Queensland Holidays

Queensland holidays promise a host of natural wonders and beautiful beaches; stretching from upmarket Port Douglas, all the way down to stunning Noosa and the golden sands of the Gold Coast. Offshore, a host of island resorts offer a range of accommodation from charming and rustic, to luxury island escapes.

The tropical northern reaches of the ‘Sunshine State’ are renowned for their outstanding beauty, from the lush Daintree Rainforest to the magnificent Great Barrier Reef, home to the paradise islands of the Whitsundays, including popular Hamilton Island. In south Queensland, stand out attractions include the vast dunes and resident dingoes of Fraser Island (K'Gari), whale watching in Hervey Bay and vibrant Brisbane.

Each region of Queensland boasts its own attractions and it’s no exaggeration to say each merits a holiday in its own right. It would be just as easy to spend your time exploring Tropical North Queensland, home to the ancient Daintree Rainforest, and gateway to the Barrier Reef, as it would to use it discovering the remote islands and pristine national parks of southern Queensland.

Trailfinders is the UK's No.1 Leisure Tour Operator for Australia holidays*

and one in six of all visitors from the UK travel with us! Almost all of our travel consultants have travelled extensively, often returning time and time again. Whether you want to link the best of Australia’s attractions with an easy network of flight routes, experience a once in a lifetime roadtrip, or traverse the epic outback by rail – our consultants can map it out, book your flights to Australia and guide you on the best time to visit.

* by volume of clients to Australia as confirmed by the national tourist board, Tourism Australia, in September 2025.