Why Queensland?
Where else can the locals enjoy an outdoor lifestyle ranked among the best in the world with famous beaches and waterways, national parks, rainforests and tropical reefs ours to explore and enjoy.
Queensland has the climate to make it all possible. Our average summer temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, and average winter temperatures of 15 degrees Celsius means that Queenslanders enjoy more winter sunshine and warmth than most.
It's all here in the Sunshine State.
So if you're looking at taking a short-break, an adventure holiday, a romantic getaway or a family outing , Queensland’s the place for you.
This guide includes our spectacular Great Barrier Reef, virgin rainforests, pristine white beaches by the kilometer, tropical islands and the Great Outback. You'll also find information on accommodation, attractions to visit, events to entertain, tours, or hire and transport options.
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Some stories & photos from Tourist Queensland
BEN'S GOT 'THE BEST JOB
Ben Southall aged 34 from Hampshire in the UK received the official news from Premier Anna Bligh when she announced he had won Tourism Queensland’s Best Job In The ...
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P0RT DOUGLAS - 25 years of holiday heaven
If it’s action and adventure, romance and relaxation, dining and dancing in a restaurant or bar or just serious retail therapy you seek, Port Douglas has a bit ...
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PALM COVE - TOP LOCATION FOR YOUR HOLIDAY
This little jewel is the perfect destination to explore Tropical North Queensland. Apart from relaxing in stunning surrounds, visiting any of the iconic attractions is simple – reef, rainforest, wildlife, ...
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MAKE AUSTRALIAN HISTORY - WRITE YOUR OWN STORY
People from all over Australia are invited to write their personal stories online in a vibrant history project also to be a documentary ABC TV series.
“The Making ...
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AUSTRALIAN MUSTER IN TROPICAL NORTH QLD.
With the crack of a whip the Aussie Outback is brought to life in the tropics as the $10 million tourism venture opened near Port Douglas in late May.
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FESTIVAL CAIRNS - BOLDER AND BRIGHTER
In its 47th year, Festival Cairns 2009 is Tropical North Queensland’s most significant annual celebration. This year it’s been reinvigorated to be brighter and bolder under the directorship ...
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Congratulations!
Just as we are entering a bold new era, so too is this publication.
Tourist Queensland has been in print since 1988 and this edition marks the 2 million milestone.
Congratulations to Michael McRae and all involved. I know you will continue to serve the industry for years to come.
Yours sincerely
Margaret Keech MP
Minister for Tourism, Fair Trading
MESSAGE FROM TOURISM MINISTER MARGARET KEECH
The Queensland Tourism Strategy heralds a bold new era for our industry, and I am excited about what the future holds for us.
The Strategy has been developed following the broadest consultation ever within the industry. We held 21 workshops across Queensland’s 14 regional tourist organisation regions and almost 1000 people from the industry, government agencies and councils and community leaders have contributed.
We met from Gold Coast and Warwick in the south to Atherton, Cairns and Cooktown in the north, and west out to Mt Isa and Charleville. The venues ranged from Cairns Convention and Exhibition Centre, to public halls, and even a motel. In Bundaberg we had a good attendance at the Quality Hotel Burnett Riverside. What impressed me most was the enthusiasm of participants, their willingness to contribute and the quality of their feedback.
I wanted the industry to have ownership of the Strategy, with guidance from the Beattie Government.
The draft Strategy is a quality document, and the final document will be even more impressive. Draft Strategy currently released for community consultation – can be downloaded at www.qldtourismstrategy.com.au. The closing date for comments is 14 July 2006. The final Strategy will be released later this year.
The Strategy is the future for tourism in Queensland. It identifies our challenges and opportunities, and sets us on the path to sustainable industry growth and prosperity. It contains action plans and targets in a range of areas, including:
• coordination, partnerships and community;
• investment, infrastructure and access;
• workforce development;
• developing and marketing a Queensland visitor style experience;
• natural environment and culture;
• and future insights and research.
It has already produced results, with the extra $4 million over four years for regional tourist organisations and another $7.5 million over four years for the conventions and incentives sector direct outcomes of Strategy consultation.
I am proud of this document, and I know the industry shares my excitement about our future prospects.
The future is bright for tourism in Queensland. It is already one of our largest industries, and one of our biggest employers, providing jobs for around 140,000 Queenslanders.
I believe the sky’s the limit! We will stay at the forefront of Australian tourism.
But the industry, private sector and government must continue to work together to maximise our opportunities in this new era.
Yours sincerely
Margaret Keech MP
Minister for Tourism, Fair Trading
And Wine Industry Development
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