Soak up the autumn sunshine and encounter beautiful turtle beaches in Queensland

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Home Travel Life Network Editorial Department compiled and reported

In a survey conducted in Australia targeting local Chinese residents, about 50% of Chinese Australians plan to vacation in Queensland over the next two years, demonstrating the unique travel appeal that Queensland holds among the Chinese community. The Australian Tourism Research Authority also pointed out that Chinese people show the highest interest in traveling to Queensland within the first two to three years after immigrating to Australia. However, aside from the Great Barrier Reef and the Gold Coast, their knowledge of other tourist destinations in Queensland is quite limited, indicating significant potential for promoting more varied travel experiences in the state. In light of this, Tourism and Events Queensland has taken proactive steps to attract more Chinese visitors for holidays and travel.

A Beautiful Encounter with Sea Turtles
Queensland’s annual grand sea turtle viewing season is set to unfold once again. Between November each year and March of the following year, green turtles, loggerhead turtles, flatback turtles, and hawksbill turtles nest along Queensland’s coastline, making sightings possible in many areas. Lady Elliot Island at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef and Mon Repos in Bundaberg are among the best places in Australia to observe turtle habitats. Visitors can witness this moving natural ecological spectacle within national park protected areas.

The Great Barrier Reef Marathon
The 2014 Great Barrier Reef Marathon will kick off on November 9 in Port Douglas. Whether you’re running for fun, fitness, friendship, or the Great Barrier Reef… take this opportunity to experience the feeling of running in paradise. In addition to the 74-kilometer ultra-marathon, the Great Barrier Reef Marathon also includes a 21.1-kilometer half marathon, 10-kilometer or 5-kilometer fun runs, as well as a 2.5-kilometer challenge for kids—meeting the needs of the whole family.