{"title":"Translating Aussie Slang","brandSlug":"","componentsResourceTypes":["teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner","teq/components/editorial/editorial-description","teq/components/editorial/editorial-quote","teq/components/contentfragment","nt:unstructured","teq/components/spacer","teq/components/image","teq/components/editorial/editorial-tags","teq/components/in-page-banner","teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","teq/components/text","teq/components/articlepage","teq/components/navigation/header-menu","teq/components/chat","wcm/foundation/components/responsivegrid","teq/components/navigation/footer-menu"],"htmlPageItems":[],"designPath":"/libs/settings/wcm/designs/default","cssClassNames":"articlepage page basicpage","lastModifiedDate":1629329862431,"language":"en","templateName":"article-page-template",":hierarchyType":"page",":path":"/content/teq/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/translating-aussie-slang",":type":"teq/components/articlepage",":items":{"root":{"columnClassNames":{"header_menu":"aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12","footer_menu":"aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12","in_page_banner_18084":"aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12","chat":"aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12","responsivegrid":"aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"},"gridClassNames":"aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--default--12","columnCount":12,":items":{"header_menu":{"enableV2":true,"variation":"white","teqLogo":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/logos/26Queensland_dark teal.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"teqLogoWhite":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/logos/26Queensland_white.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"searchResultsPage":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/info/search","backText":"Back","cancelText":"Cancel","suggestedText":"Suggested","popularSearchesText":"Popular search topics","searchForText":"Search For","menuItems":[{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see","target":"_self"},"title":"Places to Go","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"imageGrid":{"gridTitle":"Hotspots","imageRatio":"3x2","enlargeFirstImage":false,"grid":[{"image":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2018_BNE_NewFarmPark_139224.jpg","imageTitle":"Best places to see Jacarandas","imageLink":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/these-are-the-best-places-to-see-jacarandas-in-queensland","imageDescription":"The jacarandas are out to steal the show (and your camera roll)."},{"image":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2024_TNQ_GBR_PortDouglas_MackayC-155084.jpg","imageTitle":"Secret Queensland beaches","imageLink":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/secret-queensland-beaches","imageDescription":"These beaches are too good to gatekeep."},{"image":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2024_QC_CarnarvonGorge_JesseLindemann_155471.jpg","imageTitle":"How to do Carnarvon National Park","imageLink":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/how-to-do-carnarvon-national-park","imageDescription":"It isn't just a walk in the park — it’s a full-blown adventure playground carved by nature. "},{"image":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2024_TNQ_PortDouglas_Sailaway_Sailing_JesseLindemann_155098.jpg","imageTitle":"Things to do Port Douglas","imageLink":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/things-to-do-port-douglas","imageDescription":"Sip, swim, sail, repeat… it’s basically paradise with a postcode."}]},"children":[{"title":"Explore Destinations","hasChildren":true,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":true,"children":[{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane","target":""},"title":"Brisbane ","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast","target":""},"title":"Gold Coast","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef","target":""},"title":"Cairns & Great Barrier Reef","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/sunshine-coast","target":""},"title":"Sunshine Coast","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays","target":""},"title":"The Whitsundays","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/southern-great-barrier-reef","target":""},"title":"Southern Great Barrier Reef","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville","target":""},"title":"Townsville","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/mackay","target":""},"title":"Mackay Isaac","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/southern-queensland-country","target":""},"title":"Queensland Country","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/fraser-coast","target":""},"title":"Fraser Coast","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland","target":""},"title":"Outback Queensland","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]}]},{"title":"Destination Type","hasChildren":true,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":true,"children":[{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/beaches","target":""},"title":"Beaches","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_Beaches_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_Beaches_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/city","target":""},"title":"Cities","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_City_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_City_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/country-and-outback","target":""},"title":"Country and Outback","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_OutbackCountry_Charcoal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_OutbackCountry_Charcoal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef","target":""},"title":"Great Barrier Reef","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_GreatBarrierReef_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_GreatBarrierReef_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands","target":""},"title":"Islands","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_Islands_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_Islands_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks","target":""},"title":"National Parks and Rainforests","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/nationsl-parks.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/nationsl-parks.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]}]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/city","target":""},"title":"City","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_City_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_City_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/country-and-outback","target":""},"title":"Country and Outback","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_OutbackCountry_Charcoal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_OutbackCountry_Charcoal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef","target":""},"title":"The Great Barrier Reef","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_GreatBarrierReef_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_GreatBarrierReef_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands","target":""},"title":"Islands","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_Islands_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_Islands_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife","target":""},"title":"Nature and Wildlife","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_NatureWildlife_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_NatureWildlife_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]}]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do","target":"_self"},"title":"Things to Do","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"imageGrid":{"gridTitle":"Insider Picks","imageRatio":"3x2","enlargeFirstImage":false,"grid":[{"image":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gladstone/blog-images/2022_GLD_HeronIsland_DescentProductions_154196.jpg","imageTitle":"Queensland's Wildlife Calendar","imageLink":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/queensland-seasonal-nature-wildlife-calendar","imageDescription":"Plan your trip around nature’s best shows (front-row seats guaranteed)."},{"image":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/BNE_BrisbaneInternational_189816.jpg","imageTitle":"Summer sports events","imageLink":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/sports-events/summer-sports-events-queensland","imageDescription":"From surf comps to stadium showdowns, it’s game on in the Sunshine State."},{"image":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/154042-154042-8.jpg","imageTitle":"Best restaurants with a view","imageLink":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes/best-queensland-restaurants-with-views","imageDescription":"These restaurants prove scenery is the ultimate seasoning."