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“By next year, the Palaszczuk Government will have delivered 100 tourism infrastructure projects throughout the state, many of which are eco-tourism projects, and close to $400 million in new investment being delivered in partnership with the private sector right across Queensland.
“These projects are creating jobs, stimulating the economy in surrounding regions, and encouraging increased tourism in those areas.”
Other Eco-tourism projects include:
■$2.8m revitalisation of Green Mountains Campground in Lamington National Park (O’Reilly’s – open)
■Australia’s first underwater hotel on the Great Barrier Reef (open – $10m project / Queenslad Government funding $2.75m)
■$10 million Scenic Rim Trail and Queensland’s only Great Walk of Australia (Spicers – open)
Unveiling 15 natural treasures in sunny Queensland
17 Jan, 2021 11:00 AM
10 minutes to read
Scratch the surface of the sunshine state and you’ll find untold unique natural phenomena and a multitude of ways to soak them all in.
You may think you have an idea of what Queensland is all about, but this sub-tropical wonderland is definitely a more-than-meets-the-eye destination. Here we unearth 15 of nature s must-do hidden holiday gems that could soon be part of your own treasured memories.
1. While the Great Barrier Reef needs no introduction, the ways in which you can experience this incredible technicolour underwater world are boggling in their scope. For a breathtaking birdseye overview of the vastness of this natural aquatic wonderland, feel your heart pump as you soar above the reef by helicopter or seaplane. If you want to get closer to the mysteries below the surface, then an intimate snorkel or scuba excursion affords a precious glimpse into the other-worldly realm of th