Queensland

Queensland is Australia’s second-largest state in size. The state capital is Brisbane, the third most populated city in Australia. Queenslanders enjoy more winter sunshine and warmth than most other Australian states and it’s perfect for all types of outdoor activities and water sports. Queensland is also home to the world famous Great Barrier Reef as well as five World Heritage listed areas.

Brisbane has a subtropical climate with warm or hot weather for most of the year. In summer (December – February), maximum temperatures average around 30°C. The city experiences most rainfall in summer which can sometimes take the form of thunderstorms with torrential rain. It can be very humid during this time. Winter is generally dry, mild and pleasant. Most winter days are sunny with average temperatures of around 17°C. Average monthly rainfall over the year is around 96 millimetres.

Sun yourself on the golden sands of Surfers Paradise, snorkel through the technicolour treasures of the Great Barrier Reef and four wheel drive Fraser Island. Explore the magical Daintree Rainforest with an Aboriginal guide or charter a yacht to the pristine Whitsunday Islands. Enjoy resort relaxation in Noosa, the thrills of the the theme parks on the Gold Coast, frolic on the beaches of the Capricorn Coast and see dinosaur footprints near Winton. Go diving from the gracious town of Bundaberg and bushwalk through national parks near Mackay. Visit wineries and rodeos in Southern Queensland Country and go horse riding on Townsville’s Magnetic Island.

Information on domestic consumers, including tourism facts, quarterly indicators, market sectors and activities, accommodation, business events and future trends can all be found on the STO’s corporate websites and links have been provided under each state and region.

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No listings for Queensland at the moment, but here's a selection of featured lifestyle properties from around Australia

No listings at the moment; here's a selection from around Australia
Paradise Villa B&B Port Douglas

Paradise Villa B&B Port Douglas

Auction
Tropical North Queensland
Highly successful, established B&B in Port Douglas. With consistent 5 star reviews and repeat guests, Paradise Villa B&B provides an ideal lifestyle and business income opportunity. Paradise Villa offers beautiful, private B&B accommodation opposite Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas. Catering exclusively for one couple at a time, the self-contained guest wing overlooks the pool and lush tropical gardens, and is just 50 meters to the beach. A third bedroom in this wing could be used for additional guests, at owner's discretion. Private bathroom and laundry facilities. Guest car parkin... 
Hillview Farmstay

Hillview Farmstay

UNDER OFFER
Snowy Mountains
946 acres (383 Ha) situated 35km from Gundagai, 50km from Wagga, halfway between Sydney & Melbourne. 4 bedroom brick veneer home plus 5 self contained, purpose built, excellently presented farmstay cottages. In ground swimming pool, tennis court, extensive gardens. Farmstay gross income $160,000. Communication towers & highway signage - $30,000 income CPI indexed. Stock sales $50,000. Excellent set of steel cattle yards. Divided into 7 paddocks. Watered by 6 dams plus bore and rain water tanks. Open Farm - Sunday 25th June & Saturday 1st July - 12 noon start 
485 Old Sturt Highway

485 Old Sturt Highway

340,000
Riverland
A dream come true for anyone wishing to live in the Riverland. This property is totaling some 2 acres of flat and clean land and makes the perfect opportunity for anyone looking to build (stcc). Having been previously approved for subdivision there is also great potential for investment (stcc). This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for a lifestyle allotment or who is wishing to construct a commercial premises which main road frontage and dual access. FEATURES INCLUDE: SHEDDING– A large shed located on the property, perfect for storage a commerc... 
Samaria Farm

Samaria Farm

$1,200,000
High Country
Are your creative and adventurous senses ready for life’s next chapter? If so Samaria Farm could just be the perfect destination for you. Located in Victoria’s fertile North East, 20 minutes from Benalla and 35 minutes from Mansfield, on a sealed road, this unique Agri business and lifestyle property offers a variety of income streams. The owners of this stunning property refer to it as their “garden of eden”. Located in the foothills of Mount Samaria National Park this property has been designed to enjoy the breathtaking views across the valleys to the North. With a circa 1880’s 3-bedro... 
Byfield Cabins on Waterpark Creek

Byfield Cabins on Waterpark Creek

$1,275,000
Capricorn
This beautiful 60 acre freehold property is located in the small community of Byfield, adjacent to the Byfield National Park. Located 50 kilometers North of the coastal town of Yeppoon and 75 kilometers from the City of Rockhampton in Central Qld. Byfield has a primary school and a very popular country cafe as well as other weekend attractions. Our 60 acre property is a natural subtropical bushland with the beautiful waterpark creek as our eastern boundary providing still water kayaking for our guests. We have established our small business as a quiet couples retreat with interesting walki... 
20 Old Kapunda Road

20 Old Kapunda Road

E.O.O $995,000 - $1,090,000
Barossa Valley
A wonderful Barossa Valley lifestyle only an hour from Adelaide! “Warnest Haus” was originally built around 1913, and four generations of the same family have lived and loved it here ever since! A truly magnificent homestead with irrigated orchard of over 50 varieties of fruits and nuts. The beautiful stone residence sits proudly on its own piece of land of some 1,964 sqm (approx.), with 2 adjoining “orchard” blocks of 1,833 sqm (approx.). The land size of the combined offering is approx. 3,787 sqm. on a corner of prime “Village of Nuriootpa” real estate. The home itself is a qui... 
Arcadia Cottages

Arcadia Cottages

$2,950,000 - $3,150,000
Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
A rare opportunity to secure one of the area’s most highly regarded hospitality icons in the heart of the idyllic Dandenong Ranges. This sustainable full time business has allowed the owners of Arcadia Cottages to live, work, play and raise a family all without leaving home. It is rare to find a package that includes a proven business record and an idyllic lifestyle all in one place and just an hour from Melbourne. . The heart of the business is the 4 private cottages hidden amongst the 2.4 acres of sun-soaked north facing gardens with ornamental ponds, ancient oaks, rhododendrons and maj... 
THE HISTORICAL OVERLAND CORNER HOTEL

THE HISTORICAL OVERLAND CORNER HOTEL

$99000
Riverland
Live the life most people only dream of by running your own business by the river, in the picture-perfect, tourist hot-spot, Riverland region. The time to act is now as the business owner are READY TO SELL and have kindly offered a HUGE PRICE REDUCTION so they can move on quickly to their next adventure. At this now even more affordable price you could be the lucky ones who gets to take over this very long standing business and historical tourist attraction and see how your life changes! Not only is it affordable and ready to go, you get to be a part of South Australia's history. (PL...