For tourists from North America and Europe visiting Australia can be a truly magnificent trip. The reason is we are not used to that type of climate and this is, you will agree, a pretty distant land for us. Just imagine yourself on a 15-hour flight you would spend on a plane. This is not something that is usual for us. This is a country that is surrounded by oceans, like a giant island. It’s not a continent on its own for nothing. As you may presume, tourism is a really big thing in Australia. It really is, this is one of the most important components of the Australian economy.
Naturally, like every tourist in the world, it consists of international and domestic components. You’d be surprised to hear that tourism contributed to the Australian economy with 3.0%. back in 2015. In 2019, tourism’s contribution was $44.6 billion. This is not something that should be overlooked. Because of its isolation from other continents, domestic tourism accounts for 73% of the national direct tourism’s GDP. This is a really huge country that’s to explored fully yet by foreigners. In June 2019, the number of foreign tourists was 8.6 million.
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You will agree that this is not much for the country of this size. Naturally, the most popular touristic destinations are major cities like Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney. Alongside them, a vast majority of people visit the seaside destinations. One more popular destination is the Tasmanian wilderness. This place is under the protection of UNESCO and the country of Australia because of its natural beauties. Naturally, for us foreigners, it became popular because of cartoon character Tasmanian Devil that was a popular character in the Looney Tunes franchise.
One of the things that are underrated when it comes to tourism in Australia is Kayaking. There are a lot of regions that are popular because of this activity. However, the most popular of all of them in Queensland. The reason for its popularity is that will ride kayak surrounded by exceptional nature. A high percentage of nature wasn’t affected by human activity. So, we are going to present you with some of the best places you can go when looking for high-quality kayaking in Queensland. Naturally, we are not going to name all of them, so if you don’t have specific wishes, and you just want an exceptional place to visit, check Fitzroy Island. Without spending too much of your valuable time, we are going to start with this list of ours.
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Mary River
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We are going to start this list of ours with Mary River. Mary River is one of the most beautiful rivers in the whole of Australia. It is located in the South-Eastern part of a region of Queensland. Your trip will start in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. On your trip, you will pass some exceptional country locations like Maryborough, Gympie, and Kenilworth. The best part of the river for kayaking can be found on the downstream of Kenilworth. At this location, the river meanders through thick forest and green hills. In case you got there at the time period when there is not too much rain in the area, the water level can be somewhat low. In that case, you should make sure that you check the recent rainfall in that area before you pack your things and get there.
Moreton Bay Islands
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If you are spending your holiday near the city with the highest population in the region of Queensland, Brisbane, kayaking in the region called Moreton Bay is a must. This is a beautiful seaside located just half an hour’s drive from Brisbane. If you are a fan of wildlife, shipwrecks, whales, dolphins, rich birdlife, etc. this is the place to be. You will kayak across mudflats and skim through a high amount of sand. This is a really popular spot that is surrounded by a high number of islands like Bribie Island, Saint Helena, Moreton Island, and Peel Islands. On your ride, you are going to have an amazing experience by going through Tangalooma Wrecks. The best of these wrecks are located near the island of Moreton. You need to make sure that you packed your swimsuit, so you can increase your whole experience with going underwater and seeing the amazing sea life that this area has. This is one of the best spots for beginners when it comes to kayaking, which makes it very popular among tourists.
Wild Cattle Island
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Wild cattle island is located in the South of Central coast in Queensland region. This is an unspoiled and undeveloped area. This makes it perfect if you are the kind of person that loves exploring untouched areas, this is the right place for you to spend your holiday in. When you are taking your trip to Wild Cattle Island, you will start in a town called Tannum Sands. From there, you just need to follow the coastline down south. On your trip, you are going to witness some of the most beautiful natural sights you ever experienced. Also, kayaking in this region will provide you with a great experience. You will spot rich sea life, rich birdlife, dolphins, turtles, a plethora of types of fishes, etc. Nature is preserved like people were never there. This makes it one of the best sites where you can kayak in the whole of Australia, not just Queensland.
Noosa River & Everglades
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Again, another spot near the largest city, Brisbane, Noosa River, and Everglades is located just two hours north of the city. This is a really exceptional river that flows into the Pacific Ocean by flowing into a river system that has the same name as the river, Noosa. Together with Lake Cootharaba, the Noosa river forms a lower river. You would be astonished by the natural beauty that this river and the whole area have. You will witness some of the best reflections that are made by the tea trees that are located near water. Naturally, this river is untouched by civilization, so you can imagine how clean it is. Therefore, it is no surprise that it can provide you with sights like these. This experience was named Everglades. Your trip would start at the lower Noosa River. More precisely, it starts at Boreen Point located on Lake Cootharaba. From that point, you would paddle to the Southern Outlet
