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Queensland is home to great places to holiday, relax and play. From the cities to the country, the beaches and reef to the rainforests Queensland has it all.

Find out more about tourist destination across our great state.

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• Gold Coast – places to stay, places to visit, holiday deals and more.
• The Whitsundays – tropical islands and reefs. Find accommodation, deals and more.
• Tropical North Queensland – access the reef and the rainforests. Find places to stay, things to see and do, and more.
• Explore all of Queensland – find destinations, deals and experiences across the state.

Check out things to do:

• Adventure and sport – cave diving, off road adventures, outback walks, white water rafting, fishing, snorkelling, scuba diving, horse riding, sky diving and more.
• Arts and culture – explore galleries, museums and memorials, or enjoy the theatre, ballet, festivals and more.
• Nature and wildlife – World Heritage Sites, national parks, rainforest, the outback, eco tourism, parks, gardens and more.
• Explore more things to see and do – discover the many things to see and do.

Find out more about recreational and outdoor activities across Queensland:

• Parks, forests, recreation centres and outdoor adventures
• Bike paths, cycling and walkways
• Camping and caravanning – permits, where to camp, caravanning destinations and explore the caravanning parks directory
• Boating and fishing – rules, permits, licensing and more
• Explore more recreational and outdoor activities

Explore Queensland’s regions

• Cairns and Far North  Queensland
• Central West (includes Gladstone and Rockhampton)

Mackay and Whitsunday

Mount isa and north west (includes townsville), brisbane and south east queensland, south west and darling downs, wide bay burnett.

Browse a map of Queensland if you’re unsure where to  start.

Cairns and Far North Queensland

Far  North Queensland is where the rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef.

• swim among the coral and sea life
• explore World-Heritage-listed rainforests
• 4-wheel drive in the outback.

Find activities and places  in Far North Queensland.

Central West (includes Gladstone and  Rockhampton)

Gladstone has a sub-tropical climate with many  recreational activities at the edge of the Great Barrier   Reef. Enjoy diving and fishing in the clear waters of the Pacific Ocean or riding and hiking in the region's  national parks.

Rockhampton  is bordered by tropical beaches on the coast, and rainforests and highlands in  the west.  On the Tropic of Capricorn, it  offers a range of activities like bushwalking, gem fossicking, fishing and  diving.

Discover  some of Queensland’s history at:

• the Workers' Heritage Centre at Barcaldine
• the Stockman's Hall of Fame
• the Qantas Founders' Museum at Longreach
• the Waltzing Matilda Centre at Winton
• Blackall's historic woolscour
• the Lark Quarry National Park with the world's only preserved tracks of  a dinosaur stampede.

Find activities and places in:

• Central West
• Rockhampton .

The  Mackay Whitsunday Region is in the heart of Queensland's Great Barrier Reef.

• relax on one of the 74 Whitsunday Islands
• snorkel and dive on the Great Barrier Reef
• bushwalk in Eungella National Park.

Find  activities and places in:

• the Whitsundays .

The  land of legendary cattle drives, this region is a vast area of rugged mountain  ranges, eucalyptus and red gum forests, spinifex plains, and dry and flooded  waterways.

You  will find:

• the World-Heritage-listed Riversleigh fossil area
• Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill Gorge) National Park
• regional camel races
• remote locations for gem fossicking.

The  Townsville region covers coastal towns, rainforests and rugged outback terrain.  Dive and snorkel among brightly coloured fish in the Great Barrier Reef or  fossick for gold in Charters Towers. Enjoy canoeing, jet-skiing, fishing or  relaxing on sandy beaches, or visit the rainforests and the outback.

• Mount Isa and North West
• Townsville .

South  East Queensland is home to Queensland’s capital Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast  and the Gold Coast. Stay in 5-star hotels or camp under the stars—choose from  beachside apartments, luxury resorts, cosy hinterland cabins, or welcoming ‘bed  and breakfasts’.

You  can:

• surf stunning beaches
• enjoy exciting nightlife
• escape to mountain getaways
• explore hinterland art galleries
• spot koalas in our national parks
• treat yourself to something special at the Eumundi markets
• watch the sunset over Moreton Bay from the beach at Tangalooma.
• Sunshine Coast .

Discover  Queensland’s pioneering past in an area rich in history, wineries and country  towns 2 hours drive west of Brisbane.

