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From the glittering Gold Coast and bustling capital of Brisbane to the tropical north, where prehistoric rainforest meets the world's greatest coral reef, Queenland's coastline offers an unrivaled adventure playground. Explore Queensland is part of a brand-new series and is the ideal pocket companion when discovering Queensland: a full-color guide containing 15 easy-to-follow routes incorporating a wealth of activities, including sailing from the Whitsunday Islands, sand driving on Fraser Island, and spotting crocodiles in the Wet Tropics of the far north. An informative introduction perfectly sets the routes in context, with features on Queensland's cuisine, theme parks, and diving and snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef. The best places to eat and drink are highlighted in each route and in the directory section, which also contains a plenty of practical information, including carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, and evocative photography reveals Queensland's sunny beauty.
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Table of Contents
RECOMMENDED ROUTES INTRODUCTION Explore Queensland Food and Drink Shopping Entertainment Activities Gold Coast Theme Parks Great Barrier Reef History: Key Dates BEST ROUTES 1. Brisbane City Centre 2. Brisbane South Bank 3. Moreton Island 4. Sunshine Coast 5. North Stradbroke Island 6. Gold Coast 7. Gold Coast Hinterland 8. Fraser Island 9. Whitsunday Islands 10. Cairns 11. Kuranda Circuit 12. Port Douglas and Mossman Gorge 13. Daintree and Cape Tribulation 14. Atherton Tablelands 15. Mission Beach and Dunk Island DIRECTORY Accommodation Restaurants Nightlife A-Z Books and Film ABOUT THIS BOOK CREDITS INDEX