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The best places to visit in QLD
So, you’ve joined the southern migration north – chasing light, warmth and a lifestyle that doesn’t involve layering. You’ve heard all the clichés: the friendly locals, the good weather and the laid-back attitude. But, more recently, Queensland has shed its caricature. This isn’t the state of sunburnt tourists and souvenir towels anymore; it’s where Australia’s most interesting transformation is playing out – from Brisbane’s restaurant boom to the hinterland’s design-led lodges and reef islands doubling down on barefoot luxury.
Here, the distances are big, the light is blinding and the personality is as sprawling as the map itself. UNESCO World Heritage rainforests share postcodes with world-class surf breaks, road trips can easily stretch into epics and the hospitality is disarmingly genuine. To steer you in the right direction, our Travel and News Editor Melissa Woodley has handpicked the best places to visit in Queensland right now. We’ll save you a seat in the sun.
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