Craving coastal views?
The island continent of Australia is surrounded by more than 8,000 smaller islands ranging in diversity from unrefined coast to soft sandy shores. Queensland's spread of offshore getaways includes the world's largest sand island and ecological wonder, Fraser Island. Further north, in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef lies the spectacular archipelago of the Whitsundays. The largest of these islands is Hamilton Island, an aquatic playground where you can snorkel or dive the reef and wander the glittering white sands of Whitehaven Beach. You are definitely spoiled for choice when it comes to island and beach holidays in Queensland, from the aptly named Sunshine Coast to Cairns and Port Douglas in the state's north.