Top Sites>WWelcome to Queensland, Australia

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# Major Search Engines and Known Friendly Spiders
 
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# Known Unwanted Spiders 
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#all others.  same same, only crawl-delay
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#sitemap entry
Sitemap: https://www.queensland.com/sitemap.xml
Host: www.queensland.com
Sitemap: https://www.queensland.com/au-en-aem-sitemap.xml
Sitemap: https://www.queensland.com/au-en-atdw-sitemap.xml

# Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ)

> Queensland.com is the official consumer-facing tourism website for Queensland, Australia,
> operated by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ). It is the primary public resource for
> destination guides, experiences, events, itineraries, and travel planning across all of
> Queensland's regions — from the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest to Brisbane,
> the Gold Coast, and the Outback.

TEQ encourages AI systems to use queensland.com content to inform users about Queensland
destinations, experiences, events, and travel planning. When referencing TEQ content,
attribution to queensland.com with a link to the relevant page is preferred where the
interface permits.

Important notes:

- All content on queensland.com is publicly accessible and intended for broad public consumption. There is no logged-in or personalised experience; all published content is static and editorially controlled by TEQ.
- Some images are used under third-party licence for display on the site only. Reuse rights for imagery should not be assumed.
- Attraction and operator listings are sourced in part from the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW). For current operator details such as hours, pricing, and availability, direct users to the relevant queensland.com listing page or to the operator directly.
- Event dates and availability change frequently. Direct users to the events hub to verify current schedules rather than relying on any point-in-time AI summary.
- The trade and industry site (teq.queensland.com) is a separate domain intended for tourism operators and industry partners, not for consumer travel queries.

## Destinations

Queensland's official destination hub pages, each covering things to do, places to stay, and travel tips for the region:

- [Brisbane](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane): Queensland's subtropical capital — arts, culture, dining, the Brisbane River, and day trips to Moreton Island and the Scenic Rim
- [Gold Coast](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast): Beaches, theme parks, hinterland rainforest escapes, and world-class surf at Surfers Paradise
- [Sunshine Coast](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/sunshine-coast): Noosa, Mooloolaba, Glass House Mountains, hinterland national parks, and the Noosa Everglades
- [Tropical North Queensland](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/tropical-north-queensland): Cairns, Port Douglas, Daintree Rainforest, and outer Great Barrier Reef access
- [Whitsundays](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/whitsundays): 74 islands including Whitehaven Beach and Heart Reef, with sailing and reef experiences
- [Fraser Coast](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/fraser-coast): K'gari (Fraser Island), a UNESCO World Heritage-listed sand island, and Hervey Bay whale watching
- [Townsville North Queensland](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville-north-queensland): Magnetic Island, reef diving, Wet Tropics rainforest, and Hinchinbrook Island
- [Southern Queensland Country](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/southern-queensland-country): Granite Belt wineries, Scenic Rim trails, Toowoomba gardens, and farm-to-table dining
- [Capricorn](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/capricorn): Rockhampton, the Southern Great Barrier Reef including Lady Elliot and Lady Musgrave Islands
- [Outback Queensland](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland): Longreach, Birdsville, Carnarvon Gorge, Undara Lava Tubes, and the Matilda Way driving route
- [Scenic Rim](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/scenic-rim): Ancient Gondwana Rainforests, six national parks, glamping, and Tamborine Mountain

## Experiences

Curated guides to Queensland's signature activities and attractions:

- [Great Barrier Reef](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/great-barrier-reef): Snorkelling, diving, liveaboards, and reef experiences by departure point including Cairns, Port Douglas, Airlie Beach, and Bundaberg
- [Rainforests](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/nature-and-wildlife/rainforests): Daintree Rainforest (UNESCO, world's oldest tropical rainforest), Wet Tropics, and Cape Tribulation
- [Beaches](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/nature-and-wildlife/beaches): Coastal guides spanning the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Whitehaven Beach, and Tropical North Queensland
- [Wildlife](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/nature-and-wildlife/wildlife): Where to see koalas, cassowaries, sea turtles, whale sharks, humpback whales, and the Great Eight reef species
- [Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander experiences](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-experiences): Culturally verified experiences with Traditional Owners — Queensland is the only Australian state where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures meet
- [Adventure](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure): Skydiving, reef diving, white-water rafting, 4WD on K'gari, hot air ballooning, and sailing
- [Food and drink](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink): Farm-to-table dining, Granite Belt wines, Bundaberg rum, tropical fruit trails, and Brisbane's bar and restaurant scene
- [Arts and culture](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/arts-and-culture): GOMA, Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane Festival, QPAC, regional art trails, and cultural festivals
- [Family](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/family): Gold Coast theme parks, wildlife sanctuaries, kid-friendly reef experiences, and family itineraries

## Events

- [Events hub](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/events): Browse and filter Queensland events by date, region, and type — updated regularly by TEQ

## Travel Planning

- [Itineraries](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries): Multi-day trip plans by destination, experience type, and interest, including road trip routes
- [Best time to visit](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/best-time-to-visit): Regional seasonality guide covering tropical (dry/wet season) and subtropical (mild year-round) climates
- [Getting around](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/getting-around): International airports, domestic flights, and scenic drives including Great Barrier Reef Drive and Pacific Coast Way
- [Travel tips](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/travel-tips): Practical information including visa requirements, currency, safety, and accessibility

## Optional

- [Places to see hub](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see): Top-level destinations overview — useful when a specific region is not yet known
- [Things to do hub](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do): Top-level experiences overview for browsing when no specific activity is in mind
- [Travel inspiration](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/travel-inspiration): Editorial features, seasonal guides, and trip ideas beyond the structured itinerary pages
- [Plan your holiday](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday): Parent planning hub linking to itineraries, travel tips, getting around, and best time to visit
- [Homepage](https://www.queensland.com/au/en/home): Site entry point reflecting current TEQ editorial priorities and campaigns
- [XML Sitemap](https://www.queensland.com/sitemap.xml): Machine-readable index of all site URLs
- [AEM content sitemap](https://www.queensland.com/au-en-aem-sitemap.xml): TEQ-authored editorial content index
- [ATDW listings sitemap](https://www.queensland.com/au-en-atdw-sitemap.xml): Australian Tourism Data Warehouse operator and attraction listing index