Leah McLennan spends two nights sampling the array of relaxation options on offer at Sir Richard Branson's heart-shaped Australian getaway.

Estelle Sarney takes her family jet-skiing in Queensland and warms to it after a shaky start.

Just down the road from the Sunshine Coast airport, Novotel Twin Waters Resort is an expansive haven that you'd never have to leave if you didn't feel the need to explore.

Kangaroos, cassowaries and crocs entranced Estelle Sarney and family.

Fine wine and food helped Emma Land while away the days in Noosa.

Noosa's annual food and wine festival is a sensory wonder, writes Nici Wickes.

Photos from this year's event on Australia's Sunshine Coast.

Graham Reid discovers a remote Queensland town steeped in history.

The Aussie dream portrayed by The GC television show has a darker underside, report John Weekes and Lee Mylne.

When the lucky devils who live in this north Queensland seaside haven throw a party, the pull is irresistible, writes Patrick Caruana.

This exclusive island on the Great Barrier Reef has six luxury tents with kingsize beds and reef outlooks. For further information see wilsonisland.com.

Australia's Sunshine Coast is an accessible one-stop adventure destination for families, writes David S. Potts.

Simon Kay takes the slow route by train from Brisbane to tropical Cairns.