Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Queensland, Australia

May 5, 2022 Janean Rudisill

Queensland (abbreviated as Qld) is the second-largest and third-most-populous state in the Commonwealth of Australia. Situated in the north-east of the country, it is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean. The state is the world's sixth largest sub-national entity, with an area of 1,852,642 km.
Restaurants in Queensland

1. Pyramids Road Wines

25 Wyberba Lane near Stanthorpe on the Granite Belt, Stanthorpe, Queensland 4382 Australia +61 432 849 212 [email protected] http://pyramidsroad.com.au
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5.0 based on 90 reviews

Pyramids Road Wines

Our vineyard was planted in 1999 and since then we have progressively increased our production to meet demand. We are two ex school teachers who made a tree change to the Granite Belt to grow grapes, make wine and open a cellar door. It’s a hands-on operation as all processes are completed by the two of us on site. We skillfully create regional wines that exhibit strong varietal fruit characters.

Reviewed By sbf67 - Brisbane, Australia

This winery is celebrating 20 years in 2019 and it is always worth a visit. You might be welcomed by their winery dog Ralph or by the smiling faces of Sue and Warren - but you will always get a warm welcome. We recently returned with a 2006 bottle of their Bernie’s Blend (named after Warren’s dad) and man it had aged well!! So buy some to drink now and some to put away - you won’t regret it!! Beautiful location near the Girraween National Park - so lovely scenery on the way (but watch out for the local kangaroos).

2. Kalki Moon Distilling & Brewing Company

22 Commercial St, Bundaberg, Queensland 4670 Australia +61 7 4151 0396 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/Kalkimoon/
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5.0 based on 227 reviews

Kalki Moon Distilling & Brewing Company

International award winning family owned Distillery based in Bundaberg, Qld, Australia. Gin,Vodka,Liqueurs

Reviewed By CrandoJay

Must go if you are anywhere near Bundaberg. Great place, great team, great gin and vodka... i could have spent all day here. Had a great chat with Michael at the bar. I will only drink the Kalki moon range of gin and vodka when I go home from now on.

3. Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

8 Rob Veivers Dr, Kuranda, Queensland 4881 Australia +61 7 4093 7575 [email protected] http://www.australianbutterflies.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,329 reviews

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

The largest butterfly flight aviary and exhibit in Australia - an all weather experience in the heart of the Kuranda village. Home to over 1500 magnificent butterflies, youll be enchanted by the arial dynamics of these elusive wonders of nature as you wonder through the aviary's rainforest gardens.

Reviewed By jesseyf2015 - Paris, France

Incredible, if you’ve never been to a butterfly sanctuary you need to go! They have many different kinds of butterflies flying freely which is amazing to be amongst and watch them dance around the air around you. It’s a really pretty garden too!

4. Bundaberg Rum Distillery

Hills Street, Bundaberg, Queensland 4670 Australia +61 7 4131 2999 [email protected] http://www.bundabergrum.com.au/distillery/book-a-tour.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,031 reviews

Bundaberg Rum Distillery

Under the careful and crafty eyes of our Distillers, Blenders and Bondsmen, millions of litres of Bundaberg Rum are aged to perfection here at the Bundaberg Rum Distillery. After protecting and ageing our rums since the 70s, the grand old guardian of the distillery Bondstore #7, has been given new life by being transformed into our immersive Bundaberg Rum Museum. Inside, you’ll walk through a series of 75,000 litre American White Oak Vats – the very same vats which have matured hundreds of thousands of litres of rum (after being emptied and rebuilt of course). Inside these vats live a sensory experience where you can see, touch and smell your way through our rich history in creating Australia’s Favourite Rum – Bundaberg Rum. Please ensure that you arrive at least 20-30 mins early for your tour, especially for the last tour of the day and during school holiday periods. Unfortunately Flammable devices; matches and lighters, as well as any item with a battery including; watches, cameras, and mobile phones, pose a fire hazard to the Distillery and cannot be taken on tour. Lockers are provided free of charge to store these items whilst inside the Distillery on tour. If you have a medically required device such as a hearing aid, give us a call in advance so we can make arrangements for you to bring those items with you.

