by Amanda Cranston | Jul 18, 2014 | Aboriginal, Cairns, Cape York, Features
When international visitors think of Australia it’s usually set to the distinctive sound of a didgeridoo. Besides seeing the icons of the Sydney Opera House, Ayers Rock (Uluru) and the Great Barrier Reef, a trip Down Under would not be complete without some experience...
by Amanda Cranston | Jul 17, 2014 | Cairns, Daintree
The Daintree Rainforest is the oldest surviving rainforest in the world and is currently listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It has major environmental significance in Australia and is best experienced as an overnight stay. What better way to truly immerse...
by Amanda Cranston | Jun 26, 2014 | Environment & Nature, Features, Interviews
Thanks to the passion and dedication of marine biologist Jennie Gilbert there is now a sea turtle rehabilitation centre on Fitzroy Island near Cairns. Visitors to the island can go to the centre for a small fee to find out more about the incredible work being done to...
by Amanda Cranston | Jun 21, 2014 | Townsville
One of the best things to do in Townsville is to visit to Reef HQ Aquarium, home to a variety of Great Barrier Reef marine life, coral reef exhibits and a turtle hospital. I’ve been to quite a few aquariums before, including large impressive ones in capital cities,...
by Amanda Cranston | Jun 21, 2014 | Cairns, Cairns Outback, Cairns Outback, Camping
Emu Creek Station is just one of an endless supply of remote camping spots in the vast wilderness of Far North Queensland where ‘true campers’ can escape from the crowds. Usually the only way to find out about these camping places is via word-of-mouth from other...