• explore Stanthorpe's 65 wineries
• go bushwalking in Currawinya National Park
• see the City of Toowoomba in full bloom during the annual flower  festival
• fish for Yellowbelly and Murray Cod on the banks of the Balonne River  in St George
• enjoy Warwick's Jumpers and Jazz Festival.

Find activities and places  in South West and Darling Downs.

A  4-hour drive north of Brisbane is the southern gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. This region offers a range of natural attractions and recreational activities:

• 140km of sandy coastline
• several national parks
• humpback-whale-watching off Hervey Bay from June to November
• 4-wheel driving across the world's largest sand island K'gari (formerly Fraser Island)
• a vibrant cultural community with an exciting calendar of events.
• Fraser Coast .

Department of Tourism and Sport

First Nations Sport and Recreation Program

Applications now open to help increase physical activity participation for First Nations non-discrete communities.

Growing Future Tourism - Round 2

Funding for new and enhanced tourism infrastructure or experiences.

Redeem your FairPlay vouchers now!

Check out our list of registered Activity Providers and redeem your child's voucher by 7 June 2024.

Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program

Supporting not-for-profit sport and recreation organisations with funding to re-establish their facilities and activities after severe weather.

SwimStart vouchers available now!

Eligible parents, carers and guardians can apply for vouchers up to $150 for swimming lessons for their children aged 0-4.

Queensland has the second largest tourism industry in Australia and we’re working hard to get us to the number one spot.

We are investing in our community to enrich the Queensland way of life through sport and active recreation.

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QICA is the key industry body for Visitor and Tourist Information Centres in Queensland - currently 100 Centre are members of QICA! Visitor Information Centre are on the frontline of tourism, and can often be the first contact for a visitor when arriving in a destination. With this vital role in mind, QICA provides services and benefits to members including:

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• Professional development and training
• Networking and communication opportunities
• Industry representation, lobbying and advocacy on behalf of Visitor Information Centres
• Promoting the role of visitor information centres to tourism industry and general public

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5 reasons why Accredited Visitor Information Centres can enhance your holiday

Make the most out of your trip by visiting one of Australia’s many Accredited Visitor Information Centres (AVICs). Travelling just got a little easier.

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When it comes to travelling Australia, there’s no better way to get equipped than at an Accredited Visitor Information Centre. Dotted around the country, you’ll spot their signature blue and yellow signs in big cities, remote national parks and charming outback towns; wherever there’s attractions for tourists, you can guarantee an AVIC will be nearby to greet you with a warm and friendly smile. Bursting with extensive local knowledge, tips and tricks and useful gear, whether you’re a first-time or seasoned traveller, you’ll always come away with useful information to make your trip extra special. Here are just a few things you’ll get from visiting.

Book bucket list experiences

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Look out for us!

The accredited visitor information centres are marked by the AVIC yellow and blue logo, so be sure to look out for them on your travels.

AVIC’s are highly regarded for providing credible and comprehensive advice. If you’re looking for unbiased recommendations and help with booking, you can be confident in getting all of the support you need from their knowledgeable staff members. You can book activities through the local AVIC before your trip, or stop in when you arrive and let the friendly team help you choose epic experiences and maximise your time in the region. In many places you’ll also find access to in-language brochures for popular attractions. Some centres even offer their own fascinating experiences, such as Wadlata’s historical Tunnel of Time exhibit in South Australia and the Big Golden Guitar in Tamworth.

Get the best deals

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Stopping by your nearest AVIC to plan and book your trip not only eliminates any stress, but it’s also a sure way to make some savings. As local travel experts with inside knowledge about local deals , the centre’s professional staff can recommend the best-rated experiences at the most affordable cost. As a result, you can leave with confidence and an itinerary packed with your favourite experiences, all within budget.

Uncover local hidden gems

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It’s often the experiences you weren’t expecting that end up being some of the very best. AVICs are bursting with local tips, including where to find secret walking trails, picnic spots and lesser-known activities that will make your trip extra special. Discover a new national park , lock lips with the best coffee in town and join an exclusive tour. There’s nothing better than insider-knowledge, especially when it comes from a smiley local.

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Get the Visitor Information Centre App to find any accredited centre while on your travels.

AVICs stay up to date with everything and anything travel related, from local weather to current road conditions; they can even tell you where to spot wildlife on the same day! Stop by to plan your day, grab a couple of maps, and equip yourself with your favourite local merchandise before hitting the road (or trails!).

