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
Gympie - the town that saved Queensland
Centre of the heritage and cultural centre of the Cooloola Region, Gympie situated 160kms north of Brisbane offers the warm hospitality of a country town with all modern conveniences ...
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Qld Theatre Company 2008 Season
You can book ahead by contacting QTC 1800 355 528 or www.qtix.com ...
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Cruise Director leaves
Cruise Director leaves his “dream ...
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ABC TV's Digital Revolution
Join the ABC Revolution now with the release of ABC NOW, the fastest way to access ABC News, Radio, Television and Sport. Download it from abc.net.au/now at no cost – it’s only a click away ...
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Tourist Qld..more widely read
Tourist Queensland, the award-winning publication from Coastline Newspaper Group is being more widely read than ever ...
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100% Solar-powered resort
Australia’s first 100% solar-powered resort
Hidden Valley Cabins & Tours is an eco-friendly resort near Townsville on the Paluma Range – the country’s first solar-powered and ...
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Diana - A Celebration, Powerhouse Museum..by Sherry Barnes 
Extraordinary, remarkable, unique, superb, heart-wrenching – all superlatives. Space does not allow full description of Althorp Estate’s celebration of Princess Diana at Sydney’s Powerhouse ...
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Palm Cove Offers Five-Star holidays
Australia’s number one wedding destination is the most beautiful beach and premier location in Tropical North Queensland. Warm tropical waters all year round and silky sandy beach lined ...
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Book Review - by Sherry Barnes
Caravan Chef - Around Australia with 30 ingredients - by Eva Stovern.- Explore Publishing rrp $19.95
This is a beaut little book and I see it being very popular with ...
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2008 Noosa Long Weekend
A long weekend indeed! 10 fantastic days of theatre, literature, music, dance, forum, film, art, gourmet foods at Noosa and surrounding districts July 4 to 13.
The festival which ...
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Ride For Daniel
The Daniel Morcombe Foundation has so far raised over $100,000 helping promote education about child safety; as a memorial tribute to the Sunshine Coast youngster who went missing while ...
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Longreach Fishing Competition
For the past three years the Longreach Fishing Çlub have hosted an annual inland fishing competition on the Thomson River; attended by locals and many visitors travelling through the west. ...
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Air New Zealand at Gold Coast
The inaugural flight from Auckland with 152 passengers was due to arrive at Gold Coast Airport on March 30.
The Air New Zealand services will connect the Gold Coast to the rest of ...
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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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