by Amanda Cranston | Oct 18, 2014 | Cairns
The up and coming Tropical Writers Festival is held in Cairns every two years. It attracts book lovers and writers from all around Australia as well as the many well-established local authors who live in the region. This year Cairns hosted it’s fourth Tropical...
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 | Oct 5, 2014 | Cairns, Cooktown
Named after Captain Cook, the small coastal township of Cooktown Australia, is popular both as a fishing paradise and also as a destination for history buffs wanting to learn more about Captain Cook beaching his ship here. Cooktown is a beautiful area to visit and...
by Amanda Cranston | Sep 24, 2014 | Cairns, Cairns Tablelands
One of the biggest drawcards of the Cairns Tablelands in Far North Queensland is the abundance of beautiful waterfalls. In fact there are so many that there is even an official ‘Waterfalls Circuit’. The best time of year to see the waterfalls near Cairns in the...
by Amanda Cranston | Sep 15, 2014 | Cairns, Cairns Tablelands
During the hot and humid summer months in North Queensland, the local residents usually retreat to the backyard pool or the chilly waters of natural swimming holes and creeks. Being able to sit in a cool refreshing rock pool surrounded by beautiful rainforest is one...