Get to know the local history and heritage

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Getting to know the region you’re exploring often leads to a more meaningful holiday, and there’s no better way to learn about a place than from a local. At AVICs, passionate residents are keen to share the area’s history and heritage with visitors, including sacred sites and First Nations culture , along with local stories old and new. Some visitor centres double as cultural centres, offering tours, interactive displays and educational programs. To really immerse yourself in the region’s culture, join an Indigenous guided tour which you can find out about at any AVIC.

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Tourism data and statistics

Information about visitors and tourism trends can be a great help in planning and operating your tourism business in Queensland.

For example, you can use current research and data to:

• predict upturns and downturns in certain areas of your business
• get a better understanding of what visitors want (and don't want)
• market your product successfully to different types of travellers
• find out what other operators are doing.

Finding tourism data

Tourism and Events Queensland's dedicated research and insights section regularly publishes domestic and international visitor fact sheets, regional summaries and economics, and specialised reports for Queensland's tourism industry. It also includes the Tourism Data Explorer, an interactive dashboard for accessing time series data for visitation and expenditure.

Tourism Australia also has a wealth of tourism related statistics and research.

Tourism Research Australia (TRA) primarily collects Australian tourism data via a quarterly National Visitor Survey and International Visitor Survey, which asks both domestic and international visitors about their:

• expenditure
• places visited
• accommodation
• transportation
• demographics.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) provides data on tourism's contribution to the economy , which Tourism Research Australia use to publish the annual State Tourism Satellite Accounts .

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Queensland Tourist Information Centres

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Agnes Water Visitor Information Centre Captain Cook Drive, Agnes Water, Queensland 4677 Ph: (07) 4902 1533

Atherton Tablelands Information Centre Corner Main & Silo Road, Atherton, Queensland, 4883 Ph: (07) 4091 4222

Babinda Information Centre Munro Street, Babinda Ph: (07) 4067 1008

Balonne Shire Visitor Information Centre Cnr Roe Street and The Terrace, St George, Queensland 4487 Ph: (07) 4620 8877

Barcaldine Tourist Information Centre Oak Street, Barcaldine, Queensland 4725 Ph: (07) 4651 1724

Beaudesert Community Arts and Information Association 2- 14 Enterprise Drive, Beaudesert, Queensland 4285 Ph: (07) 5541 4495

Beaudesert Historical Museum and Information Centre 54 Brisbane Street, Beaudesert, Queensland 4285 Ph: (07) 5541 3740

Biloela Tourist Information Centre Callide Street, Biloela, Queensland 4715 Ph: (07) 4992 2405

Blackall Tourist Office 108A Shamrock Street, Blackall, Queensland 4472 Ph: (07) 4657 4637

Blackbutt Visitor Information Centre Les Muller Park, Hart Street, Blackbutt, Queensland 4306 Ph: (07) 4163 0633

Boonah Shire Visitor Information Centre Fassifern Road, Boonah, Queensland 4310 Ph: (07) 5463 2233

Bribie Island Tourism and Information Centre Benabrow Avenue, Bellara, Queensland 4507 Ph: (07) 3408 9026

Brisbane Visitors Information Centre Cnr Albert and Queen Streets, Brisbane City, Brisbane, Queensland 4000 Ph: (07) 3236 2020

Bundaberg Visitor Information Centre 36 Avenue Street, Bundaberg 4670 Ph: (07) 4153 8888

Burdekin Tourist Information Centre Plantation Park, Bruce Highway, Ayr, Queensland 4807 Ph: (07) 4783 5988

Caboolture BP Visitor Information Centre BP North Travel Centre, Bruce Highway, Burpengary, Caboolture Ph: (07) 5428 7455

Caboolture Historical Village Visitor Information Centre 280 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture, Queensland. 1800 667 386

Caloundra Visitor Information Centre - Bulcock Street 77 Bulcock Street, Caloundra, Queensland 4551 Ph: (07) 5420 8718 / Ph: 1800 644 969

Caloundra Visitor Information Centre - Caloundra Road 7 Caloundra Road, Caloundra, Queensland 4551 Ph: 1800 644 969

Capricorn Coast Information Centre Ross Creek Roundabout, Scenic Highway, Yeppoon 4703 Ph: (07) 4939 4888 Ph: 1800 675 785

