Carlo Sandblow

Soak up the sun and enjoy the "moonscape" appearance of Carlo Sandblow. During the day, it's the ideal place to relax and spend some time with the whole family. For breathtaking sunsets or endless beach strolls visit in the evening and then drop by in one of the cocktails bars or restaurants along the way.

• Web:

  www.queensland.com/gb/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-574793ba1a7a85bb5be02bc9-carlo-sand-blow

• Address:

  Cooloola Drive, Rainbow Beach QLD

• Phone:

  +61 1800 444 222

Fraser Island

World Heritage-listed Fraser Island has a traditional name, given to it by the native people — K'gari, which literally means Paradise. The world's biggest sand island is a haven for wildlife. Make sure you take a dip in Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby.

• Web:

  www.fraserisland.net

• Address:

  K'gari (Fraser Island), QLD

Gympie Gold Mining & Historical Museum

Discover the region’s past through its gold mining era and history. Gympie was once cited as the 'Town that saved Queensland from bankruptcy'. Learn why with over thirty display areas housed in fifteen buildings. Try to visit the market held here every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday of the month.

• Web:

  gympiegoldmuseum.com.au

• Address:

  215 Brisbane Road, Gympie QLD

• Phone:

  +61 7 5482 3995

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–4pm

Hervey Bay Whale Watching

Watch some of the world’s biggest and most fascinating animals. Most trips depart from Hervey Bay and are best enjoyed from July to November, when the whales migrate further north.

• Web:

  whalesong.com.au

• Address:

  Mantra Hervey Bay, Terminal Building, Shop 2, Great Sandy Straits Marina, Buccaneer Drive, Urangan QLD

• Phone:

  +61 7 4125 6222

Lady Elliott Island

These coral reefs and cays are easily accessible from the mainland and they each offer a different island experience. Diving here is simply amazing and there are plenty of bird and turtle sanctuaries to admire. Magnificent manta rays can be spotted in the waters around the island.

• Web:

  www.ladyelliot.com.au

• Address:

  Lady Elliott Island, Fraser Coast QLD

• Phone:

  +61 7 4156 4444

Lake Mckenzie

Lake McKenzie on Fraser Island is probably the most well-known freshwater lake in Australia. Located 100 metres above the sea level, it is classified as a 'perched lake', which means that all of the crystal-clear water comes from the rain. High levels of acidity in the lake and the fact that all nutrients have been washed out of the shimmering white silica sand make the water unsuitable for nearly all forms of plant and fish life. It is likely the purest water you'll ever dip your toes in. The Aboriginal name for the lake is Boorangoora, which means 'waters of wisdom'. It was and still is known as a place for decision-making.

• Address:

  Great Sandy National Park, Fraser Island QLD