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3 days ago · In contemporary times Queensland—under the self-proclaimed title of the “Sunshine State”—has reaped the benefits of rapid growth in tourism, some attractions being sandy surfing beaches, verdant estuaries, picturesque islands, and the Great Barrier Reef, extending for 1,250 miles (2,000 km) off Queensland’s Coral Sea coastline.
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Constituting only a small fraction of the state’s area, the...
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1 day ago · Nicknamed the Sunshine State for its tropical and sub-tropical climates, Great Barrier Reef, and numerous beaches, tourism is also important to the state's economy.
4 days ago · A ring of dramatic mountain ranges and World Heritage-listed rainforests circling farmland valleys, Queensland’s Scenic Rim is an easy drive from Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Straddling an ancient volcanic caldera in the lush hinterland of south-east Queensland, the Scenic Rim is home to the northernmost sections of the Gondwana Rainforests ...
4 days ago · Stretching for more than 60km (40mi) along the Queensland coast, the Sunshine Coast is as vast as it is varied. White sand beaches and pristine waterways sit alongside lush rainforests and Heritage-listed national parks, with charming historic villages sprinkled throughout.
2 days ago · Sailing through blue waters, snorkelling above gardens of coral and coastal views more beautiful than a postcard – it’s all waiting for you in the Whitsundays. A cluster of islands located 55km (34mi) off the Queensland coast, the Whitsundays offer everything you’d expect from a tropical paradise; turquoise waters that meet swirling white ...
4 days ago · Constituting only a small fraction of the state’s area, the southeast has more than three-fifths of the population. Its share has increased further by the rapid growth of the city of Gold Coast and the towns of the Sunshine Coast, based on tourism, retirement, and discretionary migration.
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Jul 1, 2024 · Southern Queensland vehemently opposed federation, fearing economic decline of its industries. The overwhelming enthusiasm of the working-class miners and shearers in the northern regions ensured success.
