by Amanda Cranston | Jul 30, 2014 | Cairns, Roadtrips, Townsville
It takes 4-5 hours to drive the Great Green Way between Cairns and Townsville if you drive without stopping. However, as I found out recently there are lots of reasons to take a few days on this road trip and to make it more about the journey than the destination. I...
by Amanda Cranston | Jul 20, 2014 | Cairns
If you’re only in Cairns on a short visit you might want to make the most of your visit by doing some of your sightseeing at night. And luckily, there are plenty of things to do in Cairns at night besides discovering the city’s bars and restaurants. ...
by Amanda Cranston | Jul 18, 2014 | Aboriginal, Cairns, Cape York, Features
When international visitors think of Australia it’s usually set to the distinctive sound of a didgeridoo. Besides seeing the icons of the Sydney Opera House, Ayers Rock (Uluru) and the Great Barrier Reef, a trip Down Under would not be complete without some experience...
by Amanda Cranston | Jul 17, 2014 | Cairns, Daintree
The Daintree Rainforest is the oldest surviving rainforest in the world and is currently listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It has major environmental significance in Australia and is best experienced as an overnight stay. What better way to truly immerse...
by Elaine Seager | Jun 27, 2014 | Cairns
As a major tourist destination, there is a huge choice of places to stay in Cairns with the full range of budget options. However, if you prefer a more seaside holiday vibe rather than being in a city, you may prefer staying in one of the city’s northern beach...
by Elaine Seager | Jun 24, 2014 | Cairns
With coffee plantations right on its doorstep, Cairns has no excuse for a lagging coffee scene and luckily there are some new cafes in Cairns that are raising the bar. You’d think that Cairns would have a buzzing coffee culture given that so much of Australia’s coffee...
