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Discover Queensland
Wunya (welcome, greetings) is from the Yuggera language of Brisbane and the Gubbi Gubbi language of the Sunshine Coast.
From the bright lights of the Gold Coast to the technicolour underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland has a slice of paradise to suit everyone.
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Brisbane
With Brisbane as the capital city of Queensland, and where the Conference is hosted, you can explore our cosmopolitan hub for arts, culture and dining. Brisbane boasts stunning natural assets, clear blue skies all year round and a subtropical alfresco lifestyle in this urban metropolis with a relaxed vibe. Here, you’ll receive a warm welcome from the city with timeless nature in its soul.
Things to do
There are many things to do in and around Brisbane, why not try:
- Cuddling a koala at Lone Pine Sanctuary.
- Rock climbing and abseiling on the ancient Kangaroo Point Cliffs.
- Twilight kayaking down the Brisbane River.
- Strolling along the white sand of world-famous beaches at the nearby Gold and Sunshine Coasts.
- Whale-watching in the natural splendour of Moreton Bay
- Explore the culture-rich precinct housing Australia’s largest Gallery of Modern Art, Queensland Art Gallery, Queensland Museum, and Queensland Performing Art Complex
- Sampling local produce, supporting the local designers or enjoying an evening snack or dinner at one of Brisbane’s many markets.
- Tantalising taste buds with a cellar door tour of wineries and microbreweries in the Scenic Rim and country valleys.
Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)
See the world from a new perspective at QAGOMA. Together, the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art offer compelling experiences that will move and surprise you.
Their two galleries each have their own distinct personalities but are united in their purpose to share exceptional art.
Fortitude Valley
It is where elegance and style meet grungy and offbeat, and heritage-listed properties proudly stand among contemporary buildings. From the cranking of a coffee grinder to the final closing doors of nightclubs – Fortitude Valley is the suburb that never sleeps.
Mulgumpin (Moreton Island)
An adventurer’s dream just 75 minutes by ferry from Brisbane, Moreton, the third-largest sand island in the world, lies waiting for you to step into its natural wonder.
Known to the Ngugi people as Mulgumpin or Moorgumpin (the Place of Sandhills) this island is a 4WD heaven (unless you’re staying at Tangalooma Island Resort). Bring your own 4WD or jump on an organised tour. From glistening beaches to the oldest lighthouse in Queensland, you’ll know your sense of discovery won’t go unsatisfied.
Minjerrinah (North Stradbroke Island)
Rest assured there’s no bad time to visit, with plenty of year-round experiences that will leave a unique footprint on your heart and mind. The Goompi Trail is a historical walk with a local Indigenous guide, where you’ll learn about traditional hunting methods, bush tucker and medicines. An early morning or evening stroll along the North Gorge Walk as good as guarantees an appearance from local kangaroos and wallabies.
