Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
January
January yawns into action as Queensland recovers from its Christmas hangover, but
then everyone realises: 'Hey, it's summer!'. Be prepared for heat and humidity all
along the coast, and monsoonal rains up north. The Daintree region virtually shuts
down.
Big Day Out
This touring one-day rock festival rolls into the Gold Coast. It features a huge line-up of
big-name international artists (think Metallica, Pearl Jam, Blur) and plenty of home-grown
talent. There's much moshing, sun and beer. (
www.bigdayout.com
)
Australia Day
Australia's 'birthday' (when the First Fleet landed in 1788) is 26 January: Queenslanders
celebrate with picnics, barbecues, fireworks and, increasingly, nationalistic chest-beating.
In less mood to celebrate are Indigenous Australians, who refer to it as 'Invasion Day'.
