Fondly known as the sunshine state, the breathtaking isle of Queensland doesn’t disappoint. Encircled by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean, the state is wonderland of pristine beaches & rainforests & home to the Great Barrier Reef that extends along most of Queensland’s coastline. The great outback welcomes your family to a holiday adventure that is a wild combination of water sports, camping, wildlife tours, indigenous culture, theme parks & boating.

Queensland is also a bustling hub of events. Visitors from world over & Australia, pour into Queensland to celebrate food, wine, arts, culture & music. Enjoy endless possibilities the sunshine coast has in store & blend into the vivacious Queensland crowd & rejoice its many festivals, shows & exhibits, unique to the second largest state in Australia.

Among Queensland’s 30 cities is the scenic Gladstone region, in the midst of the Southern Great Barrier Reef, this glorious city sounds almost fictional. The azure skies, sparkling turquoise waters, spotless white yachts & boats of the Gladstone Marina, paint a beautiful picture, which is overwhelming but real. The Gladstone Marina Parklands, maintained by the Gladstone Ports Corporation, is an outdoor sanctuary that pays tribute to nature. An ideal setting for a day out with your family, you can enjoy a picnic over the expanse of grassed areas and indulge in a soothing pastime of boating or fishing. The picturesque parkland accommodates barbeque facilities, a children’s playground, and wheelchair access and boasts an outdoor stage, making it the popular choice for community rendezvous & festivals. Tourists are naturally drawn to the surreally beautiful city of Gladstone and find it rather simple to find a Gladstone Hotel to suit their holiday needs, with the city being home to more than 30 hotel & inns. The Gladstone Marina, in close proximity to distinguished hotel brands like the Oaks Grand Gladstone ; also serves as the departure point for charter boats, where privately owned yatches are also moored.

Tame the deep blue on your yatch, soak up some sun and make the best out of the time with your family.

Auburn Silver is a travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world. Google+