G'day to you from So. California!
I was in Cannes, GBR and Sunshine coast 10 years ago. Just loved it, the people were so welcoming and they were tickled that I had an American accent, while I was tickled with the Aussie accent, LOL.
Also just love so many of the lovely unusual names like Maloolabah, and others that aren't coming to me at the moment.
I would love to return to see other parts of your wonderful country but dh isn't happy about the loooooonnnnngggg plane ride!