Immerse yourself in rugged Outback Queensland at the all-inclusive Mount Mulligan Lodge, settled on a 28,000 hectare working cattle station in the remote Far North of the state. This is a place ripe in history, with the region involved in the Gold Rush and of Indigenous significance, both of which you can explore during your stay. The multi-award-winning space hosts four different accommodation options, from private pavilions to glamping tents.

One of Queensland’s most famous luxury resorts, and for good reason, Qualia is a Hamilton Island favourite. Perched on the northernmost tip of the island, the opulent getaway is nestled by the glorious Great Barrier Reef and boasts views out across the Coral Sea and onto the Whitsundays. Spend your days at this tropical escape snorkelling the underwater world within arm’s reach, or relaxing at the revered Spa Qualia.

Or get better acquainted with Queensland’s Lamington National Park with a night (or two) spent at Nightfall Wilderness Camp. A luxe celebration of the great outdoors, the glamping experience hosts only four couples at a time across its quartet of architect-designed safari tents perched alongside the tumbling waters of Christmas Creek. Enjoy your days exploring your surroundings, and night by your personal fireplace in one of the twin bathtubs on site.

Get better acquainted with the World Heritage-listed Daintree National Park with some time spent under its canopy at another of Queensland’s leading regional hotels. Silky Oaks Lodge underwent a multi-million dollar refurb last year by the team at Baillie Lodges and now contains ​​40 treehouse-style pavilions on the edge of the Mossman River. Plus there is a fine diner on site – enjoy local ingredients at the neighbouring ​​Treehouse Restaurant.

If you’re craving a central Queensland adventure, base yourself in Longreach at Saltbush Retreat. The 4.5 star cluster of family-friendly accommodation options recreate a spin on traditional stable boy and early settler homes with all the mod cons you could ever dream of. If the sleeping options don’t tempt you, the bathing will – your stay can include a sumptuous soak under the stars in a traditional claw-foot bath on the outdoor bath terrace. (Image: Jack Harlem/Tourism and Events Queensland.) Related story: 10 best wineries to visit in Queensland for your next vino vacay

One of the most recent regional hotels to arrive in Queensland can be found in the heart of bustling Surfers Paradise. The Langham’s third outpost (following Sydney and Melbourne) is a celebration of everything the Gold Coast has to offer, with its suavely styled 169 hotel rooms and 170 residences sitting within metres of the sandwith uninterrupted views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding Hinterland.

Crystalbrook Collection have turned their attention to Tropical North Queensland in recent years with the unveiling of The Riley, a five-star resort in Cairns central, alongside a duo of other accommodation spaces. The Riley embraces fun and practicality in equal measure, particularly with families, with an eclectically styled escape that offers its guests access to an ample pool, a spa, and a rooftop bar and restaurant.

Sitting snugly on the waterfront in Townsville Harbour, looking out onto neighbouring Magnetic Island is The Ville. A cluster of simply styled hotel rooms and suites await you here, accompanied by a particularly Instagram-friendly pool fringed with striped cabanas and its own swim-up bar (for the non-negotiable cocktails during your stay). (Image: Tourism and Events Queensland.) Related story: 9 farm-to-table hotels and resorts for your next sustainable holiday

Savour a slice of country life in the luscious Scenic Rim region at Hazelwood Estate. You’ll find a cluster of luxury pavilions and cabins on this 75-acre-strong privately-owned polo and Wagyu farm on the outskirts of Beechmont township. What was once a disused dairy is now a rural retreat, with guests given access to the polo fields, market gardens and paddock-to-plate restaurant (among much more).

Sustainability and luxury mingle at the picturesque Lizard Island, the Great Barrier Reef’s lauded and most northern escape. The only resort to be found in this 1000-hectare national park, this environmentally-minded hotel of just 40 rooms offers privacy in spades. You can spend your time here frolicking among the private beaches, or joining the guided tours on offer, which include visits to the resident Research Station, and a bounty of bushwalks.

A similar eco edge can be found at Elysian Eco Retreat, the solar-powered adults-only island escape which hosts just 20 guests at a time. The boutique escape sits in the aptly titled Paradise Bay, a 3 hectare private cove on the otherwise uninhabited Long Island, and is proudly family-owned and operated to ensure each stay is as good as the last.

A member of the Spicers portfolio of luxury escapes, Spicers Peak Lodge is Australia’s highest non-alpine mountain lodge, sitting at 1100 metres above sea level in the Great Dividing Range. Ten suites and two private lodges cater to guests, with adventure activities the specialty here – helicopter scenic flights, hikes, 4WD tours and mountain biking are all at your disposal. Or take it easy instead at The Peak restaurant, a nod to Modern Australian cuisine. Related story: Why you shouldn’t book a hotel room above the 4th floor, and other surprising travel advice