Queensland Flashcards
Test knowledge for exam
Where does the Sunlander train route operate between?
Brisbane and Cairns
Where does the Tilt train operate between?
Brisbane to Rockhampton to Cairns
Where does the Spirit Of The Outback operate between?
Brisbane to Longbeach
Where does the Inlander operate between?/
Townsville to Mount Isa
Where does the Westlander operate between?
Brisbane and Charleville
Name two beach resort areas in Cairns that are popular with New Zealanders
Four Mile Beach - Port Douglas, Mission Beach
What is significant about a town called Kuranda?
Skyrail - cable car, village in the rainforest
Port Douglas, 1 hour north of Cairns is another important access point to the Great Barrier Reef. Also a world famous tropical rain forest (world heritage site) exists here. What is it called?/
Daintree Rainforest
Travelling south towards Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, is the world’s largest sand island and world . heritage site. What is it called and can visitors stay on this island?
Fraser Island. Yes, you can stay there.
Travelling south to the Sunshine Coast we come across Noosa, a very popular destination for New Zealanders. Name two other popular beach resorts on this coastline.
Mooloolaba and Caloundra
A ‘must do’ activity on the Sunshine Coast is visit a famous zoo. What is the name of this zoo?
Australia Zoo
South is BRISBANE, the capital of Queensland. It sits on the Brisbane River which is the centre for all leisure activities. Access: From New Zealand, flights take 3 hours 40 mins. Which airlines fly to Brisbane and are there direct flights from Wellington and Christchurch?
Yes - Air New Zealand, Qantas, Virgin, Jetstar
From Brisbane International Airport, there are many buses, shuttles etc offering transfers into Brisbane and also to the Gold Coast. List and describe places of interest for visitors to this city, the 3rd largest in Australia
Story Bridge, St John’s Cathedral,
