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Queensland [1] is one of the six states in Australia and probably most famous because of its association with several major world heritage sites including the Whitsunday Islands[2] Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree National Park. Eastern Queensland has a climate ranging from subtropical to tropical, and it's a popular wintertime tourist attraction. Large areas of western Queensland are very arid. Much of Queensland has a wet and dry season due to its latitude, and this is more notable further north you travel. One of the major tourist areas is the beach-based tourist resort just south of Brisbane, known as the Gold Coast. South East Queensland is one of the fastest-growing areas of Australia.

[edit] Regions

[edit] Cities

[edit] Other destinations

  • Great Barrier Reef – World’s largest living organism and the only one visible from outer space. Stretches over 2,000 kilometres in length and 348,000 square metres (larger than the United Kingdom, Holland and Switzerland combined). Home to tens of thousands of species of brilliantly coloured fish, corals and other marine life including whales, dolphins and turtles.
  • Daintree National Park – lush tropical rainforest of breathtaking beauty including lowland rainforest, swamps, mangroves and beaches – all available via walking tracks
  • Fraser Island – A World Heritage Listed island. The only place on the planet where rainforest grows on sand. Over 120 kilometres long and 30 kilometers across at it’s widest point. Features wealth of natural attractions including pristine fresh water lakes, champagne pools, amazing coloured sand formations and a shipwreck.
  • Riversleigh Fossil Fields – Over 10,000 hectares of fossil deposits, which are among the richest and most extensive in the world. Provides exceptional examples of mammalian assemblages, including the first records of many groups of living mammals.
  • Wet Tropics of Queensland – World Heritage property extending from Townsville to Cooktown on the north-east coast of Queensland coving almost 900,000 hectares. An extensive region of spectacular scenery with fast-flowing rivers, deep gorges, numerous waterfalls and mountain summits providing expansive rainforest views.

[edit] Time Zone

Australia is divided into three time zones. Queensland is 10 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+10) and 18 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST). Daylight Saving is not observed, so it shares common timezone with New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania only during the summer.

AEST - Australian Eastern Standard Time

[edit] Understand

[edit] Tourism Queensland

The official state tourism authority provides a vast array of tourism and travel information and services for guests in Queensland. It is a statutory body of the Queensland Government, which promotes, markets and arranges travel and tourism to and within Queensland.

Services and tools available include;

  • Holiday Planning Tools[[3]]
  • Information for trade, industry and the media[[4]]
  • Facebook Fan Page[[5]]
  • Twitter Page[[6]]
  • e-Newsletter[[7]]
  • RSS Subscription[[8]]
  • iPhone Application[[9]]

[edit] Geography

Queensland is a large, diverse state stretching over 1,730,648 sq km. Driving distances are long but doable if you plan carefully. There are 12 main highways but the coastal route is scenic and offers plenty of diversions.

Maps

The following maps provided by Tourism Queensland[10] gives visitors an overview picture of where Queensland cities, towns and island lie.

Other Maps

  • Queensland Airports Map[24]
  • Visitor Information Centres Map[25]
  • National Parks Map[26]
  • Driving & Travel Distances Map[27]
  • Wine Regions Map[28]
  • Birdwatching Map[29]

[edit] Talk

As in most of Australia, English is invariably spoken. However, in some popular tourist cities (particularly Cairns and the Gold Coast) some signs may be supplemented in Japanese.

[edit] Get in

[edit] Customs & Quarantine

When arriving in Australia, you must declare all food, plant and animal items. Seemingly harmless plant, food, wood or seeds can introduce deadly pest or disease. Prohibited products may include meat, nuts, live plants and fruit.

Trade in endangered and threatened wildlife and native Australia wildlife is strictly regulated. Products made from hard corals, giant clamshells, reptiles or whales may be prohibited or restricted. Visit the Australian Customs[30] website for further information.

[edit] Visa Requirements

Anyone who is not an Australian citizen requires a valid visa or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). For details, visit the Department of Immigration & Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs[31]

[edit] By plane

Most interstate travelers have the choice of flying to Queensland with Qantas[32], Virgin Blue[33] or Jetstar.[34] Flights to major towns are frequent and regional airports are dispersed throughout the state.

