Queen’s Baton arrives in Queensland – 101 days to go until Commonwealth Games
The arrival of the Queen’s Baton in Queensland today marks 101 days to the start of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018), Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said today.
“It’s fitting tomorrow – Christmas Day – will be 100 days to the biggest gift to Queensland – our biggest ever event, the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games will be the biggest event in Queensland’s history,” the Premier said.
“It will be our opportunity – and the opportunity of thousands of elite athletes – to shine in front of the world.”
The Premier said the Queen’s Baton Relay was an opportunity for Australians to get involved and excited about the Games.
“After arriving in Brisbane this morning, the Baton’s first stop for the Queen’s Baton Relay in Australia is the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Boxing Day,” she said.
It will travel over 40,000 kilometres through every Australian state and territory with the Baton to be carried by about 3800 Australians.
“After travelling through all other states and territories, the Queen’s Baton will spend its final 33 days in Queensland.
“Arriving into the Torres Strait before making its way south, it will showcase to the world the many landscapes of our great state – from the tropical coastal areas to lush rainforests and our beautiful outback.”
“More than 1800 batonbearers who were nominated by their community will carry the Queen’s Baton throughout Queensland. The oldest is 100-year-old Mr Bill Bruce from Nebo and the youngest is Corbin Easton from Caloundra who is 10-years-old.”
The Relay started on Commonwealth Day, Monday 13 March 2017, at Buckingham Palace when Her Majesty’s message was put inside of the Baton.
The distinctive design of the GC2018 Queen’s Baton captures the boundless energy of the Gold Coast. In form and inspiration, the Baton is a symbol of our past, present and future.
The Queen’s Baton arrives on the Gold Coast for the XXI Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony on 4 April 2018, where HRH The Prince of Wales will remove Her Majesty’s message from the Baton and read it aloud to declare the Games open.
Batonbearers, community events and the streets the Queen’s Baton will travel along are available at gc2018.com/qbr
The Queensland dates for the baton relay are:
Brisbane International
6 Jan 2018 – 7 Jan 2018
North Stradbroke Island
8 Jan 2018 – 8 Jan 2018
Magic Millions Barrier Draw
9 Jan 2018 – 9 Jan 2018
Palm Island
10 Jan 2018 – 10 Jan 2018
Natural Bridge
12 Jan 2018 – 12 Jan 2018
SkyPoint
12 Jan 2018 – 12 Jan 2018
Horn Island
3 Mar 2018 – 3 Mar 2018
Thursday Island
3 Mar 2018 – 3 Mar 2018
Hammond Island
3 Mar 2018 – 3 Mar 2018
Injinoo
4 Mar 2018 – 4 Mar 2018
Umagico
4 Mar 2018 – 4 Mar 2018
Bamaga
4 Mar 2018 – 4 Mar 2018
New Mapoon
4 Mar 2018 – 4 Mar 2018
Seisia
4 Mar 2018 – 4 Mar 2018
Cooktown
5 Mar 2018 – 5 Mar 2018
Mount Isa
6 Mar 2018 – 6 Mar 2018
Cloncurry
6 Mar 2018 – 6 Mar 2018
Birdsville
7 Mar 2018 – 7 Mar 2018
Roma
7 Mar 2018 – 7 Mar 2018
Mitchell
8 Mar 2018 – 8 Mar 2018
Morven
8 Mar 2018 – 8 Mar 2018
Charleville
8 Mar 2018 – 8 Mar 2018
Tambo
9 Mar 2018 – 9 Mar 2018
Augathella
9 Mar 2018 – 9 Mar 2018
Blackall
9 Mar 2018 – 9 Mar 2018
Barcaldine
10 Mar 2018 – 10 Mar 2018
Ilfracombe
10 Mar 2018 – 10 Mar 2018
Longreach
10 Mar 2018 – 10 Mar 2018
Winton
11 Mar 2018 – 11 Mar 2018
Hughenden
11 Mar 2018 – 11 Mar 2018
Prairie
12 Mar 2018 – 12 Mar 2018
Pentland
12 Mar 2018 – 12 Mar 2018
Homestead
