Insight Regional Guide Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef is a comprehensive, full color travel guide to one of Australia's most beautiful destinations. As well as detailed coverage of the region's colorful history and on the culture and character of its people, this guide will ensure that you will get the most out of your trip by suggesting what to do and where to go in this stunning area. Vivid travel photography provides inspiration, whilst clear maps, and travel advice enable you to plan a memorable. This guide covers all of Queensland's major cities in detail and suggests excursions to the beautiful beaches, with extensive information on seeing the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.

Lindsay Brown - lives in Australia, has been main contributor for several years to many travel guides on Australia and Asia.

INTRODUCTION
Top Attractions Queensland
Editor's Choice Queensland
The Big Country
Queensland People
FEATURES
Aboriginal Australia
Decisive Dates
The Making of Queensland
Cultural Queensland
Surf Culture
The Great Barrier Reef
Protecting the Reef
PLACES
Introduction
Brisbane
Sports
Gold Coast
Darling Downs
Sunshine Coast
Capricorn Coast and its Hinterland
Southern Reef and the Whitsundays
Around Townsville
Tasting Queensland
Cairns to Cape Tribulation
The Rainforest
Cooktown and the Cape York Peninsula
Savannah Way
Mount Isa and the West
Southwest Queensland
TRAVEL TIPS
Transportation
Accommodations
Eating Out
Activities
A-Z: Practical Information
Language
Further Reading