The second largest State of Australia is home to over 4 million people. Welcome to Queensland – "The Holiday State" – where the inviting tropical climate is too good to resist. The average summer temperatures of 25° C and the average winter temperatures of 15° C seem like a dream for the tourists. "The Sunshine State" enjoys more winter sunshine and warmth than most other Australian states.
Queensland was separated from New South Wales only in 1859. Before that, it was largely a penal colony. It was named in the honor of Queen Victoria of the UK, who signed the proclamation separating the state from New South Wales.
Agriculture, tourism and natural resources form the backbone of Queensland economy. Most of the population here is concentrated in the southeast corner.
Queensland is tourists' dream come true. Abound by the bounty that nature has lavishly bestowed on it, Queensland has something for everyone. The major attractions in Queensland include Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, the Great Barrier Reef, Whitsunday Islands, North Queensland, the Hinterland constituting many natural reserves and National Parks.
While beaches allure the young and old alike with water sports, the cities have vibrant entertainment options like nightclubs, restaurants, pubs, cafes, golf courses, state-of-the-art shopping centers and museums. The nature lovers bask in the radiance of rainforests that provide home to the native Australian flora and fauna.
With area over 40,000 sq. kilometers, the third largest city by area in the world, Mount Isa, is located in Queensland. The cities of Cairns and the capital, Brisbane, are always a buzz with commercial and tourists' activities.
A tourists' paradise can never be short of accommodation. However, every penny saved while in Queensland is worth gold because every saved penny translates into more and more visits to the places of interest. We offer best and cheap Queensland accommodation bookings from our secure online server. Now save money and enjoy maximum destinations in Queensland!
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