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Queensland

Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Queensland.

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Travel videos

World Wild Hearts

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World Wild Hearts is a YouTube travel channel by Zac and Ine, creating travel videos and guides from their trips since 2021.

This Queensland itinerary video is a strong road trip overview from Brisbane to Cairns, highlighting places visited along a three-week coastal route through the state.

CJ Explores

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CJ Explores is a YouTube travel channel by Charlotte and Cory, creating travel guides and adventure content around the world.

This Queensland travel video counts down CJ Explores' ten favorite destinations, giving a useful snapshot of stops tied to their Australian road trip and Big Lap content.

Travel articles & blogs

Ciao Bambino
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Ciao Bambino is a luxury family travel agency and family travel guide site with destination planning content and blog posts. Their Queensland collection page is a helpful starting point for family trip planning, with links to expert posts and destination material across the state.

Ciao Bambino: Queensland

Read the guide at ciaobambino.com/blog_destinations/oceania/australia/queensland.

ciaobambino.com/blog_destinations/oceania/australia/queensland

Y Travel Blog
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Y Travel Blog is a family and general travel blog by Caz and Craig Makepeace, with practical destination guidance. Their Queensland travel tips give practical coverage of Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef, and more.

Y Travel Blog: Queensland Travel Tips

Read the guide at ytravelblog.com/queensland-travel-tips/.

ytravelblog.com/queensland-travel-tips/

Girl Eat World
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Girl Eat World is Melissa's one-woman food and travel blog, focused on practical itineraries, food stories, and destination advice. Her 10-day Queensland road trip itinerary is a strong planning resource for linking the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Rainbow Coast, and Sunshine Coast.

Girl Eat World: Queensland Australia Road Trip Itinerary

Read the guide at girleatworld.net/queensland-australia-road-trip-itinerary/.

girleatworld.net/queensland-australia-road-trip-itinerary/

NOMADasaurus
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NOMADasaurus is an Australian adventure travel and photography blog with destination guides, road trip coverage, and visual storytelling. Their Queensland road trip guide is useful for choosing among 11 drive itineraries around the Sunshine State.

NOMADasaurus: Queensland Road Trips

Read the guide at nomadasaurus.com/queensland-road-trips/.

nomadasaurus.com/queensland-road-trips/

The Planet D
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The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog by Dave and Deb, combining destination guides, itineraries, and accessible adventure travel. Their Queensland roundup is a well-rounded guide to activities and sights beyond surfing.

The Planet D: 8 Great Things To Do In Queensland Besides Surfing

Read the guide at theplanetd.com/8-great-things-to-do-in-queensland-besides-surfing/.

theplanetd.com/8-great-things-to-do-in-queensland-besides-surfing/

Dreams in Heels
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Dreams in Heels is Olga Maria's solo female travel and lifestyle blog, with travel inspiration and identity-led storytelling. Her Queensland guide offers a positive local-style overview of 15 places to visit across the state.

Dreams in Heels: Best Places To Visit In Queensland Australia

Read the guide at dreamsinheels.com/best-places-to-visit-in-queensland-australia/.

dreamsinheels.com/best-places-to-visit-in-queensland-australia/

Wanderlust Chloe
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Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog by Chloe Gunning, focused on travel, food, adventure, and comfortable experiences. Her Queensland article is a lively guide to unique experiences, from beaches and wildlife to climbing, sand boarding, and lava tubes.

Wanderlust Chloe: Queensland Unique Things To Do

Read the guide at wanderlustchloe.com/queensland-unique-things-to-do/.

wanderlustchloe.com/queensland-unique-things-to-do/

Ottsworld
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Ottsworld is Sherry Ott's travel blog and travel services site, focused on active, solo, and off-the-beaten-path travel. Her Southern Queensland guide is helpful for finding local travel experiences beyond the usual tourist trail.

Ottsworld: 10 Local Travel Experiences Queensland Australia

Read the guide at ottsworld.com/blogs/10-local-travel-experiences-queensland-australia/.

ottsworld.com/blogs/10-local-travel-experiences-queensland-australia/

Jessie on a Journey
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Jessie on a Journey is Jessie Festa's solo female, adventure, and NYC-focused travel site with practical outdoor and cultural guides. Her Queensland hiking guide is a practical resource for comparing waterfall walks, multi-day treks, national park trails, and other outdoor routes.

Jessie on a Journey: Best Hikes In Queensland

Read the guide at jessieonajourney.com/best-hikes-in-queensland/.

jessieonajourney.com/best-hikes-in-queensland/

IndiTales
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IndiTales is Anuradha Goyal's Indian travel blog, focused on heritage, culture, nature, food, and destination storytelling. Her North Queensland article gives a rich nature-and-place overview spanning Whitehaven Beach, Magnetic Island, Crystal Creek, Atherton Tablelands, Daintree Rainforest, and the Great Barrier Reef.

IndiTales: Explore North Queensland Australia

Read the guide at inditales.com/explore-north-queensland-australia/.

inditales.com/explore-north-queensland-australia/

Travel Dudes
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Travel Dudes is a community-led travel site publishing contributor travel tips, destination guides, inspiration, and practical travel content. Their Queensland camping guide provides practical tips for planning national park stays in dry, sunny outdoor conditions.

Travel Dudes: Camping In Queensland Parks Top Tips

Read the guide at traveldudes.com/camping-in-queensland-parks-top-tips/.

traveldudes.com/camping-in-queensland-parks-top-tips/

Dan Flying Solo
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Dan Flying Solo is Daniel James Clarke’s travel blog and photography site, combining personal stories, guides, and visual destination inspiration. His Queensland article combines reasons to visit, tropical things to do, and a video-led perspective into a useful source of trip inspiration.

Dan Flying Solo: Reasons Visit Queensland Video

Read the guide at danflyingsolo.com/reasons-visit-queensland-video/.

danflyingsolo.com/reasons-visit-queensland-video/

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