Queensland
The lush green rainforests, golden beaches, red outback, cool blue coast and warm sunshine and the Great Barrier Reef. All this embodies Queensland, the "Sunshine State". You'll find the locals friendly and helpful, and discover a relaxed vibe unlike anywhere else in the world. At seven times the size of the United Kingdom and five times the size of Texas, Queensland is vast yet relatively uncrowded.
There's something to suit every budget and plenty to lure gay and lesbian travellers - breathtaking natural attractions, gay and lesbian accommodation and thriving club scenes. Brisbane, the capital has an 'out there' gay and lesbian community. Brisbane Pride Festival each June, includes cultural events, a Pride March and Fair Day. The clubs, bars and restaurants of Fortitude Valley, West End and Spring Hill are where the boys and girls play. Nearby Noosa, Fraser Island, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast all offer glorious beach holidays with plenty of gay and lesbian friendly accommodation, dining and shopping.
Further north you'll discover the delights of the Whitsunday coast and islands. But no visit would be complete without tasting Tropical North Queensland. Here you'll find exclusive gay and lesbian resorts, and many gay friendly ones. Essential ports of call in this tropical wonderland include Cairns, Port Douglas, the Daintree Rainforest, the Reef, Mission Beach and Magnetic Island. Eat the most delectable food, snorkel amid dazzling coral and reef fish, and trek in the World Heritage-listed rainforest.
Where Else But Queensland!
Source: Tourism Queensland
