I’ve spent countless hours in planes, but my visit to the Qantas Founders Museum in Longreach gave me a new perspective.

The Great Barrier Reef is a dream destination for travellers the world over, but sometimes the experience isn’t exactly what people expect.

I spent six weeks driving through some of the most remote parts of Queensland and loved every second of it – almost.

From the water there is a unique view of Boodjamulla National Park, but following the walking trails provides another perspective.

The sparkling emerald water in Lawn Hill Gorge is a refreshing sight after the long drive through the outback.

The Gulflander once travelled between the goldfields and the port, but now it’s a carting tourists through Queensland’s Gulf Savannah.

A chance encounter gave me a glimpse into outback life when I saw a muster in Gulf Country.

Australians take it for granted that spectacular sights such as the Great Barrier Reef will always be there for us to enjoy.

There is a charm to small outback towns like Chillagoe. Their very existence acknowledges a tumultuous history. To spend a day here is to take a step back in time, and also, underground.

Visiting a place like Mossman Gorge is a fascinating look at what nature gets up to when we humans don’t interfere. Part of the Daintree National Park and Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, the rainforest is even more spectacular in the wet.