Break the winter blues with a quick getaway to Queensland

Break the winter blues with a quick getaway to Queensland

Queensland is the place to be in the colder months when you’re searching for the ultimate winter getaway. With average daily temperatures hovering around the mid-20s, it’s little wonder why people call it the Sunshine State.

If you’re shivering through gloomy, grey skies, then you’ll love a last-minute winter getaway to the north.

All you need to do is book a flight, pick up a rental car at Brisbane Airport and hit the road. Then the hard part will be picking just one of these destinations for your winter getaway.

Sunshine Coast (Noosa, pictured)

Noosa Heads. Photo by dronepicr on Flikr

The Sunny Coast, as the locals affectionately call it, is exactly that. One of the sunniest places you’ll ever visit. From the high-class bars and restaurants along Noosa’s main strip to the quieter, relaxing spots like Peregian Beach, you’ll easily find your own slice of paradise. Make the time to take a day drive to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Here you’ll discover quaint, historic towns like Maleny, which are full of character.

Gold Coast

The city landscape of the Gold Coast. Photo by GoodFreePhotos

This is where the surf beaches, the theme parks and the nightlife combine to create the ultimate destination. It’s a place where there’s something different for everyone, no matter what you’re looking for in a holiday. Burleigh Beach is easily the most famous sandy beach along the Gold Coast, which is also known as ‘the Bondi of Queensland’.

Fraser Coast

The stunning coastline of Fraser Island. Photo by Wikipedia

The Fraser Coast’s greatest asset is the beautiful, Fraser Island. The world’s largest sand island is also the only place in the world where rainforest grows on sand. It’s a great place to take the family on an adventure. There’s also Hervey Bay, which is one of the best places in the country to go whale watching during the annual migration. More than 3,000 whales visit Hervey Bay each year.

Whitsunday Coast

Beautiful Whitehaven Beach. Photo by Traveloscopy on Flikr.

Whitehaven Beach is the number one destination on the Whitsunday Coast. It’s right up there with Australia’s best beaches. Incredible shades of turquoise water stretch across what’s bound to be the whitest sand you’ll ever see. It’s actually the purest silica sand in the world. One hour here and it’s nearly impossible to leave. The Whitsunday Coast is also a paradise for those who enjoy sailing and snorkelling.

 

Brianna Piazza

Brianna Piazza

Brianna Piazza is an Australian television reporter and part-time travel blogger. Originally from Melbourne, she's currently living in Cairns where she works for WIN News and spends her weekends exploring the outdoors Far North Queensland.

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