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Hot Air Ballooning with Floating Images Do you ever have that one amazing experience you’ve wanted to do for ages, but just hadn’t had the chance? For me, it was hot air ballooning. It was hard to imagine anything more amazing than floating across the sky and looking down on the land below from one … Read more
Want to visit somewhere off the beaten path? If so, you need to head to Ipswich. Visitors to South East Queensland generally make a beeline to places like the Gold Coast, Brisbane, and the Sunshine Coast, but they might be missing out on a true hidden gem—Ipswich, Queensland. Ipswich is about 30 minutes from Brisbane … Read more
The Southern Downs and Granite Belt region, in southern Queensland, is one of the most unique parts of Australia to visit. Quirky wines, giant granite boulders everywhere, and Australia’s only pyramid…what’s not to like? Yes, there’s also incredible produce, gorgeous wineries to visit, and plenty of restaurants, but I love the uniqueness of the region … Read more
Brisbane, the Queensland capital, is a fun and vibrant city with plenty to offer. But if you’re visiting Brisbane as a solo traveller, not to worry—the city is really welcoming and easy to navigate, so it’s a great place to explore on your own. You’ll find plenty of tourists, backpackers, and business travellers in the … Read more
When you think of Queensland, you imagine sun, surfers, and coastline, right? Well, get this—there is so much more to the state than just the beaches. Yes, Queensland beaches are amazing, but if you head a few hours inland, you’ll find a region where it not only snows, but also produces amazing wine! Snow and … Read more
Finding the best Sunshine Coast attractions can be easy. This spectacular part of Queensland is known for its surf beaches, hinterland, and resorts, making it the perfect spot to enjoy the iconic relaxed Aussie way of life, even just for a few days. If you enjoy relaxing on the beach, enjoying local markets, going on … Read more
UNESCO World Heritage treasure, the Great Barrier Reef, may be the best known natural wonder in Queensland, if not Australia. It draws huge numbers of guests per year, with a significant percentage of the 24 million visitors that visit the state each year spending time at the reef. But Queensland, in Australia’s north-east, is home to some fabulous … Read more
10 Reasons to Take the Kids to Cairns Editor’s note: I am glad to present the latest guest post for The Accidental Australian, thanks to Bryony of Coasting Austalia. It’s full of great tips on visiting Cairns with kids- do check out her site for more tips on Far North Queensland and family travel! … … Read more