The main international airports are in Brisbane, Cairns and the Gold Coast.

Domestic airports with direct flights from interstate are at Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, the Fraser Coast and the Sunshine Coast.

Other airports in smaller towns in Queensland are served by indirect flights via one of the airports above.

Brisbane Airport

  • Brisbane Airport[35] is a 15 km or 20 minute drive from the CBD, or about 25 minutes by Airtrain[36], which also continues on to the Gold Coast.
  • The AirTrain runs every 30 minutes from 6am to 7pm every day and connects to Central station.
  • The domestic terminal is separate from the international terminal, but AirTrain provides a 5-minute connection.
  • There are shuttle buses which provide direct hotel transfers, and plentiful taxis and hirecar providers.
  • Both terminals provide undercover parking for short and long term periods.
  • Brisbane Airport provides a handy map of flight routes and general timetables.[37]

Cairns Airport

  • Cairns Airport[38] is located 7 kilometers north of the CBD.
  • Domestically, Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Blue all operate out of Cairns, with scheduled services to most Australian state capitals, as well as regional locations.
  • Cairns also handles international flights from Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand.
  • Rental Cars can be located at the domestic terminal in the QantasLink[39] arrival lounge.
  • Shuttle buses to Cairns and Port Douglas depart hourly.
  • Taxis are also available 24 hours a day, and the fare to the city centre costs around AUD$16.
  • Short-term and long-term parking is located next to the passenger terminal.

Gold Coast Airport

Gold Coast Airport[40] is located on the Gold Coast Highway at Bilinga (close to Coolangatta) on the southern end of the Gold Coast, and is only minutes from the beach. Part of the runway actually extends into New South Wales.

  • The airport 30 minutes’ drive from Surfers Paradise and an hour from Byron Bay. The drive to Brisbane can take an hour and fifteen minutes.
  • Jetstar, Qantas, Tiger Airways[41] and Virgin Blue all have frequent domestic flights from Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney.
  • Internationally, AirAsia X[42], Air New Zealand[43] and Freedom Air[44] fly in from New Zealand and Malaysia.
  • Surfside Bus Lines[45] and Gold Coast Tourist Shuttles[46] offer convenient transfers to hotels and theme parks. The free Airport Link shuttle[47] takes you straight to the Gold Coast Highway, where public transport is readily available.
  • Car rental companies can be located opposite the check-in counters at the airport.
  • Taxis are available immediately outside the terminal.

Interstate Travel Times

  • Sydney to Brisbane – 1 hour
  • Melbourne to Brisbane – 2 hours
  • Adelaide to Brisbane – 2.5 hours
  • Darwin to Brisbane – 4 hours
  • Perth to Brisbane – 6.5 hours

[edit] By bus

There are a number of companies that operate bus services between cities and towns throughout Australia, and there are also interstate trains.

[edit] By car

Queensland’s wide open spaces make it ideal for exploration by car. The roads are high quality and well-signed so getting here is easy.

Driving Times

The drive from Melbourne is ideally covered over two days (minimum), and Sydney to Brisbane can be driven in a day.

Suggested Routes

  • From Melbourne or Sydney, take the coastal Pacific Highway (1); the more inland New England Highway (15) through New South Wales; or the inland A32 from Adelaide which also goes through New South Wales.
  • If you have time up your sleeve, you can continue taking the coastal route (the Bruce Highway, A1) all the way north to Cairns. The highway is scenic, comfortable to drive and offers plenty of attractions along the way; but you’ll need to allow two to three days for the journey from Brisbane.
  • For an alternative entry into Queensland, drive up from New South Wales via the New England Highway (15) through the Southern Downs. This will take you through Warwick and Toowoomba, towns rich in pioneer history. From here you can continue north to the vineyards of the Granite Belt and South Burnett regions.
  • South East Queensland is well-connected with freeways and distributor roads, from the Gold Coast all the way up to the Sunshine Coast.
  • Serious outback travelers heading east from the Northern Territory can enter Queensland via Mount Isa on the Barkly Highway (A2); or drive up from South Australia via the Birdsville Track (an old stock route and now a dirt track) and on to Longreach. This journey is recommended in a four-wheel drive vehicle.

