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Brisbane gaining in popularity

Brisbane is Queensland's most popular destination for domestic tourists and its increasing numbers of visitors are spending more. more

    Buoyant shipwreck

    HMAS Brisbane has become a scuba diver's playground, writes Catherine Best. more

    Reinventing the wheel

    Peter Needham reports on Australia's best bike rides. more

      Savouring a new brew

      You can add coffee to Far North Queensland's attractions, as Carol West discovers. more

      Star treatment

      Port Douglas's blissful new spa resort can already claim Tom Hanks as a guest. more

        A taste of what's on offer

        Online restaurant guides cut down the chances of dining disasters, David Wilson writes. more

          Feast for the senses

          Some of Australia's best dining experiences can be combined with stellar views, writes Winsor Dobbin. more

            Fantasy islands

            Australia is rich in offshore treasures, Sue Gough Henly writes. more

            The Goldilocks option

            Kendall Hill returns to a Queensland seaside village that's just right. more

            Take a Captain Cook

            There's a new way to view Far North Queensland, writes Mike Heard. more

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              Travellers' Tips

              It's important to know how to proceed if your holiday is a disaster, writes Jane E. Fraser. more

              USEFUL LINKS

              Explore over 20 of Queensland's tropical islands. more

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              This is picture was taken at the underwater observatory at Reefworld in the Whitsundays. On my next trip I must bring along an underwater camera casing. Joseph Tan, East Lindfield.
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              This is picture was taken at the underwater observatory at Reefworld in the Whitsundays. On my next trip I must bring along an underwater camera casing. Joseph Tan, East Lindfield.

              Southbank Southbank, 17 hectares of riverside recreational parkland across the waters from Brisbane's central business district, is a place where locals sun themselves, shop, dine and enjoy the arts. more

              Take 5

              Top Sunshine Coast restaurants

              prawns

              Sample the extraordinary regional cuisine of South-East Queensland.

              • Harry's Restaurant on Buderim
                120-year-old homestead in a rainforest, and winner of the Amex restaurant award winner for five years
              • The Spirit House
                Primarily Thai cuisine set in tropical gardens with secluded tables around a lake. Most of the spices are grown fresh on the premises.
              • The Boat Shed
                Try their coconut and chilli battered prawns on roasted banana drizzled with rum syrup.
              • Platinum
                Ultra-modern, sharp clean lines with great views and delicious desserts.
              • The Wharf
                Located near the local fish markets, the Wharf's seafood is as fresh as it comes.