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TimJ Apr 23rd, 2006 01:34 PM
Queen's Birthday
 
We'll be in Austraila on 12 Jun 2006, the Queen's Birthday according to the holiday calendar I found. How is this day celebrated in Oz? Do most people have the day off from work? Are businesses, tour operators closed??

Peteralan Apr 23rd, 2006 02:22 PM
Tim, there are no particular celebrations of the event to my knowledge. However most businesses and some shops will be closed ( not sure about tour operators).

Peteralan Apr 23rd, 2006 07:16 PM
Thinking about this, I would be extremely surprised if the Tourist organisations are not open as this is a major long weekend with people wanting to do trips.

pat_woolford Apr 23rd, 2006 07:45 PM
Spot on Peter, its a busy day for tour operators and restaurants here in Far North Qld and elsewhere I would imagine.

lizF Apr 24th, 2006 12:22 AM
Call me stupid but I thought that they have had the Mardi Graz

Peteralan Apr 25th, 2006 03:02 PM
Not stupid Liz, just naughty!

Karen246 Apr 29th, 2006 04:07 AM
What part of Aust are you visiting during the Queens birthday? The real tourist parts will be all open - and even major shopping centres etc.


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