Capricorn Spire Visitor Information Centre 176 Gladstone Road, Allenstown, Rockhampton, Queensland 4700 Ph: (07) 4936 8000

Central Highlands Tourist Information Centre Clermont Street, Emerald, Queensland 4720 Ph: (07) 4982 4142

Charleville Visitor Information Centre Enterprise Drive, Charleville, Queensland 4470 Ph: (07) 4654 3057

Charters Towers Tourist Information Centre 74 Mosman Street, Charters Towers Ph: (07) 4752 0314

Childers Visitor Information Centre Palace Memorial Building, 72 Churchill Street, Childers, Queensland 4660 Ph: 1300 722 099

Chillagoe Hub Information Centre 21 - 23 Queen Street, Chillagoe, Queensland 4871 Ph: (07) 4094 7111

Chinchilla Tourist Information Centre Warrego Highway, Chinchilla, Queensland 4413 Ph: (07) 4668 9564

Clontarf Visitor Information Centre Pelican Park, Hornibrook Esplanade, Clontarf, Queensland 4019 Ph: 1800 667 386

Coolum Visitor Information Centre Cnr Tickle Park and David Low Way, Coolum Beach, Queensland 4573 Ph: (07) 5446 5910 / 1800 644 969

Cooloola Visitors Information Centre Matilda Roadhouse, Bruce Highway, Kybong, Gympie, Queensland 4570 Ph: (07) 5483 5444 / Ph: 1800 444 222

Council of the Shire of Esk Ph: (07) 5424 1200

Croydon Information Centre Samwell Street, Croydon, Queensland 4871 Ph: (07) 4745 6125

Cunnamulla Fella Visitor Information Centre Centenary Park, 2 Jane Street, Cunnamulla Ph: (07) 4655 8470

Dalby Tourist Information Centre Thomas Jack Park, Drayton Street, Dalby, Queensland 4405 Ph: (07) 4662 1066

Discovery Coast Information Centre Roe Street, Miriam Vale, Queensland 4677 Ph: (07) 4974 5428

Eidsvold Library and Tourist Information Centre 25 Moreton Street, Eidsvold, Queensland 4627 Ph: (07) 4165 7233

Esk Visitor Information Centre 82 Ipswich Street, Esk Ph: (07) 5424 2923

Fernvale Futures Information Centre Brisbane Valley Highway, Fernvale, Queensland 4306 Ph: (07) 5427 0200

Gladstone Visitor Information Centre Marina Ferry Terminal, Bryan Jordan Drive, Gladstone, Queensland 4680 Ph: (07) 4972 9000

Glass House Mountains Visitor and Interpretive Centre Settlers' Rotary Park, Corner of Bruce Parade and Reed Street Glass House Mountains, Queensland 4518 Ph: (07) 5438 7220 / 1800 644 969

Goondiwindi -Waggamba Visitor Information Centre Cnr Bowen & McLean Street, Goondiwindi, Queensland 4390 Ph: (07) 4671 2653

Gympie CBD Visitor Information Centre 107 Mary Street, Gympie, Queensland 4570 Ph: (07) 5483 6656/ Ph: 1800 444 222

Gympie Visitor Information Centre Lake Alford, Bruce Highway, Gympie, Queensland 4570 Ph: (07) 5483 6411/ Ph: 1800 444 222

Hampton Visitor Information Centre 8623 New England Highway, Hampton, Queensland 4352 Ph: 1800 009 066 / Ph: 07 4697 9066

Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Centre 21 Lannercost Street, Ingham, Queensland 4850 Ph: (07) 4776 5211

Injune Information Centre Hutton Street, Injune, Queensland 4454 Ph: (07) 4626 1053

Innisfail Information Centre Bruce Highway, Innisfail, Queensland 4860 Ph: (07) 4061 2655 Fax: (07) 4061 2199

Ipswich Visitor Information Centre Queens Park, 14 Queen Victoria Pde, Ipswich, Queensland 4305 Ph: (07) 3281 0555

Kawana Visitor Information Centre Jessica Park, Nicklin Way, Minyama, Caloundra, Queensland 4551 Ph: (07) 5420 8006 / Ph: 1800 644 969

Kuranda Visitor Information Centre Centenary Park, Kuranda, Queensland 4881 Ph: (07) 4093 9311

