by Amanda Cranston | Feb 14, 2016 | Daintree
Seeing a crocodile in the wild is high on the list for many international travellers visiting the Daintree, but they can be hard to spot amongst the mangroves. So the best way to see crocodiles is with a tour guide on a crocodile spotting cruise and Solar Whisper...
by Amanda Cranston | May 28, 2015 | Daintree
There are several zoo’s in North Queensland but only one that also offers B&B accommodation so if you’re looking for somewhere a little different to stay, why not check out the Daintree Wild Zoo. Sleeping in an actual zoo must surely be every child’s dream?...
by Amanda Cranston | Apr 29, 2015 | Daintree
Surrounded by untouched wilderness, Cape Tribulation is an unspoilt paradise with primitive rainforest on one side and pristine beaches on the other. With relatively little development, this is the perfect destination to totally escape the rat race. Once you leave the...
by Amanda Cranston | Apr 16, 2015 | Daintree
A trip to Cape Tribulation wouldn’t be complete without cruising around its mangroves and inlets on a crocodile tour in search of one of the planet’s most amazing creatures. Cape Tribulation Wilderness Cruises is the only licensed crocodile cruise tour operating...
by Amanda Cranston | Feb 11, 2015 | Cairns, Daintree
The prospect of sleeping in a cosy treehouse at the Daintree Wilderness Lodge was so appealing that even the threat of heavy rain couldn’t deter us from our weekend away. I love staying in treehouses. They are a unique feature of Far North Queensland and we are lucky...
by Amanda Cranston | Jan 17, 2015 | Cairns, Daintree, Environment & Nature, Features
Walking through the ancient tropical rainforests of North Queensland is an invigorating experience but there are a few dangerous tropical rainforest plants that are definitely best avoided. When people visit tropical rainforests or jungles they may be on the look out...