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As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Queensland this weekend as part of their Royal Tour of Australia and New Zealand, we look back at where else the Royals have ventured across the state over the years and how you can experience Queensland the same way as they have.

So do you want to follow in the Royals' footsteps?

Here we explain where you can meet indigenous tribes as Prince Alfred did in 1867, meet koalas like the Queen back in 1954 or take a trip across the rainforest.

Royal Tour: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Prince George at Taronga Zoo in Sydney

1867

The first ever visit was by Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh during his 'round-the-world voyage'. He stopped off in Brisbane, and was welcomed by a number of indigenous tribes armed with traditional spears, shields and boomerangs.

Visitors can learn to throw a boomerang with local Brisbane Aboriginal Tribe Riverlife Mirrabooka in the beautiful yet accessible bushland of Kangaroo Point. Alternatively head to Queensland's tropical north, and learn to spear fish with the Walker brothers – local indigenous guides who take you out into the mangroves, and teach you to cook up your newly caught fodder. www.bamaway.com.au, http://ift.tt/1r9lzsG

1954

In 1954, Queen Elizabeth II became the first reigning British monarch to set foot on Australian soil. Whilst in Brisbane she took a cruise along the Brisbane River before stopping off at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary to meet Australia's most famous species.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the world's first and largest koala sanctuary, with over 130 koalas. Visitors can cuddle a koala, hand feed kangaroos and encounter a large variety of Aussie wildlife in beautiful, natural settings. www.koala.net

Ventures: In 1954, Queen Elizabeth (here pictured in New Zealand) became the first reigning British monarch to set foot on Australian soil

1970s

The Queen, Prince Philip, the Prince of Wales and Princess Anne made an extensive tour of Australia in 1970 in connection with the bi-centenary of Captain James Cook sailing up the east coast of Australia in 1770.

Royal Tour: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip arriving in Sydney in 1970 for the bicentenary celebrations of Captain Cook's first landing in Australia

Take a trip up to Cape Tribulation, coined by Cook after he scraped his boat on the reef and so 'begun all his troubles'. Jungle Tours offer a day trip of the region incorporating the UNESCO listed Daintree Rainforest, Daintree River and Jungle Surfing – a zip line trail amidst the rainforest's canopy. http://ift.tt/1gZ1gN7

2003

During his gap year in 2003, Prince Harry spent three months on Tooloombilla cattle farm in southern Queensland.

Gap year: Prince Harry spent three months on Tooloombilla cattle farm in southern Queensland in 2003

Travellers wanting to go back to Australia's farming roots can participate in a nine-day course that promises a job at the end to those who shine the most. Work with horses, muster cattle, drive quad-bikes, build fences, and get your hands dirty with one of Queensland's most challenging and rewarding volunteering opportunities at Springbrook Farm, 107km south of Brisbane. http://ift.tt/1r9lzZA

2011

During his Royal visit to Queensland back in 2011, Prince William announced that he would like to return to the Sunshine State at some point. Speaking with Queenslanders, the Prince commented, 'I will have to come back, maybe we'll have a honeymoon in Cairns? I love scuba diving, I have always wanted to dive the Barrier Reef.'

The Great Barrier Reef: Prince Williams said he had always wanted to dive the Barrier Reef

If Will and Kate were looking to have a secondary honeymoon, we'd recommend a day snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef with Quicksilver Cruises, and for a slightly more glamorous option - a helicopter flight over the reef, before stopping off on a private coral cay for a tropical brunch. http://ift.tt/1r9ly85 http://ift.tt/1gYGs45

Or if you want to carve your own royal path consider...

Luxury: The spectacular Palazzo Versace is located right on the Gold Coast coastline, an hour from Brisbane

An awfully good afternoon sailing

Those who enjoy being out of the water should head to the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron at Manly every Wednesday afternoon, and join a crew for a free sail. WAGS or Wednesday Afternoon Go Sailing happens every week of the year (weather permitting) and welcomes people of all sailing abilities out on the water. www.rqys.com.au

The Royal Treatment at the Palazzo Versace

Less than an hour from Brisbane and located right on the Gold Coast coastline, the spectacular Palazzo Versace encompasses all the beauty, luxury and opulence for which the name Versace is famous for.

For ultimate indulgence go for the 'Royal Treatment' – a decadent package which includes three nights in one of the luxurious suits, a seven course degustation dinner, Versace welcome gift, couples massage and Sparkling Cabana Couture poolside package http://ift.tt/1r9lAg4