By Richard Monk The Great Barrier Reef is a stunning natural sculpture. A key part of the beauty of the area is the Great Barrier Reef biological life. The Great Barrier Reef is a 1616 mile long coral reef situated off of the coast of Queensland in northern Australia. This humongous coral reef is the largest coral reef system in the world, with over 3000 individual coral reefs and 900 separate islands located within the Great Barrier Reef. People from all over the world come here to … [Read more...]
Queensland, Beautiful One Day, Perfect The Next – 2
By John Morrad ... cont'd from part 1: In Tropical North Queensland, which is the spa capital of Australia, you'll find some of the finest spas in the world. You can take your spa in the rainforest or overlooking the beach, your choice, but whichever you choose it's sure to please. The drive north from the vibrant tropical city of Cairns, gateway to two World Heritage areas, (the Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics rainforest, and the Queensland Outback,) to Port Douglas is one of … [Read more...]
Queensland, Beautiful One Day, Perfect The Next -1
By John Morrad Brisbane itself is a thriving cosmopolitan city of about 1.2 million people, situated in Queensland's South East. It is the fastest growing area in Australia, famed for its relaxed, easy going lifestyle and its wonderful climate. Al fresco dining here is as good as anywhere in the world with superb seafood, locally caught, being the order of the day and whether you want to eat "5 star" or "fish and chips" style you'll find something to tempt your taste buds. A small … [Read more...]