Lake Apex Visitor Information Centre, Gatton Lake Apex Drive, Gatton, Queensland 4343 Ph: (07) 5466 3425 / (07) 5466 3426

Lockyer Valley Tourist Information Centre Warrego Highway, Hatton Vale, Queensland 4341

Mackay Visitor Information Centre 320 Nebo Road, Mackay, Queensland 4740 Ph: (07) 4944 5888

Malanda Falls Visitors Information Centre Atherton Road, Malanda, Queensland 4885 Ph: (07) 4096 6957

Mareeba Heritage Museum and Tourist Information Centre 345 Byrnes Street, Mareeba, Queensland 4880 Ph: (07) 4092 5674

Maroochydore Visitor Information Centre Cnr 6th Avenue & Melrose Parade, Maroochydore, Queensland 4558 Ph: (07) 5459 9050 / 1800 644 969

Maryborough Fraser Island Tourist Information Centre Maryborough South Travel Shop, Bruce Highway, Maryborough, Queensland 4650 Ph: (07) 4121 4111

Maryborough City Hall Visitor Information Centre Kent Street, Maryborough, Queensland 4650 Ph: (07) 4190 5742

Melba House Visitor Information Centre Eungella Road, Marian, Queensland 4753 Ph: (07) 4954 4299

Mission Beach Visitor Information Centre Porters Promenade, Mission Beach, Queensland 4852 Ph: (07) 4068 7099

Montville Visitor Information Centre 198 Main Street, Montville, Queensland 4560 Ph: (07) 5478 5544 / 1800 644 969

Mooloolaba Visitor Information Centre Cnr First Avenue and Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba, Queensland 4557 Ph: (07) 5478 2233 / 1800 644 969

Moreton Bay Hinterland Visitor Information Centre Archer Street, Woodford, Queensland 4514 Ph: 1800 667 386

Murgon and District Visitor Information Centre Lamb Street, Murgon, Queensland 4605 Ph: (07) 4168 3864

Nanango Visitor Information Centre Henry Street, Nanango, Queensland 4615 Ph: (07) 4171 6871

Noosa Visitor Information Centre On the roundabout, Hastings St, Noosa Heads, Queensland 4567 Ph: 13000 666 72

Pine Rivers Visitor Information Centre Cnr Gympie and South Pine Roads, Strathpine, Queensland 4500 Ph: 1800 667 386

Quilpie Visitor Information Centre 51 Brolga Street, Quilpie, Queensland 4480 Ph: (07) 4656 2166

Ravenshoe Visitor Centre 24 Moore Street, Ravenshoe, Queensland 4872 Ph: (07) 4097 7700

Redcliffe Visitor Information Centre 160 Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe, Queensland 4020 Ph: 1800 667 386

Redland Shire Visitor Information Centre Shop 1A, Raby Bay Harbour, 152 Shore Street West, Cleveland, Queensland 4163 Ph: 1300 667 386

Roma Visitor Information Centre 2 Riggers Road, Roma, Queensland 4455 Ph: (07) 4622 8676

Rural Hinterland Visitor Information Centre 11 Exhibition Street, Biloela, Queensland 4715 Ph: (07) 4992 5400

Samford Visitor Information Centre John Scott Park, Main Street, Samford, Queensland 4520 Ph: 1800 667 386

South Burnett Visitor Information Centre (Kingaroy) 128 Haly Street, Kingaroy, Queensland 4610 Ph: (07) 4162 6272

Southern Queensland Visitor Information Centre (International Airport) Level 2, Brisbane International Airport, Airport Dr, Hamilton Central, Queensland 4007 Ph: (07) 3406 3190

Southern Queensland Visitor Information Centre (Brisbane Domestic Terminal) Ground Floor, Jetstar Arrivals Terminal, Brisbane Airport, Queensland 4007 Ph: (07) 3305 9233

Stanthorpe Visitor Information Centre 28 Leslie Parade, Stanthorpe, Queensland 4380 Ph: (07) 4681 2057

Stradbroke Island Tourism Information Junner Street, Dunwich, Queensland 4183 Ph: (07) 3409 9555

Surfers Paradise Visitor Information Centre Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Queensland 4217 Ph: 1300 309 440

Tamborine Mountain Visitor Information Centre Doughty Park, Cnr Geissman Dr and Main Western Rd, North Tamborine, Queensland 4272 Ph: (07) 5545 3200

