by Elaine Seager | Sep 5, 2014 | Cairns, Diving/Snorkelling, Green Island, Reef & Islands
The emerald cay and reef of Green Island Queensland is just a short 45-minute boat trip from Cairns. It is the perfect place to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef for people who prefer the comfort of being close to shore and swimming from the beach rather than in the open...
by Elaine Seager | Jun 27, 2014 | Cairns
As a major tourist destination, there is a huge choice of places to stay in Cairns with the full range of budget options. However, if you prefer a more seaside holiday vibe rather than being in a city, you may prefer staying in one of the city’s northern beach...
by Elaine Seager | Jun 24, 2014 | Cairns
With coffee plantations right on its doorstep, Cairns has no excuse for a lagging coffee scene and luckily there are some new cafes in Cairns that are raising the bar. You’d think that Cairns would have a buzzing coffee culture given that so much of Australia’s coffee...
by Elaine Seager | Jun 23, 2014 | Cairns, Diving/Snorkelling, Fitzroy Island, Green Island, Reef & Islands
The closest islands off Cairns are Green Island and Fitzroy. Both are beautiful tropical islands that are easily accessible within an hours boat ride and both have their individual pros and cons depending on what you want to get out of your trip. Green island Green...
by Elaine Seager | Jun 13, 2014 | Environment & Nature, Magnetic Island
Since Australian native animals are so unique, animal encounters are usually top of the wishlist for most international visitors, and many of them can be seen in the wild in North Queensland. Most of the cute and furry animals found in Australia are friendly enough...
