by Amanda Cranston | Mar 21, 2015 | Camping, General Camping Stories
When it comes to camping in Australia there are many unspoken rules which campers are expected to abide by. So if you’re heading out into the Australian countryside to sleep under the stars, here are our top tips on camping etiquette. 1. Follow Campsite Rules ...
by Amanda Cranston | Mar 18, 2015 | Features
The hot summer months in Australia create ideal conditions for cyclones along the northern tropical coast. Here’s what you need to know if you’re travelling in an area where a cyclone is forecast. Cyclones are circulating low pressure systems that cause gale force...
by Amanda Cranston | Mar 14, 2015 | Cairns, Environment & Nature, Features
Every year thousands of crocodile skins are exported from Australia to supply the world’s fashion industry. It has its critics but it is a lucrative industry that is tightly regulated by strict Australian laws protecting the import and export of wildlife and wildlife...
by Amanda Cranston | Mar 6, 2015 | Cairns
Over the last few years there has been a trend towards self-catering accommodation in North Queensland and this has not been confined to the budget end of the market. In fact there are many luxury self-catering resorts in the region that allow travellers to enjoy...
by Amanda Cranston | Feb 27, 2015 | Blog, Roadtrips
As a born and bred Aussie I have grown up with our weird and wonderful Australian road signs and never really given them much thought. But I have to admit that they can be confusing, often hilarious and sometimes downright strange. In fact, reading road signs has...