Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism and Member for Barron River Steve Wettenhall who met Ben while he was in the Tropical North said his visit was invaluable exposure for the region.

"Through his job as Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef he is blogging the beauty of the region to the world and showcasing the fantastic experiences available to visitors of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef," he said.

"He was treated to an Indigenous experience by the Tjapukai Dancers before being whisked off to Lizard Island where he spent the next few days meeting the locals and having his first opportunity to dive on the Great Barrier Reef.

Ben also visited the sights of Cairns, snorkelled around Green Island and indulged in some rest and recreation in Palm Cove,

Mr Wettenhall said Tropical North Queensland was the perfect place to show Ben the diversity of the Queensland experience from an indulgent break to a life-changing adventure.

"Ben had never been to Tropical North Queensland before, so it was a great chance for him to see where the rainforest meets the reef and experience how easy it is to access to the best reef experiences from Cairns, such as diving and fishing.

Ben Southall, a charity events organiser from Petersfield in the UK, was named Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef, the Best Job in the World on May 6.

Ben's six-month $AUD150,000 contract requires him to explore the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef and report back on his adventures via a blog, video diary and media interviews.