Welcome to Queensland, where sunny
days and a year-round temperate climate
are a way of life.
Enjoy outdoor sports and alfresco dining,
spend time with new friends, see wildlife
in its native habitat, follow the trails of
early Outback pioneers, or step back in
time to view Aboriginal rock art. Or just go
shopping.
Queensland has a highly educated
and skilled population with a culture of
creativity and innovation, and offers many
opportunities in the community. The
landscape features 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
planet’s largest coral reef and one of the seven
wonders of the natural world, Queensland’s
marine territory is significant for its cultural,
natural, tourism and scientific value.
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 boost the economy and
improve community resilience. 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 –
that will ensure it remains a fast-growing
and sustainable economy for many years to
come.
Study Queensland
Queensland Government
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Tourism Queensland
Destination Queensland
BRISBANE –
FACTS ANDFIGURES
Brisbane
– Capital city of the State of Queensland,
Australia
Population
– 2.1 million (Brisbane city)
– 4,658,557 (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 (AU$)
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
Study Brisbane
QUEENSLAND, WHEREAUSTRALIA SHINES
Study Abroad and Incoming Exchange
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