QUEENSLAND A state in Australia, located in the northeast corner of the country. Queensland makes up 25 percent of the country, so there are plenty of activities. The state capital is Brisbane, which is the third largest city in Australia and growing. Queensland is the perfect escape with a tropical climate, superb beaches, welcoming people, and inviting atmosphere with hundreds of things to do and places to stay.

BRIEF HISTORY Queensland was officially separated from New South Wales and made a British Crown Colony on June 6th 1859, a date that is now celebrated annually as Queensland Day.

AIR TRAVEL TO BRISBANE (APPROXIMATE)California: 15.5 hours NYC: 21.5 hours Dallas: 20.5 hours

AIR TRAVEL TO CAIRNS (APPROXIMATE)California: 17 hours NYC: 23 hours Dallas: 22 hours

WHO IS QUEENSLAND FOR?Queensland is filled with fun and adventure; from the scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef to cruising the Esplanade in Cairns, Queensland has something for any traveler and its waiting for you.

CLIMATE:A sizable portion of Queensland has a tropical climate, but because of its size, there is significant variation in climate across the state. More arid in the inland west, a monsoon wet season in the far north, and warm temperate conditions along the coastal strip. Inland and in southern ranges low minimum temperatures are experienced.

Cairns Summer (December – February) average temp. is 72-88°F Autumn (March – May) average temp. is 68-86°FWinter (June- – August) average temp. is 63-79°FSpring (September – November) average temp. is 66-86°F

Brisbane Summer (December – February) average temp. is 68-86°FAutumn (March – May) average temp. is 57-82°FWinter (June – August) average temp. is 50-72°FSpring (September – November) average temp. is 55-81°F

THINGS TO DO...

CAIRNS Sightseeing: Daintree Walkabout Join the Kuku Yalanji Dreamtime Walk at Mossman Gorge to learn about Dreamtime legends and enjoy tea, damper, and question time with your Indigenous guide. A delicious Barramundi lunch is included at Silky Oaks before an informative Daintree River Cruise. Finish the day off with a tropical fruit tasting and tour of Port Douglas.

Sightseeing: Wavedance to Low Isles Board the Wavedancer luxury sailing catamaran to Queensland’s stunning Low Isles, a protected coral cay ideal for snorkeling, diving, and glass-bottom boat coral viewing. Take a guided beach walk with a trained marine biologist, enjoy morning and afternoon teas, and relax over an on-board, tropical smorgasbord lunch.

Why visit QueenslandThe Sunshine Coast, the Gold Coast, the Great Barrier Reef, Brisbane and Cairns. The world-class shoreline of Queensland is one of the planet’s great natural wonders – and it’s just the start of a great vacation adventure!

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GOLD COAST Sightseeing: Paradise JetboatingExperience extreme 360o spins, awesome wake surfing, high speed drifting, and incredible “Beach Buzzing” on this high-adrenaline, Gold Coast adventure. In addition to breathtaking sightseeing, this tour includes complimentary return transfers aboard an open-air stretch “Super Jeep”.

EACH AREA AND WHAT IT OFFERS:CairnsMost area visits begin in Cairns, just a stone’s throw from the Great Barrier Reef. Like a Sydney of the north, it thrives as a seaport and a magnet for travelers. The central attraction is the Esplanade, an oceanfront promenade with waterfront restaurants, bars, and hotels, a pedestrian and bike path, and man-made sandy beach and saltwater lagoon.

Palm CoveHome to one of Australia’s best beaches and its unofficial spa capital, is just a few miles north of Cairns. Cafes, boutiques, and gourmet restaurants line the streets, and leisurely pursuits like golf, tennis, and sailing make it a perfect place for indulgent relaxation.

Daintree Up the coast from Palm Cove, the laid-back village of Daintree is the base for exploring another ecological wonder, the 110-million-year-old Daintree Rainforest.

Brisbane Known for its laid-back ambience but it also has plenty of big city hustle and bustle. Its home to a world’s worth of cuisine, loads of shopping from upscale boutiques to busy markets, and first-class museums, galleries, and performing arts centers. Taking in the panoramic view from atop Story Bridge, exploring the Southbank Parklands, and walking the Heritage Trail are “musts” on your vacation.

Great Barrier ReefThe world’s largest coral reef system- can be explored many ways, including scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing charters, helicopter tours, and glass-bottom boat viewing.

Palm Cove

Great Barrier Reef

Brisbane

Why visit QueenslandThe Sunshine Coast, the Gold Coast, the Great Barrier Reef, Brisbane and Cairns. The world-class shoreline of Queensland is one of the planet’s great natural wonders – and it’s just the start of a great vacation adventure!