Queensland Islands
Some of Australia's best-known islands are in Queensland. With the Great Barrier Reef following the coast from north to south, these tropical islands comprise the holiday playground of Australia. Queensland Islands
Just an hour's drive from the Queensland capital, Brisbane, is Bribie Island - external site. Linked to the mainland by a bridge, the sandy beaches and national parks of Bribie have become a family holiday destination. Queensland Islands
Fraser Island - external site, which is more than 1,600 square kilometres in size, is the world's largest sand island. In December 1992, Fraser Island attained World Heritage - external site listing in recognition of its amazing geography. With complex sand dune systems, a rainforest on sand and crystal clear freshwater lakes, the island is a haven for wildlife and flora. And because of its geographical isolation, the island contains the purest strain of dingo - external site in Australia. Fraser Island - external site was also placed on the National Heritage List in 2007. Queensland Islands
The holiday islands Queensland is best known for are further north. The Whitsundays - external site, a group of more than 70 islands midway along the Queensland coast, are a favourite holiday destination for Australians and international visitors. Other popular islands include Great Keppel Island - external site, Lizard Island - external site and Magnetic Island - external site. Queensland Islands
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