Queensland

Region · 🇦🇺 Australien

Bevölkerung 5.618.800

Fläche 1.734.447 km²

Zeitzone Australia/Brisbane

Offizielle Website www.qld.gov.au

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Queensland Unmissables

Queensland’s diverse landscape spans from the 98% silica sands of Whitehaven Beach to the ancient Gondwana rainforests of Springbrook and the Daintree. The region features major conservation hubs like Australia Zoo and Reef HQ, the world's largest living coral reef aquarium. Coastal highlights include the north-facing Noosa Main Beach and Brisbane’s South Bank Parklands, while Barron Falls and the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway provide access to the rugged terrain of the Far North's Wet Tropics.

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Nature & Outdoors

Queensland’s diverse landscapes range from the world's largest sand island, K'gari, to the 98% pure silica sands of Whitehaven Beach. The region's topography includes Wallaman Falls—Australia's highest single-drop waterfall—and the dramatic Barron Falls in the Wet Tropics. Urban highlights feature heritage-listed botanical gardens and riverfront parklands in Brisbane, while inland areas showcase semi-arid salt lakes and the volcanic peaks of the Mackay region.

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Caravan & Camping Sites

This collection spans diverse Queensland landscapes, from the tropical rainforest gardens of Paronella Park to the arid opal fields of Opalton and Yowah. It includes heritage-listed sites, remote outback farm stays, and riverfront campgrounds near historic towns like Barcaldine and Cooktown. Facilities range from fully equipped holiday parks with power and laundry to basic bush camps and free rest areas situated near artesian bores and fishing weirs.

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Cultural Highlights of Queensland

Queensland's cultural heritage spans thousands of years, from the ancient Quinkan rock art in the north to the modern architectural landmarks of Brisbane’s South Bank. This collection features major institutions like the Queensland Museum and Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), alongside historic sites like the 1828 Old Windmill and the convict-built Commissariat Store. Visitors can explore Indigenous history at the Cairns Museum, scientific discovery at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, and unique border-town history at the Wallangarra Railway Station Museum.

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Scenic Lookouts & Viewpoints

This collection spans Queensland’s diverse geography, from the 40-meter sand dunes of Big Red in the Simpson Desert to the ancient Curtain Fig Tree of the Atherton Tablelands. It includes coastal vantage points like Rex Lookout over the Coral Sea and the multi-colored sand cliffs of The Cathedrals on K'gari. Visitors can observe Australia’s highest single-drop waterfall at Wallaman Falls or watch for wildlife from the dedicated platypus platform in Eungella National Park.

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Theme Parks & Zoos

Queensland hosts Australia’s most concentrated collection of major theme parks and wildlife sanctuaries. The Gold Coast features Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, and Dreamworld, alongside large-scale water parks like Wet 'n' Wild and WhiteWater World. Farther north, the Sunshine Coast is home to the 700-acre Australia Zoo and the family-oriented Aussie World. Specialized conservation centers include the heritage-listed Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in Kuranda, and Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, which offers boat cruises through crocodile-inhabited lagoons.

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Praktische Informationen

Währung: Australischer Dollar AUD A$ · Kartenzahlung · Weitgehend akzeptiert
Notrufnummern: 000 Polizei · Rettungsdienst · Feuerwehr
Stromnetz: Steckertyp I
230 V · 50 Hz

Leitungswasser: Trinkbar
Fahrseite: Linksverkehr
Telefonvorwahl: +61

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