Queensland's Newest Tourism Attractions Open Up

Swim it, sup it, sleep it or skydive it; Queensland has welcomed more than 50 new tourism attractions this year alone. Below are just a few tantalising topics, but you can subscribe to our monthly Queensland Stories(http://teq.queensland.com/en-AU/News-and-Media/Contacting-TEQ/eNewsletters) to keep abreast of all new products and experiences.

Raging Thunder – Cairns Canyoning

Release your inner dare devil and go canyoning in the rainforest, only 25 minutes from Cairns. Abseil, zip line, slide and jump into pools in a secluded section of Crystal Cascades on this half-day tour. http://www.ragingthunder.com.au/

Sunlover by Starlight

Swag it under the stars 26 nautical miles off the coast of Cairns on the Great Barrier Reef's newest sleep out experience, Sunlover by Starlight. Snorkel the reef by day and sleep above Moore Reef on the stable pontoon people by night.http://www.sunlover.com.au/tours/sunlover-by-starlight-paradise-has-an-address/

iFLY Indoor Skydiving lands on the Gold Coast

Fly without stepping into a plane. iFLY Gold Coast new indoor skydiving experience sees visitors step into the massive glass tunnel, lean forward into a column of air and master the art of flying like an expert skydiver.https://downunder.iflyworld.com/goldcoast

Mini Retreat: Sunset Kayak and Pilates Tour

Strap your mat to the kayak and paddle to paradise on the Gold Coast's Sunset and Pilates Tour. Kayak through the Broadbeach canals and past prestigious real estate and lush parklands that can only be seen from the water. Roll out your mat in a hidden park and energise your body and mind with a 30 minute professional pilates class on this two-hour mini-retreat. http://www.kayakthegoldcoast.com.au/pilates-tour.html

Caloundra Houseboat Cruises

Forget the Aussie Road Trip and say hello family houseboat adventure. Caloundra Houseboat Cruises launched their brand new five berth houseboat Flinders to give families and friends an affordable holiday on the Sunshine Coast water, priced at $450 for the weekend with no fluctuation over public/school holiday periods. www.caloundra-bribiehouseboats.com

Whitsunday Bliss

With a yacht population that outnumbers the hotel rooms on the mainland, the latest luxury vessel to enter the Whitsunday's fleet is Whitsunday Bliss, a three-day fully skippered tour that ticks off the Whitsunday A-list: Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, Hayman Island and Langford Reef. Set sail among the 74 island wonders – by day snorkeling or diving the reef – and dine on gourmet meals prepared by the crew on board by night. Prices start from $7890 for the entire yacht.www.explorewhitsundays.com

Attractions in the pipeline

Cairns Aquarium

A $50 million aquarium is set to open in Cairns by January 2017. Once completed it will have more than 3 million litres of salt, fresh and brackish water displays to showcase the incredible species and habitats found exclusively in Queensland's tropical north. http://www.cairnsaquarium.com.au/

Bundaberg Rum $7.5 million visitor centre upgrade

Bundaberg Rum, is undergoing a $7.5 million upgrade to its visitor centre. Set to open in July 2016, the changes include a new interactive self-guided tour, alfresco-dining area and function facilities. Bundaberg Rum's Bundaberg Blenders Edition 2015 took out top honours at the 2016 World Drinks Awards in London after being named the Best Rum in the World. The win signifies the first time that an Australian brand has taken the major prize at the World Rum Awards.http://www.bundabergrum.com.au/

Warner Bros. Movie World to open new area

Warner Bros. Movie World is set for a villainous take-over with the announcement of the world-first DC Comics Super-Villain themed area launching in October 2016. DC Comics Super-Villains Unleashed is an immersive themed area that will feature the Doomsday Destroyer, a monstrous looping ride like nothing else ever seen at Warner Bros. Movie World.http://movieworld.com.au/

Lego to arrive at Dreamworld

LEGO® lovers and budding brickies rejoice! Australia's first LEGO Certified Store will open at Dreamworld later this year. Dreamworld's flagship LEGO Certified Store will feature life-sized LEGO models, a Pick-a-Brick wall, exclusive product releases and play areas to really get your imagination going. https://www.dreamworld.com.au/things-to-do/lego

Gold Coast Airport $300 million upgrade

Escaping to the Gold Coast will be even easier with a $300 million upgrade to the Gold Coast Airport. A three story international terminal and four new aerobridges will be built to prepare for the massive influx of international visitors for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. http://goldcoastairport.com.au/regulatory/gold-coast-airport-project-lift-major-development-plan/