5 Reasons why you should visit Eastern Australia in 2018
1 – Frequent flights from London to Brisbane: Queensland has 1 international airport in Brisbane and 2 regional hubs (Gold Coast and Cairns). There are daily flights from London to Brisbane via Singapore, Sydney or Hong Kong.
2 – Queensland and Australia’s East Coast enjoy a lot of sunshine throughout the year: With its hot summers (29 degrees on average) , over 300 days of sunshine a year and dry and mild Winters, the East Coast is a year round destination.
3 – Experience the majesty and breathtaking beauty of the Great Barrier Reef : Enjoy a scenic flight or dive or snorkel beneath the waves of the world’s largest coral reef. It is best visited between June and November when the weather is mild and the waters calm and clear.
4 – Discover Fraser Island and Whitsundays Islands. Located about 150 miles north of Brisbane,Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world. It brims with wildlife such as wild dingoes and boasts rainforests, eucalyptus woodland and sand dunes. Whitsundays islands are 560 miles north of Brisbane and linked by seaways. Enjoy a stroll through the coastal rainforest or dive off the boat and swim in the crystal clear waters.
5 –Enjoy theBig City life in Brisbane: Spend a few days in Brisbane and explore the cosmopolitan capital of Queensland. The city brims with cafes, fine dine, seafood and Asian restaurants and boasts one of Australia’s most vibrant nightlife. It has a myriad of cultural attractions, great shopping and an impressive range of great sporting events.
FACT: Did you know that Queensland alone is more than 7 times the size of Britain?