It is important to be realistic about the distances and travel times involved: for instance the trek from Mount Isa to Brisbane covers over 1800 km of road - which equates to about 22 hours of continuous driving. Visit Tourism Queensland's Driving Safety Information Guide[48] before undertaking an outback trek.

Tourism Queensland’s Driving Journeys[49] offer many great ideas for driving holidays and more suggested itineraries. The RACQ[50] also has a helpful trip planner.

If backpacking or on a tight budget, check to see if you can double up with other low-budget travellers who may be driving inter-state, or investigate car-hire places that sometimes offer deals charging less to return their stock to capital cities.

[edit] By rail

The Countrylink/XPT service from Sydney is at present the only interstate service. The trip from Sydney to Brisbane takes around 14 hours; the connecting journey from Sydney to Cairns takes a little less than two days if you choose not to break it up along the way.

The Brisbane XPT train runs once a day from Sydney’s Central station to Brisbane’s Roma Street. The train departs at 4:20pm in the afternoon, travels overnight and then arrives in Brisbane at 6:30am the following morning. You can also board the train at Strathfield or Hornsby station, at Broadmeadow in Newcastle or at one of stations along the way.

You can also travel to Brisbane during the day by catching Countrylink’s Casino XPT train from Sydney Central station to Casino, then changing to a connecting bus. The bus takes you from Casino via the Gold Coast to Brisbane’s Roma Street station. The whole journey takes fifteen and a half hours - of which only the final three hours are on the bus. The train departs Sydney Central station every day at 7:15am in the early morning, and the connecting bus arrives at Brisbane Roma Street station at 10:21pm late that same evening.

[edit] By boat

Interstate and International Cruise Liners regularly dock into Brisbane, and sail on to the Whitsundays, Cape York, Townsville, Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef.

Luxury cruises liners that regularly call into Brisbane include P&O Cruises[51], Carnival[52] and Oceania Cruises.[53]

Travel Times

Brisbane’s cruise ship port is called Portside Wharf, a recent development located in Hamilton, 6km from the Brisbane CBD or about a 20 minute drive. Buses into town and ferries service the port regularly. It also houses a fresh produce market, riverside restaurants, cafés and eateries, boutiques and cinemas.

Portside Wharf[54] provides a handy shipping schedule.

[edit] Get around

[edit] By plane

Air travel in Queensland is easy to organize and commute. With international airports in Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville and the Gold Coast, plus many regional and island airports, air travel is an efficient and reliable way to get around. Qantas, Virgin Blue and JetStar and a number of smaller regional carriers offer in-flight entertainment and dedicated staff to ensure you arrive in holiday mode.

[edit] By car

For a full listing of Hire Car companies through-out Queensland, visit Tourism Queensland’s Hire Cars and Driving directory.[[55]]

Also, visit Tourism Queensland’s Driving Journeys[[56]] for all the latest touring routes, suggested itineraries and things to se and do along the way.

[edit] By train

Traveltrain Holidays[[57]] offers Australia's largest and most comprehensive network of long-distance trains, carrying more than half a million passengers each year. Its premium service, Queenslander Class on The Sunlander, was recently named one of the 'World's Top 25 Trains' and 'Australia's Best Rail Journey' by the Society of International Railway Travellers. The dedicated tourism arm of QR Limited (formerly Queensland Rail), Traveltrain Holidays offers a fleet of long-distance passenger trains connecting Brisbane to a host of holiday destinations throughout Queensland including Cairns, Townsville, the Whitsundays, Charleville and Longreach. Each of Queensland Rail's coastal, outback and tropical north services offer a unique travel experience.

Traveltrain Holidays packages its rail experiences with accommodation, fully-guided tours, cruises, flights and car hire. It operates travel centres throughout Queensland as well as a call centre.

