Queensland

Russell Sanford

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Travel destinations and attractions of Queensland, the northeast state of Australia, home to Brisbane, Australia's theme park capital, and Cairns, "Gateway to the Barrier Reef."

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Russell Sanford

@russelljsanford

Travel destinations and attractions of Queensland, the northeast state of Australia, home to Brisbane, Australia's theme park capital, and Cairns, "Gateway to the Barrier Reef."

Queensland, Australia - Lonely Planet

Occupying Australia's northeastern corner, this vast state is awash with dazzling landscapes, vibrant cities and 300 days of sunshine a year.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/australia/queensland
Coastal Queensland - Rough Guides

Running for over 2500km from the New South Wales border to Australia's northernmost tip at Cape York, Coastal Queensland contains almost everything that lures visitors to Australia.
http://www.roughguides.com/destinations/australasia/australia/coastal-queensland/
Queensland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Queensland (abbreviated as Qld) is the second-largest and third-most-populous state in Australia. Situated in the north-east of the country, it is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queensland
Queensland Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Queensland, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Queensland
TravelOnline - Queensland

The second-largest state in Australia, Queensland occupies 25% of Australia's continent and is a popular holiday destination thanks to its laid back lifestyle and attractive northern location. The large state offers plenty of holiday destinations to enjoy and explore and is renowned for its spectacular tropical weather and stunning beaches.
http://www.travelonline.com/queensland
Welcome to Queensland, Where Australia Shines

Discover everything that Queensland has to offer. Explore our stunning destinations and enjoy incredible events. Visit the official site for Queensland Australia here.
http://www.queensland.com
Hotels in Queensland - Wotif

Browse all destinations in Queensland for great deals, no booking fees and flexible payment options.
https://www.wotif.com/Destinations-In-Queensland.d11184.Hotel-Destinations
The 10 Best Queensland Hotels - TripAdvisor

Queensland Hotels on TripAdvisor: Find 203,479 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 1,000 hotels in Queensland, Australia.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g255067-Queensland-Hotels.html
Food and Drink in Queensland - World Travel Guide

Queensland Food and Drink guide. Details on Queensland foods and regional specialities, types of food available in Queensland and tourist info on restaurants, tipping and drinking age. If going to Queensland for you is really all about the food & drink, then this is a must read for you.
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/australia/queensland/food-and-drink
Queensland: Food and Restaurants - iExplore

Queensland is a great place for its varied dining options. Steak is the primary dish in the city of Brisbane, but seafood is also a popular choice along coastal cities like Townsville, Cairns, and the Gold Coast. With a huge array of international diasporas found in Queensland conurbations, it is not surprising that plenty of Asian and European restaurants have become part of the restaurant scene.
http://www.iexplore.com/travel-guides/australia-and-south-pacific/australia/queensland/food-and-restaurants
Visiting Queensland - TransLink

Getting around South East Queensland and Cairns is easy using public transport. We operate buses, trains, ferries and trams in seven regions - from Gympie on the Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta on the Gold Coast and west to Helidon near Ipswich. We also manage public transport bus services in Cairns.
http://translink.com.au/travel-with-us/visiting-queensland

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Queensland
State
Flag Coat of arms
Nickname(s): The Sunshine State, The Smart State
Motto: Audax at Fidelis (Latin) (English: Bold but Faithful)
QLD NSW ACT WA NT SA VIC TAS Location of Queensland in Australia
Country	Australia
First British settlement	September 1824 (1824-09) (Moreton Bay)
Separation from New South Wales	6 June 1859 (1859-06-06) (as Colony of Queensland)
Federation	1 January 1901 (1901-01-01)
Named for	Queen Victoria
Capital and largest city	Brisbane 27°28′08″S 153°1′25″E / 27.46889°S 153.02361°E / -27.46889; 153.02361
Administration	77 local government areas
Demonym(s)	Queenslander
Government	Parliamentary constitutional monarchy

• Monarch	Charles III
• Governor	Jeannette Young
• Premier	David Crisafulli (LNP)

Legislature	Parliament of Queensland
Judiciary	Supreme Court of Queensland and lower courts
Parliament of the Commonwealth
• Senate	12 senators (of 76)
• House of Representatives	30 seats (of 150)
Area
• Land	1,723,030^[1] km² (665,270 sq mi)
Highest elevation ( Mount Bartle Frere)	1,622 m (5,322 ft)
Population
• Estimate	5,528,000 (2023)^[2] (3rd)
GSP	2021 estimate
• Total	AU$503.4 billion^[3] (3rd)
• Per capita	AU$73,030 (5th)
HDI (2021)	0.944^[4] very high · 5th
Time zone	UTC+10:00 (AEST)
Postal abbreviation	QLD
ISO 3166 code	AU–QLD
Symbols

Bird	Brolga (Grus rubicunda)
Fish	Barrier Reef Anemone Fish (Amphiprion akindynos)
Flower	Cooktown orchid (Dendrobium phalaenopsis)^[5]
Mammal	Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)
Colour	Blue (since 2025)^[6]
Fossil	Muttaburrasaurus langdoni
Mineral	Sapphire

