by Amanda Cranston | Mar 3, 2017 | Cairns Outback
Far North Queensland has a rich vein of gold mining history and visitors can get a taste of the gold rush by taking a tour at Tyrconnell Historic Gold Mine or sleeping in a miner’s cottage. Three hours north of Cairns and just west of Dimbulah, Tyrconnell Mine...
by Amanda Cranston | Jul 5, 2016 | Cairns Outback
When was the last time you went exploring somewhere new? We all need a bit of adventure sometimes, even if it’s just a weekend away, so here’s some ideas for venturing into the dusty red dirt of North Queensland for some mini outback adventures. When you...
by Amanda Cranston | Oct 22, 2014 | Cairns, Cairns Outback, Cairns Outback, Camping
When the only other camper you encounter says, “Don’t tell anyone about this place, we don’t want everyone coming here!” you know you’ve found a great camp spot. And that’s exactly what happened when we arrived at Kingsborough campground. With a population of just one...
by Amanda Cranston | Oct 13, 2014 | Cairns, Cairns Outback
While it’s definitely not your usual setting for a night at the opera, the outdoor bush amphitheatre at Undara in North Queensland is certainly the most spectacular. And, with kangaroos stopping by to watch some of Australia’s top opera singers perform, it’s likely to...
by Amanda Cranston | Oct 12, 2014 | Cairns, Cairns Outback, Cooktown, Roadtrips
The big question for most travellers planning to drive from Cairns to Cooktown is, which road is better? There are two options: a sealed inland road or the coastal road, which includes the Bloomfield Track. The answer all depends on the time of year and the type of...
by Amanda Cranston | Aug 26, 2014 | Cairns, Cairns Outback, Cairns Outback, Camping
If you look at a map, Chillagoe Caves in Queensland is slap bang in the middle of nowhere. So we went there on a camping trip with relatively few expectations and discovered there’s actually more to do there than you might imagine. In addition to the amazing...
