Best Job in the World’s Ben Southall embarks on his next Tourism Queensland adventure - ‘The Best Expedition in the World’. Ben explores Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef on a four month, 1600km kayak and sailing journey from the Town of 1770 on the Central Queensland coast, north to Cooktown in Queensland’s Tropical North. Keep up to date here on Ben’s experiences while he navigates one of the best protected reefs in the world.
Ben held the position as Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef, during Tourism Queensland’s Best Job in the World campaign, where he developed a passion for this region’s magnificent environment.
“I feel privileged to have had so many wonderful interactions with the natural world whilst out on the Great Barrier Reef and now I’d like to encourage more people to share in the same experiences.”
Follow Ben on his expedition as he encounters the unique wildlife, including sea turtles, manta rays, humpback whales and thousands of marine fish. He’ll scuba dive, snorkel, charter a seaplane, cruise on a sailing boat and visit research stations to learn about the sustainability of the reef. All of this while making his way to some of the 900 islands and coral cays, from five-star luxury resort islands to national park camping sites.
While Ben is kayaking the Great Barrier Reef, his Ben’s parents Margaret and Duncan will be having their own great adventure – a ‘Queensland Road Trip’. The couple have followed their son’s travels through Queensland to date and have been inspired to leave the chilly UK to keep pace with Ben on the road along the Queensland coast.
Along the way they will discover the beauty of Queensland landscapes and national parks, explore tourist attractions and meet local Aussie characters. You can also follow the Southalls as they blog on their Queensland Road Trip.
From 21st May to 13th September you can follow Ben's route and read about his exciting adventures as he makes his way along the Great Barrier Reef.
Welcome to my blog if you’re visiting for the first time from Nuffnang. You’re probably here because we’ve dangled a lucrative carrot in front of you offering a $5000 dream holiday to Queensland and now you want to find out more.
**If you’re here as a regular visitor and have no idea what I’m talking about, then head over to the Nuffnang website.
What’s the deal you ask? Well the deal is this. Last year Tourism Queensland launched a new campaign called Vitamin Me. No idea what this is?
Well it can be found in all forms, but is best attained by experiencing exciting adventures, soaking up some arts and culture, consuming delicious food and wine, or enjoying some beautiful scenery and wildlife. Not surprisingly, the richest sources are found in Queensland.
All you have to do is compose a post on your blog explaining how you would boost your Vitamin Me levels if you won a $5,000 dream holiday to Queensland.
The competition opens today (24 January) and runs until 3pm (AEST) 10 February 2012, so get your posts in quick on the Nuffnang competition entry page.
Check out my video below to get inspired. And remember that we’re looking for originality and creativity, in the form of photos, video or words (however your blog readers prefer).
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Welcome to my blog if you’re visiting for the first time from Nuffnang. You’re probably here because we’ve dangled a lucrative carrot in front of you offering a $5000 dream holiday to Queensland and now you want to find out more.
**If you’re here as a regular visitor and have no idea what I’m talking about, then head over to the Nuffnang website.
What’s the deal you ask? Well the deal is this. Last year Tourism Queensland launched a new campaign called Vitamin Me. No idea what this is?
Well it can be found in all forms, but is best attained by experiencing exciting adventures, soaking up some arts and culture, consuming delicious food and wine, or enjoying some beautiful scenery and wildlife. Not surprisingly, the richest sources are found in Queensland.
All you have to do is compose a post on your blog explaining how you would boost your Vitamin Me levels if you won a $5,000 dream holiday to Queensland.
The competition opens today (24 January) and runs until 3pm (AEST) 10 February 2012, so get your posts in quick on the Nuffnang competition entry page.
Check out my video below to get inspired. And remember that we’re looking for originality and creativity, in the form of photos, video or words (however your blog readers prefer).
Happy blogging!