by Amanda Cranston | Jan 28, 2016 | Port Douglas
Slowly cruising down the calm, mangrove-lined inlet with a glass of wine in hand, watching the sun go down and wildlife go about their business, is all part of the experience on Port Douglas’s iconic paddle steamer, the Lady Douglas. It’s funny because Port Douglas is...
by Amanda Cranston | Jan 27, 2016 | Cairns Tablelands
While there are plenty of Bed and Breakfast accommodation options in Yungaburra, holiday rentals are generally more popular and a better option for larger groups of friends and families. And, if a private, spacious house with beautiful views and room for up to 20...
by Elaine Seager | Jan 24, 2016 | Port Douglas
One of the best things to do in North Queensland in the summer months is to go swimming in a freshwater creek or swim hole. There are literally dozens scattered throughout the region, and most of them are set amongst the rainforest. There’s a lot more to the...
by Amanda Cranston | Jan 10, 2016 | Cairns
North Queensland’s tropical climate is one of its greatest attractions but if you find yourself needing to escape from the heat, humidity or torrential rain, these Cairns indoor activities might be just what you need. There are actually a few benefits to visiting...
by Elaine Seager | Nov 14, 2015 | Cairns, Cairns Tablelands
You know how sometimes you just have a need to completely get away from it all? A stay at Sweetwater Lodge in Julatten might just be what you’re looking for. With only two luxury cabins on this 160 acre property, you will feel like you’re miles from...
by Amanda Cranston | Oct 9, 2015 | Port Douglas
We recently spent an incredible weekend at Coconut Grove in a terrace apartment and had our very own pool on our large private balcony that overlooked Macrossan Street (the main street in Port Douglas). We couldn’t believe we’d never heard about this place before. How...