Queensland, Australia
Queensland bed and breakfast accommodation for Great Barrier Reef visitors
Queensland is a state of Australia that is accustomed to hosting bed and breakfast tourists who come mainly to see the state capital, Brisbane, and the Great Barrier Reef. Queensland occupies he north-eastern part of the continent. Northern Territory lies to the west, South Australia to the south-west and New South Wales to the south. In the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean. The state is Australia’s second largest by area, following Western Australia. Queensland is 2 ½ times the size of Texas and 7 times the size of the UK. Queensland, more than half of which lies above the Tropic of Capricorn, is known as the ’Sunshine State’ and the names of many bed and breakfasts, 
lodges and inns reflects Queensland’s nickname. Queensland boasts the Great Barrier Reef, numerous sunny islands, kilometers of sandy beaches, national parks, huge plains, unspoiled rainforests, lush mountains and large wilderness areas. Most residents of Queensland live in the south-east corner, which includes the capital Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan City, Toowoomba, and the Gold and Sunshine Coasts. Other major regional centers include Cairns, Mackay, Townsville, Rockhampton, Bundaberg, and Mount Isa. All have Queensland bed and breakfast accommodation.
The north of Queensland is subtropical and tropical. It is a place of contrasts, rich in a variety of pleasures and replete with natural treasures. The relaxed atmosphere of north Queensland is contagious and the welcome at bed and breakfasts is as warm as the weather. The lifestyle is relaxed. Day and night, this place offers a fascinating mix of adventure, recreation and enjoyment. The tropical north’s most well-known attraction is the Great Barrier Reef - one of the world’s great wonders. The Great Barrier Reef is a World Heritage-listed marine park that stretches for more than one thousand miles along the Queensland coast. The Reef is eighteen million years old and is the largest and most complex expanse of living coral on the planet. The rain forests to the north are also World Heritage sites. Many Queensland bed and breakfast tourists make a visit to the rain forests part of their itinerary.
Queensland is the place to experience exotic places in unique ways. You can white water raft on the Tully River, scuba dive in coral caves, relax on idyllic beaches or mountain bike through unspoiled wilderness. If you prefer the buzz of a city, then you will enjoy exploring the fascinating cities of Brisbane or Cairns, where there are plenty of bed and breakfasts, lodges and inns. Queensland is Australia’s capital of adventure sports and many Queensland bed and breakfast businesses cater to the adventure travel market.
