| With its tropical Islands that flank the Great Barrier Reef, sunkissed beaches, lush rainforests and rugged Outback, Queensland remains a very popular travel destination for these reasons and more. Warm days and cool nights in summer and short winters with mild sunny days make Queensland a great destination allyearround.
Queensland has an interesting history interwoven with many different cultures. The local aboriginal culture is thought to be the oldest on the planet, dating back 40,000 years. After colonisation in 1788 by the English,
Queensland spent its early days as a penal settlement. After becoming a state in 1901, much of North Queensland and the Outback was opened up by pioneers farming cattle, sheep and sugarcane, and by prospectors searching for gold, and here are interesting reminders of this era dotted around the state.
Museums, art galleries, historical sites, performance venues and a full calendar of events and festivals give visitors extensive opportunities to experience Queensland‘s unique way of life.
Queensland is also home to several major world heritage sites, including the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree National Park. |
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