},{"image":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2021_CG_ParadiseCountry_Farm_TheEditSuite_144922.jpg","imageTitle":"Best Farm Stays Queensland","imageLink":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/country-and-outback/best-farm-stays-in-queensland","imageDescription":"Trade city lights for starry nights and fresh air for days"},{"image":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2022_WYS_CruiseWhitsundays_ReefSleep_GreatBarrierReef_Riptide_149842.jpg","imageTitle":"Unique Queensland Accommodation","imageLink":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/unique-queensland-accommodation","imageDescription":"Queensland’s unique stays turn your holiday into a story worth bragging about."},{"image":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gladstone/blog-images/2023_GLD_HeronIsland_DescentProductions_154254.jpg","imageTitle":"Turtles on the Southern Great Barrier Reef","imageLink":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/turtles/turtles-on-the-southern-great-barrier-reef","imageDescription":"Watch these locals hatch, splash, and steal the spotlight year after year."}]},"children":[{"title":"Experiences","hasChildren":true,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":true,"children":[{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink","target":""},"title":"Food and Drink","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_FoodDrink_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/teal-icons/Icon Files_FoodDrink_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure","target":""},"title":"Outdoor Adventure","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_Adventure_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/teal-icons/Icon Files_Adventure_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife","target":""},"title":"Wildlife Experiences","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_NatureWildlife_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_NatureWildlife_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/arts-and-culture","target":""},"title":"Arts, Culture and Heritage","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_ArtsCulture_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/teal-icons/Icon Files_ArtsCulture_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/health-and-wellness","target":""},"title":"Health and Wellbeing","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_HealthWellbeing_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/teal-icons/Icon Files_HealthWellbeing_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/indigenous","target":""},"title":"Indigenous Experiences","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_Indigenous_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/teal-icons/Icon Files_Indigenous_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/water-activities","target":""},"title":"Water Activities","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/queensland-tours","target":""},"title":"Queensland tours and attractions","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]}]},{"title":"What's Trending","hasChildren":true,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":true,"children":[{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes","target":""},"title":"Restaurants and Cafes","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/diving-and-snorkelling","target":""},"title":"Diving and Snorkelling","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/waterfalls","target":""},"title":"Waterfalls and Swimming Holes","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/queensland-drive","target":""},"title":"Drive Holidays","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]}]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/arts-and-culture","target":""},"title":"Arts and Culture","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_ArtsCulture_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/teal-icons/Icon Files_ArtsCulture_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/dinosaurs","target":""},"title":"Dinosaurs","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_Dinosaurs_Grey.png","alt":"Small Grey Dinosaur Icon","link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/teal-icons/Icon Files_Dinosaurs_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/eco-experiences","target":""},"title":"Eco - Tourism","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_EcoExperiences_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/teal-icons/Icon Files_EcoExperiences_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/health-and-wellness","target":""},"title":"Health and Wellness","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_HealthWellbeing_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/teal-icons/Icon Files_HealthWellbeing_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/indigenous","target":""},"title":"Indigenous Experiences","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_Indigenous_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/teal-icons/Icon Files_Indigenous_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/theme-parks","target":""},"title":"Theme Parks","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_ThemeParks_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/teal-icons/Icon Files_ThemeParks_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"title":"Traveller Type","hasChildren":true,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/illustrated-icons/png-icons-grey/Icon_Family_New.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/illustrated-icons/Resized_Teal_Family.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/families","target":""},"title":"Family holidays","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/partner-and-kids.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/partner-and-kids.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/couples","target":""},"title":"Couples Holidays","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/partner.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/partner.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/pet-friendly","target":""},"title":"Pet-Friendly Holidays","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/in-laws.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/in-laws.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/groups","target":""},"title":"Group Holidays","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/group.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/group.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/solo","target":""},"title":"Solo Holidays","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/lone-traveler.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/lone-traveler.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/first-time-visitor","target":""},"title":"First-Time Visitors","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/wedding-and-honeymoon","target":""},"title":"Wedding and Honeymoon","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/lgbtiq","target":""},"title":"LGBTIQ+","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/accessibility","target":""},"title":"Accessible Travel Hub","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/accessible.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/accessible.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]}]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink","target":""},"title":"Food and Drink","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_FoodDrink_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/teal-icons/Icon Files_FoodDrink_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]}]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday","target":"_self"},"title":"Plan Your Holiday","hasChildren":false,"isActive":true,"isMainHeading":false,"imageGrid":{"gridTitle":"Trending Activities","imageRatio":"3x2","enlargeFirstImage":false,"grid":[{"image":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/155539-155539-8.jpg","imageTitle":"Freshwater Swimming spots Cairns","imageLink":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/best-freshwater-swimming-spots-cairns","imageDescription":"Dive into rainforest pools, chase hidden waterfalls, and find freshwater spots that outshine the beach."},{"image":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/Dave Galvin supplied by his team.jpg","imageTitle":"Live like a Gold Coast Local","imageLink":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/live-like-a-gold-coast-local","imageDescription":"Surf at sunrise, sip coffee barefoot, and chase golden hours that last all day."},{"image":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gladstone/blog-images/2024_GLD_SGBR_HeronIslandResort_TomParkFilms_156708.jpg","imageTitle":"Best Snorkel Sites","imageLink":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/diving-and-snorkelling/best-snorkelling-sites-queensland","imageDescription":"Mask up and dive in — Queensland’s underwater world is pure magic"},{"image":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/2020_SC_MooloolabaBeach_JesseLindemann_143362.jpg","imageTitle":"Best Sunshine Coast Beaches","imageLink":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/best-beaches-sunshine-coast","imageDescription":"From hidden coves to surfy stretches, these sandy spots are sunshine perfection."