiting?

Townsville is located in tropical north Queensland. It’s often overlooked by international visitors, in favour of its northern counterpart, Cairns. But Townsville is worth a visit as well, thanks to its family-friendly attractions, excellent day trips, and close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef.