QUEENSLAND
Queensland is the second biggest Australian State. It is the most visited tourist destination in Australia.
Queensland is called "the sunshine State" because of its sub tropical climate, where the temperature goes between 21 and 38 degrees Celsius in summer and it varies from 10 to 25 degrees Celsius in winter.
Brisbane is the capital and it is the third biggest city in Australia (population of about 1.5 million).
In the Southeast coast there is Gold Coast, the second most visited destination in Australia.
Cairns is located on the northeast coast of Queensland. There are tropical forests with native fauna and flora. Its beauty is just amazing. From Cairns you can have access to the Great Barrier Reef.
BRISBANE
Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, the Sunshine State. Its population is approximately 1.2 million. It is the third biggest Australian city.
The city of Brisbane is a modern and diverse subtropical metropolis. Brisbane's climate is perfect, with hot summers and mild winters.
The city is full of galleries, cinemas, museums and gardens, as well as some really nice restaurants. It is well serviced by city infrastructure, including cultural precincts, world class sporting venues, conference venues, parklands, byways and river walks. It is also well serviced by road, rail and air networks and a modern cruise shipping terminal.
Things to do and see in Brisbane and close by include: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, XXXX Ale House, Valley Markets at Brunswick Street, Brisbane's Alma Park Zoo and so on.
Transport in Brisbane: Airport , Public Transport , Train
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CAIRNS
Cairns is located on the northeast coast of Queensland. “The Great Barrier Reef” is found there. Tourists are attracted to this destination all over the year due to its sub tropical climate.
Cairns has two distinct seasons; the "dry" season (or winter) from May to October with temperatures ranging from 18-28 degrees Celsius. During this period you can expect beautiful sunny days and balmy nights. The tropical summer, or "the wet" season extends from November to April with temperatures ranging from 23-31 degrees Celsius. The months with most rain and stormy weather are December and January.
You will find the most beautiful beaches up north, going towards Port Douglas. It is always a good idea to get information before going for a swim as there is a possibility of finding salt water crocodiles in this area.
Once in Cairns, you must go to Kuranda by train. It is a facinating adventure and the views are breath taking. In Kuranda you will see the amazing Aborigene Market.
Public Transport in Cairns
Cairns Airport
GOLD COAST
Gold Coast is located in south-east Queensland. It is bounded to the east by the sea, stretches from Beenleigh in the north, then south to the New South Wales border and west to the coastal mountains.
It includes rural hinterland dense with sub-tropical vegetation and more than 57 kilometres of beaches. Some famous beaches are: Surfers Paradise, Kirra, Coolangatta, and Burleigh Heads.
Gold Coast presents beachfront esplanades, shopping centres, theme parks, restaurants, a massive Cassino and a very busy night life.
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