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1 day ago · Queensland (locally / ˈ k w iː n z l æ n d / KWEENZ-land, commonly abbreviated as Qld) is a state in northeastern Australia, the second-largest and third-most populous of the Australian states. It is bordered by the Northern Territory , South Australia and New South Wales to the west, southwest and south respectively.
1 day ago · Queensland is a state in northeastern Australia, which is the wettest and most tropical part of the continent. The second largest of Australia’s states, Queensland occupies nearly one-fourth of the continent. The capital is Brisbane, on the state’s southeastern coast.
1 day ago · Discover Brisbane, Queensland's sunny capital with laidback charm and urban energy. Explore the city's attractions, islands, culture, wildlife and more with this comprehensive guide.
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1 day ago · The gateway to Queensland's tropical north, Cairns is a laid-back city best enjoyed outdoors. The region of Cairns is home to the iconic Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics World Heritage Rainforest, but the city of Cairns itself is also a must-visit. You'll find brilliant cafés, bustling markets and plenty of beaches nearby.
2 days ago · Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Brisbane, port, capital of Queensland, Australia, and the country’s third largest city. It lies astride the Brisbane River on the southern slopes of the Taylor Range, 12 miles (19 km) above the river’s mouth at Moreton Bay. The site, first explored in 1823 by John Oxley, was occupied in 1824 by a penal ...
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4 days ago · Queensland - Exploration, Aboriginals, Gold Rush: During the period of initial European exploration of Australia and the region of present-day Queensland, some 250,000 Aborigines inhabited the area, it has been estimated. They were either fishing people, living along the coast where food was plentiful, or mountain people, occupying the central and western areas where survival was more difficult. While the Talgai skull, discovered in 1884 and estimated to be between 9,000 and 11,000 years old ...
2 days ago · Guide to Moreton Island. Sand dunes, shipwrecks and sparkly beaches. Welcome to Brisbane’s secret garden. Perched in Brisbane’s backyard, Moreton Island is a slice of paradise for adventurous travellers. Imagine yourself snorkelling amid rainbow-coloured fish, whizzing down a sand dune, bathing in a blue lagoon and hand-feeding wild dolphins.
