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Living in Queensland

Culture, adventure and warm weather all year round, our state is like no other.

The Queensland lifestyle 

Whether you're thinking about moving to our great state or you need a little help getting settled, start with these basics.

What to do in and around Brisbane

Young, energetic and jam-packed with opportunities, events and activities all year round.

A group of people kayaking on the Brisbane River.

Sport and recreation

Brisbane offers a raft of activities for energetic bodies and minds.
Two flat white coffees being served at a cafe in Brisbane.

Food and drink

With a superb selection of fine-dining and countless casual eateries, Brisbane caters for all tastes.
A patron at Queensland Art Gallery, appreciating a painting.

Arts and entertainment

Discover Brisbane's creative scene. Immerse yourself in art, festivals and music.
A hiker looking out from Lukes Bluff over the Scenic Rim, south of Brisbane.

Nature and wildlife

South-East Queensland is your launch pad to some of the world's most amazing natural wonders.

Living in Gatton

As the largest rural town in South East Queensland's Lockyer Valley, Gatton is 60 minutes from Brisbane and 40 minutes from Toowoomba.

Our Gatton campus is a 5 minute stroll from the township and situated on 1068 hectares of fertile agricultural land.

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Gatton campus

Your Queensland experience

It's like no other place on Earth, and no greater place to live. Home to 5 of Australia's 11 World Heritage destinations and boasting warm weather all year round, discover why Queensland is the best choice to study and live.

gold coast beach

Living in Queensland - Beaches

Camping, 4WD and surfing, there's an endless stretch of sandy coastline to explore. Stay a while and soak up the sun.
gold coast skyline

Cities

Energetic, innovative and brimming with culture, take a day trip or quick flight to one of Queensland's beating hearts.
Two people snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. Image credit: Tourism and Events Queensland

Great Barrier Reef

Snorkel, scuba dive or take a scenic flight over the world’s largest coral reef, which stretches over 2300 kilometres.
boy in forest

Flora and fauna

Listen to ancient Daintree rainforest secrets or spot a snoozing crocodile by a river, our backyard is a natural wonderland.
island coast line

Islands

Safari kayak or relax poolside, discover over 900 paradise islands sprinkled along the Queensland coastline.
outback gorge

Outback country

Open skies and open roads, hike our gorges or wrangle a station farm stay. Escape for a change of pace to outback country.