WelcomeNovisittoAustraliawould be complete without a trip to the ‘Sunshine State’. Whether you want to enjoy the miles of pristine white beaches, explore the rainforest beloved of ‘I’m A Celebrity...’ or swim in the crystal-clear waters off the coast, Queensland has something for everyone.

In this dedicated supplement, we’re giving you just a taste of the Queensland experience, starting with the highlights of Brisbane (p4). It is an amazing city and of course one of the venues for this year’s Ashes series which starts this month. If you are wondering where to go on holiday when over there, then check out our guide to the top 10 tourist hotspots (p9). Of course, no trip to Queensland would be complete without a visit to the iconic Great Barrier Reef and we’ve given you some tips on how to make the most of your dive on page 16.

Plus we go behind the scenes at one of the Gold Coast’s most iconic attractions, the Tamborine Mountain Distillery (p20) take you through what you’ll need for a working holiday (p22) and look at living and working in Queensland (p30)

Enjoy!

John Weir, Publisher

WELCOME

Findoutsomefascinatingfacts abouttheGreatBarrierReef(p34)

Consider spending your working holiday in rural Queensland (p22)

Find out why the stylish resort of Noosa is a must-see (p9)

Contents

4 BRISBANE

Discover the highlights of Queensland’s capital city

9 TOP 10 HOTSPOTS Must-see sights and a chance to win a luxury holiday

16 GREAT BARRIER REEF Discover a whole new world in the azure waters of this natural wonder

26 FEELING CHIPPER The Brits that struck the perfect work-life balance in Queensland

20 DRINK IT IN! Bottling sweet success on Tamborine Mountain

22 WORKING HOLIDAY Rural job opportunities for working holidaymakers

30 MAKING IT WORK Expert tips on living and working in the Sunshine State

34 IT’S A FACT! Discover the things that make Queensland so unique www.getmedownunder.com

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