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Queensland’s boutique Glasshouse Mountains Ecolodge is under new ownership with a goal of becoming a haven for guests to reconnect with nature, family and friends.

The Sunshine Coast Hinterland has been confirmed as Queensland’s first Dark Sky Reserve, and is one of the most accessible places in Australia to stargaze.

More than half a million New Zealanders chose Queensland for their holiday in the year ending December 2025, according to new data that reinforces the state’s enduring appeal with Kiwi travellers continues to deepen. A total of 508,000 Kiwis visited Queensland during the period, up 4.5% year on year, spending $990.4 million on overnight stays, an increase of 18.1%.

Queensland destinations are anticipating a stellar year out of the New Zealand market, building on strong performances in 2025 and capitalising on new inventory and major events.

La Vie Hotels & Resorts, an Asia-Pacific hotel management company, has secured the management rights for the Lindeman Island Hotel project in Queensland’s Whitsundays.

Australian Cycle Tours has announced a limited-time free e-bike upgrade (valued at up to A$350), across a selection of its most popular Queensland rail trail journeys.

Gympie’s Mary Valley Rattler believes that with direct air services from Auckland to Sunshine Coast Airport that it can tap into Kiwis’ passion for rail, especially heritage rail services.

While Kiwi travellers have locked in their destinations for the current school holidays travel, habits are shifting, with several Asian hotspots gaining popularity and shaping more itineraries, according to House of Travel.

Luxury Lodges of Australia has added Orpheus Island Lodge and the ultra-luxury Pelorus Private Island to its collection. 

Destination New South Wales (NSW) reports that the state received a total of 100.5 million domestic and international visitors in the year ending September 2024. They spent A$52.9 billion, up 5.8% compared to the year ending September 2023.