The Great Barrier Reef is the jewel in Queensland's crown and one of the seven wonders of the natural world. It's a beautiful living thing stretching 2300 km along the Queensland coast and home to various marine life, including whales, dugongs, dolphins and sharks. Several facts about the Great Barrier...
Mention the Great Barrier Reef and most people think of Cairns and Tropical North Queensland or the Whitsundays but not far from Brisbane, the Southern Great Barrier Reef is a quieter part of the reef that's just as beautiful.
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park was formed in 1975 and...
Maleny is a small historic town in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, 90km north of Brisbane on the Blackhall Range, 450m above sea level. As a top tourist hinterland destination in Southeast Queensland, there are plenty of things to do in Maleny and surrounds.
Maleny is a town that has retained a...
There's something grounding about going to the markets, especially on a weekend. It's relaxing to wander around aimlessly, looking at plants, books, clothes and knick-knacks. The concept of the local market has gained momentum throughout the Sunshine Coast and there are some excellent Sunshine Coast markets to explore.
From the...
During their annual migration of up to 10,000 km, humpback whales attract thousands of visitors to towns along Australia’s east coast. You can see whales right along the coast but the place that has earned the moniker of Whale Watching Capital of the World is Hervey Bay on the...
Some places are more well-known in faraway lands than they are at home. Maryborough in Queensland had a fleeting touch with fame when it featured briefly in the movie Saving Mr Banks (Maryborough was where the author of Mary Poppins grew up) but most Australians, are unaware of Maryborough's...
