The annual Queensland “whats On this Week” calendar presents an array of events that draw tourists to Queensland, right throughout the year. Events are coordinated throughout the state and every major tourist destination along the Queensland coast have their own events that contribute to the overall mass of events that make Queensland such an impressive tourist drawcard.

The Gold Coast is Queensland’s biggest tourist destination and events here include the Magic Millions horse racing carnival, the Gold Coast marathon and many different surfing carnivals. The Gold Coast now has both Australian Rules and Rugby League sporting teams in the national competition and home games in both codes draw huge crowds and create an influx of visitors. Similarly, Brisbane also has teams in both codes with similar results. Brisbane is also a venue for one or two of the annual State of Origin football matches between New South Wales and Queensland. The Ecca Or annual agricultural show is also one of the main events on the Queensland calendar. Brisbane and the Gold Coast both play host to many other sporting events including internationally renowned tennis and golf tournaments.