Ballarat is the most significant gold rush boomtown in Australia, which saw the Victorian gold rush of the 1850's transform Ballarat from a small sheep station to a major settlement.

Indulge in some of the best local country produce and a number of wineries offering great wine tasting and cellar door wine tour experiences.

Rottnest Island entices tourists with its peaceful surroundings, stunning scenery, fabulous fishing and wonderful swimming spots.

The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) stretches 1930 kilometres from the mouth of the Fly River in Western Papua to Breaksea Spit off Bundaberg, and is one of the world's great wonders.