Group getaways in Queensland

Outdoor enthusiasts can combine their passion for mother earth with a group excursion. In Queensland sits a treasure trove of islands big and small begging to be explored. You can ensure ample seclusion for your group getaway by splashing out on your very own - deep pockets aren’t necessarily required. Popular options include Pumpkin in Capricorn; Bedarra and Haggerstone Islands in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef, or luxurious Makepeace Island, Sir Richard Branson’s Sunshine Coast residence. 

More adventurous groups may prefer instead to take to the high seas, sailing your way around Queensland by yacht. The Whitsundays is one of the only places where you can bareboat a yacht without a licence - all you’ll need to do is gather a crew. 
 
Or stick to land, getting better acquainted with Queensland’s great outdoors with a group sleep-out. Camp beachside on the iconic Cape Tribulation, or closer to the capital try Fraser Island or Inskip Peninsula. Basing yourself in the forest also has potential - pitching a tent in the Gold Coast Hinterland and Scenic Rim is equally popular.

Getting there is all a part of the journey - hit the road, meandering the bitumen that winds its way through the Sunshine State. Thanks to its sheer size, Queensland is home to an array of lengthy stretches of highway worthy of a road trip with a convoy. Stand-outs include the Outback’s Savannah Way, the idyllic Bloomfield Track from Cairns to Cooktown, and the monstrous Great Tropical Drive, a web of 13 interconnected drives.