Queensland
Australia
Overview
Queensland is Australia’s own little touch of the tropics, its breathtaking Great Barrier Reef one of the great natural wonders of the world.
Not only does Queensland boast picturesque towns, but its quite beaches are endless, its lush rainforests unchanged since the days of the dinosaur and its mountains and rivers turn suburban city folk into intrepid adventurers.
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Cairns
Cairns is not only the gateway to natures wonder of The Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, it also offers a range of other diversions - many water-based - as well as world-class golf, shopping, craft markets, the Flecker Botanical Gardens and The Tjapukai Cultural Park. Take time to ride on the Skyrail cable car over the nearby Kuranda Village rainforest canopy and visit Hartley’s Crocodile Farm.
Palm Cove & Port Douglas
North of Cairns, bordering the quaint, yet sophisticated village, Palm Cove’s spectacular white-sand beach is lined with palm trees that sway in the tropical breeze. Picturesque and laid-back the friendly village of Port Douglas attracts visitors with its old fashioned charm and wide tree-lined streets.
The Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is made up of over 1000 islands and is an amazing underwater world of coral gardens and tropical fish offering the world’s best snorkelling and diving. Just off the coast of Cooktown, Lizard Island private resort offers 24 white-sand beaches, whilst the collection of 74 islands that make up the Whitsunday Islands includes the private island resort of Hamilton Island which is blessed with the stunning combination of forested hills and sandy beaches.
Brisbane
The capital of Queensland, Brisbane is situated in the southern-most part of the Queensland and is the start of Australia’s Gold Coast. In Brisbane and the surrounding areas, visitors can enjoy trendy restaurants, designer shopping, boutique wineries and championship golf courses. The World Heritage listed Main Range National Park offers a plethora of experiences from rainforest and bush walks to mountain bike adventures and wine tasting.
Flights, Timezone and Currency
Flights:
British Airways, Qantas, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Ethiad from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow.
Flight time: 22 hrs
Time Difference:
GMT +10hrs
Currency:
Australian Dollar
Climate - Brisbane
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 21 |
| Hrs of Sun | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Rain mm | 169 | 148 | 140 | 104 | 97 | 74 |
| Month | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| Hrs of Sun | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Rain mm | 68 | 46 | 33 | 105 | 110 | 132 |





