by Amanda Cranston | Feb 3, 2015 | Cairns
One of the great things about travelling to Cairns with family is that it is a very family friendly city and there are many great activities and trips to do with children in the area. We’ve listed 47 Cairns kids activities here and broken them down into educational...
by Amanda Cranston | Jan 31, 2015 | Environment & Nature, Features
Often referred to by its abbreviation COTS, the Crown of Thorns Starfish is responsible for approximately 42 percent of the coral loss on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. In fact, outbreaks of this marine pest are causing damage to coral reefs all around the world. The...
by Amanda Cranston | Jan 19, 2015 | Cairns, Port Douglas
If you’re looking for something to do near Port Douglas and you’ve never tried stand up paddle boarding, then maybe you should join this Daintree paddle boarding tour along the Mossman River. It is a truly amazing way to experience the Daintree rainforest. There...
by Amanda Cranston | Jan 17, 2015 | Cairns, Daintree, Environment & Nature, Features
Walking through the ancient tropical rainforests of North Queensland is an invigorating experience but there are a few dangerous tropical rainforest plants that are definitely best avoided. When people visit tropical rainforests or jungles they may be on the look out...
by Amanda Cranston | Jan 15, 2015 | Cairns
Any activity involving water is always a hot favourite in the humid summer months in Cairns. And, while a trip to the Great Barrier Reef is always a top priority, there are lots of other options for cooling off. Cairns is a coastal town and promoted as the gateway to...