Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, makes an excellent base for touring the Gold Coast, "Australia's Playground" with everything you could possibly imagine at your fingertips. Just a little farther north is the Sunshine Coast, with its understated sophistication and lavish fine-dining at Noosa. Only a couple hours away is the largest sand island in the world, Fraser Island, where you can drive four wheel drives on the beaches and swim in any of the plentiful freshwater lakes.

Revel in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns, your gateway to the rainforests and islands of Tropical North Queensland.