This brand new edition Insight Pocket Guide is the ideal companion for your trip to Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Expertly written by a local author, it features 14 tailor-made itineraries designed to cover all the recommended sights and attractions, including a catamaran trip to Moreton Island, a visit to the hill towns of Maleny and Montville, an extended excursion to Fraser Island and maybe even a bird's-eye view of the Gold Coast in a helicopter. You can pick the tour to suit the time and budget you have to spare, journey lengths range from half-day, full-day or overnight excursion, so no matter how long your stay you can be sure you will see the very best of this outstanding area. Each route is clearly marked on a detailed and fully-indexed, pull-out map that can be used in conjunction with the guide or independently. There are plenty of ideas for how to spend your leisure time, including information on shopping, eating out and entertainment, as well as essential travel information covering accommodation, transport, health and more.