Website	qld.gov.au

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Queensland, Australia - Lonely Planet

Occupying Australia's northeastern corner, this vast state is awash with dazzling landscapes, vibrant cities and 300 days of sunshine a year.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/australia/queensland
Coastal Queensland - Rough Guides

Running for over 2500km from the New South Wales border to Australia's northernmost tip at Cape York, Coastal Queensland contains almost everything that lures visitors to Australia.
http://www.roughguides.com/destinations/australasia/australia/coastal-queensland/
Queensland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Queensland (abbreviated as Qld) is the second-largest and third-most-populous state in Australia. Situated in the north-east of the country, it is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queensland
Queensland Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Queensland, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Queensland
TravelOnline - Queensland

The second-largest state in Australia, Queensland occupies 25% of Australia's continent and is a popular holiday destination thanks to its laid back lifestyle and attractive northern location. The large state offers plenty of holiday destinations to enjoy and explore and is renowned for its spectacular tropical weather and stunning beaches.
http://www.travelonline.com/queensland
Welcome to Queensland, Where Australia Shines

Discover everything that Queensland has to offer. Explore our stunning destinations and enjoy incredible events. Visit the official site for Queensland Australia here.
http://www.queensland.com
Hotels in Queensland - Wotif

Browse all destinations in Queensland for great deals, no booking fees and flexible payment options.
https://www.wotif.com/Destinations-In-Queensland.d11184.Hotel-Destinations
The 10 Best Queensland Hotels - TripAdvisor

Queensland Hotels on TripAdvisor: Find 203,479 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 1,000 hotels in Queensland, Australia.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g255067-Queensland-Hotels.html
Food and Drink in Queensland - World Travel Guide

Queensland Food and Drink guide. Details on Queensland foods and regional specialities, types of food available in Queensland and tourist info on restaurants, tipping and drinking age. If going to Queensland for you is really all about the food & drink, then this is a must read for you.
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/australia/queensland/food-and-drink
Queensland: Food and Restaurants - iExplore

Queensland is a great place for its varied dining options. Steak is the primary dish in the city of Brisbane, but seafood is also a popular choice along coastal cities like Townsville, Cairns, and the Gold Coast. With a huge array of international diasporas found in Queensland conurbations, it is not surprising that plenty of Asian and European restaurants have become part of the restaurant scene.
http://www.iexplore.com/travel-guides/australia-and-south-pacific/australia/queensland/food-and-restaurants
Visiting Queensland - TransLink

Getting around South East Queensland and Cairns is easy using public transport. We operate buses, trains, ferries and trams in seven regions - from Gympie on the Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta on the Gold Coast and west to Helidon near Ipswich. We also manage public transport bus services in Cairns.
http://translink.com.au/travel-with-us/visiting-queensland

Queensland
State
Flag Coat of arms
Nickname(s): The Sunshine State, The Smart State
Motto: Audax at Fidelis (Latin) (English: Bold but Faithful)
QLD NSW ACT WA NT SA VIC TAS Location of Queensland in Australia
Country	Australia
First British settlement	September 1824 (1824-09) (Moreton Bay)
Separation from New South Wales	6 June 1859 (1859-06-06) (as Colony of Queensland)
Federation	1 January 1901 (1901-01-01)
Named for	Queen Victoria
Capital and largest city	Brisbane 27°28′08″S 153°1′25″E / 27.46889°S 153.02361°E / -27.46889; 153.02361
Administration	77 local government areas
Demonym(s)	Queenslander
Government	Parliamentary constitutional monarchy

• Monarch	Charles III
• Governor	Jeannette Young
• Premier	David Crisafulli (LNP)

Legislature	Parliament of Queensland
Judiciary	Supreme Court of Queensland and lower courts
Parliament of the Commonwealth
• Senate	12 senators (of 76)
• House of Representatives	30 seats (of 150)
Area
• Land	1,723,030^[1] km² (665,270 sq mi)
Highest elevation ( Mount Bartle Frere)	1,622 m (5,322 ft)
Population
• Estimate	5,528,000 (2023)^[2] (3rd)
GSP	2021 estimate
• Total	AU$503.4 billion^[3] (3rd)
• Per capita	AU$73,030 (5th)
HDI (2021)	0.944^[4] very high · 5th
Time zone	UTC+10:00 (AEST)
Postal abbreviation	QLD
ISO 3166 code	AU–QLD
Symbols

Bird	Brolga (Grus rubicunda)
Fish	Barrier Reef Anemone Fish (Amphiprion akindynos)
Flower	Cooktown orchid (Dendrobium phalaenopsis)^[5]
Mammal	Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)
Colour	Blue (since 2025)^[6]
Fossil	Muttaburrasaurus langdoni
Mineral	Sapphire

Website	qld.gov.au

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Travel destinations and attractions of Queensland, the northeast state of Australia, home to Brisbane, Australia's theme park capital, and Cairns, "Gateway to the Barrier Reef."

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