Tannum Sands Information Centre Ocean Street, Boyne Island, Tannum Sands, Queensland 4680 Ph: (07) 4973 8062

Tiaro Craft Cottage and Tourist Information Centre Mayne Street on the Park, Tiaro, Queensland 4650

Toowoomba Tourist Information Centre 86 James Street, Warrego Highway, Toowoomba, Queensland 4350 Ph: (07) 4639 3797 / Ph: 1800 331 155

Townsville Southern Highway Information Centre Bruce Highway - South of Townsville, Stuart Townsville Ph: (07) 4778 3555 / Ph: 1800 801 902

Tully Visitor and Heritage Centre Bruce Highway, Tully, Queensland 4854 Ph: (07) 4068 2288

Warwick Visitor Information Centre 49 Albion Street, Warwick, Queensland 4370 Ph: (07) 4661 3122

Whitsunday Information Centre Bruce Highway, Proserpine, Queensland 4800 Ph: 1300 717 407

Windorah Information Centre Maryborough Street, Windorah, Queensland 4481 Ph: (07) 4656 3063

Wirrarri Information Centre Billabong Boulevard, Birdsville, Queensland 4482 Ph: (07) 4656 3300

Wondai Visitor Information Centre 80 Haly Street, Wondai, Queensland 4606 Ph: (07) 4168 5652

Wynnum Manly Tourism and Visitor Information Centre William Gunn Jetty, Wyvernleigh Close, Manly, Queensland 4179 Ph: (07) 3348 3524

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Queensland tourism continues to break records.

Published Wednesday, 05 April, 2023 at 04:35 PM

Minister for Tourism, Innovation and Sport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympics and Paralympics Sport and Engagement The Honourable Stirling Hinchliffe

• Queensland remains Australia’s favourite holiday destination
• Domestic visitors spend a record $27.8 billion in the year to December 2022, up 42.8 percent on pre-Covid 
• Queensland welcomed 26.5 million overnight visitors in 2022 who spent a record $30 billion – eclipsing pre-COVID levels.

The Queensland tourism industry’s record recovery continues with the latest data from Tourism Research Australia (TRA) for the year to December 2022 showing a 26.5 million overnight visitors spent a record $30 billion.

Queensland recorded the highest amount of domestic overnight visitor expenditure among all states and territories at $27.8 billion, the State’s sixth consecutive record and highest ever total domestic spend.

The State’s domestic spend was up 42.8 per cent on the previous 2019 pre-Covid high. 

For overnight visitor expenditure, nine Queensland tourism regions achieved records including Brisbane, Gold Coast, Tropical North Queensland, Sunshine Coast, Southern Great Barrier Reef, Southern Queensland Country, Townsville, Fraser Coast and Mackay.

Tropical North Queensland, the Sunshine Coast and the Outback achieved highs for holiday visitors. 

Statewide holiday visits hit a record 11 million trips, an increase of 10 per cent on 2019.   

Queensland’s international visitor industry is recovering off the back of the Palaszczuk Government’s $200 million international aviation war chest with spending climbing to $2.3 billion from 916,000 overseas visitors.

Business travel to Queensland reached $3.5 billion, up 7.4 per cent on pre-Covid spend with 5.2 million business visitors during 2022 and outperforming the national average during the December quarter.        

Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said: 

“Queensland tourism operators are working hard and achieving record results.

The State’s 11 million holiday trips confirm Queensland as the nation’s leading getaway destination and demonstrates our Towards Tourism 2032 roadmap is on track.

We’re seeing destinations across the state breaking records for overnight visitors spending to deliver the sixth consecutive record.

The number of business visitors continues to recover with the Palaszczuk Government’s $7 million incentive package encouraging businesses to pull the plug on video conferencing and return to face-to-face networking.  

It’s terrific to see Southern Queensland Country, the Gold Coast and the Southern Great Barrier Reef visitors staying longer and enjoying even more of Queensland’s great lifestyle and holiday experiences.

The TRA data shows there’s more work to do on rebuilding international tourism, although the $200m aviation war chest is opening up more travel options for visitors to Queensland.

We’re leading the nation for recovery of New Zealand visitors reuniting with family and friends and seeing encouraging results from the UK, US, India and Singapore.” 

Patricia O’Callaghan Chief Executive Officer, Tourism and Events Queensland said: 

“Queensland has enjoyed a nation-leading position, but we are up against strong headwinds as we enter a competitive global market.

