What to Do in Queensland – According to Qantas Frequent Flyers
Warm weather year-round. Delicious food. And, of course, endless stretches of white-sand beaches. Qantas travellers share highlights from their recent trips to Queensland.
“Noosa was the best spot for a girls’ weekend filled with great food and fashion boutiques.” – Georgie Quigley, Silver Frequent Flyer
“I flew from Sydney to Noosa for a girls’ long weekend with my friends from high school. Even on short flights, I always look forward to the complimentary tea, coffee and snacks. It's just a little something but very much appreciated.
“We stayed in the villas at Peppers Noosa Resort, which was only a short 500-metre stroll to the hub of Noosa on Hastings Street. There was no need for a car as everything was within walking distance. We were close to all the fashion boutiques, like Bowery 475 and Palm Noosa, the beautiful Noosa Heads Main Beach, and all the great food spots.
“One of our top dining picks was pan-Asian restaurant Bang Bang, where we shared a delicious pad see ew and a spicy jalapeño-infused Miyagi Margi. The woodfired pizzas from Somedays were a treat: for something different, we tried the Arancio Atlas, which had guanciale, mozzarella, stracciatella, toasted pine nuts and fried sage on a pumpkin base. And, of course, we went to Massimo’s Gelateria for the best gelato in town – the cinnamon flavour is a showstopper.”
Georgie flew Qantas from Sydney to Maroochydore.
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“There are so many lovely restaurants and bars to visit around South Bank and the Howard Smith Wharves.” – Sue Steel, Platinum Frequent Flyer
“I flew to Brisbane with a group of friends. We spent most of our time at South Bank, near the Brisbane River. The weather was a definite highlight; it’s such a nice warm temperature all year round. We stayed at the Sofitel Brisbane Central, where we had lovely croissants for breakfast and I spent every morning walking by the river.
“Dinner at Mr Percival’s at the Howard Smith Wharves was a standout with its good music, drinks and fantastic river views. We also enjoyed a Sunday lunch in Fortitude Valley at a rooftop Mexican restaurant and bar called Maya, where they wheel around a tequila trolley. Lula Loves Loco, their chocolate-flavoured cocktail was delicious – it’s a must-try.
“On both flights, the Qantas crew were very friendly and helpful.”
Sue flew Qantas from Sydney to Brisbane.
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“We had the most unique experience river drifting down Mossman Gorge.” – Angela Liu, Gold Frequent Flyer
“My partner and I went to Cairns for a three-night getaway. He’s a Platinum Frequent Flyer and we were able to upgrade to Business using Qantas Points. The cabin crew on the flight were so friendly and went the extra mile to make us feel comfortable.
“We stayed at Silky Oaks Lodge right next to the Daintree Rainforest. Our room had a balcony with a stunning view, a relaxing hammock and a beautiful outdoor bathtub where I spent a lot of my time. When we weren’t relaxing in our room, we did the Ngadiku Dreamtime Walk with a First Nations guide around Mossman Gorge, which was incredible. Another unique experience was river-drifting along the Mossman River where we learnt how to manoeuvre an inflatable board through the mangroves.
“The food was also spectacular. We dined on the tropical-inspired menu at Nautilus, a restaurant in Port Douglas covered by the rainforest canopy. But the real standout was the udon dish I had at The Hungry Wombat in Cairns. We got the Mentai Cream, which featured salty mentai fish roe mixed with a creamy carbonara-like sauce. I think their handmade udon might be better than some of the places I’ve tried in Japan.”
Angela flew Qantas from Sydney to Cairns.
