Once Upon a Summer

in Queensland

From basking on Australia’s best beaches to snorkelling the truly spectacular Great Barrier Reef, summer in Queensland will leave you feeling connected with nature. And with each other.

Here are our top five summer spots in Queensland, and a selection of beautiful homes right nearby.

Sunshine Coast

Only an hour’s drive north of Queensland’s capital, the laidback lifestyle of the Sunshine Coast awaits. Paddle through the Noosa Everglades, listening to the birds. Swap bitumen for beach with the Great Beach Drive that connects the Sunshine Coast to Fraser Island. Eat at one of Queensland’s best fine dining restaurants to taste the region’s abundant flavours directly from farm or trawler. Or pick up fresh produce from the local markets to cook yourself back at your hinterland home.

Sunshine Coast

Only an hour’s drive north of Queensland’s capital, the laidback lifestyle of the Sunshine Coast awaits. Paddle through the Noosa Everglades, listening to the birds. Swap bitumen for beach with the Great Beach Drive that connects the Sunshine Coast to Fraser Island. Eat at one of Queensland’s best fine dining restaurants to taste the region’s abundant flavours directly from farm or trawler. Or pick up fresh produce from the local markets to cook yourself back at your hinterland home.

Stays on the Sunshine Coast

Tearmann Trá Mooloolaba - Stiúideo
Praghas:$71 / oíche
An Linn Snámha Teach - Linn Snámha Dearthóir Lochta Gar don Trá
Praghas:$165 / oíche
Beachy Bush Stiúideo. Marcus Trá/Noosa
Praghas:$102 / oíche

Cairns & Great Barrier Reef

Combine adventure and relaxation within some of the greatest environmental wonders of the world. From the Great Barrier Reef where over 6,000 species of flora and fauna will greet you, to the remote beaches of the Daintree Rainforest where you won’t see another soul. Keep your eyes peeled for crocs and cassowaries though! Top your trip off with a truly unforgettable stay in a treehouse with your own private waterfall.

Cairns & Great Barrier Reef

Combine adventure and relaxation within some of the greatest environmental wonders of the world. From the Great Barrier Reef where over 6,000 species of flora and fauna will greet you, to the remote beaches of the Daintree Rainforest where you won’t see another soul. Keep your eyes peeled for crocs and cassowaries though! Top your trip off with a truly unforgettable stay in a treehouse with your own private waterfall.

Stays in Cairns

Tearmann na Lus dhá shráid ó Cairns Esplanade
Praghas:$160 / oíche
Tearmann Nua - Aimseartha - Do Theach Amuigh ón mBaile.
Praghas:$76 / oíche
1 Radharc ar an Aigéan Árasán Seomraí Leapa ar Esplanade Cairns
Praghas:$144 / oíche

Whitsundays

Make the most of Queensland’s summer weather with a visit to The Whitsundays, an archipelago of 74 idyllic islands surrounded by tropical blue waters. From family fun in resort towns to totally uninhabited islands, there truly is something for everyone. Ride in a seaplane to explore the reefs from above then don your diving gear to be wowed by the world below, before heading home to your beachfront villa for unbeatable sunset views.

Whitsundays

Make the most of Queensland’s summer weather with a visit to The Whitsundays, an archipelago of 74 idyllic islands surrounded by tropical blue waters. From family fun in resort towns to totally uninhabited islands, there truly is something for everyone. Ride in a seaplane to explore the reefs from above then don your diving gear to be wowed by the world below, before heading home to your beachfront villa for unbeatable sunset views.

Stays in the Whitsundays

Hamptons ar an gCnoc le radhairc ar Oileán WOW
Praghas:$242 / oíche
3 duine Stiúideo aprt - radhairc iontacha, 300m go dtí an baile
Praghas:$80 / oíche
"Deja Blue" - Trá Airlie
Praghas:$133 / oíche

Gold Coast

For the quintessential Aussie escape, you can’t go past the Gold Coast. Whether catching a wave or a rollercoaster, the natural and man-made attractions inspire holidaymakers of all ages to get out and play. With 70km of uninterrupted golden beaches, it’s easy to see how the area got its name but don’t forget to check out the green behind the gold—glamping in the rainforest hinterlands offers a relaxing change of pace.

Gold Coast

For the quintessential Aussie escape, you can’t go past the Gold Coast. Whether catching a wave or a rollercoaster, the natural and man-made attractions inspire holidaymakers of all ages to get out and play. With 70km of uninterrupted golden beaches, it’s easy to see how the area got its name but don’t forget to check out the green behind the gold—glamping in the rainforest hinterlands offers a relaxing change of pace.

Stays on the Gold Coast

2710 Oceanview Exec Árasán Trá 1 Seomra Leapa
Praghas:$100 / oíche
Na Radhairc & na hAmharcanna is Fearr in Paradise
Praghas:$90 / oíche
Suíomh Ideal Broadbeach: Árasán 709
Praghas:$72 / oíche

Brisbane

If you can’t decide whether to spend summer in the city or get back to nature, Brisbane offers the best of both worlds. Pack a picnic breakfast and watch the sun rise from the summit of Mount Coot-tha. Bike along the river’s edge where you’ll find no shortage of microbreweries. Get a real taste for the region with paddock-to-plate dining. Then catch the ferry back to your island shack for a swim beneath the stars.

Brisbane

If you can’t decide whether to spend summer in the city or get back to nature, Brisbane offers the best of both worlds. Pack a picnic breakfast and watch the sun rise from the summit of Mount Coot-tha. Bike along the river’s edge where you’ll find no shortage of microbreweries. Get a real taste for the region with paddock-to-plate dining. Then catch the ferry back to your island shack for a swim beneath the stars.

Stays in Brisbane

Árasán Seomra Leapa Bű CBD & Riverview
Praghas:$110 / oíche
Amhairc le haghaidh laethanta!!!
Praghas:$85 / oíche
Árasán Faiseanta extraordR le Cathair/Radharc na hAbhann Iontach!
Praghas:$116 / oíche
We’re doing our bit for domestic tourism

With international travel still off the cards, Australians are going to have to holiday a little closer to home this summer. But our incredible inventory of homes all across the country means that Airbnb is uniquely placed to support Tourism Australia in driving domestic tourism through their Holiday Here this Year initiative. So that’s exactly what we’re doing.

We’re doing our bit for domestic tourism

With international travel still off the cards, Australians are going to have to holiday a little closer to home this summer. But our incredible inventory of homes all across the country means that Airbnb is uniquely placed to support Tourism Australia in driving domestic tourism through their Holiday Here this Year initiative. So that’s exactly what we’re doing.