A British charity worker has won the “Best Job in the World” as a caretaker of a tropical island on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

Winner of “The Best Job in the World” competition Ben Southall (3th L) of Britain is congratulated by other contestants after Queensland state Premier Anna Bligh announced his name on Hamilton Island, about 950 km (590 miles) north of Brisbane.(Xinhua/AFP Photo)

The 34-year-old will spend half a year swimming, snorkelling and sailing around the tourist paradise. He’ll just have to write a blog about his experiences to promote the area.

The contest by Tourism Queensland is part of an Australian tourism campaign to advertise the charms of northeastern Queensland. Officials say it’s already generated millions of dollars’ worth of publicity for the region.

VietNamNet/Xinhuanet