Stinger Nets: Are They Really Safe to Swim in?

Stinger Nets: Are They Really Safe to Swim in?

North Queenslanders rely on stinger net enclosures to provide safe swimming at beaches during the stinger season. But just how reliable are these stinger nets and what do they protect you from? Stinger net enclosures protect you from box jellyfish. Plain and simple,...
Lady Douglas: River Cruise in Port Douglas

Lady Douglas: River Cruise in Port Douglas

Slowly cruising down the calm, mangrove-lined inlet with a glass of wine in hand, watching the sun go down and wildlife go about their business, is all part of the experience on Port Douglas’s iconic paddle steamer, the Lady Douglas. It’s funny because Port Douglas is...
Wallaby Creek Festival: Family Fun in NQ

Wallaby Creek Festival: Family Fun in NQ

The Wallaby Creek Festival is definitely one of the best family-friendly music festivals in FNQ with three days of live bands, fun workshops and roving entertainers. While it may be held in fairly remote location (about half an hour south of Cooktown at Home Rule...