Queensland (QLD)

Queensland is home to around 3.6 million people living across an area of 1,852,642 square kilometres. The state capital Brisbane, which is home to nearly 1.8 million people, is on the north-eastern coast of Australia.

According to Queensland Holidays, the State is divided into 13 regions:

Brisbane / Bundaberg, Coral Coast and Country / Central QLD / Fraser Coast / Gold Coast / Mackay / Outback QLD / South-east Country / Sunshine Coast / Townsville / Tropical North / Western Downs / Whitsundays

The Queensland Holidays website contains detailed information on these regions (and sub-regions and towns) including attractions, climate, transport, accommodation, maps and events.

Below is more information about Queensland's regions. You should also check the listings under National organisations and Information for families for additional information.

Local government services

The Queensland State Government website provides a starting point for information on things like health, housing, education and transport.

A map of local council boundaries in Queensland is available from the Local Government Association of QLD website. From there, you can view the local government directory for the websites and contact information for each of these councils.

Webcams

Surfers Paradise
Mackay
Port Douglas, 4 Mile Beach
Port Douglas, Lake near 4 Mile Beach
Ipswich, City Business District