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Notable locations across Queensland

Queensland contains historical shipwrecks, volcanic landscapes, and cave systems. The region houses a historical temple, rainforests, and nature parks. Notable sites include the SS Maheno shipwreck, Undara volcanic area, and Capricorn caves.

SS Maheno Shipwreck

Fraser Island, Australia

SS Maheno Shipwreck

A New Zealand passenger vessel stranded in 1935, which served as a hospital ship during World War I.

Undara Volcanic National Park

Etheridge Shire, Australia

Undara Volcanic National Park

The park contains 190,000-year-old volcanic tubes formed by lava flows, now home to bat colonies.

Paronella Park

Mena Creek, Australia

Paronella Park

A park with a 1930s Spanish castle, gardens and a hydro-electric power plant next to a waterfall.

Tree Top Walk

Gold Coast Hinterland, Australia

Tree Top Walk

A 180-meter elevated walkway at 30 meters height through the rainforest canopy of Lamington National Park.

Glow Worm Caves

Mount Tamborine, Australia

Glow Worm Caves

These limestone caves house thousands of larvae that produce bioluminescent light in darkness to attract prey.

Carnarvon Gorge

Queensland, Australia

Carnarvon Gorge

A 30-kilometer canyon with sandstone cliffs and Aboriginal rock paintings dating back over 3500 years.

Q1 Tower

Gold Coast, Australia

Q1 Tower

A 322.5-meter tall skyscraper with an observation deck on the 77th floor and restaurants.

Big Pineapple

Sunshine Coast, Australia

Big Pineapple

A 16-meter tall fiberglass pineapple structure built in 1971 as a tribute to local pineapple production.

Magnetic Island Forts Walk

Magnetic Island, Australia

Magnetic Island Forts Walk

The 4-kilometer path leads to World War II military installations and offers views of the Coral Sea.

Capricorn Caves

The Caves, Australia

Capricorn Caves

These limestone caves span 14 hectares and contain underground formations, fossils, and a colony of bats.

Riverway Lagoons

Townsville, Australia

Riverway Lagoons

Public park with two swimming pools, walking paths and picnic tables along the Ross River.

Cardwell UFO Festival

Cardwell, Australia

Cardwell UFO Festival

A festival with costume competitions, alien lectures and UFO sighting reports in October.

Hou Wang Temple

Atherton, Australia

Hou Wang Temple

A Chinese temple built in 1903. The architecture displays typical Qing Dynasty features with traditional woodcarvings and altars.

Granite Gorge Nature Park

Mareeba, Australia

Granite Gorge Nature Park

The park hosts a population of Mareeba wallabies among large granite formations. A network of walking tracks crosses the grounds.

Kuranda Koala Gardens

Kuranda, Australia

Kuranda Koala Gardens

A wildlife sanctuary with a specialized koala habitat. The facility offers educational programs about Australian wildlife and conservation.

SS City of Adelaide Shipwreck

Magnetic Island, Australia

SS City of Adelaide Shipwreck

The remains of an iron hull vessel from 1863. The wreck sits partially above water and displays the maritime history of the region.

Bundaberg Rum Distillery

Bundaberg, Australia

Bundaberg Rum Distillery

This distillery produces rum since 1888 and offers tours through the production process with tasting sessions.

Great Court

Brisbane, Australia

Great Court

The central square at University of Queensland contains sandstone sculptures from 1930 to 1940 depicting historical figures.

Customs House

Rockhampton, Australia

Customs House

Victorian style building from 1901 with columns and ornaments that served as customs clearance point.

Daintree Discovery Centre

Cow Bay, Australia

Daintree Discovery Centre

A center with a 23-meter observation tower and platforms for watching the rainforest plants and animals.