Some of the services offered by Queensland Rail[[58]:

  • The Inlander - Townsville to Mount Isa. A 977 km trip, enjoyed in air-conditioned comfort, traveling through Charters Towers across the Great Dividing Range and through Hughenden and Julia Creek before delivering passengers at the mining centre of Mount Isa.
  • The Westlander - Brisbane to Charleville. A scenic journey from Brisbane traveling across the Great Dividing Range and through the rich farmlands of South East Queensland Country before arriving in Charleville, the largest town in the south-west Outback.
  • The Sunlander - Brisbane to Cairns. One of Australia’s great journeys and a firm favourite with travellers venturing into the Tropical North. With its two styles of travel, 'The Sunlander' caters for all travellers, from the discerning to the budget conscious:
  • Queenslander Class - this luxurious train includes superb dining, first-class accommodation and exceptional service
  • Tilt Train - the fastest narrow guage trains in the world, the Tilt Trains provide an efficient, comfortable and modern standard of travel.

Most of these services depart from Brisbane’s centrally located Transit Centre/Roma Street station.

[edit] By bus

Browse Tourism Queensland’s Bus and Coach directory[[59]] to find a suitable coach provider.

[edit] By public transport

Getting around couldn’t be easier with Queensland’s extensive public transport network.

Most of South East Queensland is serviced by buses, trains and ferries on the TransLink network[[60]], which stretches from the southernmost part of the Gold Coast to the northern tips of the Sunshine Coast.

Visit TransLink's website[[61]] for timetable information, maps and a helpful Journey Planner to get a wide range of transport options. One TransLink ticket will take you wherever you need to go within the network.

In most regional centres, the qconnect initiative[[62]] connects public transport services; including buses, accessible taxis and community and subsidised transport. The site maintains a detailed list of Urban Bus Services [[63]] to be found in most regional areas.

[edit][add listing] See

  • Great Barrier Reef - One of the seven wonders of the natural world, this magical underwater labyrinth will treat you to spectacular displays of nature found no where else in the world. Stretching from Tropical North Queensland in the north to Central Queensland in the south, the rare, ancient beauty of the reef can be enjoyed from many different points of view. On the Whitsundays you can dive amongst the coral on a scuba-diving adventure, or watch the reef come on a purpose-built pontoon. From Townsville you can wonder at its beauty from the comfort of a glass-bottomed boat or view from helicopter joy-flight. On the Southern Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Mackay and Central Queensland you can go snorkeling in a sheltered coral cay, or keep your clothes dry on a leisurely reef walk.
  • Mossman Gorge - A very accessible and scenic section of the World Heritage-listed Daintree National Park. Strangler figs and epiphytic plants flourish and the crystal-clear Mossman River cascades over granite boulders. The area is also home to colourful Boyd's forest dragons. Stroll along the 400 metre walking track to viewing platforms over the Mossman River. Look for the brilliant blue Ulysses butterfly and birds such as the eastern yellow robin. Take the two kilometre loop track through lush, green rainforest to learn about the plants and find out how the local Kuku Yalanji people use them in traditional ways.
  • Migrating Whales - The coast of Queensland provides visitors first-hand experience to view migrating whales during the winder months. There is various vantage points right downs the coast, but to really get the most for your whale watching experience, jump on board a whale watching tour with one of the many companies. The protective waters of Hervey Bay is the most popular destination to view these gentle giants of the sea.
  • Nesting Sea Turtles - Many varieties of turtles such as the loggerhead, green, leatherback and flatback nest from October to March each year along the Queensland coast from Bundaberg in the south to the Cape in the tropical north as well on the islands of the Southern Great Barrier Reef (Heron, Wilson, Lady Elliot, Lady Musgrave). The Turtle Nesting and Hatching season is an amazing experience and visitors to Queensland will find opportunities to witness these nocturnal events in a controlled environment at a number of island and mainland locations. Near Bundaberg, Mon Repos supports the largest concentration of nesting sea turtles on the east Australian mainland. You can help conserve turtles by participating in a six-day camp, working alongside the Mapoon Aboriginal owners and researchers as they measure and tag nesting Flat Back and Olive Ridley turtles, fit feral pig exclusion devices to the nesting sites and remove nets from the beach.

  • The Magnificent Moreton Bay - the mouth of the Brisbane river, and home to a collection of islands where boating, fishing, sailing, camping, holidays and day-trips make Brisbane such a brilliant out-door adventure city. Take a guided tour around beautiful St Helena Island, a former jail from when Brisbane was a penal colony. Spend the weekend at Stradbroke Island and surf on magnificent beaches or take the kids to Coochie Mudlo Island for a quiet day out on flat water beaches.
  • RiverFire - the last night of the annual River Festival - a night when Brisbane comes out to watch an incredible fireworks display choreographed with precision to spray from the tops of buildings, from the cities bridges and barges stretched all along the river from Southbank to the Story Bridge. The fireworks are kicked off and ended with the dump and burn by the RAAF's F-111 fighters.

