Top 10 Cool Water Escapes in Queensland
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Top 10 Cool Water Escapes in Queensland

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  • Great Barrier Reeftop_1
    4.6/5
    󰺂7.3
    57.03
    Cairns>100 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2025 Global 50 - Cool Water Escapes
    Highlights:
    See the Spectacular Heart Reef by Helicopter
    󱨜2,000 km long with over 600 coral reef islands
    󱨠Saved by 469 users󱨠283 positive reviews
  • Whitehaven Beachtop_2
    4.7/5
    󰺂4.7
    Whitsundays>100 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in Best Things to Do
    󱨠26% positive reviews
  • Southbank Parklandstop_3
    4.6/5
    󰺂5.3
    South Brisbane>100 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Night Attractions in Queensland
    󱨠Saved by 277 users󱨠116 positive reviews
  • Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
    4
    4.7/5
    󰺂6.2
    46.15
    Oxenford>100 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 10 of Family-friendly Attractions in Queensland
    󱨠Saved by 122 users󱨠46% positive reviews
  • Dreamworld
    5
    4.6/5
    󰺂7.3
    43.71
    Coomera>100 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Night Attractions in Queensland
    󱨠Saved by 396 users󱨠289 positive reviews
  • Palm Cove
    6
    4.1/5
    󰺂4.1
    Palm Cove>100 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Swim with dolphins to explore coral reefs
    Enjoy sunbathing on the white sand beach
  • Airlie Beach Lagoon
    7
    4.6/5
    󰺂4.7
    Airlie Beach>100 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 13 of Family-friendly Attractions in Queensland
    Highlights:
    The lagoon pool area is perfect for the whole family
    󰋄Enjoy summer fun in crystal-clear waters
  • Sunshine Coast
    8
    4.7/5
    󰺂4.5
    Maroochydore>100 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 15 of Family-friendly Attractions in Queensland
    󱨠29% positive reviews
  • Barron River Rafting
    9
    4.5/5
    󰺂4.3
    60.76
    Cairns.Cairns City>100 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊A variety of rafting activities for all skill levels
    󰋄Go rafting in summer and enjoy the tropical rainforest scenery
  • Tamborine National Park
    10
    4.5/5
    󰺂4.6
    Tamborine>100 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in Best Things to Do

What Cool Water Escapes are there in Queensland?
These are all Cool Water Escapes in Queensland:Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Southbank Parklands, Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast, Dreamworld
What are some highly-rated Cool Water Escapes in Queensland?
Some highly-rated Cool Water Escapes in Queensland include:Great Barrier Reef:4.6, Whitehaven Beach:4.7, Southbank Parklands:4.6, Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast:4.7, Dreamworld:4.6
At what locations in Queensland can Cool Water Escapes in Queensland be found?
The Cool Water Escapes in Queensland are mainly located in:Great Barrier Reef:Cairns, Whitehaven Beach:Whitsundays, Southbank Parklands:South Brisbane, Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast:Oxenford, Dreamworld:Coomera
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