The Lambing Flat Chinese Tribute Gardens are located at the Chinaman's Dam reserve just four kilometres from the town centre. 

Jumping on board the City Cats and Ferries is a unique way to see Brisbane. It is also very cheap. Neither of us is a big fan of cities, but on our first Day in Brisbane, we will settle in to our accomodation and have a stretch of our legs exploring Bris-Vegas. 

The man-made Tangalooma Wrecks, located a short swim from the beach, is home to 15 vessels and a myriad of marine life, including dolphins, wobbegongs and dugongs.  You can catch the ferry across or go on one of the many organised tours. We chose to catch the Micat Ferry across on our own and then join a tour on the island with   Australian Sunset Safaris. 

The huge appeal of this tour - the clear kayaks that are a great way to explore the Tangalooma Wrecks and beach. 

Rather than booking a guided tour on North Stradbroke we opted for a self guided day. The ferries run every 30 minutes and booking is simple (it is advisable to book ahead - and you can often get a discount by doing so - we saved 10 percent).

On the island there are buses that run to the three main towns, or you can hire a scooter. There is also the option to take your own vehicle on the ferry for an extra charge.

The Mount Ngungun summit walking track, In Glass House Mountains National Park, is a 2.8 kilometre return trail that begins in open forest and offers great views of Mount Tibrogargan, Mount Coonowrin and Mount Beerwah from the summit. Don't forget to pack your camera as you'll find a 360 degree panoramic view of the coast and hinterland at the top! The Tibrogargan circuit (1 kilometre to the Mountain View lookout, 4.1 kilometres return for the complete circuit) begins from the Tibrogargan trailhead at the northern end of the Mount Tibrogargan car park.

Hidden within the Cooloola section of Great Sandy National Park lies one of Queensland’s most awe-inspiring secrets: the Noosa Everglades.

A rare and remarkable landscape of mirrored waterways, ancient tea tree forests and crystal-clear lakes, this wild pocket of the Sunshine Coast is unlike anywhere else in the world.

In fact, there are only two everglades systems on Earth. This is one of them. We chose to do a single day (8:30am - 3:00pm) self guided Kayak Tour with Kanu Kapers.

Hervey Bay, a coastal city in southern Queensland, is widely known as a site for observing humpback whales. Whale-watching boats operate during the July to November migration season. It's also a hub for tours to nearby K'Gari, which has beaches and features a rainforest habitat for dingoes and other wildlife. A waterfront esplanade links the city's marina with beaches offering calm waters for swimming. Urangan Pier is a nice spot to wander and watch the sunset.

We opted for a booked full-day excursion on K'Gari rather than taking our vehicle across so that we could sit back and relax on the cruise across the Great Sandy Strait spot dolphins, turtles, dugongs, birds, and dingoes while someone else does the cruising for us. 

We chose a more remote tour where we paddle a kayak in the crystal-clear waters of Awinya, hike over sand dunes and take in the spectacular views before we snorkel with turtles in the turquoise water of Wathumba Creek

Migrating humpback whales time their visit each year between June to November. So confident are the whale watching operators that you’ll see the whales, most even offer a guarantee over the whale watching period so if you don't see a whale, you can cruise again for free.

To celebrate the whales’ arrival, the local community gathers for the annual Hervey Bay Whale Festival. Festivities kick off with the Marina Party and official Blessing of the Fleet, then continue with a weekend of parades and parties. 

An intermediate amount of fitness is required as the track consists of steep inclines, boardwalks, sand and stepping stones. The beaches and the scenery are superb! 

The 1770 Butterfly Walk is a lovely little trail found in the Town of 1770 (Seventeen Seventy) on the Queensland Coast at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. A pretty bush walk at anytime of year, what makes this track so special and gives it its name are the migratory Blue Tiger butterflies that pass through at certain times of the year. It is without doubt one of the best things to see and do in Agnes Water & 1770!

Lady Musgrave Island is a coral cay and National Park located on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, known for its pristine lagoon, abundant marine life, and opportunities for snorkeling, diving, and turtle encounters. It's the only coral cay in the area with a navigable lagoon, making it a unique destination for exploring the reef. 

An organised boat tour is the best option for a visit to Lady Musgrave Island. 

1770 LARC! Tours are a popular tourist attraction in the Town of 1770, Queensland, Australia. They offer unique amphibious tours that explore the coastline and surrounding national park using pink LARC (Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo) vehicles. The tours visit places like Bustard Head Lighthouse and Jenny Lind Creek.

There are various trips on offer, we chose the LARC & Lunch Tour - a 2 Hour Picnic excursion starting at 11am.

A wonderful landscape of waterfalls, lush flora and volcanic boulder formations make Finch Hatton Gorge a must-see attraction. There are many walking tracks which weave through sub-tropical rainforest. The granite boulders and surrounding vegetation make this an ideal place to take in the scenery.

Keep an eye out among the rainforest for rare and unusual flora and fauna, such as the rare gastric brooding frog, the orange-sided skink, Mackay tulip oak, Eungella spiny cray and Eungella honeyeater.

Broken River is known as one of the best places in the world to see platypuses in their natural habitat. Several viewing platforms are built along the river to make it easier to spot platypuses. From late June to September, the platypus mating season makes them even more active and easier to spot. The best times to spot these elusive creatures are during dawn and dusk, as they are most active then. Look for them from the viewing platforms along the river, and be patient and quiet, as they are shy. 

From Finch Hatton Gorge picnic area, walk uphill weaving your way through lush rainforest and between granite boulders to a lookout above Araluen Cascades. Take some time to sit and enjoy the tumbling cascades at this rainforest retreat.

Wheel of Fire Track

Turn off from Araluen Cascades track and continue walking uphill through the rainforest (catching glimpses of Finch Hatton Creek) to Callistemon Crossing. Callistemon Crossing is a particularly rewarding place to sit among the palm trees and listen to the sound of the creek. 

 Along the Paluma Range highway you'll come across Little Crystal Creek and Big Crystal Creek. Big Crystal Creek, features a large swimming hole and a large picnic area. Little Crystal Creek is well known for its historic stone arch bridge built in the 1930s and the cascading waterfalls which feed into one of the best freshwater swimming holes in the north.The crystal clear waters and pristine waterfalls of this freshwater creek are ideal for a refreshing swim.