}]},"children":[{"title":"Trip Planning Tools","hasChildren":true,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":true,"children":[{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation","target":""},"title":"Where to Stay","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/illustrated-icons/eps-icon-files/Icon Files_Accommodation_Grey.eps","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/illustrated-icons/eps-icon-files/Icon Files_Accommodation_Grey.eps","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries","target":""},"title":"Itineraries","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_Itinerary_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/teal-icons/Icon Files_Itinerary_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips","target":""},"title":"Road Trips","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_Weather2_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/teal-icons/Icon Files_Weather2_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/travel-information","target":""},"title":"Travel Information","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_TraveInfo_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/teal-icons/Icon Files_TravelInfo_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/holiday-by-budget","target":""},"title":"Holiday By Budget","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles","target":""},"title":"News and Articles","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_EditorialNews_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/teal-icons/Icon Files_EditorialNews_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]}]},{"title":"Traveller Type","hasChildren":true,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":true,"children":[{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/couples","target":""},"title":"Couples Holidays","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/partner.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/partner.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/families","target":""},"title":"Family holidays","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/partner-and-kids.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/partner-and-kids.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/solo","target":""},"title":"Solo Holidays","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/lone-traveler.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/lone-traveler.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/groups","target":""},"title":"Group Holidays","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/group.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/group.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/pet-friendly","target":""},"title":"Pet-Friendly Holidays","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/in-laws.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/in-laws.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/accessibility","target":""},"title":"Accessible Travel Hub","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/accessible.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/accessible.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]}]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/holiday-deals","target":""},"title":"Holiday Deals","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_Deals_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/teal-icons/Icon Files_Deals_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries","target":""},"title":"Itineraries","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_Itinerary_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/teal-icons/Icon Files_Itinerary_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips","target":""},"title":"Road Trips","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_Weather2_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/teal-icons/Icon Files_Weather2_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/travel-information","target":""},"title":"Travel Information","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_TraveInfo_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/teal-icons/Icon Files_TravelInfo_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/holiday-finder-quiz","target":""},"title":"Holiday Finder Quiz","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_HolidayFinder_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/teal-icons/Icon Files_HolidayFinder_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]}]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/whats-on","target":"_self"},"title":"What's on","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"comingUp":{"comingUpTitle":"COMING UP","today":"TODAY","thisWeekend":"THIS WEEKEND","thisMonth":"THIS MONTH","nextMonth":"NEXT MONTH","comingUpBaseUrl":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/queensland-events?category=events&dateType=custom&destination=all-queensland&destinationType=region&dateFrom=1736427600000&dateTo=1736686799999"},"children":[{"title":"All Events","hasChildren":true,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":true,"children":[{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events","target":""},"title":"All Queensland Events","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_Events_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/teal-icons/Icon Files_Events_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/brisbane-events","target":""},"title":"Brisbane Events","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/gold-coast-events","target":""},"title":"Gold Coast Events","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/tropical-north-queensland-events","target":""},"title":"Cairns & Great Barrier Reef Events","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/whitsundays-events","target":""},"title":"The Whitsundays Events","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/sunshine-coast-events","target":""},"title":"Sunshine Coast Events","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/southern-great-barrier-reef-events","target":""},"title":"Southern Great Barrier Reef Events","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/mackay-events","target":""},"title":"Mackay Events","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/townsville-events","target":""},"title":"Townsville Events","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/fraser-coast-events","target":""},"title":"Fraser Coast events","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/southern-queensland-country-events","target":""},"title":"Queensland Country Events","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/outback-events","target":""},"title":"Outback Queensland Events","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]}]},{"title":"Event Types","hasChildren":true,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":true,"children":[{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/arts-and-culture","target":""},"title":"Arts and Culture Events","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/arts-and-culture.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/arts-and-culture.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/food-and-drink","target":""},"title":"Food and Drink Events","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/food-and-drink.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/food-and-drink.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/markets","target":""},"title":"Markets","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/markets-shopping.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/markets-shopping.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/music-and-festivals","target":""},"title":"Music and Festivals","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/music.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/music.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/endurance-events","target":""},"title":"Endurance Events","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/endurance.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/endurance.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/sports-events","target":""},"title":"Sports Events","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/sports.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/sports.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]}]}]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/deals","target":"_self"},"title":"Deals","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"imageGrid":{"gridTitle":"Featured Deals","imageRatio":"5x4","enlargeFirstImage":false,"grid":[{"image":"https://assets.atdw-online.com.au/images/1cd6f4929419dc2802d8180d7d161661.jpeg?rect=0%2C0%2C1600%2C1200&w=1600&h=1200&rot=360&q=eyJ0eXBlIjoibGlzdGluZyIsImxpc3RpbmdJZCI6IjU2YjI1ZTU5N2I5MzVmYmU3MzBkZDMzOSIsImRpc3RyaWJ1dG9ySWQiOiI1NmIxZWI5MzQ0ZmVjYTNkZjJlMzIwY2IiLCJhcGlrZXlJZCI6IjU2YjFlZmVlMGNmMjEzYWQyMGRkMjE3MCIsImRlYWxJZCI6IkRFMDA0NDgxOCJ9","imageTitle":"K'gari Explorer Tours","imageLink":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25e597b935fbe730dd339-kgari-explorer-tours#promo-0","imageDescription":"Two-day 4WD tours of K'gari","bannerText":"DEAL"},{"image":"https://assets.atdw-online.com.au/images/f2ea468d72e03d57e20590ad382ebaf9.jpeg?rect=216%2C0%2C3456%2C2592&w=2048&h=1536&rot=360&q=eyJ0eXBlIjoibGlzdGluZyIsImxpc3RpbmdJZCI6IjU2YjI2MGE4N2I5MzVmYmU3MzBlMDJjZCIsImRpc3RyaWJ1dG9ySWQiOiI1NmIxZWI5MzQ0ZmVjYTNkZjJlMzIwY2IiLCJhcGlrZXlJZCI6IjU2YjFlZmVlMGNmMjEzYWQyMGRkMjE3MCIsImRlYWxJZCI6IkRFMDA0ODIyMCJ9","imageTitle":"The Sebel Whitsundays","imageLink":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b260a87b935fbe730e02cd-the-sebel-whitsundays#promo-0","imageDescription":"Stay 3 nights and