Home to ancient rainforests, tropical islands, rugged mountains and the stunning Great Barrier Reef, Queensland harbors some of Australia 's best sites for outdoor adventure. Regis St. Louis, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it. Inside This Book 4 authors 67 maps 130 days of on-the-ground research 28 seconds of freefall in a skydive Inspirational photos Clear, easy-to-use maps Your Reef Trip Feature In-depth background Comprehensive planning tools Easy-to-read layout