2002 Royal Visit

Royal Visit to Australia by Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh: 27 February – 3 March 2002

2002 Royal Visit program

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Her Majesty The Queen stands behind a lectern
Her Majesty The Queen attends CHOGM in 2002. Image courtesy of AUSPIC

Timeline

Wednesday 27 February 2002
Adelaide

PM

  • The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrive Adelaide
  • Ceremonial Arrival, North Terrace
  • Meet the people walk, Main Entrance Gate, Government House South Australia
  • Meet the people walk, Kintore Avenue
  • (Separate program for The Duke of Edinburgh)
  • Visit to Technology School of the Future, Milner Street, Adelaide
  • Audience with the Governor-General, Government House South Australia
  • Audience with the Prime Minister, Government House South Australia
  • Meet with Adelaide Hills Kennel Club Inc, Government House South Australia
  • (Separate program for The Duke of Edinburgh)
  • Dinner given by the Prime Minister and Mrs Howard, Adelaide Festival Centre
  • Overnight – Government House South Australia
Thursday 28 February 2002
Adelaide - Barossa Valley - Brisbane   

AM

  • (Separate program for The Duke of Edinburgh)
  • Meet the people walk, Adelaide Railway Station
  • The Queen leaves Adelaide for Gawler and the Barossa Valley
  • Meet the people walk and Reception, Gawler Sport and Community Centre

PM

  • The Queen opens the Chateau Barrosa Rose Garden
  • Lunch given by the Mayor of the Barossa Council and Mrs Hurn, Chateau Barossa
  • The Queen opens the High Care Facility, Tanunda Lutheran Home
  • The Queen leaves the Barossa Valley for Adelaide
  • Afternoon tea with the Governor of South Australia, Government House South Australia
  • The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Adelaide and arrive Brisbane
  • Overnight – Stamford Plaza Hotel
Friday 1 March 2002
Brisbane - Cairns

AM

  • (Separate program for The Duke of Edinburgh)
  •  The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Brisbane and arrive Cairns

PM

  • The Queen launches two Royal Flying Doctor Service Cairns aircraft, Cairns Airport
  • Meet the people walk, Royal Flying Doctor Service, Cairns Airport
  • Lunch given by the Premier of Queensland and Dr Beattie, The Great South Pacific Express
  • Meet the people walk and  Skyrail travel, Kuranda
  • Visit to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
  • Meet the  people walk, Cairns Port Authority Building
  • The Queen leaves Cairns and arrive Brisbane
  • (Separate program for The Duke of Edinburgh)
  • Overnight – Stamford Plaza Hotel
Saturday 2 March 2002
Brisbane - Sunshine Coast

AM

  • (Separate program for The Duke of Edinburgh)
  • The Queen leaves Brisbane and arrives Maroochydore
  • Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Opening Ceremony, Hyatt Regency Coolum

PM

  • Audience lunch, Twin Waters Resort, Twin Waters
  • Golden Jubilee Dinner given by Commonwealth Heads of Delegations, Hyatt Regency Coolum
  • Overnight – Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Twin Waters
Sunday 3 March 2002
Sunshine Coast - Brisbane

AM

  • The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Maroochydore and arrive Brisbane
  • People’s Reception, Roma Street Parkland
  • Meet the people walk and tree planting, Roma Street Parkland
  • (Separate program for The Duke of Edinburgh)

PM

  • The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh attend Media Reception, Stamford Plaza Hotel
  • Lunch, Stamford Plaza Hotel
  • Church Service, St John’s Cathedral
  • Ceremonial Farewell, Cultural Forecourt, South Bank Parklands
  • The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Brisbane for overseas

Disclaimer: This is a summary of events and does not reflect the full details as described in the Royal Visit Program.