Queensland
Queensland is a perfect vacation destination. You are spoiled for choice between cosmopolitan Brisbane, the Great Barrier Reef with its gorgeous islands, green rainforest, golden beaches, spectacular national parks, the world's largest sand island, vacation hustle and bustle on the Gold Coast or solitude in the barren, vast outback.
"Brissie", as the locals affectionately call their city, has developed into a metropolis with 1.5 million inhabitants and a lively arts and culture scene. The subtropical capital of the state of Queensland is considered the sunniest city in Australia. In the south, the Gold Coast beckons with beach life and lifestyle in Surfers Paradise, in the north the charming Sunshine Coast with Noosa, the Australian St. Tropez. The Sunshine Coast is followed by the Fraser Coast with the coastal town of Hervey Bay, the starting point for tours to the world's largest sand island, Fraser Island (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Hervey Bay is also known as the "Whale Watching Capital of the World", making it the best place for whale watching.
If you drive north from Cairns along the Great Tropical Drive, you will come to the coastal towns of Palm Cove and Port Douglas with their palm-fringed sandy beaches. Boutiques, cafés, bars and restaurants invite you to stroll, store and enjoy. Airlie Beach, a lively coastal town with Caribbean-style scenery, is the ideal starting point for the Whitsunday Islands. Here you are very close to the Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef in the world, which stretches a good 2,000 kilometers along the Queensland coast. It is an Eldorado for divers and snorkelers and on tropical islands such as Hamilton or Hayman Island you can spend a dream vacation with lots of water sports and relaxing under palm trees.
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HighLife with the "Best Job in the World"
You can even be as lucky as Ben Southall and get paid for an extended stay on a dream island. In 2009, the Briton won a six-month janitor job of sorts on Hamilton Island in Tourism Queensland's successful international "Best Job in the World" campaign.
Incidentally, the Great Barrier Reef and islands such as Lizard Island and Green Island are also within easy reach of Cairns. The latter is only 27 kilometers away and, like many other islands, offers ecologically certified 5-star luxury accommodation. Sustainability is a top priority here, as the unique flora and fauna of the Great Barrier Reef and its more than 600 islands is a true natural wonder. The "largest aquarium in the world" is home to 1,500 tropical fish species and 300 different types of coral alone.
Visitors to this natural paradise are spoiled for choice: reef or wreck diving, relaxing on the beach or active hiking, camping in camps or staying in a luxury resort.
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Many guests who come to Queensland have one thing in common: they never want to leave. That's how beautiful and diverse this state is, with its dream beaches, the legendary Great Barrier Reef and the famous nightlife of Cairns. One person whose dream has come true is Ben Southall, winner of the "Best Job in the World" contest.
Food in Australia - the Queensland taste experience
As one of Australia's most popular destinations, Queensland
Australia, the country has a few culinary surprises in store for its visitors.
its visitors.
Even in the tourist centers, it's not uncommon for outsiders to
"Australian" by outsiders is not necessarily far away. Although
of this kind (binding and barbecue, to put it loosely), the chefs in the region
to put it loosely), but the chefs in the region clearly try to give their food
clearly try to give their food a typical flavor.
For this reason, you will find many restaurants serving Australian
Australian food with tropical fruits and vegetables, creating an interesting and
interesting and unusual taste experience. Avocados,
mangoes and pineapples are combined in an interesting way with more classic
dishes, while the flavor of the custard apple or the typical ginger
typical ginger adds the right spice.
Clubs Brisbane - The night is still young
Brisbane is known for its entertaining nightlife . As soon as it
the streets and squares around the many bars, pubs, clubs and
pubs, clubs and discos in the city center begin to fill up and everyone tries to
to get a seat in the most popular venues. Not to be forgotten are
the many cinemas and theater events that regularly fill the hearts of culture lovers.
make the hearts of culture lovers beat faster.
The Australian metropolis of Brisbane is home to a wide range of clubs
clubs, discotheques and dance halls - every night owl gets his
night owl gets his money's worth here. However, the motto is, better
styled too much than too little, because only with the right clothes will you not stand
queues for an infinitely long time. So it's better to leave your sneakers and T-shirt
leave them at the hotel. Once you've finally passed the doorman, there's nothing standing in the way of a long
party night. All styles of music are played in the clubs
from techno to funk to rock'n roll. Some clubs also feature live
live bands or solo artists also perform.
Sights in Queensland - The Australian sunshine state Queensland is Australia's sunshine state. The many beaches, islands,
rainforests and the Great Barrier Reef, combined with a
subtropical climate, make this state one of the most popular
destinations for Australian and international visitors.
Brisbane,
the venue of the 1988 World Expo, is the capital of the Sunshine State of Queensland.
State of Queensland. South Bank Parklands is the site on which
this exhibition took place. It is now used as a recreational area and as a
and as a venue for markets and festivals in the city center. Furthermore
Queensland Performing Arts Complex (theater and concert hall)
concert hall), the Queensland Museum
and the Queensland Art Gallery
(art gallery) are also located here.
Good views over the city center
from the bell tower of City Hall and over the entire
Hall (City Hall) and over the entire city area from Mt Cootha and Mt Gravatt. Brisbane is the starting point for excursions to Moreton Island, North Stradbroke Island, Lone
Pine Koala Sanctuary and the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.
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