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Old Apr 23rd, 2006 | 01:34 PM
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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??
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Old Apr 23rd, 2006 | 02:22 PM
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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).
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Old Apr 23rd, 2006 | 07:16 PM
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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.
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Old Apr 23rd, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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Spot on Peter, its a busy day for tour operators and restaurants here in Far North Qld and elsewhere I would imagine.
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Old Apr 24th, 2006 | 12:22 AM
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Call me stupid but I thought that they have had the Mardi Graz
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Old Apr 25th, 2006 | 03:02 PM
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Not stupid Liz, just naughty!
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Old Apr 29th, 2006 | 04:07 AM
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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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