save","bannerText":"DEAL"},{"image":"https://assets.atdw-online.com.au/images/2ee04152536ee45ca6cf9600151f9c83.jpeg?rect=0%2C0%2C4080%2C3060&w=2048&h=1536&rot=360&q=eyJ0eXBlIjoibGlzdGluZyIsImxpc3RpbmdJZCI6IjVjZTc0NWQ3MjlmY2ZiZDUyNzUwNDZlNiIsImRpc3RyaWJ1dG9ySWQiOiI1NmIxZWI5MzQ0ZmVjYTNkZjJlMzIwY2IiLCJhcGlrZXlJZCI6IjU2YjFlZmVlMGNmMjEzYWQyMGRkMjE3MCIsImRlYWxJZCI6IkRFMDA0ODM1MyJ9","imageTitle":"Adventure Day Trips - Brisbane","imageLink":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-5ce745d729fcfbd5275046e6-adventure-day-trips--brisbane#promo-0","imageDescription":"10% OFF Private Group Tours & Accommodation in Brisbane","bannerText":"DEAL"},{"image":"https://assets.atdw-online.com.au/images/c6016b2c10936df52f86619884e8f3cc.jpeg?rect=0%2C0%2C1600%2C1200&w=1600&h=1200&rot=360&q=eyJ0eXBlIjoibGlzdGluZyIsImxpc3RpbmdJZCI6IjU2YjI1ZDZlZDVmMTU2NTA0NWQ5ZmQxNiIsImRpc3RyaWJ1dG9ySWQiOiI1NmIxZWI5MzQ0ZmVjYTNkZjJlMzIwY2IiLCJhcGlrZXlJZCI6IjU2YjFlZmVlMGNmMjEzYWQyMGRkMjE3MCIsImRlYWxJZCI6IkRFMDA0ODI2OCJ9","imageTitle":"Paradise Resort","imageLink":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b25d6ed5f1565045d9fd16-paradise-resort-gold-coast#atdw-deal-card","imageDescription":"Spring into Paradise, 2nts from $599 inc Breakfast","bannerText":"Deal"}]},"children":[{"title":"Holiday Deals","hasChildren":true,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":true,"children":[{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/holiday-deals","target":""},"title":"Holiday Deals in Queensland","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/grey-icons/Icon Files_Deals_Grey.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/nav-icons/teal-icons/Icon Files_Deals_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/holiday-deals/brisbane-holiday-deals","target":""},"title":"Brisbane Holiday Deals","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/holiday-deals/gold-coast-holiday-deals","target":""},"title":"Gold Coast Holiday Deals","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/holiday-deals/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef-holiday-deals","target":""},"title":"Cairns and Great Barrier Reef Holiday Deals","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/holiday-deals/sunshine-coast-holiday-deals","target":""},"title":"Sunshine Coast Holiday Deals","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/holiday-deals/the-whitsundays-holiday-deals","target":""},"title":"The Whitsundays Holiday Deals","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/holiday-deals/southern-great-barrier-reef-deals","target":""},"title":"Southern Great Barrier Reef Deals","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/holiday-deals/mackay-holiday-deals","target":""},"title":"Mackay Holiday Deals","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/holiday-deals/townsville-holiday-deals","target":""},"title":"Townsville Holiday Deals","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/holiday-deals/fraser-coast-holiday-deals","target":""},"title":"Fraser Coast Holiday Deals","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/holiday-deals/southern-queensland-country-holiday-deals","target":""},"title":"Queensland Country Holiday Deals","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/holiday-deals/outback-queensland-holiday-deals","target":""},"title":"Outback Queensland Holiday Deals","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]}]},{"title":"Other Deals","hasChildren":true,"isActive":false,"isMainHeading":true,"children":[{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/deals/all-deals","target":""},"title":"All Deals","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/all.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/all.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/holiday-deals/beach-holiday-deals","target":""},"title":"Beach Holiday Deals","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/beaches.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/beaches.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/deals/city-deals","target":""},"title":"City Holiday Deals","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/beach-deals.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/beach-deals.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]},{"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/holiday-deals/great-barrier-reef-holiday-deals","target":""},"title":"Great Barrier Reef Holiday Deals","hasChildren":false,"isActive":false,"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/great-barrier-reef.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"activeIcon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/icons/charcoal/great-barrier-reef.svg","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"isMainHeading":false,"children":[]}]}]}],"popularSearchTerms":["Bluey's World","Deals","Events"],"activateLogIn":false,"bookmarksLink":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/info/my-bookmarks","target":"_self","title":""},":type":"teq/components/navigation/header-menu"},"responsivegrid":{"columnClassNames":{"textf4efdbe5-770a-48b6-91b1-28beb4bebf75":"aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--tablet--10 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--1 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn--default--8 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--2 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--phone--none","image2eac52c9-ddb9-4612-a21c-cbd7b4693491":"aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--tablet--10 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--1 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn--default--8 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--2 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--phone--none","image":"aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--8 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--2 aem-GridColumn--default--none","text79fee633-27e9-4092-be11-5d6108ef584f":"aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--tablet--10 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--1 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn--default--8 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--2 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--phone--none","imagea1f37551-6c7f-4875-ad53-85fbbb1b50fa":"aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--tablet--10 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--1 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn--default--8 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--2 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--phone--none","text17d4739c-e0c5-4dc3-bd5c-6115711e6052":"aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--tablet--10 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--1 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn--default--8 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--2 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--phone--none","editorialauthor":"aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--tablet--10 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--1 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn--default--8 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--2 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--phone--none","image3c1c77b8-d04d-4a4d-b10b-d929d2c8db3e":"aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--tablet--10 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--1 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn--default--8 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--2 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--phone--none","editorial_hero_banne":"aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--phone--none","tags":"aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12","text283d5208-b45c-4152-9fd6-3dd6e954fb98":"aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--tablet--10 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--1 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn--default--8 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--2 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--phone--none","quote":"aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--tablet--10 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--1 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn--default--8 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--2 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--phone--none","contentfragment":"aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12","spacer":"aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12","image_531853296":"aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--8 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--2 aem-GridColumn--default--none","editorial_description":"aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--tablet--10 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--1 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn--default--8 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--2 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--phone--none","text1ea9f451-9076-4c39-aa57-4e38cac724cd":"aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--tablet--10 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--1 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn--default--8 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--2 