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Orchid Beach on Hinchinbrook Island
Orchid Beach on Hinchinbrook Island
  • Catch The Savannahlander [64] from Cairns to Forsayth - this unique four day train trip is a great way to see the Australian outback.
  • Capital Brisbane city is not only the gateway to Moreton Bay the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast, but is a destination itself. It used to be that travellers would stop in Brisbane because they had too on the way to the rest of their holiday. But these days Brisbane offers world class arts, adventure, fashion, dining, nightlife and daylife.

The River City offers river tours, night and day, low-key, touristy, romantic or wild party style from a variety of companies. For a great night out, to see great bands or go to a dance party, locals head to Fortitude Valley in the evening and then enjoy the Valley markets on the weekends in Brunswick mall. West End also has trendy bars and restaurants, with markets on Saturdays along the river where local culture and local farmers sell their wares. For a lower key or a generational difference, try Paddington, Bulimba or New Farm for dining and cafes. Shopping in the city centre is a pleasure with shady pedestrian malls and alfresco cafes and restaurants at every turn.

Southbank is the perfect family destination for a low-cost or elegant night out - just pick your style. Fish and chips on the picnic tables provided in the grassy parklands, or fine dining in some of the top class restaurants lining little Stanly street. Come back in the morning for the famous markets on the weekends, and take a swim in the sparkling man-made beach, looking across the river to the cityscape. The free childrens water play park is new and hugely popular. Change rooms and shady spots are available and abundant.

Take guided night walks through the Botanical gardens to view the nocturanal wild-life. Go kayaking along the river in daytime or nightime. Climb the story bridge, or the Kangaroo Point cliffs. See live comedy, go to a play or a musical, visit the art gallery where Picasso and Andy Warhol collections were recently shown, or just cycle through the cities purpose built cycle paths that can take you from one end of the city to the other, and stop in the many parks along the way for an ice-cream or a drink.

Brisbane is a city not to be missed. Called "Australia's Most Liveable City", it is also a showcase for tourists where the local peoples friendly laid-back attitude to life is as much of a holiday experience as anything.

  • Gold Coast * An hour south of Brisbane you will find world class surfing, beautiful beaches, great food from all cultures, nightlife, fun parks, day trips by plane, helicopter or boat, deep sea fishing, unbelievable shopping, casino, shows, festivals, markets, or just watching the beautiful people. From Surfers Paradise to Cooloongatta the beaches alone are enough. Modern and clean, the southern corner of QLD is a world class holiday destination for people on all budgets.
  • Sunshine Coast * 2 hours north of Brisbane you will find the Sunshine coast with all the Gold Coast has to offer, but with a slightly different demographic (higher propertion of retirees), and a less dense population. The Sunshine Coast stretches across a number of towns each with thier own charms and flavours. The population boom being experienced by the Sunshine coast has much to do with the Sea-change migration from NSW and Victoria, as southern retirees come to spend the rest of their days enjoying what QLDers have had on their doorstep for their whole lives.
  • Fraser Coast * Gateway to Fraser Island the Fraser Coast is experiencing a massive property boom and tourist explosion. Unspoilt beaches and waterways, fantastic 4WD'ing, whale watching and fishing seem to be the main attractions, although the interior has plenty to offer those interested in the agricultural life of QLD.
  • 1770 * The Town of 1770 is the closest access point to the Great Barrier Reef, north of Brisbane. Just over an hours drive from Bundaberg and Gladstone airports it is a small coastal strip now slowly making itself known to the broader population. Great accommodation deals and quiet holidays can be had in this area where the reef is accessible for inexpensive day trips by boat. Snorkelling, surfing, fishing and camping, holidays houses, cabins or luxury resort accom available.
  • Go tandem skydiving in Caloundra with Sunshine Coast Skydivers [65].