12 Mar 2018 – 12 Mar 2018
Charters Towers
12 Mar 2018 – 12 Mar 2018
Tully River
13 Mar 2018 – 13 Mar 2018
Paronella Park
13 Mar 2018 – 13 Mar 2018
Ravenshoe
14 Mar 2018 – 14 Mar 2018
Atherton
14 Mar 2018 – 14 Mar 2018
Tolga
14 Mar 2018 – 14 Mar 2018
Mareeba
14 Mar 2018 – 14 Mar 2018
Daintree
14 Mar 2018 – 14 Mar 2018
Cairns
15 Mar 2018 – 15 Mar 2018
Cairns
16 Mar 2018 – 16 Mar 2018
Yarrabah
17 Mar 2018 – 17 Mar 2018
Cairns
17 Mar 2018 – 17 Mar 2018
Innisfail
17 Mar 2018 – 17 Mar 2018
Mission Beach
17 Mar 2018 – 17 Mar 2018
Tully
17 Mar 2018 – 17 Mar 2018
Cardwell
18 Mar 2018 – 18 Mar 2018
Ingham
18 Mar 2018 – 18 Mar 2018
Townsville
18 Mar 2018 – 18 Mar 2018
Townsville
19 Mar 2018 – 19 Mar 2018
Ayr
19 Mar 2018 – 19 Mar 2018
Bowen
19 Mar 2018 – 19 Mar 2018
Airlie Beach
19 Mar 2018 – 19 Mar 2018
Whitsunday Islands
20 Mar 2018 – 20 Mar 2018
Mackay
20 Mar 2018 – 20 Mar 2018
Nebo
21 Mar 2018 – 21 Mar 2018
Coppabella
21 Mar 2018 – 21 Mar 2018
Moranbah
21 Mar 2018 – 21 Mar 2018
Clermont
21 Mar 2018 – 21 Mar 2018
Capella
22 Mar 2018 – 22 Mar 2018
Anakie
22 Mar 2018 – 22 Mar 2018
Emerald
22 Mar 2018 – 22 Mar 2018
Blackwater
23 Mar 2018 – 23 Mar 2018
Bluff
23 Mar 2018 – 23 Mar 2018
Dingo
23 Mar 2018 – 23 Mar 2018
Duaringa
23 Mar 2018 – 23 Mar 2018
Rockhampton
23 Mar 2018 – 23 Mar 2018
Yeppoon
23 Mar 2018 – 23 Mar 2018
Gladstone
24 Mar 2018 – 24 Mar 2018
Miriam Vale
24 Mar 2018 – 24 Mar 2018
1770
24 Mar 2018 – 24 Mar 2018
Agnes Water
24 Mar 2018 – 24 Mar 2018
Bundaberg
24 Mar 2018 – 24 Mar 2018
Fraser Island
25 Mar 2018 – 25 Mar 2018
Hervey Bay
25 Mar 2018 – 25 Mar 2018
Maryborough
25 Mar 2018 – 25 Mar 2018
Gympie
26 Mar 2018 – 26 Mar 2018
Noosa
26 Mar 2018 – 26 Mar 2018
Caloundra
27 Mar 2018 – 27 Mar 2018
Kilcoy
27 Mar 2018 – 27 Mar 2018
Kingaroy
27 Mar 2018 – 27 Mar 2018
Oakey
28 Mar 2018 – 28 Mar 2018
Dalby
28 Mar 2018 – 28 Mar 2018
Toowoomba
28 Mar 2018 – 28 Mar 2018
Warwick
29 Mar 2018 – 29 Mar 2018
Gatton
29 Mar 2018 – 29 Mar 2018
Ipswich
29 Mar 2018 – 29 Mar 2018
Brisbane
30 Mar 2018 – 31 Mar 2018
Redcliffe
30 Mar 2018 – 30 Mar 2018
Brighton, Sandgate
30 Mar 2018 – 30 Mar 2018
Shorncliffe
30 Mar 2018 – 30 Mar 2018
Chermside
30 Mar 2018 – 30 Mar 2018
Paddington, Milton
30 Mar 2018 – 30 Mar 2018
Toowong, Indooroopilly
30 Mar 2018 – 30 Mar 2018
Chelmer, Graceville, Sherwood
30 Mar 2018 – 30 Mar 2018
Cleveland
31 Mar 2018 – 31 Mar 2018
Griffith University Nathan campus
31 Mar 2018 – 31 Mar 2018
Holland Park
31 Mar 2018 – 31 Mar 2018
Kangaroo Point
31 Mar 2018 – 31 Mar 2018
Teneriffe
31 Mar 2018 – 31 Mar 2018
New Farm, Fortitude Valley
31 Mar 2018 – 31 Mar 2018
Brisbane City
31 Mar 2018 – 31 Mar 2018
South Bank
31 Mar 2018 – 31 Mar 2018
Tamborine Mountain
1 Apr 2018 – 1 Apr 2018
Daisy Hill
1 Apr 2018 – 1 Apr 2018
Beenleigh
1 Apr 2018 – 1 Apr 2018
Upper Coomera
1 Apr 2018 – 1 Apr 2018
Helensvale
1 Apr 2018 – 1 Apr 2018
Hope Island
2 Apr 2018 – 2 Apr 2018
Paradise Point
2 Apr 2018 – 2 Apr 2018
Runaway Bay
2 Apr 2018 – 2 Apr 2018
Labrador
2 Apr 2018 – 2 Apr 2018
Southport
2 Apr 2018 – 2 Apr 2018
Highland Park, Nerang
2 Apr 2018 – 2 Apr 2018
Ashmore, Bundall
2 Apr 2018 – 2 Apr 2018
Coolangatta
3 Apr 2018 – 3 Apr 2018
Tugun, Currumbin
3 Apr 2018 – 3 Apr 2018
Palm Beach
3 Apr 2018 – 3 Apr 2018
Burleigh Heads
3 Apr 2018 – 3 Apr 2018
Robina
3 Apr 2018 – 3 Apr 2018
Nobby Beach, Mermaid Beach
3 Apr 2018 – 3 Apr 2018
Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise
3 Apr 2018 – 3 Apr 2018
Surfers Paradise
4 Apr 2018 – 4 Apr 2018
Griffith University Gold Coast campus
4 Apr 2018 – 4 Apr 2018
Main Beach
4 Apr 2018 – 4 Apr 2018
