by Amanda Cranston | Mar 14, 2015 | Cairns, Environment & Nature, Features
Every year thousands of crocodile skins are exported from Australia to supply the world’s fashion industry. It has its critics but it is a lucrative industry that is tightly regulated by strict Australian laws protecting the import and export of wildlife and wildlife...
by Elaine Seager | Mar 8, 2015 | Cairns
The Wet Tropics region of Far North Queensland, Australia, is perfect territory for river activities with full flowing rivers coursing through luscious green rainforest. Local tour companies around the Cairns and Port Douglas area offer everything from white water...
by Amanda Cranston | Mar 6, 2015 | Cairns
Over the last few years there has been a trend towards self-catering accommodation in North Queensland and this has not been confined to the budget end of the market. In fact there are many luxury self-catering resorts in the region that allow travellers to enjoy...
by Elaine Seager | Feb 26, 2015 | Cairns
Palm Cove is a popular sophisticated beach suburb in the north of Cairns with majestic melaleuca trees overlooking chic restaurants and boutiques. Most of Palm Cove’s accommodation is in the 4-5 star range with plenty of luxury self-catering apartments. We’ve chosen...
by Amanda Cranston | Feb 23, 2015 | Aboriginal, Cairns, Cape York, Cooktown, Features
Authentic aboriginal rock art needs to be seen with a guide to learn the true stories behind the paintings and some of the best rock art can be seen on Willie Gordon’s tour of The Bama Way in Cape York. [headline size=”small” align=”left”]meet...
by Amanda Cranston | Feb 18, 2015 | Port Douglas
If I was an A-list celebrity filming a movie in Far North Queensland, I would definitely choose to stay at Niramaya Luxury Villas & Spa near Port Douglas. And, lucky for me, I recently spent a totally indulgent weekend enjoying this very private and luxurious...
