Ewan McDonald discovers Cairns is no beauty but extremely popular.

Belinda Feek gets busy being entertained in Brisbane.

If you can catch one of these events on the Gold Coast, your visit will be hugely enriched

Movie World Gold Coast is a land fit for superheroes, writes Michael Wayne.

Head north on Queensland's eastern seaboard for a beautiful and calmer break.

Sunshine is guaranteed, now take the locals' advice on what to do on the Sunshine Coast.

Check these out – tap into the locals' well of knowledge in Brisbane

Anna Hitchings finds history, charming shops and fantastic food just outside Brisbane.

Check these out – tap into the locals' well of knowledge in the Gold Coast

Retail therapy is gold standard on the Gold Coast, writes Lorna Subritzky.

Rainforests or beach frolics, this region's got it all, writes Shandelle Battersby.

Must-Do's in the Whitsundays

Meet a greeter and get a local's introduction to a city, writes Christina Campbell.

Local Foodie; Eat, drink + beKerry

Eat your 2way around the Sunshine Coast, writes Linda Thompson.

Exploring Southern Great Barrier Reef.

The region has a multitude of culinary claims to fame, writes Christina Campbell.

Explore Tropical North Queensland.

What you can do in 48 hours in Brisbane.

Australia Zoo is serious about conservation but you'll be smiling from ear to ear...

DAYDREAM ISLAND RESORT AND SPA, QUEENSLAND Fly into Hamilton Island and take the 30-minute catamaran to one of the most family-friendly

I know just the place

Everything's in easy reach on a self-drive tour of the Sunshine Coast, finds Linda Thompson.

The best beach.... Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast Top 3 things to do? Swim in the ocean, explore the hinterland and check out the

Away from the hectic bustle of the big Gold Coast theme parks, Winston Aldworth finds a sanctuary for animals and travellers.

Hamilton Island is in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef.

THE BEST BEACH.... Mission Beach is my favourite - long, wide sandy beach with views out to Dunk Island - the most perfect spot to

Seafood and eat it - it's a philosophy that's easy to follow, writes Elisabeth Easther.

The Competition asks Entrants to select images they think are of Queensland to go in the draw to win one of eight NZD$1,000 House

Elizabeth Binning is converted to lentils in a French cooking lesson on the Sunshine Coast.