[edit][add listing] Eat

Much of Queensland's income is still derived from agriculture, with different regions specializing in different produce. Famous examples include sugercane in the Whitsundays; peanuts for Kingaroy; mangoes for Bowen. Fresh local fish can also be found right along the coast, usually sold in "Fish & Chips" shops. Brisbane and surrounding areas like the Gold Coast and Sunshine coast are becoming very well known for quality restaurants, cafes and take-aways. Whether it's 5 star or fast food you are after there is no need to eat poor quality food in Queensland. With so much fresh food available, seek out boutique and independent operations with a focus on quality and freshness. You won't usually pay more than its worth. Demand for organic food is also growing, as is awareness of variations in peoples dietry preferences, so gluten and dairy intolerant or vegetarian/vegan eaters will often find that choices are available in most places, or can be prepared in the kitchens on request. Pub food in QLD is no longer just the sad old counter meal variety, if you find a fairly modern pub you'll find a fairly modern kitchen and while you can often still get lunch for $10, generally the low price won't be reflected in the quality. Breakfast is big in Brisbane and markets are particularly good places to go for a local brekkie. Alternatively, you'll find free and clean public BBQ's in lots of the public parks, so bring your own picnic along and enjoy QLD's gorgeous weather while you cook up your own true Aussie BBQ. To be fair to the other patrons, give the BBQ plate a wipe down after you've finished with some clean newspaper, and place your rubbish in bins provided.

[edit][add listing] Drink

The local mass produced Queensland beer is "XXXX", known locally as 'fourex'. The most common glass measure is called a pot, so just about any pub in Queensland will server you a pot of fourex'.

Rum is also produced in Queensland at the central coast town of Bundaberg. It is creatively called Bundaberg Rum, or 'bundy'.

There are many wineries in Queensland, but it doesn't have the mass production of the more southern areas of Australia. Some surround the town of Kingaroy.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

  • Holiday houses are popular in QLD. Check local papers and local internet sites for availability as they are often privately leased and generally modern and clean.
  • The weather in QLD is often excellent for camping, and there are fantastic camping grounds all over the state with a variety of facilities. These include local council's campgrounds, state conservation parks, state forests and national parks. Some national parks require pre-booking but most work on a 'register on arrival' basis.
  • Caravan parks, hotels, and resorts are other options that are available and range in price to suit most people.

[edit] Stay safe

  • SunSafe - Skin Cancer is a serious health issue in Australia, and sunburn and sunstroke are related problems. Make sure you wear SPF 15+ sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat and t-shirt or long sleeved shirt whenever you can in summer even on cloudy days. Particularly protect children's skin between 10AM to 2PM, as the summer sun can cause a severe burn that will at best ruin your holiday, and at worst end in a trip to the local hospital. Many media outlets list the UV Index (sun factor) with the weather broadcast. In summer in Queensland expect that the UV Index will be extreme every day.
  • Drink water - If you did a quick street survey you would quickly find out that most locals carry a bottle of water with them at most times in the summer. The humidity can take you unaware, and dehydrate you quickly. Make sure children take regular drinks if they are playing outdoors, and carry water with you on car journeys, hikes or any time you may inadvertently end up somewhere you didn't plan to be.
  • Saltwater Crocodiles (crocodylus porosus) are common throughout the tropical northern half of Queensland all the way down to Rockhampton. Some people play down the threat to humans posed by the Saltwater Crocodile. The facts are that the Saltwater Crocodile has been protected for decades now and there is a healthy population in northern Australia. It is always best to play it safe as a saltwater crocodile can grow to over 5m in length, and are found both in salt and fresh water. Beaches, rivers, creeks and waterholes can be home to large crocodiles. They are not known to frequent the Great Barrier Reef but live in coastal areas and rivers in tropical Australia. Generally authoritative local advice can direct you to a place to swim which is known to be free of crocodiles or has been cleared of them.
  • When swimming at surf beaches, swim on beaches patrolled by Surf Life Savers and between the red and yellow flags. Surf conditions can change quickly and powerful unseen rips can cause problems for even the strongest swimmers. The flags denote the safest area to swim in and the area is monitored.
  • If you see signs warning swimmers that "stingers" are in the water read them carefully as some are deadly. Find a pool or use one of the net protected beach enclosures common on many main beaches.

[edit] Get out

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