by Amanda Cranston | Apr 11, 2015 | Cairns
Believe it or not, The Australian Armour and Artillery Museum houses the largest private collection of tanks, armoured vehicles and artillery in the southern hemisphere, all right here in the heart of Cairns. While army tanks aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, for those...
by Amanda Cranston | Mar 30, 2015 | Features, Orpheus Island, Reef & Islands
With the Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep, the Orpheus Island Research Station is a haven for researchers studying corals, fish behaviour, marine life, coral spawning, climate change and for tagging and tracking sharks. Hosting approximately 1,200 researchers each...
by Amanda Cranston | Mar 27, 2015 | Cairns
Catering to a constant stream of multicultural travellers, food lovers will be delighted at the range of international cuisine and places to eat in Cairns, with travellers being spoilt for choice when it comes to restaurants. Every year Cairns attracts visitors from...
by Amanda Cranston | Mar 25, 2015 | Cairns, Fitzroy Island, Reef & Islands
Fitzroy Island is a beautiful tropical island getaway close to Cairns in North Queensland. With picturesque beaches, great water sports and a spacious resort, it is a favourite getaway with both locals and tourists. We’ve spent many weekends on Fitzroy Island and...
by Amanda Cranston | Mar 22, 2015 | Features
Before you go tramping off into the tropical rainforests of North Queensland all by yourself, there are a few things you should know about the local wildlife. The Daintree Rainforest is the world’s oldest continuously surviving rainforest and an important ecosystem....
