From the glittering Gold Coast and bustling capital of Brisbane to the tropical north, where prehistoric rainforest meets the world's greatest coral reef, Queenland's coastline offers an unrivalled adventure playground. Explore Queensland is part of a brand-new series and is the ideal pocket companion when discovering Queensland: a full-colour guide containing 15 easy-to-follow routes with a wealth of activities on offer, including sailing from the Whitsunday Islands with their tropical beaches, sand driving on Fraser Island and spotting crocodiles in the far north's Wet Tropics. Insight's trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Queensland's cuisine, theme parks, and of course, diving and snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef. Each route guides you through an interesting area with clear directions, a detailed map and authentic places to eat and drink along the way. The directory section contains a wealth of practical information and a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are also plotted on the pull-out map. Whether you are new to the island or a repeat visitor, and however long your stay, Explore Queensland will help you discover Queensland's sunny beauty.About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-color print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travelers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine