Explore Queensland

With its sub-tropical to tropical climate, Queensland is Australia's sunshine state. You will find many of the attractions Australia is famous for, including:

  • the Great Barrier Reef
  • Fraser Island
  • our beaches
  • Indigenous culture
  • amusement parks
  • tropical rainforests
  • the Outback.

Just an hour south of Brisbane is the famous Gold Coast with amazing beaches, theme parks, and shopping. You can also find beautiful, quiet beaches on the Sunshine Coast, just an hour north of Brisbane.

Queensland tourism

Beyond the border

Brisbane is within easy travel distance of Australia's other major cities and attractions.

Destination Distance Hours of travel
Byron Bay 200km 2.5 hour drive
Sydney 700km 1.5 hour flight
Melbourne 1,400km 2.5 hour flight
Canberra 1,000km 2 hour flight
Uluru 3,000km 6 hour flight

Contacts

Study Abroad and Exchange Office

  • Phone: 3138 1217
  • Int. phone: +61 7 3138 1217
  • Fax: 3138 1216
  • Email: stae@qut.edu.au
  • Level 1, A Block, Room 110
    Gardens Point
    2 George St
    Brisbane QLD 4000
  • Monday - Friday, 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm
  • Postal address:
    QUT - Study Abroad & Exchange Office
    GPO Box 2434
    Brisbane QLD 4001