{"id":2295,"date":"2023-02-02T00:49:08","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T13:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/whale-watching-waterfalls-wineries-surprising-things-to-do-in-queensland\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T14:58:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T03:58:37","slug":"whale-watching-waterfalls-wineries-surprising-things-to-do-in-queensland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/whale-watching-waterfalls-wineries-surprising-things-to-do-in-queensland\/","title":{"rendered":"Whale-Watching, Waterfalls & Wineries: Surprising Things to Do in Queensland\u202f"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From swimming with minke whales to shucking and eating oysters straight from the sea, Queensland is a treasure trove of unexpected experiences.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Queensland is a beacon for travellers for its perpetual sunshine, blissful beaches and UNESCO World Heritage sites. From rainforest retreats to hiking thunderous, single-drop waterfalls and spotting humpback whales, the lesser-known experiences of Queensland are calling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Swim with whales, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Great Barrier Reef in Tropical North Queensland<\/a> is one of the only places in the world that you can swim alongside dwarf minke whales during migration in June and July. Armed with a snorkel, wetsuit and a rope anchored to your boat, you can float in crystal-clear water and watch as these inquisitive and playful \u2018dwarf\u2019 whales glide past (all 5.5 tonnes of them), watching you from the corners of their eyes. Prefer to keep your head above water? Board a whale-watching cruise to try your luck spotting these magnificent mammals breaching, frolicking and playing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Explore more of the underwater world, Cairns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Can’t get enough of Queensland’s aquatic adventures? Spend a full day splashing in the water and soaking up the sun aboard a pontoon at Moore Reef. You’ll dive, swim and get up-close to some of the reef’s most spectacular residents. There are options for snorkelling and even exploring in a semi-submersible and glass-bottom boats. Plus, the pontoon is kitted with a 30-metre spiral waterslide! For a fun-filled day out on the water, look no further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Visit Wallaman Falls, Townsville<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Did you know the highest permanent single-drop waterfall in Australia is just a 2.5-hour drive from the town of Townsville? Wallaman Falls is surrounded by the world\u2019s oldest rainforest, 150 million years of natural history that lives and breathes around you. Stand at the lookout, perched 268 metres in the air, and take in the cascade from a lofty position. If you\u2019re feeling adventurous, embark on an epic hike to the base of the falls. Follow the 3.2km trek along the Djyinda walk, traversing open forest, rocky gorge and dense rainforest.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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