by Elaine Seager | May 14, 2015 | Diving/Snorkelling, Reef & Islands
People of any age and swimming ability can go to the Great Barrier Reef, including babies, but there’s no doubt some tour operators are more child friendly and geared up for families than others. There are lots of different day tours to the Great Barrier Reef and all...
by Elaine Seager | May 4, 2015 | Hinchinbrook
Hinchinbrook has the most spectacular scenic lookout along the Great Green Way with stunning views across mangroves and estuaries towards Hinchinbrook Island. And, while tourism is relatively limited, it is a haven for fishing and bushwalking. The environment around...
by Elaine Seager | Apr 22, 2015 | Cairns, Diving/Snorkelling, Reef & Islands
Newsflash: The weather is not always perfect and Great Barrier Reef operators can’t guarantee sunshine. However rainy or overcast weather should definitely not put you off your trip. We had been looking forward to our trip with Passions of Paradise for weeks. This...
by Elaine Seager | Apr 19, 2015 | Cairns, Cairns Tablelands
Self driving tours of the Cairns Tablelands are a popular daytrip for travellers in Cairns wanting to explore beyond the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. Hire a car, pick up a map, grab a handful of flyers and off you go. What could be easier? The Cairns...
by Elaine Seager | Apr 14, 2015 | Diving/Snorkelling, Features, Reef & Islands
Finding Nemo is one of the most popular and charming Disney movies. Who wouldn’t love the magically colourful underwater world where Nemo and his friends get a lift to school on an Eagle Ray? But is this imagery causing some visitors to be disappointed by the real...