Competitions

Tourism Queensland, Qantas, Big Earth and The Independent have teamed up to offer one aspiring travel writer the kick start to your gap year and career. The winner will get the opportunity to discover The Best Adventure in the World on assignment in Queensland, Australia and write about it for The Independent. With return flights for two to Queensland flying Qantas and 10 days Britz Bushcamper 4WD hire included, you and a mate can create your own adventure in Queensland by any means!

Follow in Charley Boorman’s footsteps as he explores Queensland in the new BBC2 series of By Any Means, traversing along the Pacific Rim. Try diving to the depths of the ocean or hiking through ancient rainforests, explore stunning beaches on horseback or charter a yacht across sparkling seas, whatever your idea of adventure the backdrop will be as breathtaking as the experience itself. Find out more about Queensland adventures.

The Best Adventure In The World

Fly Qantas to Brisbane from £669* return

Flying Qantas, the world’s most experienced airline - having flown continuously for over 88 years - you will have the opportunity to discover a unique flying experience. Offering a selection of ‘Walkabout fares’, Qantas gives you the choice of simple return flights to Australia, multi-centre around the world itineraries as well as access to an unrivalled domestic network, offering connections to more than 50 cities within Australia!

Explore more of Queensland, and Australia, with the Qantas Walkabout Pass, offering internal flights from as little as £38*

For more information, visit qantas.com

^{*Departures between 16 April – 20 June 2010, from London. Book by 8 December 2009. Availability limited. Featured internal flight in Australia is based on travel Brisbane to Cairns one way. Qantas A380 is available on selected routes from London to Singapore and Sydney.}

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