Ecotourism

‘Ecotourism encompasses nature-based activities that increase visitor appreciation and understanding of natural and cultural values. They are experiences that are managed to ensure they are ecologically, economically and socially sustainable, contributing to the wellbeing and conservation of the natural areas and local communities where they operate.’

Source: What is Ecotourism? QLD Government

• Ecotourism on parks
• Strategies and plans
• Queensland Ecotourism Plan 2016 – 2020 (pdf)
• Ecotourism Facilities Implementation Framework (pdf)
• Best Practice Ecotourism Development Guidelines (pdf)
• Queensland Ecotourism Development Toolkit
• Queensland Ecotourism Trails Program

Welcome to Queensland

Queensland.com is the official visitor site for Tourism and Events Queensland. Our goal is to deliver the best visitor experience, and provide the most helpful information on Queensland destinations, experiences, accommodation and cultural events.

Queensland Holidays

Discover must-see destinations, delicious food, memorable activities and views for days.

Queensland Tourism Industry Council

Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) is the peak industry body for tourism in Queensland, acting as “The Voice of Tourism”. We’re a not-for-profit, private sector, membership-based organisation representing the interests of Queensland’s tourism and hospitality industry

Tourism & Events Queensland

Tourism and Events Queensland is a statutory body of the Queensland Government and its lead marketing, destination and experience development and major events agency.

This website features a wealth of tourism and events news, research and information, making it a central point for the industry, media, governments, special interest groups and anyone interested in the business of tourism and events.

Visitor Information Centres 

When holidaying in Queensland, keep an eye out for the blue and yellow information sign. The teams at accredited visitor information centres have a wealth of local knowledge and can give you friendly advice on where to stay, what to do and help book you accommodation and activities. Drop in for maps, brochures and easy information access on the go.

Holidays & Travel

Queensland Government

Destinations, holidays, travel advice, camping & caravanning and activities

Department of Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games

Queensland Government

The Department of Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games has a key focus – the success of Queensland’s tourism industry, small business and the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games (GC2018) to create a diverse Queensland economy to grow jobs now and create jobs for the future

World Tourism Day

World Tourism Day is commemorated each year on 27 September. Its purpose is to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value.

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