Queensland‘The Sunshine State’

Clare Horsfall

- Queensland is believed to have been discovered by the Aboriginals thousands of years prior to European Settlement

- These stories are passed down through legends and myths of the Dream Time.- There are sites that have been dated back to being 15, 000 to 30, 000 years old- Queensland was first seen by European Dutch Explorers William Jansz and Jan

Carstens. They first made contact with land at the Gulf of Carpentaria in 1606- Cook is known to be the first European to encounter Queensland’s East Coast in

1770 in his HMS endeavour - At first it was part of the New South Wales colony which at the time was

occupied by a large part of the Australian continent- Brisbane was established in 1825 for the more intractable convicts.- In 1839 the settlement was closed and the land was for sale for permanent

settlement.

HISTORY

• Tourism Queensland: This website is devoted to providing information to the tourists about all the attractions and features of Queensland

http://www.tq.com.au/

• Queensland Tourist Information Centre: This website provides all the phone numbers and details of the information centres throughout Queensland

http://www.australianexplorer.com/tourist_information_centres_queensland.htm

Sources of Information

CLIMATE- The Climate of Queensland is a big feature and a big appeal to tourists. It has low rainfall and hot summers. North, there is a monsoonal ‘wet’ season with warm temperatures. - Coastal conditions are influenced by warm ocean waters. This keeps the region from extreme temperatures BEACHES- There are various different beaches all over the state.- Some are: Noosa Heads

- Flying Fish Point - Broad Beach- Fraser Island

CBD- A visit to the South Bank Precinct and a river cruise are enjoyable ways to spend time in Brisbane. Or for something different, join a climb to the top of the Story Bridge for some spectacular views of the river and Brisbane city.

Features of Queensland

Australia Zoo- Opened by 9am until 5pm. Australia Zoo is a team of passionate conservationists working

around-the-clock to deliver an animal experience like no other.- Cuddle a koala, hand-feed our Asian Elephants, walk with a Sumatran Tiger and watch a

crocodile launch from the waters edge. Australia Zoo is the ultimate wildlife adventure delivering conservation through exciting education.

Queensland Art Gallery- Here is a link to their site with further information:http://qag.qld.gov.au/

Theme Parks- These theme parks are filled with rides and attractions for all ages. - Dream World: http://www.dreamworld.com.au/- Sea World: http://www.seaworld.myfun.com.au/- Wet and Wild: http://www.wetnwild.myfun.com.au/- Movie World: http://movieworld.myfun.com.au/

Man Made Tourist Attractions

The Aarhus" Dive SiteNorth of Moreton Island lies a 50 metre iron barque which sank in 1894 after a 122 day sail from New York, carrying a cargo of kerosene, glassware, wire bails and alarm clocks. Timber artefact's under the sand have been preserved from being drenched in kerosene. The Aarhus is considered one of Australia's first major marine oil spills.

Brisbane Lookout Mount Coot-thaThis lookout is hidden in the natural bushland of Brisbane's Forest life. There are also a number of bush walks that can be taken not far from the lookout. Take the Aboriginal Track down to Slaughter`s Falls and keep your eye out for some original Aboriginal art.

D`Aguilar National ParkD`Aguilar National Park is a huge, diverse park of scribbly gums and lush rainforest, sprawling over the hills at Brisbane’s back door. Enjoy great lookouts and at Boombana, take a short rainforest walk among strangler figs and climbing vines.

Natural Tourist Attractions

Public Holidays Mon, 03 Jan 2011 New Year's Day Wed, 26 Jan 2011 Australia Day Fri, 22 Apr 2011 Good Friday Sat, 23 Apr 2011 Easter Saturday Mon, 25 Apr 2011 Easter Monday Mon, 25 Apr 2011 Anzac Day Mon, 02 May 2011 Labour Day

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 Queen’s Birthday Wed, 10 Aug 2011 Royal Queensland Show Mon, 26 Dec 2011 Christmas Day Tue, 27 Dec 2011 Boxing Day

Queensland Holidays School HolidaysTerm 1 break: Saturday 16 April - Tuesday 26 AprilTerm 2 break: Saturday 25 June - Sunday 10 JulyTerm 3 break: Saturday 17 September - Sunday 2 OctoberSchool finishes: Friday 9 December

Year 10 finishes: Friday 25 NovemberYear 12 finishes: Friday 18 November

Queensland's economy has enjoyed a boom in the tourism and mining industries over the past 20 years

In 2003 Brisbane had the lowest cost of living of all Australia's capital cities. In late 2005 Brisbane was the third most expensive capital for housing after Sydney and Canberra and just ahead of Melbourne by $15,000.

Industries include: bananas, pineapples, peanuts, a wide variety of other tropical and temperate fruit and vegetables, grain crops, wineries, cattle raising, cotton, sugar cane, wool and a mining industry including bauxite, coal, silver, lead, zinc, gold, and copper

The economy has been influenced by the Floods and the severe storm period they experienced

Economy

Australian Automotive Association The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) supports and coordinates the activities of our

constituent motoring clubs and represents the interests of all Australian motorists at a national and international level.

You can use this association to buy a car, rent a car and there is also information on how to drive safely. This can be useful for those unaware of the changing road rules for each state

http://www.aaa.asn.au/

Qconnect Urban Bus Services This is a bus service that connects regional areas in Queensland. This website will provide the phone number, fax numbers and the name of the bus service It also provides the timetables and routes of the different http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Travel-and-transport/Qconnect/Urban-bus-services.aspx

Transport Networks within Queensland

Noosa Festival of Surfing:- Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, Noosa, Queensland 4567, AustraliaThe Noosa Festival of Surfing is the world's biggest surfing event, with

more than 700 competitors in 20 plus amateur, pro and specialty events.Audi Noosa Food and Wine Festival:

- Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads, Noosa, Queensland 4567, AustraliaInfluential line up of over 150 leading chefs, winemakers, restaurateurs

and serious foodies who converge on the magical setting of Noosa to taste, talk, debate, dine and indulge, Noosa StyleWicked:

- Melbourne Street, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4101, AustraliaWicked tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz. Long before Dorothy

dropped in; two other girls meet in the Land of Oz.Blackall Heartland Festival:

- Shamrock Street, Blackall, Queensland 4472, AustraliaThis festival is an event of the Art and Cultural for Blackall and Central

West Queensland.

Customs and Events

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