Reviewed By tomtucker88 - Brisbane, Australia

Awesome tour and well worth the price. Our party of three adults thoroughly enjoyed the guided tour by Bobbi - very knowledgeable, friendly and enjoyed her humour :) Definitely an asset to the team and added to the great Aussie vibe. Samples were great inspiration to encourage purchases via the giftshop. Very happy with our outing! Definitely advise utilising a taxi to thoroughly enjoy the samples!

5. XXXX Brewery Tour

Cnr Black and Paten Street Milton, Brisbane, Queensland 4064 Australia +61 7 3361 7597 [email protected] http://www.xxxx.com.au/brewery-tours/
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4.5 based on 617 reviews

XXXX Brewery Tour

Experience the inner workings of this heritage brewery, explore the story of beer, and gain an insight into the 135 year history of an Australian icon. Get close to the action as you walk through the heart of the brewery, and finish with a tasting session in the unique Ale House bar. Lasting approximately 90 minutes the XXXX Brewery Tour is an entertaining and educational experience which tells the colourful XXXX story.

Reviewed By Trezoe

3 of us took part in the Brewery Tour yesterday - from the video at the start to the tasting at the end we couldn't fault it. The tour was both informative and entertaining. Can't believe I have lived in QLD for 44 years and this is the first time I have done the tour. Looking at some of the old cans and bottles along the way brought back different memories in my own life. Great sampling of the different styles they brew at the end. We followed it up with a couple of souvenirs and lunch at the Alehouse - no better way to spend a morning.

6. QANTAS Founders Museum

1 Sir Hudson Fysh Drive, Longreach, Queensland 4730 Australia +61 7 4658 3737 [email protected] http://www.qfom.com.au/
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4.5 based on 1,577 reviews

QANTAS Founders Museum

Welcome to the Qantas Founders Museum. We are an independent not-for-profit community organization and registered charity, operating since 1996, to commemorate the ethos and preserve the material heritage of the founders and early operations of Qantas Airways Ltd. Characters of the early Qantas days, their pioneering spirit and the impact the airline had for all Australians, is brought to life through life size exhibits, historical artefacts and interactive displays including the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar. Visitors enjoy informative tours of the Museum's aircraft including the Boeing 707, Boeing 747, DC3 and new Super Constellation aircraft. Visitors can also enjoy the Museum's new Luminescent Longreach night experience. Visitors can also treat themselves to a coffee or a meal in McGinness’s Restaurant and purchase a souvenir from the Founders Store.

Reviewed By TraceyC4

I wasn't really sure what to expect here except that it was the home of Qantas. I'm not particularly interested in aircraft so wondered if it would really need much time. The Jet Tour (our guide Sarah) was wonderful - you are able to see the planes close up and hear about the different features as well as the history of the aircraft. The tour runs for 90 minutes and you get to see a number of the aircraft including the 747 and 707. A benefit of going on the Jet Tour (although not a requirement) is that you get to understand some of the history etc when you go back into the self-guided museum and find out more about the aircraft. Sarah was passionate.and informative and made the tour! The Don Hill recreation of Fysh & McGuinness's expedition from Longreach to Darwin to find airstrips is definitely worth watching, it's amazing to see the distances they travelled with none of the modern conveniences and cars that we have today - they were inspirational and changed the lives of many in the outback. You also learn the connection between Royal Flying Doctors and Qantas. I spread the visit over 2 days, initially thinking that I would only need a couple of hours. I think in the end I spent around 5 hours at the museum (including the tour) and there was definitely more I could have seen if I had time. The only negative I have for this entire experience was that the cafe gentleman was quite rude when I asked about getting takeaway and queried a price (I didn't know that they also charged for all of the containers). This is definitely something you should put on the list of must sees - particularly if you have an interest in aviation history but even if you don't there is plenty to learn and keep you occupied.

