What to Wear?

Most Queenslanders dress quite casually, although the dress code in most restaurants, hotels and bars is smart-casual or formal. You can wear lightweight clothing all year round; however, bring something warm to slip on at night as the temperature drops during winter.

Wear comfortable, appropriate shoes for trekking and long walks. You can usually wear thongs (flip flops) anywhere, but some restaurants, bars and nightclubs may only allow you in if you have closed or more formal shoes.

Well, the main purpose of clothing when visiting Queensland is to protect you from the sun. Here are some good rules to follow:

• Try to stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day - usually between 11am and 3pm.
• Wear a T-shirt and hat while not swimming. It worth investing in a wide-brimmed hat that provides shade for your face, neck and ears.
• Wear sunscreen that offers protection from both UVA and UVB rays. Use at least SPF15, but SPF30 is more recommended, especially if you take a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef.
• Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from damaging UV rays.
• Do not leave your children in the strong sunshine without clothing protection for longer than 20 minutes at a time.
• Keep babies out of direct sunlight at all times.
• For kids, spandex swimming tops, designed as large T-shirts, protect the torso and arms from the sun. It's also possible to buy pants in this material that completely shelter the body from the sun.
• If swimming outside a stinger net during the stinger season, wear a stinger suit.