2002 Royal Visit program
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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.