I wish they were here, too. It's fun on my own, but the Gold Coast is always a great destination with family or friends.

There are the Kiwis fresh off the plane. There are the ones who have somehow wrangled the immigration system to stay just one more year.

If you like sea turtles and snorkelling, islands and adventures, and sipping a gin and tonic as the water laps gently around you then bareboating in the Whitsundays could be for you.

Gun-toting Sarah Ell becomes a member of the cool crowd for a high-flying adventure.

A short drive from the city lies Brisbane's Scenic Rim region where you'll find national parks, local wineries and quaint country towns.

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Kick-start your Brisbane family holiday with these top attractions and activities.

Carol Smith overcomes a physical challenge and is seduced by beauty and birdsong.

Scale a bridge, skipper a yacht, spear a crab - Queensland captivates Lee Mylne.