Australia's second-largest state is home to some of the world's most treasured natural wonders such as the Great Barrier Reef and the ancient Daintree Rainforest. Yet it is also renowned for its cosmopolitan offerings of action-packed theme parks, championship golf courses and trendy urban beaches like Main Beach. Inland are vast farming areas offering farm stays, bush campouts, and idyllic country towns awash in beer and history. Or escape to Queensland's many popular islands including North Stradbroke Island, K'gari and Southern Reef Islands brimming with marine, bird and animal life.