Queensland ‘The Sunshine State’ Clare Horsfall

-Queensland is believed to have been discovered by the Aboriginals thousands of years prior to European Settlement -These stories are passed down through legends and myths of the Dream Time. -There are sites that have been dated back to being 15, 000 to 30, 000 years old -Queensland was first seen by European Dutch Explorers William Jansz and Jan Carstens. They first made contact with land at the Gulf of Carpentaria in Cook is known to be the first European to encounter Queensland’s East Coast in 1770 in his HMS endeavour -At first it was part of the New South Wales colony which at the time was occupied by a large part of the Australian continent -Brisbane was established in 1825 for the more intractable convicts. -In 1839 the settlement was closed and the land was for sale for permanent settlement. HISTORY

Tourism Queensland: This website is devoted to providing information to the tourists about all the attractions and features of Queensland Queensland Tourist Information Centre: This website provides all the phone numbers and details of the information centres throughout Queensland Sources of Information

 CLIMATE - The Climate of Queensland is a big feature and a big appeal to tourists. It has low rainfall and hot summers. North, there is a monsoonal ‘wet’ season with warm temperatures. - Coastal conditions are influenced by warm ocean waters. This keeps the region from extreme temperatures  BEACHES - There are various different beaches all over the state. -Some are: Noosa Heads -Flying Fish Point -Broad Beach -Fraser Island  CBD - A visit to the South Bank Precinct and a river cruise are enjoyable ways to spend time in Brisbane. Or for something different, join a climb to the top of the Story Bridge for some spectacular views of the river and Brisbane city. Features of Queensland

 Australia Zoo -Opened by 9am until 5pm. Australia Zoo is a team of passionate conservationists working around-the-clock to deliver an animal experience like no other. -Cuddle a koala, hand-feed our Asian Elephants, walk with a Sumatran Tiger and watch a crocodile launch from the waters edge. Australia Zoo is the ultimate wildlife adventure delivering conservation through exciting education.conservationeducation  Queensland Art Gallery -Here is a link to their site with further information:  Theme Parks - These theme parks are filled with rides and attractions for all ages. -Dream World: -Sea World: -Wet and Wild: -Movie World: Man Made Tourist Attractions

 The Aarhus" Dive Site North of Moreton Island lies a 50 metre iron barque which sank in 1894 after a 122 day sail from New York, carrying a cargo of kerosene, glassware, wire bails and alarm clocks. Timber artefact's under the sand have been preserved from being drenched in kerosene. The Aarhus is considered one of Australia's first major marine oil spills.  Brisbane Lookout Mount Coot-tha This lookout is hidden in the natural bushland of Brisbane's Forest life. There are also a number of bush walks that can be taken not far from the lookout. Take the Aboriginal Track down to Slaughter`s Falls and keep your eye out for some original Aboriginal art.  D`Aguilar National Park D`Aguilar National Park is a huge, diverse park of scribbly gums and lush rainforest, sprawling over the hills at Brisbane’s back door. Enjoy great lookouts and at Boombana, take a short rainforest walk among strangler figs and climbing vines. Natural Tourist Attractions

 Public Holidays  Mon, 03 Jan 2011 New Year's DayNew Year's Day  Wed, 26 Jan 2011 Australia DayAustralia Day  Fri, 22 Apr 2011 Good FridayGood Friday  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 Easter SaturdayEaster Saturday  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 Easter MondayEaster Monday  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 Anzac DayAnzac Day  Mon, 02 May 2011 Labour DayLabour Day  Mon, 13 Jun 2011 Queen’s BirthdayQueen’s Birthday  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 Royal Queensland ShowRoyal Queensland Show  Mon, 26 Dec 2011 Christmas DayChristmas Day  Tue, 27 Dec 2011 Boxing DayBoxing Day Queensland Holidays  School Holidays Term 1 break: Saturday 16 April - Tuesday 26 April Term 2 break: Saturday 25 June - Sunday 10 July Term 3 break: Saturday 17 September - Sunday 2 October School finishes: Friday 9 December Year 10 finishes: Friday 25 November Year 12 finishes: Friday 18 November

 Queensland's economy has enjoyed a boom in the tourism and mining industries over the past 20 years  In 2003 Brisbane had the lowest cost of living of all Australia's capital cities. In late 2005 Brisbane was the third most expensive capital for housing after Sydney and Canberra and just ahead of Melbourne by $15,000.  Industries include: bananas, pineapples, peanuts, a wide variety of other tropical and temperate fruit and vegetables, grain crops, wineries, cattle raising, cotton, sugar cane, wool and a mining industry including bauxite, coal, silver, lead, zinc, gold, and copperbananaspineapplespeanuts  The economy has been influenced by the Floods and the severe storm period they experienced Economy

 Australian Automotive Association  The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) supports and coordinates the activities of our constituent motoring clubs and represents the interests of all Australian motorists at a national and international level.  You can use this association to buy a car, rent a car and there is also information on how to drive safely. This can be useful for those unaware of the changing road rules for each state   Qconnect Urban Bus Services  This is a bus service that connects regional areas in Queensland.  This website will provide the phone number, fax numbers and the name of the bus service  It also provides the timetables and routes of the different  Transport Networks within Queensland

Noosa Festival of Surfing: - Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, Noosa, Queensland 4567, Australia The Noosa Festival of Surfing is the world's biggest surfing event, with more than 700 competitors in 20 plus amateur, pro and specialty events. Audi Noosa Food and Wine Festival: - Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads, Noosa, Queensland 4567, Australia Influential line up of over 150 leading chefs, winemakers, restaurateurs and serious foodies who converge on the magical setting of Noosa to taste, talk, debate, dine and indulge, Noosa Style Wicked: - Melbourne Street, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia Wicked tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz. Long before Dorothy dropped in; two other girls meet in the Land of Oz. Blackall Heartland Festival: - Shamrock Street, Blackall, Queensland 4472, Australia This festival is an event of the Art and Cultural for Blackall and Central West Queensland. Customs and Events

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