What you may not know about Queensland:

• It's home to the largest sand island in the world, Fraser Island. Swim in the glassy waters of a 'dune lake' or experience dawn surf fishing on an endless beach.
• Coral is an animal, not a plant. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest structure on the planet built by living organisms.
• Queensland is home to the world's longest lava tubes. Visit Undara National Park and experience a prehistoric world.
• The world's longest mail run is in Queensland. In a single day, The Flying Postman's route covers 1,450kms. It takes more than nine hours and has 10 stops. And the postman is still cheerful.
• Mount Bartle Frere is the highest mountain in Queensland. The dense jungle covering it is virtually impenetrable.
• The Mount Isa Rodeo is the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere, attracting competitors from all over the world.
• Queensland is home to the Purple Wallaby. It secretes a dye that transforms its face and neck into colours ranging from light pink to bright purple!
• Queensland is home to the World Lizard Racing Championships. They are held at Eulo, in Western Queensland every year.
• Cockroach racing championships are held on Australia Day (January 26) in Brisbane (just in case delegates prefer insects to reptiles!)