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Queensland: This lady is to be treasured

Ewan McDonald visits an island where humans come a distant last to wildlife.

Spotlight on the Southern Great Barrier Reef

Each week a New Zealand expat based in Queensland gives the inside word on their region. Today we hear from Peter Brown, Owner of Rubyvale Gem Gallery.

A Kiwi recommends ... The Whitsundays

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Mark Pearson of Whitsunday Stand Up Paddle.

Queensland: Ground control to major fun

Airlie Beach is the mainland base for exploring the fantastic Whitsunday Islands, and Wendy Dunlop has the inside goods.

Spotlight on The Whitsundays

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from travel journalist Lee Mylne.

Great Barrier Reef: How your mainsail sets

Ewan McDonald is set adrift on memory bliss after a Whitsundays yacht charter holiday.

Heron Island: Circle of life on the reef

After meeting the denizens of land and sea at Heron Island, Rod Emmerson does not want to come home again.

Megaports plan stirs fears for Great Barrier Reef

Billy Adams: Abbott goes against climate flow

Winston Aldworth: Oh for awesome beneath the waves

It's taken about 20,000 years to build one of the natural wonders of the world, but Kiwi travellers can put themselves right in the middle of the thing within just a few hours.

Queensland: Be seduced by Lady Musgrave Island

Jennifer Ennion braves the journey to Lady Musgrave, the second-southernmost island in the Great Barrier Reef.

Queensland: Coral cay curious creatures

At the southern limits of the Great Barrier Reef, Paul Rush finds a special place reserved for nature lovers.

Queensland: In search of precious cargo

An exciting search for a turtle encounter is one of the main draws on the central Queensland coast.

Queensland: Love in the heart of the reef

This distinctive coral reef is part of the Great Barrier Reef, which floats in the warm waters of Australia's Coral Sea.

Hamilton Island: Party central

There's always something happening on this island beauty in the Whitsunday chain.