Queensland (QLD)

QLD is often nicknamed the Sunshine State as it is famous for its weather with its hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters, beaches and theme parks. The capital is Brisbane and it is one of the most populated cities in Australia.

South Bank, located next to the Brisbane River, is a popular spot for visitors as it where the Queensland Cultural Centre, the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre and the celebrated South Bank Parklands. If you are in town between August and September, Brisbane has many major annual cultural events to attend.

Surfer’s Paradise is a popular destination for tourists and families but it is also the location for Schoolies Week. In November when the ends of year exams are completed, students in their final year of secondary school travel to the city to celebrate. It is estimated almost 50,000 students visit every year.

Dream World, WhiteWater World, Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet’n’Wild Water World are all major theme parks located not too far apart from each other.

One of the 7 natural Wonders of the World is found in QLD. It is the Great Barrier Reef, over 2500 kilometres long it is the largest coral reef system in the world. It has been World Heritage Listed.