Norfolk Island's country and western music festival gets Eli Orzessek into a checked shirt and cowboy boots.

Each week a New Zealand expat based in Queensland gives the inside word on their region. Today we hear from Darryl Branthwaite from Raine & Horne in Gladstone.

Ewan McDonald gets in touch with his inner Easy Rider and heads out on the highway in a laid-back area of Queensland.

Ewan McDonald visits an island where humans come a distant last to wildlife.

Each week a New Zealand expat based in Queensland gives the inside word on their region. Today we hear from Peter Brown, Owner of Rubyvale Gem Gallery.

On a 4WD adventure along the Bloomfield Track in Queensland, Christopher Somerville finds that the tropics of Australia are as spectacular and diverse as they are vast.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Karen Revell from the Cruise Traveller travel company.

Home to the original 'rock' hall of fame, the Red Centre's landscape is dramatic; a canvas for indigenous art. Just remember to keep your fly hat on, writes Jenny Tabakoff.

It'll be a return to splendour for Catherine Smith, who had too little time to taste-test all the great eateries on the Gold Coast.

A heritage-listed island in Sydney Harbour is a spectacular place to camp in style, writes Judy Skatssoon.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Mark Pearson of Whitsunday Stand Up Paddle.

Airlie Beach is the mainland base for exploring the fantastic Whitsunday Islands, and Wendy Dunlop has the inside goods.

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

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from travel journalist Lee Mylne.

In the third in a series about Queensland, Wendy Dunlop explores a paradise of a multitude of islands.

Melbourne turns on the bling for its annual dusk till dawn party, writes Rachel Bache.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Gaylene Whenmouth of Magabala Books.

Sue Baxalle pulls on her fins for an amazing underwater experience where she meets the first of many new friends in North Queensland.

If it involves bats or balls or both the Australians are bound to want to be involved -- and so is Nicholas Jones, who joins the crowds for a fiesta of sport at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Superstars and royalty have laid their heads in Sydney hotel with a tragic story, writes Lauren Quaintance.

Eveline Harvey samples some of the gourmet highlights on offer in Noosa.

Graham Reid enjoys snapping the harbourside views at this New South Wales property.

Former Aucklander Tiffany Beal is an executive at Business Events Sunshine Coast.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from local government administrator Erenie Te Kakau.

You can't go past great food with a side of opera, says Eveline Harvey.

Christian Bonetto spends a weekend in Melbourne.

Danielle Wright discovers a family-friendly Melbourne hotel close to all the action.

Daniel Richardson sees the city from a kayak.

From top-notch dining spots to boat tours, the Gold Coast keeps Ellie Mitchell busy.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. This week, we hear from TV presenter Matai Smith.