Discovered in 1770 by captain James Cook, the island was named in the honor of the prehistoric inhabitants, the one meter long Monitor Lizard.
Byron Bay is famed worldwide for its surfing beaches, scuba diving, whale watching, rural beauty and a laid back lifestyle.
The Gold Coast is a high-profile tourist destination for Australians and overseas travelers, famous for its many beaches and nightlife.
The 'capital' of the Gold Coast, and one of the largest tourist destinations in Australia.
One of the Whitsunday Islands of Queensland, Australia, which made waves in 2008 when it advertised the caretaker's position as the Best Job in the World.
The largest island in the Whitsunday Islands archipelago, and home to the famous Whitehaven beach.
Moreton Island is a 36 kilometers long sand island, and it is also the second largest sand island in the world.
The bays and beaches are the primary attraction on Rottnest, featuring excellent reefs and caves, for swimming, snorkeling and diving.
A beachside city in south east Queensland and a centre for whale watching.
Montague Island can only be visited with organized tours and is great for watching birds, seals and whales.
A mountainous island offshore of Townsville, Australia, with a national park and several resorts, attracting tourists like a magnet.