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--phone--none"},"gridClassNames":"aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--tablet--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--phone--12","columnCount":12,":items":{"contentfragment":{"id":"contentfragment-94fba4cbcd","title":"translating-aussie-slang","description":"","elements":{"global_id":{"title":"Global ID","dataType":"string","value":"d891489208d4976678e81c788983c828",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"status":{"title":"Status","dataType":"string","value":"Publish",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"URL":{"title":"URL","dataType":"string","value":"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/01/25/australian-slang/",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"author_first_name":{"title":"Author First Name","dataType":"string","value":"Katie",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"author_last_name":{"title":"Author Last Name","dataType":"string","value":"Anstiss",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"author_name":{"title":"Author Name","dataType":"string","value":"Katie Anstiss",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"author_URL":{"title":"Author URL","dataType":"string",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"author_avatar_URL":{"title":"Author Avatar URL","dataType":"string","value":"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e01c4df1339adae7bd66eb89a30377fe?s=96&d=wp_user_avatar&r=g",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"author_profile_URL":{"title":"Author Profile URL","dataType":"string","value":"https://en.gravatar.com/e01c4df1339adae7bd66eb89a30377fe",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"title":{"title":"Title","dataType":"string","value":"Lost in translation: How to speak Aussie slang",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"content":{"title":"Content","dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003ESo you’re wanting to scrub up on your Aussie slang? You beauty mate!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you’ve watched Crocodile Dundee or caught an episode of The Crocodile Hunter with Steve Irwin, you may have discovered that we do things a little differently down under.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe don’t walk around wrangling 200-million-year-old \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2016/04/22/crocodile-dundee-30th-birthday/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003Epre-historic reptiles\u003C/a\u003E for fun, nor do we ride our pet kangaroo to work. What we do have though, is our very own unique strain of the English language referred to as Strine, which is how ‘Australian’ sounds when pronounced by a true-blue Aussie.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt is widely believed that Australians speak English, but this turns out to be an exaggeration. Australian’s sometimes speak English and when they do they can speak it like Will and Kate over tea and crumpets at Buckingham Palace. But, when you switch the palace for the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2016/04/22/southern-queensland-country-pubs/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003Elocal pub\u003C/a\u003E, you can witness firsthand the unique lingo rolling off an Aussie tongue, and you’re going to want to bring your Stine-ictonary.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHow can it be \u003Cem\u003Ethat\u003C/em\u003E different you’re thinking? Take a look at this quick guide to nailing Aussie slang.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ETips for scrubbing up on your Australian slang\u003Cimg class=\"size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https://media.giphy.com/media/x81z87inGr1W8/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Steve Irwin, The Crocodile Hunter\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" /\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERemember these tips for engaging in conversation with an Aussie. Once you can comprehend the lingo, the easier you will find it to speak.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWherever possible, shorten nouns and add an “ee” to the end of the word\u003Cbr /\u003E\nE.g. Presents become \u003Cem\u003Epressies\u003C/em\u003E, tracksuit pants are \u003Cem\u003Etrackies\u003C/em\u003E, sunglasses, you guessed it, \u003Cem\u003Esunnies\u003C/em\u003E and if you’re bitten by a mosquito at a barbeque. Aint nobody got time for that. You were bitten by a \u003Cem\u003Emozzie\u003C/em\u003E at a \u003Cem\u003Ebarbie\u003C/em\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen you don’t add an ‘ee’ add an “o” to the end of the word\u003Cbr /\u003E\nE.g. You saw an ambulance at the petrol (service) station after you went to the liquor store. Correction, mate. You saw an \u003Cem\u003Eambo\u003C/em\u003E at the \u003Cem\u003Eservo\u003C/em\u003E after you went to the \u003Cem\u003Ebottle-o\u003C/em\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESlow it down, and imagine you are sitting on the couch talking to a mate. Aussies are laid back, and our conversational tone and pace reflects this.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChannel Aussie legends Crocodile Dundee or Steve Irwin at all times.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EAussie lingo to add to your vocab\u003Cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-49015 aligncenter\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/outback-queensland-tub-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Outback-Queensland-Tub\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/outback-queensland-tub-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/outback-queensland-tub-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/outback-queensland-tub-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/outback-queensland-tub-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/outback-queensland-tub.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHere are a few token phrases to pull out of your Akubra and throw into a sentence on your travels down under.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EG’day mate = hello friend\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFair dinkum = it’s the truth\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYou beauty = that’s great\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBetter hit the frog and toad = better get going\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFlat out like a lizard drinking = very busy\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBog in and have some tucker = eat dinner\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhat a stinker of a day = it’s a hot day\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EI reckon! = absolutely\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETake a squiz at this = have a look\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EPut your Aussie slang into practice in Queensland\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-46866\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/133407-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Birdsville Hotel\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" /\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENow that you’ve got it, flaunt it at these five token Aussie experiences in Queensland.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAs the Pet Shop Boys would sing- Go West! And grab a coldie (beer) at the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/the-birdsville-hotel\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003EBirdsville Hotel\u003C/a\u003E in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/outback-queensland\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003EOutback Queensland\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENo prior koalifications necessary to get up close and steal a cuddle from our friendly marsupials at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/lone-pine-koala-sanctuary\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ELone Pine Koala Sanctuary\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESpend a day with a local Aboriginal tour guide in the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/things-to-see-and-do/wet-tropics-world-heritage-area\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003EDaintree Rainforest\u003C/a\u003E, sample some tucker and learn about indigenous culture and traditions with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/walkabout-cultural-adventures\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003EWalkabout Cultural Adventures\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EJust keep swimming along with Dory, Nemo and Crush as you explore over 345,000km of the world-heritage listed \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/great-barrier-reef\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECrikey! Visit the playground of Steve Irwin and his family and catch a croc show in the Crocoseum at\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/australia-zoo\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E Australia Zoo\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EA typical Aussie conversation\u003Cimg class=\"size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https://media.giphy.com/media/3o7qE29stIOthjc2cw/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Kangaroo\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" /\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESay what? Still wondering how one can work that much slang into one convo. Take a gander (look) at a typical Aussie conversation you could hear on your travels.