“Tourism and Events Queensland is ensuring Queensland stays top of mind for travellers with campaigns currently live across the world.

“In Australia and New Zealand, the ‘Queensland is Calling’ campaign aims to give consumers a new ‘why’ for travelling to Queensland, unearthing experiences and destinations the typical traveller to Queensland may not have experienced.

“Globally our campaign ‘A beautiful way to be’ shows international travellers that a trip to Queensland is more than a holiday, it’s an experience that will change your outlook, through deeper, more meaningful connections.

“Our trade partnership activity continues with more than 30 campaigns currently live, and we continue to build on our $750 million It’s Live in Queensland events calendar to help pave the green and gold runway to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.”

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• Accessible Tourism - Quality Tourism Australia"> Accessible Tourism - Quality Tourism Australia  Delivered in partnership with Spinal Life Australia, the Australian Tourism Industry Council’s online Accessible Tourism program provides businesses with a comprehensive online accessibility assessment and an Accessibility Information guide for visitors. Businesses meeting essential criteria are recognised across support areas of cognitive/autism; limited mobility; low hearing; low vision; wheelchairs and scooters
• Understanding the opportunity for Australia in Accessible Tourism   – Tourism Research Australia, in partnership with Tourism, Events and Visitor Economy branch of the Victorian Government, and Tourism and Events Queensland, commissioned a study into accessible tourism in Victoria, Queensland and Australia. The research was conducted between April and August 2017.
• PhotoAbility   – Stock image library featuring individuals with disabilities in travel, leisure and lifestyle settings.
• Push Adventures   – Push Adventures is a South Australian business, founded in 2014, that offers advice to make tourism businesses inclusive and accessible by a whole range of guests.
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• Accessible Victoria   – The official tourist site for Melbourne and Victoria including information on accessible accommodation, activities and attractions and the best ways to get around in Melbourne and Victoria.
• Queensland Inclusive Tourism Guide   – The Queensland Government has developed a guide for making businesses more accessible and inclusive to assist tourism operators understand their legal obligations in relation to accessibility, increase their knowledge about the market for inclusive tourism, and develop strategies to improve the accessibility of their business to appeal to a wider range of visitors of all abilities and ages.
• TravAbility   – TravAbility is dedicated to Inclusive Tourism through education, advocacy, and by providing accessibility information for the world’s best travel destinations.
• Cangoeverywhere.com.au   – A website created to help seniors, baby boomers, people with disabilities and anyone with special requirements, find accessible accommodation, restaurants, activities and more around Australia.
• Travellers Aid Australia   – An organisation that provides simple, practical travel-related support and aid to help visitors of all backgrounds travel independently and confidently.
• Vision Australia   – Vision Australia (an organisation which assists those with vision impairment) has a large range of fact sheets on issues relating to people who are blind and vision impaired. The fact sheets range from accessible design for homes to customer service tips.
• Inclusive Tourism: Economic Opportunities   – This report is part of a project that aims to enable regional tourism businesses and local governments to improve information about and the marketing of inclusive services and products. This project is led by Local Government NSW with the University of Technology Sydney, Institute for Public Policy and Governance providing research support.
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• Getaboutable   – Pronounced “Get-About-Able”, a social enterprise focused on improving travel and leisure options for people with disabilities. All profits are re-invested to empower people with disabilities to participate in travel and leisure activities, and to help the travel and leisure sector be more inclusive for people with disabilities.
• Accessible Holiday Accommodation   –  Choose from a variety of accessible holiday accommodation from basic to complex disabled needs. Be informed about what exactly is provided in terms of accessibility with over 50 answers to your most pressing questions and helpful photos. Feel secure knowing you and your family can have a relaxing stay.
• Studying in Australia   – provides information for students with a disability who are studying in Australia.
• Travel For All – Allows tourism operators to share detailed information and the accessible amenities of your property in your Travel for All listing. From a travellers point of view, Travel For All will gather the information you need to make informed decisions about where you stay and what you do when on holiday, or travelling for work. Your accessibility needs may be extensive, or you may have just a couple of key requirements that must be in place. The operators listed on Travel For All will include the information you need.
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• The Access Agency   – The Access Agency provide access consulting, communication strategies and advisory services in Accessible and Inclusive tourism. We live with disability and work with destinations to offer unique insights and actions into the opportunities this valuable sector offers.

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