With the idyllic paradise of Magnetic Island right on the doorstep, it's not hard to see why people are attracted to Townsville.

With an eclectic mix of rainforest, reef, sand beaches , outback and big city benefits, Townsville has something for every itinerary.

Follow V8 Supercar Driver James Courtney and his family as they experience the great attractions the Townsville Region has to offer.

Colin Belay is like any hard-working family man; he works long hours at Detroit Diesel Corporation as an auto electrician and has 6 weeks leave up his sleeve. He and his wife Leanne have been together since they were teenagers and have Luke and Lara now too. The only thing missing from their family is a regular holiday. With reef, rainforest, outback and wetlands all within an hour or two North QLD is the perfect destination for a family holiday. Will a trip to QLD show Colin what he's missing out on?