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESheila = Woman\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EBloke = Man\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESheila:\u003C/strong\u003E G’day mate\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\u003Cem\u003ETranslation: Hello friend\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBloke:\u003C/strong\u003E Fair dinkum, I haven’t seen you in yonks!\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\u003Cem\u003ETranslation: Wow, I haven’t seen you in ages\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESheila:\u003C/strong\u003E I reckon! I’ve been flat out like a lizard drinking\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\u003Cem\u003ETranslation: I agree, I have been so busy.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBloke:\u003C/strong\u003E Struth, you should come over for a barbie, a chinwag and a few coldies on Saturday arvo.\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\u003Cem\u003ETranslation: My goodness, you should come to my place for a barbeque, a chat, and some beers on Saturday afternoon.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESheila:\u003C/strong\u003E You beauty. It’ll be a stinker of a day. Need me to grab a slab from the bottle-o?\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\u003Cem\u003ETranslation: Sounds great! It will be a very hot day. Need me to pick up some beers from the liquor store?\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBloke:\u003C/strong\u003E Nah mate, the eski’s chockers, but bring your togs.\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\u003Cem\u003ETranslation: No thank you, the fridge is full, but bring your swimming costume.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESheila:\u003C/strong\u003E Ripper! Better hit the frog and toad\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\u003Cem\u003ETranslation: Fantastic. I best keep moving.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBloke:\u003C/strong\u003E Yeah get a riggle on. Give us a bell when you’re on the way. Catch ya.\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\u003Cem\u003ETranslation: Yes, you better keep moving. Call me on the phone when you are on your way. See you later.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESheila:\u003C/strong\u003E No wuckers, Hoo Roo\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\u003Cem\u003ETranslation: Not a worry, I will do that. Goodbye\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EThe next step\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPractice makes perfect! You’re now well equipped to knock the khakis off the Irwins with your impressive lingo skills. So throw on a cork hat and slide into some pluggers (also known as thongs, jandals or flip-flops) and venture into Queensland’s great outdoors to give it a go. What do you reckon?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_51559\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51559\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51559\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/aussie-slang-morrolicious.jpg\" alt=\"Aussie-Slang-Morrolicious\" width=\"691\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/aussie-slang-morrolicious.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/aussie-slang-morrolicious-300x209.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/aussie-slang-morrolicious-335x233.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-51559\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by Morrolicious\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhat’s your favourite Aussie slang word?\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis post was originally published in 2012 and was updated on 25 January 2018.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"geo-post-3848\" class=\"geo geo-post\" style=\"display: none\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"latitude\"\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"longitude\"\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/div\u003E",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"title":"Date","dataType":"calendar","value":1516827626000,":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"title":"Date Modified","dataType":"calendar","value":1580941500000,":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"title":"Excerpt","dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003EAustralians speak English. Right? \u003C/p\u003E\n",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"slug":{"title":"Slug","dataType":"string","value":"australian-slang",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"title":"Featured Image","dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/bigredsanddune_birdsville.jpg",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"title":"Post Thumbnail","dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/bigredsanddune_birdsville.jpg",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false}},"elementsOrder":["global_id","status","URL","author_first_name","author_last_name","author_name","author_URL","author_avatar_URL","author_profile_URL","title","content","date","date_modified","excerpt","slug","featured_image","post_thumbnail"],":type":"teq/components/contentfragment",":items":{},":itemsOrder":[],"model":"teq/models/blog"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"Lost in translation: How to speak Aussie slang","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#ffc54d","text":"Feature"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/home"},{"active":false,"title":"Plan Your Holiday","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday"},{"active":false,"title":"News and Articles","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles"},{"active":true,"title":"Translating Aussie Slang","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/translating-aussie-slang"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/hero-banner/2018_OUT_Birdsville_OutbackQueensland.jpg","alt":"Birdsville, Outback Queensland","title":null,"link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Katie Anstiss","resourcePath":"/content/teq/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/translating-aussie-slang/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2021-08-18T23:37:42.431Z","image":{"src":"/home/users/M/MkTlysmLGyaODzKzuZXQ/profile.profile.image","alt":"Katie Anstiss"},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor"},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ESo you’re wanting to scrub up on your Aussie slang? You beauty mate!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you’ve watched Crocodile Dundee or caught an episode of The Crocodile Hunter with Steve Irwin, you may have discovered that we do things a little differently down under.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe don’t walk around wrangling 200-million-year-old \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2016/04/22/crocodile-dundee-30th-birthday/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003Epre-historic reptiles\u003C/a\u003E for fun, nor do we ride our pet kangaroo to work. What we do have though, is our very own unique strain of the English language referred to as Strine, which is how ‘Australian’ sounds when pronounced by a true-blue Aussie.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt is widely believed that Australians speak English, but this turns out to be an exaggeration. Australian’s sometimes speak English and when they do they can speak it like Will and Kate over tea and crumpets at Buckingham Palace. But, when you switch the palace for the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2016/04/22/southern-queensland-country-pubs/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003Elocal pub\u003C/a\u003E, you can witness firsthand the unique lingo rolling off an Aussie tongue, and you’re going to want to bring your Stine-ictonary.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHow can it be \u003Cem\u003Ethat\u003C/em\u003E different you’re thinking? Take a look at this quick guide to nailing Aussie slang.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ETips for scrubbing up on your Australian slang","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/all-queensland/blog-images/2014_QLD_Queensland_Journeys_ryanhughesca.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/all-queensland/blog-images/2014_QLD_Queensland_Journeys_ryanhughesca.jpg","alt":"Via IG @ryanhughesca","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/translating-aussie-slang/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1592876065886/2014-qld-queensland-journeys-ryanhughesca.jpeg","uuid":"ff5d67f3-bdb8-4c6c-b71c-2b4d99202d68","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ryanhughesca/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@ryanhughesca \u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"textf4efdbe5-770a-48b6-91b1-28beb4bebf75":{"text":"\u003Col\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E Wherever possible, shorten nouns and add an “ee” to the end of the word\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nE.g. Presents become \u003Ci\u003Epressies\u003C/i\u003E, tracksuit pants are \u003Ci\u003Etrackies\u003C/i\u003E, sunglasses, you guessed it, \u003Ci\u003Esunnies\u003C/i\u003E and if you’re bitten by a mosquito at a barbeque. Aint nobody got time for that. You were bitten by a \u003Ci\u003Emozzie\u003C/i\u003E at a \u003Ci\u003Ebarbie\u003C/i\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E When you don’t add an ‘ee’ add an “o” to the end of the word\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nE.g. You saw an ambulance at the petrol (service) station after you went to the liquor store. Correction, mate. You saw an \u003Ci\u003Eambo\u003C/i\u003E at the \u003Ci\u003Eservo\u003C/i\u003E after you went to the \u003Ci\u003Ebottle-o\u003C/i\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E Slow it down, and imagine you are sitting on the couch talking to a mate. Aussies are laid back, and our conversational tone and pace reflects this.