7. Pacific Fair Shopping Centre

Hooker Boulevard, Broadbeach, Gold Coast, Queensland 4218 Australia +61 7 5581 5100 [email protected] http://www.pacificfair.com.au
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4.5 based on 3,166 reviews

Pacific Fair Shopping Centre

Pacific Fair is centrally located in the heart of the Gold Coast adjacent to the Star Gold Coast and the Broadbeach entertainment precinct. Pacific Fair is one of Australia's largest shopping centres and boasts an outstanding collection of luxury, high-street fashion, and dining and bar experiences, plus a world-class indoor/outdoor leisure and entertainment precinct and around 400 specialty stores. The centre also boasts two supermarkets, a fresh food market, Big W, David Jones, Kmart, Target and the Gold Coast’s largest Myer. Pacific Fair has a first-class Visitor Lounge including showers/amenities, luggage storage, coach set-down, free WiFi, stylist service, quiet room and an exclusive Visitor Privileges Pass with over a hundred special offers. There's also a free shopping shuttle that services Sea World (Southport) in the north to Burleigh Heads in the south daily (see website for timetable). A visit to the Gold Coast isn’t complete without a visit to Pacific Fair.

Reviewed By mohomadr2017 - Young, Australia

While holidaying at the Gold Coast we had the opportunity to go shopping at Pacific Fair, it had a range of tremendous and vast range of named stores and my favorite a massive food court to tingle your trate buds. Great place to kill some time and your pocket.

8. Capricorn Caves

30 Olsen Caves Rd, The Caves, Queensland 4702 Australia +61 7 4934 2883 [email protected] http://capricorncaves.com.au/
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4.5 based on 858 reviews

Capricorn Caves

Capricorn Caves is a multi-generational family owned attraction located 23km north of Rockhampton and just minutes off the Pacific Coast Way. Accessible walkways and ramps allow you to experience the breathtaking acoustics in the Cathedral Cave on the hourly tour. The intimate Capricorn Explorer and Capricorn Adventurer tours allows further exploration with breath-taking views from the summit and a true bucket-list experience. As an Advanced Eco-Tourism attraction Capricorn Caves is a home to an abundance of native wildlife and endangered species which you can discover on tour. Experienced local guides deliver the captivating stories of this ancient Australian landscape on small-scale interpretive tours.

Reviewed By fisherman5091 - Brisbane, Australia

This would have to be one of the best above ground cave tours i have been on ...yes above ...if you are ever around Rockhampton drive the 25 minutes to this spectacular place

9. Tamborine Mountain Distillery

10-14 Macdonnell Road, Tamborine Mountain, Queensland 4272 Australia +61 7 5545 3452 [email protected] http://www.tamborinemountaindistillery.com
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4.5 based on 238 reviews

Tamborine Mountain Distillery

Experience something unique. Imagine a place nestled atop a beautiful mountain, set against a backdrop of lush sub-tropical rainforest. Imagine sampling a range of mouth-watering Liqueurs and Spirits that take your taste buds on a memorable journey. Imagine a place that can take you on a journey back in time to experience the real world of Elizabethan or Tudor England. There is such a place and it is called Tamborine Mountain Distillery, a place where true old-world charm and history co-exists. So why not allow your palate to be tantalised with your favourite tipple from one of the eighty or so Liqueurs and Spirits, or dare to challenge with new flavours. A place like no other. Our friendly staff will take you through our very large range of Liqueurs and Spirits and share a joke or two. This itself is worth the visit. There’s a perfect serve for everyone. Our exceptional blends can be mixed and enjoyed in a multitude of ways. Our products have won over 300 International Awards.

Reviewed By D1628WTDoMoZ - Sunshine Coast, Australia

We had the best tasting session by Angela who was attentive and knowledgeable. We will return as we are from just down the street in the Sunny Coast.

10. Rusty's Market

57-89 Grafton St, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia +61 7 4040 2705 [email protected] http://www.rustysmarkets.com.au/index.html
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4.5 based on 402 reviews

Rusty's Market

Reviewed By mazzaintazza - London, United Kingdom

Colourful, buzzing, great range of fruit and veg, plus the odd live singer, cafe with awesome breads and cakes, and a few jewellery/craft stalls. A must do, even just to take photos. Four avocados for $2! Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday only.

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