Welcome to Queensland - Top Attractions and Local Culture
Queensland is Australia’s second-largest state. It occupies approximately 23% of the continent in the northeast and shares boundaries with New South Wales, South Australia, and the Northern Territory. Queensland spans 1,727,000sq. kilometers. It is seven times the size of Great Britain and the amount of geographical variation within the state definitely reflects that multiple countries could fit within its borders!
Queensland is famous for its pristine beaches and tropical islands. Over 200 national parks cover more than 6.5 hectares across the state, plus there are lush mountainous rainforests, bushlands and creeks and flat table lands perfect for farming. Sugarcane, beef, wheat, cotton, wool, bananas, peanuts, pineapple and citrus are among the state’s major agricultural products, plus there are a lot of mining exports and commodities, including coal and metals.
Whether you’re relaxing on sun-kissed beaches, trekking through ancient rainforests, or snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef, there’s an experience waiting to become your treasured memory in Queensland.
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Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland – Australia’s second-largest state by area. In addition to being the third most populous city in Australia, Brisbane is geographically the largest of Australia’s capital cities and the third-largest in the world, occupying some 1140sq km.
Wherever tourists travel to in Queensland, they will more than likely experience the outdoors. Queenslanders spend much of their time outside enjoying the warm weather and sunny days. This can be seen by the frequent beach trips, their love of weekend sports, or hosting barbecues for lunch or dinner. The vibe is laidback and the area is full of plenty of ways to stay active.
A young and diverse nation, the more time you spend living and making friends in Australia the more you will realize that not only does culture exist in Australia, but also that there is no such thing as a 'typical Australian. The population of Australia is made up of a wide variety of cultural, religious, and linguistic backgrounds. Due to this multicultural mixture, you will encounter a wide range of social customs, habits, and perspectives on life, many of which may be new to you and very different from your previous experiences.
The people of Queensland enjoy an outdoor lifestyle with world-class beaches and waterways, national parks, rainforests, and tropical reefs. The pleasant climate (average summer temperatures of 25 degrees Celsius, average winter temperatures of 15 degrees Celsius) in the southern part of the state, which is most populated, means that most Queenslanders enjoy more winter sunshine and warmth than most other Australian states.
Enjoying a good meal outdoors is what Queensland life is all about. While you could pull up a chair in one of the state’s many beer gardens and al fresco dining hot spots, a picnic offers an immersive, relaxed vibe amongst nature that can (and should) be combined with a little exploring to make the most of your outing.
Specialties. Seafood is supreme in Queensland. Delicacies include Moreton Bay bugs, mud crabs, king and tiger prawns, mackerel, sea scallops, and fresh barramundi. Delicious range of fruits, such as avocados, mangoes, pawpaws, pineapples, strawberries, and bananas.
