Longreach Accommodation

As I was born in tropical north Queensland on the Atherton Tablelands, and we worked and traveled in most parts of Queensland, I feel I can offer good advice and information for you.

TIP # 1 Weather Cycle Queensland is the same across Australia with our summer months are December, January and February. autumn months are March, April and May and winter months are June, July and August Spring months are September, October and November and are very nice.

TIP # 2 HOUR ADVANCED Queensland does not operate daylight saving and local time is always 10 hours ahead of GMT. Other states in Australia do not work once advanced from the first Sunday in October to first Sunday in April, so be aware of this when traveling in other states of Queensland in Australia.

TIP # 3 Metric System In Queensland, the metric system is used so that all distances are in kilometers (km's), speed is in km / h and gasoline / fuel is sold in liters.

TIP # 4 DRIVING Driving in Queensland in Queensland, Australia and rent a car - most rental companies will request a valid driver's license UN restricted and if it is in English , it is generally accepted. However, if you have a license which is not in English, you must first obtain a valid international driving permit before leaving your country of origin. Australia requires a "Convention of 1949 displaced persons." And remember, driving on the left side of the road. And always ask the rental company if you are allowed to drive the rental vehicle on a road ground or you can have your insurance canceled.

TIP NO 5 VOLTAGE The nominal voltage electrical voltage is 230 volts in Australia. As a connector requires the agreement of Australian Standard pin adapters can be purchased travel in Australia, usually at airports.

EMERGENCY BOARD NO 6 000 is the emergency number in Australia and is used for all emergency services, including fire departments, ambulance services and police.

TIP # 7 MOBILE PHONE USE Australia has a network of telecommunications and mobile telephone network that includes modern 3G services in most parts of Queensland. Check with your mobile provider to see if "international roaming" is available and this service can be activated for you all in Australia. Telephone companies operating in Qld include Telstra, Vodafone and Optus.

INFORMATION ON Queensland is home to about 4 million people and is the second largest state in Australia. Areas within Queensland are vast and sparsely populated, coastal areas have higher population densities. Tourists love the average summer temperatures of 25 degrees Celsius (77F) and winter temperatures average 15 degrees Celsius (59F). Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, with about 2 million people in the residence.

Queensland extends from the northern tip of Cape York to the southeast in Coolangatta on the Gold Coast. The most popular holiday spots range from the Gold Coast to Cairns in North Queensland, which is a driving distance of about 1760klms. However, you can fly into Brisbane airport in South East Qld, Airport Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast Airport Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays, Townsville Airport for North Queensland, Cairns or the international airport for a tropical vacation. There are about 40 airports throughout Queensland, bus companies and trains large readily available, then you get to your destination is easy.

Most resorts offer free shuttle to take you directly to their home after collecting the airport, train station or bus station. There are many places online to choose from and accommodation in all areas of Queensland. Accommodation is divided into several categories including hotels, apartments, resorts, motels, and shops.