STATE: Queensland The Great Barrier Reef is only one of the fabulous natural assets found throughout the state. Visitors to Queensland will also discover some of the world's most beautiful beaches, luxuriant tropical rainforests, islands, vast deserts, national parks and fascinating towns.
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 Bundaberg, Coral Coast & Country, the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Expect a place of plenty with 17 sandy beaches, 140 kilometres of coastline, coral cays and warm hospitality. The region is the heart of Queensland's sugar country.
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 Tropical North Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea islands and the Great Barrier Reef to the east and the rainforest mountains that sweep down from the northernmost section of the Great Dividing Range to the west.
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 Located 100km inland from Brisbane, the verdant plains of the Darling Downs are dotted with farmhouses, pastures, crops and grazing lands. The Darling Downs are often associated with the grand old pastoralists of south-east Queensland.
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 Located midway between Brisbane and Cairns, the Mackay Region coastline stretches 200 kilometres north from St Lawrence to the Whitsundays, and inland to the town of Clermont. The region is founded upon sugar cane, mining, beef and agriculture.
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 The Whitsunday Group lies off the stretch of coast between Mackay and Bowen. Paralleling the island group, further offshore in the Coral Sea, are the coral reefs and lagoons of the Great Barrier Reef a wonderland of marine diversity.
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 The northernmost of Australia's state capitals, subtropical Brisbane is an attractive city lying 14km inland on the banks of the Brisbane River. It enjoys warm summers and clear mild winters. Visitors will find a modern and sophisticated city that is full of life and vitality.
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 The magnificent natural playground of the Fraser Coast hosts diverse and unique landscapes, from intriguing coloured sands, rainforests, giant sand dunes and basalt headlands to tranquil lakes, beaches and national parks.
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 Straddling the Tropic of Capricorn, the Capricorn Region is an inviting combination of stunning beaches, rivers, subtropical reef islands and coastal rainforests. The region is dotted with historic townships with elegant buildings that hint at the wealth of former times.
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 Centre of the Southern Reef - The Gladstone Region is a unique area of Queensland. This dynamic city basks in a sub-tropical climate with islands, waterways and beaches on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef.
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 Fossick for opals at Yowah, Cunnamulla and Quilpie, explore the universe's wonders at Charleville's Skywatch, seek out birdlife in saltwater and freshwater habitats and relax at the Great Artisan Spa in Mitchell. This is Central West and Matilda Country.
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 The impressive coastal strip is dominated by high-rise accommodation, retail and tourist shops, international-standard resorts and restaurants, nightclubs and neon signs. The most famous stretch of Gold Coast beach is glittering Surfers Paradise.
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 The natural beauty of the Southern Downs and Granite Belt, South East Queensland Country, inspires the thriving local arts community, and the Brass Monkey Season represents the peak of the region's cultural calendar.
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 Visitors to the Townsville region will enjoy beautifully warm days, with the sun shining brightly on the calm blue sea. North Queensland has been blessed with National Parks that are home to rare butterflies and birds, kangaroos, platypus and ancient trees.
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 North of Brisbane, the 48km coastal stretch bound by Caloundra to the south and Noosa Heads to the north is called the Sunshine Coast. The name conjures vivid images of the region's many surf beaches stretching to the horizon.
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FactsQueensland: The Sunshine State
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More on QueenslandThe second largest state in Australia, Queensland is big, covering some 1727 110km, and incredibly varied, stretching as it does from the tropics to the temperate zone. From north to south its greatest distance is 2092km and from east to west 1448km. Shadowing the coastline for about 2000km, the stunning Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders of the world and perhaps the state's greatest asset. Even so, the Reef is only one of the fabulous natural assets found throughout the state. Visitors to Queensland will also discover some of the world's most beautiful beaches, luxuriant tropical rainforests, paradisiacal islands, vast deserts, national parks and fascinating towns. Evidence that Aboriginal people have lived in Queensland for many thousands of years can be seen in the traditional rock art found in such places as Carnarvon Gorge in the Central Highlands and Quinkan Galleries, located in the Laura River valley on Cape York. There are opportunities for visitors to inspect significant sites with Aboriginal guides, learn about indigenous lifestyles at cultural centres suchas the Dreamtime Centre near Rockhampton or be entertainedby the world-renowned Tjapukai Dance Theatre near Cairns. Touring Queensland by car is easy, although a 4WD is requiredto reach some of the more remote Outback regions. The Bruce Hwy links Brisbane with Cairns and gives access to all coastal areas in between. A sealed road continues to Mossman, but dirt roads take over further north into the pristine wilderness of Cape York. A network of roads covers the vast Outback areas, with convenient links to many points on the Bruce Hwy. The enormous distances can also be covered by rail or air. Brisbane, Cairns and Townsville have international airports and there are regional airports at many of the larger towns. Travel to Queensland Australia and visit: Bundaberg Coral Isles and Country, Tropical North Queensland, Western Downs, Mackay Region, Whitsundays, Brisbane, Fraser Coast South Burnett, Capricorn, Gladstone, Outback Queensland, Gold Coast, South East Queensland Country, Townsville Region and the Sunshine Coast. Most popular photoslatest storiesA Rainforest Skywalk
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Atherton
Located at the heart of north Queensland's tropical Atherton Tableland, Atherton is an ideal
base for exploring the region. The town is 91km SW of Cairns and is surrounded by rainforests,
pasture lands and tropical crops. ... more
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Yungaburra
The picturesque town of Yungaburra is 15km east of Atherton, high on the edge of the Atherton
Tableland. The town is famous for its National Trust-classified Historic Precinct and
award-winning restaurants. ... more
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Fraser Island
Also part of Great Sandy NP, Fraser Island is administered as a separate park to Cooloola.
Covering 1653km², the island is the largest sand island in the world and is listed as a World
Heritage Area. Known for its variety of wildlife (over 230 bird ... more
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Hervey Bay
The setting and location combine to make this town a prime holiday destination. Situated
between Maryborough and Bundaberg, the town, and bay of the same name, are protected by Fraser
Island and lie at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef. Of ... more
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Port Douglas
Located 67km north of Cairns, Port Douglas is situated on the Coral Sea coastline with a
backdrop of tropical mountains. With its close proximity to Australia's most popular
tourist destinations, the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, and the ... more
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Brisbane CBD and Suburbs
Brisbane is the capital of Queensland and one of Australia's most popular tourist destinations. Although more of Brisbane's population live outside the city compared to other capital cities, it is still vibrant and economically and culturally alive. ... more
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Cairns
Lying at the centre of a tropical paradise on the shores of Trinity Bay, Cairns is full of natural attractions. It is a stepping-off point to so much, including the Great Barrier Reef, rainforests and scenic hinterland such as the Cape York Peninsula ... more
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Maroochydore
This popular beach resort, located 106km north of Brisbane, is also the administrative and
business centre of the Sunshine Coast. ... more
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Mission Beach
Mission Beach is a relaxed, yet vibrant beachfront town with over 14 kilometres of
magnificent golden sandy beaches. Here two World Heritage areas, The Great Barrier Reef and
Wet Tropics Rainforest, come together to form a tropical paradise. In many ... more
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Noosa Heads
The well-known resort town of Noosa Heads is situated on the edge of Noosa NP and Laguna Bay. Not
only does the town offer many beaches and safe swimming year-round, it is also the gateway to
the stunning Noosa River Everglades and Cooloola NP. ... more
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