HI all. Well this is my first post after watching for many weeks and I have enjoyed the site.
There are so many places to visit on the reef. If price is no option check out Bagarra Island. Also Hamilton IS fabulous and if you wish for a more party atmosphere try Great Keppell. Diving is very good off Lady Elliot. There are some beautiful places to visit in North Queensland. Go to Port Douglas and the Daintree. Visit Kuranda and do the sky rail tour. But don't just bypass Brisbane. You can see Steve Irwin at Australia Zoo, check out the shops and the many beaches: Sunshine and Gold Coasts. Brisbane is a lot friendlier then Sydney and has just as much to offer!