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E Channel Aussie legends Crocodile Dundee or Steve Irwin at all times.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ol\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EAussie lingo to add to your vocab\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imagea1f37551-6c7f-4875-ad53-85fbbb1b50fa":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2020_OUT_Country_OutbackExperience.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2020_OUT_Country_OutbackExperience.jpg","alt":"Outback-Queensland-Tub","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/translating-aussie-slang/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagea1f37551-6c7f-4875-ad53-85fbbb1b50fa.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1592876153238/2020-out-country-outbackexperience.jpeg","uuid":"69262baa-ab76-4c20-9519-78f6689672ef","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text283d5208-b45c-4152-9fd6-3dd6e954fb98":{"text":"\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EG’day mate = hello friend\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFair dinkum = it’s the truth\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYou beauty = that’s great\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBetter hit the frog and toad = better get going\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFlat out like a lizard drinking = very busy\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBog in and have some tucker = eat dinner\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhat a stinker of a day = it’s a hot day\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EI reckon! = absolutely\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETake a squiz at this = have a look\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EPut your Aussie slang into practice in Queensland","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image3c1c77b8-d04d-4a4d-b10b-d929d2c8db3e":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2020_OUT_BirdsvilleHotel_HotelsAndMotels_133407.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2020_OUT_BirdsvilleHotel_HotelsAndMotels_133407.jpg","alt":"Birdsville Hotel","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/translating-aussie-slang/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image3c1c77b8-d04d-4a4d-b10b-d929d2c8db3e.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1592876167339/2020-out-birdsvillehotel-hotelsandmotels-133407.jpeg","uuid":"c2e1701b-8588-46cb-8750-77fc50507e24","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text79fee633-27e9-4092-be11-5d6108ef584f":{"text":"\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAs the Pet Shop Boys would sing- Go West! And grab a coldie (beer) at the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/the-birdsville-hotel\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003EBirdsville Hotel\u003C/a\u003E in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/outback-queensland\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003EOutback Queensland\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENo prior koalifications necessary to get up close and steal a cuddle from our friendly marsupials at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/lone-pine-koala-sanctuary\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ELone Pine Koala Sanctuary\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESpend a day with a local Aboriginal tour guide in the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/things-to-see-and-do/wet-tropics-world-heritage-area\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003EDaintree Rainforest\u003C/a\u003E, sample some tucker and learn about indigenous culture and traditions with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/walkabout-cultural-adventures\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003EWalkabout Cultural Adventures\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EJust keep swimming along with Dory, Nemo and Crush as you explore over 345,000km of the world-heritage listed \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/great-barrier-reef\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECrikey! Visit the playground of Steve Irwin and his family and catch a croc show in the Crocoseum at\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/australia-zoo\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E Australia Zoo\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EA typical Aussie conversation","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_531853296":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/mackay/blog-images/2020_MKY_Capehillsborough_Kangaroo_adventurequeensland.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/mackay/blog-images/2020_MKY_Capehillsborough_Kangaroo_adventurequeensland.jpg","alt":"Kangaroo | Animals with Attitude","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/translating-aussie-slang/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_531853296.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1592876042799/2020-mky-capehillsborough-kangaroo-adventurequeensland.jpeg","uuid":"3c55d58d-2af4-4589-a6fe-70d779945353","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/adventurequeensland/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@adventurequeensland\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text17d4739c-e0c5-4dc3-bd5c-6115711e6052":{"text":"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESheila = Woman\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EBloke = Man\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESheila:\u003C/strong\u003E G’day mate\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\u003Cem\u003ETranslation: Hello friend\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBloke:\u003C/strong\u003E Fair dinkum, I haven’t seen you in yonks!\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\u003Cem\u003ETranslation: Wow, I haven’t seen you in ages\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESheila:\u003C/strong\u003E I reckon! I’ve been flat out like a lizard drinking\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\u003Cem\u003ETranslation: I agree, I have been so busy.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBloke:\u003C/strong\u003E Struth, you should come over for a barbie, a chinwag and a few coldies on Saturday arvo.\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\u003Cem\u003ETranslation: My goodness, you should come to my place for a barbeque, a chat, and some beers on Saturday afternoon.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESheila:\u003C/strong\u003E You beauty. It’ll be a stinker of a day. Need me to grab a slab from the bottle-o?\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\u003Cem\u003ETranslation: Sounds great! It will be a very hot day. Need me to pick up some beers from the liquor store?\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBloke:\u003C/strong\u003E Nah mate, the eski’s chockers, but bring your togs.\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\u003Cem\u003ETranslation: No thank you, the fridge is full, but bring your swimming costume.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESheila:\u003C/strong\u003E Ripper! Better hit the frog and toad\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\u003Cem\u003ETranslation: Fantastic. I best keep moving.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBloke:\u003C/strong\u003E Yeah get a riggle on. Give us a bell when you’re on the way. Catch ya.\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\u003Cem\u003ETranslation: Yes, you better keep moving. Call me on the phone when you are on your way. See you later.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESheila:\u003C/strong\u003E No wuckers, Hoo Roo\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\u003Cem\u003ETranslation: Not a worry, I will do that. Goodbye\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EThe next step\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPractice makes perfect! You’re now well equipped to knock the khakis off the Irwins with your impressive lingo skills. So throw on a cork hat and slide into some pluggers (also known as thongs, jandals or flip-flops) and venture into Queensland’s great outdoors to give it a go. What do you reckon?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_51559\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image2eac52c9-ddb9-4612-a21c-cbd7b4693491":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/all-queensland/blog-images/2020_QLD_AussieSlang_Photography_morrolicious.