Weather in Brisbane and Queensland

The weather in Brisbane is pretty close to perfect; a climatologist would call it 'mediterranean'. With sunny warm summers and mild winters, it's great for vacationers and those who live there.

Weather and regions go together. Brisbane, down in the south-eastern corner of Queensland, has a mediterranean climate. The rest of the state is warmer as it approaches the equator to the north. Depending on whether the region is near the coast and the sea or inland and dry will determine if it's a tropical paradise or an arid desert.

Whatever type of warm climate you're looking for, you'll find it somewhere in Queensland. Remote, untouched natural beauty or skyscrapers and malls, they're are all there. Most of the population is concentrated along the coast near the beaches but even here you can find beaches and rainforest that will make you feel as though you're the only one in the state.

For those who want glamour and parties the the Gold Coast beaches are where you need to be -- specifically, Surfers Paradise and the nearby beaches.

If you want quieter beaches they can still be found in the Gold Coast area. Down at Coolangatta is usually quieter as are some of the smaller beaches such as Rainbow Bay.

Into the Gold Coast Hinterland you can find rainforests with hiking trails that seem to wander forever. The Lamington National Park is a good place to start your trekking journey.

Moving north up the coast the next big place is the Sunshine Coast. It's a little more laid back than the party-hard Gold Coast and it's easier to find secluded beaches.

Further north from the Sunshine Coast, the country begins to become a little more wild and untamed. The beaches of the Whitsunday islands are spectacular with gleaming white sand and turquoise blue water.

At the northern end of the state, Daintree Rainforest (near Cape Tribulation) provides numerous opportunities for adventures.

Separateing the coast from the interior Outback is the appropriately named Great Dividing Range. This mountain range stretches the length of the state and encompasses spectacular views, great climbs, as well as exotic retreats.

To the west of the Great Dividing Range is the famous Australian Outback of red dirt and expansive views dotted with cattle stations. If you want to experience the outback life there are various companies which will put you up in a real cattle station for a working holiday where you'll learn about the traditional Aussie life. There are also regional towns, such as Roma, which provide a home base for your stay in the interior -- if you're prefer a non-working visit.

Of course the other typical Aussie scenery -- the Great Barrier Reef -- is the complete opposite to the dry, arid outback. The reef is located off the north-east coast of Queensland and boat tours leave from most of the northern cities and towns along the coast.

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