by Elaine Seager | Nov 14, 2015 | Cairns, Cairns Tablelands
You know how sometimes you just have a need to completely get away from it all? A stay at Sweetwater Lodge in Julatten might just be what you’re looking for. With only two luxury cabins on this 160 acre property, you will feel like you’re miles from...
by Elaine Seager | Sep 4, 2015 | Features
Found only in the Wet Tropics and parts of Cape York in Australia, cassowaries are fascinating and unique birds. But as thrilling as it is to see them in the wild, the future of this endangered species is uncertain. Like many endangered species, the cassowary...
by Elaine Seager | Aug 28, 2015 | Mission Beach
As a hot spot for nature-based tourism and cassowary conservation, Mission Beach is a popular eco getaway for people seeking refuge in nature. And, you won’t find anywhere more secluded than Sanctuary Retreat. As soon as we got the email with instructions on how to...
by Elaine Seager | Aug 11, 2015 | Port Douglas
Imagine waking up in a four-poster bed, flicking a switch to make the floor to ceiling blinds lift up and then being greeted by 180-degree views of hills and tropical rainforest as you enjoy your morning cuppa. The lifestyle that comes with a stay at The Cassowary is...
by Elaine Seager | Jul 27, 2015 | Blog
Australia is such a remote country that it has developed its own version of the English language. The intriguing range of Australian slang words and sayings that Aussies use in their everyday conversations can sometimes make it tricky for international travellers to...
