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- Australasia
- Australia
- Queensland
Queensland
Queensland, situated in the northeast corner of Australia, is
the country's holiday playground attracting visitors all year
round. It is known as the 'Sunshine State', and the major
attraction is the incredible underwater world provided off its
coastline along the Great Barrier Reef. The Reef is a World
Heritage listed marine park that stretches for more than 1,250
miles (2,000km) along the Queensland coast and is dotted with
idyllic island resorts and contains one of the most diverse animal
and plant ecosystems on earth. But Queensland is home to four other
UNESCO World Heritage Sites; namely the Australian Fossil Mammal
Sites at Riversleigh, the Wet Tropics of Queensland, the Gondwana
Rainforests of Australia and Fraser Island.
Further south, beyond Brisbane, the coastline is known as the
Gold Coast. Here visitors can swim and surf all year round at 35
patrolled beaches along the 45 miles (70km) of coastline. Brisbane
is the capital city of Queensland, while Cairns, in the tropical
north, is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Brisbane boasts
some world-class attractions too such as the iconic Story Bridge
and the oldest and largest koala sanctuary in the world, the Lone
Pine Koala Sanctuary, where lucky visitors can feed, pet and hold
the lovable koalas.
Travellers should be aware that especially during the summer
months (usually between October and May) the shallow coastal waters
of Queensland become infested with marine stingers, commonly known
as box jellyfish, whose sting is highly dangerous and can be
deadly. Many beaches offer protected swimming with stinger nets in
place, or enclosed tidal pools, and surf lifesavers may warn people
off infested beaches. A lycra 'stinger suit' may also be worn by
swimmers as protection.
Information & Facts
Climate
Straddling the Tropic of Capricorn, Queensland's climate is
subtropical. From November to March humidity is generally high
throughout the state, but sea breezes bring some relief along the
coast. Brisbane in the south has a hot and humid climate,
particularly in summer, but winter is mild and sunny with cool
nights (July and August). The best time to visit the northern part
of the state is from September to November. Tropical cyclones can
occur in the north from November to April (mostly during January to
March).
Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.
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