by Amanda Cranston | Jan 31, 2015 | Environment & Nature, Features
Often referred to by its abbreviation COTS, the Crown of Thorns Starfish is responsible for approximately 42 percent of the coral loss on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. In fact, outbreaks of this marine pest are causing damage to coral reefs all around the world. The...
by Amanda Cranston | Jan 17, 2015 | Cairns, Daintree, Environment & Nature, Features
Walking through the ancient tropical rainforests of North Queensland is an invigorating experience but there are a few dangerous tropical rainforest plants that are definitely best avoided. When people visit tropical rainforests or jungles they may be on the look out...
by Amanda Cranston | Jan 12, 2015 | Environment & Nature, Features
You may be wondering what on earth this ridiculous fashion item has to do with Tropical North Queensland but as the locals know, there are a lot of very good reasons for wearing onesies outside the home. The North Queensland version of a onesie is the stinger suit....
by Elaine Seager | Dec 22, 2014 | Cairns, Cairns Tablelands, Environment & Nature, Kuranda
The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in Kuranda is the country’s biggest butterfly farm and well worth a visit if you want to find out more about North Queensland’s butterflies. One of the most spectacular butterflies in this region is the magnificent Ulysses...
by Amanda Cranston | Dec 18, 2014 | Environment & Nature, Features
North Queensland has a tropical climate with a wet season and dry season. While the wet season may not be so popular with tourists, most locals love it because when the rains come, everything springs to life. North Queensland is beautiful in the wet season. The creeks...
by Amanda Cranston | Dec 14, 2014 | Environment & Nature, Features
The Great Barrier Reef is full of amazing and beautiful creatures but some of them are best observed from a distance, including the fascinating but extremely dangerous Australian box jellyfish. November is the start of the ‘stinger’ season in North...
