by Elaine Seager | Sep 22, 2018 | Cairns Outback, Cairns Outback, Camping
People come for miles to see the unusual volcanic lava tubes at Undara National Park in North Queensland but they are only part of the reason why a visit to Undara should be on your ‘to do list’. Undara is about a 3-4 hour drive west from Cairns or...
by Elaine Seager | Jul 3, 2018 | Cairns, Cairns Tablelands
Popular with daytrippers and campers, Granite Gorge is a privately owned nature park near Mareeba with stunning scenery and lots to see and do, especially if you’re touring the Cairns Tablelands with children. Colleen Bryde is the lucky owner who gets to call this...
by Elaine Seager | Jun 10, 2018 | Port Douglas
Looking for somewhere to go for a girl’s weekend in north Queensland? Port Douglas has everything you could possibly want for some chill out time with your besties. Every year I look forward to having a girls weekend away and over the years, after trying lots of...
by Paul Curtis | Dec 1, 2017 | Cairns, Reef & Islands
The reef waters of the tropical north Queensland coast are peppered with tiny drops of green rainforested islands fringed with golden sands. Many of them are tantalisingly close to the mainland, and itching to be explored by kayak. In the mid eighties I had the...
by Amanda Cranston | Nov 30, 2017 | Cairns Tablelands, Kuranda
River views and gorgeous sunsets are just some of the highlights of staying at the Grand Barron Lodge in Kuranda. And the tropical surroundings and uninterrupted peace and quiet make it one of the best kept secrets on the Kuranda Range. From the moment you arrive...
by Amanda Cranston | Nov 11, 2017 | Cairns
If you want to experience all the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef without getting wet or going snorkelling, then the Cairns Aquarium is the perfect place to visit. This incredible three-level aquarium cost around $54 million to build and is home to a range of...
