QUEENSLAND
The fast-growing population of
Australia’s second largest state attests
to the attractiveness of its subtropical
climate, diverse topography and easy
lifestyle.
Queensland’s landscape comprises lush
northern rainforests (including the world’s
oldest, the Daintree), red deserts in the
west, and golden surf beaches in the
south-east.
Home to the Great Barrier Reef, the
largest coral reef on the planet and one of
the seven wonders of the natural world,
Queensland’s marine territory is hugely
important. The reef is home to around 1500
species of fsh and 350 types of coral, and
is signifcant for its cultural, natural, tourism
and scientifc value (UQ has a research
station on Heron Island, pictured above top,
one of 900 islands that dot the reef).
In the south-east, Brisbane is a gateway
to some of the world’s largest sand islands
– Moreton, Fraser and Stradbroke, but if
you prefer high country, why not drive to
a mountain retreat? Choose from Mount
Tamborine, Mount Barney, Mount Glorious,
Lamington National Park, or the Bunya
Mountains for camping, cool clear streams,
rainforests, native birds and fauna.
West of the Great Dividing Range
(Australia’s longest mountain range) are mine
sites, cattle stations and sheep stations, all
examples of the primary industries which –
alongside bananas, pineapples, peanuts, a
wide variety of other tropical and temperate
fruit and vegetables, grain crops, wineries,
cotton, sugar cane and wool – are chief
contributors to the Queensland economy.
The Queensland Government is
renewing focus on developing the
state’s strengths in tourism, agriculture,
resources and construction, to grow a
four-pillar economy. However, Queensland
is also home to a diverse range of other
market-leading industries including
advanced manufacturing, alternative and
renewable fuels, aviation and aerospace,
biotechnology, creative industries,
environmental and mining technologies,
information and communication technology,
nanotechnology, and therapeutic medicines
and devices.
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Queensland Government
Brisbane –
facts andfigures
Brisbane
– Capital city of the State of Queensland,
Australia
Population
– 2,043,185 (Brisbane city and surrounds)
– 4,513,850 (Queensland)
– Brisbane is Australia’s third largest city after
Sydney and Melbourne
Time Zone
– GMT/UTC + 10 hours
Language
– English
– Australia is a multicultural country so you will
hear people speaking a variety of languages
Currency
– Australian Dollar (AUD$)
Climate
– Subtropical
– Summer: December to February; Autumn:
March to May; Winter: June to August;
Spring: September to November
– Summer maximum average temperatures
are around 29° Celsius (84° Fahrenheit)
– Average maximum daytime temperature
in winter is around 21° Celsius (70°
Fahrenheit)
– You should wear a hat, cool clothing that
protects you from the sun, and maximum
UV-protection (30+) sunscreen during
summer
– You will need a long-sleeved jacket and
warm clothes during the early morning and
evening in winter
Brisbane City Council
Things to do in Brisbane
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