Ben’s time as the Island Caretaker is coming to an end!

On December 31 Ben will hang up his snorkel and wetsuit and bid farewell to his time as Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef. The Tourism Queensland team will be sad to say goodbye and we know you will be too after following Ben’s adventures over the past six months.

We’d like Ben’s friends around the world to post him a final hoorah message below and let him know which blog, photo or video was your favourite and which destination/experience he’s inspired you to visit.

Many thanks
Tourism Queensland

Ben on Q

Hi everybody!

Tourism Queensland is inviting you all to the first instalment of Ben on Q!

While Ben is visiting his workmates in the Brisbane office this Friday the 7th of August, he will be on Twitter @Queensland between 5:30pm & 6:30pm (8:30am – 9:30am GMT) specifically to answer any questions you may have about Queensland or his exciting job as the Island Caretaker. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to get some great insight into visiting Queensland and also get to know the man who has the Best Job in The World.

Click here to start following Queensland on Twitter, and get your questions ready!

See you all this Friday and please use hashtag #bestjob for your tweets.

The Lizard Island experience

Tropical North Queensland video

Lizard Island – Diving the Cod Hole movie

Sorry for the delay in getting this video posted, I’ve been getting my head around some new editing software. They will be more refined in the future with better sound and music not just scuba bubbles!

Touch down on Hamilton Island!

Ben and his girlfriend Bre have arrived and were greeted by friends, blue skies and a bottle of champagne. While Ben is out and about, check out the latest video of the much anticipated arrival of the new Islands Caretaker.

Ben Southall is on his way!

After a worldwide search our Island Caretaker Ben Southall is packing up and getting ready to head down under to his new office – Queensland’s breathtaking Islands of the Great Barrier Reef.

Follow Ben’s adventures from July 1 when he starts work and will be kept very busy with snorkelling, diving, sailing and exploring the islands and the myriad experiences they offer!