Queensland Holiday Packages

Queensland is known as the Sunshine State of Australia. It is the second largest state in the country. The state is bordered by South Pacific Ocean in east, on the northern side it is bordered by Torres Strait, Gulf of Carpentaria, and Coral Sea.

It has a coastline of 7400 km. Brisbane is the capital of Queensland. The Great Barrier Reef stretches over 2000 km. Since it has a vast stretch of coastline, it is an ideal location for spending holidays. As such many holiday package tours are organized by hotels and tour operators of the state. You will also find many rainforests, tropical reefs, waterways, spectacular beaches, and national parks. Enjoying Queensland holiday packages is definitely one of the ways you can relax and unwind. H2: Holiday packages in Queensland Travel agents design holiday packages that offer a wide range of activities. These include the following –

Island Packages

Features of Island packages –

• 4/5/6/7 nights accommodation on twin sharing basis
• Buffet breakfast and dinner
• Airport transfers
• Bottle of wine on arrival
• Relaxing massage
• Helicopter flights to beaches
• Seafood
• Sightseeing to nearby tourist attractions
• Price range for island packages – USD$615 to USD$1820 (approximately)

Couples Packages

Holiday packages for couples include the following –

• 5/6 nights accommodation on twin sharing basis
• Dinner cruise
• Airport transfer
• Dining at multi-cuisine restaurant
• Massage
• Helicopter flights to beaches
• Stage shows
• Tour to theme parks
• Discounts on entry tickets
• Buy 6 nights and get expenses paid for 7th day

Seniors Packages

Queensland holiday packages for seniors include the following –

• Cost of these tour packages range between USD$435 to USD$1205 (approximately)
• Buffet breakfast and dinner
• Twin sharing accommodation for 4/5 nights
• To and fro transfer to beaches
• Sightseeing trips
• Boat cruises
• Recreational activities at club resorts

Family Packages

If you are planning to avail family holiday packages in Queensland, you can expect the following –

• Buffet breakfast and dinner
• Accommodation on twin sharing basis
• Tours to Great Barrier Reef
• Entertainment and social events in the evening
• Live band on boat cruise
• Discount on entry tickets to theme and amusement parks
• Discount on spa treatment

Top 5 holiday destinations in Queensland

 

Brisbane

The essential features of this place are open air markets, cycle paths, river-side walkways, dining options, and plenty of outdoor activities.

Gold Coast

This is an ideal place to spend your holidays. This place has some of the world’s best beaches, rainforests, and World Heritage Sites.

Other places of interest in Queensland

You can also visit the following places if you plan a trip to Queensland.

• Central Queensland
• Southern Queensland
• Townsville
• Fraser Coast
• Cairns
• Mackay
• Outback
• Bundaberg
• The Whitsundays
• Great Barrier Reef
• Sunshine Coast
• Southern Queensland country

Best time to visit Queensland

June to August is the time when you should plan a trip to Queensland. If you enjoy diving, the best months to visit are April to October.

Reference links

• http://www.experiencequeensland.com/iss/uk/regions/regions_home.cfm
• http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/holiday-deals/holiday-deals_home.cfm
• http://www.hsptravel.com.au/queensland.html
• http://www.flightcentre.com.au/fcweb/holiday/australia_travel/qld/queensland.jsp
• http://www.about-australia.com/queensland/
• http://www.frommers.com/destinations/queenslandandthegreatbarrierreef/1375010002.html

Last Updated on 10/10/2010