QUEENSLAND covers the whole of the north-eastern part of the continent and is the second largest state in Australia.

In the seventies Queensland was a real Mecca for hippies who came here from all over to escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life and commune with nature. Today the area attracts a new generation of rebels and ecologists. It is no real surprise as Queensland enjoys a lot of sun, clear blue skies, crystal clear oceans and some of the most beautiful, endless white beaches in the world. Its tropical islands and dense humid rain forest provide perfect conditions for both those looking for total relaxation or something more active.

There is certainly something for everyone in Queensland: the neon lights of Surfers Paradise, deserted beaches, the Great Barrier Reef, island resorts, forest paths, wide open spaces and national parks.

Not without reason, Queensland is known in Australia for its clever residents. Every year over 50,000 students from more than a hundred different countries (including Poland) come here to study. It is the only place in the world where students can go diving along the Great Barrier Reef after finishing their lessons. They can also use the occasion to do some research while visiting the state´s tropical forests, look for dinosaur fossils or, as part of their studies, become more familiar with Aboriginal culture and the residents of the Torres Straits.

Briefly, Queensland is associated with limitless possibilities to study coupled with the best way of living in the country.