Although we’d love to be scuttling through the twisted alleys of Venice this Carnevale, we’ve decided to not let distance defeat us – and we’re planning our very own celebration right here in Brisbane’s beautiful backyard. South Bank’s Little Stanley Street is peppered with some of the city’s best Italian restaurants, oozing plenty of charm and an astonishing ability to stretch out that elastic waistband.

As you eat your way to Italy this month, don’t forget to drop your entry in for the chance to win a $10,000 global culinary adventure to the destination of your choice, thanks to Southpoint – the last piece of South Bank. Simply pick up your Little Stanley Culinary Passport from retailers or the postcard stands around South Bank to find out about the special meals on offer and spend $20 or more on your global feast Monday through to Friday nights during summer and you’ll receive an entry to win. For an extra special bonus, take a snap of your meal and enter online for the chance to win an additional $1,000 spending money.