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/all-queensland/blog-images/2020_QLD_AussieSlang_Photography_morrolicious.jpg","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/translating-aussie-slang/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image2eac52c9-ddb9-4612-a21c-cbd7b4693491.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1592876177453/2020-qld-aussieslang-photography-morrolicious.jpeg","uuid":"62be5211-ebe5-47d8-be99-9600c347e32f","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text1ea9f451-9076-4c39-aa57-4e38cac724cd":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-size: 0.8125rem; font-weight: normal;\"\u003EThis post was originally published in 2012 and was updated on 25 January 2018.\u003C/i\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv id=\"geo-post-3848\" class=\"geo geo-post\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"latitude\"\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"longitude\"\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"spacer":{"paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"quote":{":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-quote"},"tags":{"id":"editorial-tags-9254d561b5","richText":false,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-tags"}},":itemsOrder":["contentfragment","editorial_hero_banne","editorialauthor","editorial_description","image","textf4efdbe5-770a-48b6-91b1-28beb4bebf75","imagea1f37551-6c7f-4875-ad53-85fbbb1b50fa","text283d5208-b45c-4152-9fd6-3dd6e954fb98","image3c1c77b8-d04d-4a4d-b10b-d929d2c8db3e","text79fee633-27e9-4092-be11-5d6108ef584f","image_531853296","text17d4739c-e0c5-4dc3-bd5c-6115711e6052","image2eac52c9-ddb9-4612-a21c-cbd7b4693491","text1ea9f451-9076-4c39-aa57-4e38cac724cd","spacer","quote","tags"],":type":"wcm/foundation/components/responsivegrid"},"chat":{"title":"Bunji","welcomeMessage":"Hello 👋 I'm Bunji, your mate from Queensland. Need help planning your trip? Ask me anything!","errorMessage":"Please rephrase your question and I'll dig a little deeper.","profanityMessage":"Let’s turn things around! I’m here to help make planning your trip to Queensland easy. Can you share more details? By the way, there’s a vibe filter on so keep it friendly 😎","speechBubbleWelcomeMsg":" Welcome to Queensland! ☀️ How can I help you?","ratingPromptText":"How helpful was Bunji?","subtitle":"Let me help you plan your Queensland trip!","slowResponseMessage":"Daydream about Queensland for a moment and I’ll be with you shortly.","disclaimerText":"Bunji can make mistakes. Consider checking important information.","activateChat":true,"chatNotification":"",":type":"teq/components/chat"},"in_page_banner_18084":{"componentID":"in-page-banner_1495740210","mediaType":"image","hasTint":false,"title":"Love what you're reading?","id":" ","subtitle":"Don’t stop now. Sign up for more Queensland inspo, local secrets and exclusive deals – straight to your inbox. No fluff, just the good stuff.","layoutVariation":"fullWidth","button":{"href":"https://queensland-mkt-prod1-m.adobe-campaign.com/lp/signUpForm","label":"Sign up now","target":"_self"},"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/icons/svg/edmicon.svg","alt":null},"mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"image/png","sku":"f91cb503-6560-414e-ae1e-278fdc349dd1","src":"https://s7ap1.scene7.com/is/image/destqueensland/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/subscription/desktop-giraween2.png","alt":null,"title":null,"link":"","mobileSrc":"https://s7ap1.scene7.com/is/image/destqueensland/teq/consumer/global/navigation-icons-and-images/subscription/giraween2-mobile.png","attribution":"","quality":60},":type":"teq/components/in-page-banner"},"footer_menu":{"acknowledge":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETourism and Events Queensland acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country and we recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community. We pay our respect to Elders past and present, and we value and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures in all that we do.\u003C/i\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","menuItemsOne":[{"title":"Homepage","link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/home","target":"_self"}},{"title":"About us","link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/info/about-us","target":"_self"}},{"title":"Privacy Policy","link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/info/privacy-policy","target":"_self"}},{"title":"Cookies policy","link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/info/cookies_policy","target":"_self"}},{"title":"Terms and Conditions","link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/info/terms-and-conditions","target":"_self"}},{"title":"Best of Queensland Experiences","link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/info/best-of-queensland-experiences-program","target":"_self"}}],"menuItemsTwo":[{"title":"Preference centre","link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/info/view-preferences","target":"_self"}},{"title":"List your business","link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/info/list-your-business","target":"_self"}},{"title":"Advertising opportunities","link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/info/advertising-opportunities","target":"_self"}},{"title":"Your favourites","link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/info/my-bookmarks","target":"_self"}},{"title":"Industry site ","link":{"href":"https://teq.queensland.com/","target":"_blank"}}],"socialItems":[{"link":{"href":"https://www.instagram.com/queensland/","target":"_blank"},"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/footer-logos/icon-instagram.svg","alt":"Queensland Instagram account","link":null,"quality":0.0}},{"link":{"href":"https://www.facebook.com/visitqueensland/","target":"_blank"},"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/footer-logos/icon-facebook.svg","alt":"Queensland Facebook account","link":null,"quality":0.0}},{"link":{"href":"https://twitter.com/Queensland?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor","target":"_blank"},"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/footer-logos/icon-twitter.png","alt":"Queensland Twitter account","link":null,"quality":0.0}},{"link":{"href":"https://www.youtube.com/user/Queensland","target":"_blank"},"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/footer-logos/icon-youtube.svg","alt":"Queensland Youtube account","link":null,"quality":0.0}},{"link":{"href":"mailto:info@queensland.com","target":"_blank"},"icon":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/footer-logos/icon-mail.svg","alt":"Queensland Email account","link":null,"quality":0.0}}],"languageItem":[{"title":"choose region","link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/translating-aussie-slang","target":"_self"}},{"title":"Australian - EN","link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/translating-aussie-slang","target":"_self"}},{"title":"India - EN","link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/in/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/translating-aussie-slang","target":"_self"}},{"title":"New Zealand - EN","link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/translating-aussie-slang","target":"_self"}},{"title":"Singapore - EN","link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/translating-aussie-slang","target":"_self"}},{"title":"United Kingdom - EN","link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/gb/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/translating-aussie-slang","target":"_self"}},{"title":"United States - EN","link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/us/en/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/translating-aussie-slang","target":"_self"}},{"title":"Deutschland - DE","link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/de/de/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/translating-aussie-slang","target":"_self"}},{"title":"France - FR","link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/fr/fr/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/translating-aussie-slang","target":"_self"}},{"title":"台灣 - TW","link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/tw/zh/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/translating-aussie-slang","target":"_self"}},{"title":"日本 - JP","link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/jp/ja/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/translating-aussie-slang","target":"_self"}},{"title":"香港 - HK","link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/hk/zh/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/translating-aussie-slang","target":"_self"}},{"title":"대한민국 - KR","link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/kr/ko/plan-your-holiday/news-and-articles/translating-aussie-slang","target":"_self"}}],"qldGovLogo":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/footer-logos/logo-queensland-gov.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"teqLogo":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/footer-logos/logo-tourism.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"richText":true,"copyright":"Tourism & Events Queensland ©",":type":"teq/components/navigation/footer-menu"}},":itemsOrder":["header_menu","responsivegrid","chat","in_page_banner_18084","footer_menu"],":type":"wcm/foundation/components/responsivegrid"}},":itemsOrder":["root"]}