It is the most desired destination for Australian holiday-makers and the main destination for one in every two international visitors. Occupying more than one-fifth of the vast continent, Queensland's attractions include the largest and most spectacular reef in the world - the Great Barrier Reef, the world's best beaches, wet tropics and the outback.

And there is no part of Queensland more colourful than the people. You'll find the locals laid-back, friendly and helpful. Queensland's vibrant lifestyle and tropical climate makes it an ideal spot for fishing and boating. Queensland's coastline stretches along more than 7400 kilometres, and we have an abundance of inland and coastal waterways, rivers, lakes and estuaries. 16 million people visit Queensland each year, and with so much on offer you can see why.