by Amanda Cranston | Sep 18, 2015 | Cairns
Challenging rope courses and high-flying ziplines over wildlife enclosures are all part of the experience at Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome. In fact this is the only place in the world where you can zipline right over a saltwater crocodile. I admit I’m scared of...
by Elaine Seager | Sep 4, 2015 | Features
Found only in the Wet Tropics and parts of Cape York in Australia, cassowaries are fascinating and unique birds. But as thrilling as it is to see them in the wild, the future of this endangered species is uncertain. Like many endangered species, the cassowary...
by Amanda Cranston | Aug 30, 2015 | Cairns
If you’ve never been jet boating before but love the thrill of adrenaline, then Bad Fishy is a must-do experience when you next visit Cairns. Imagine speeding down Trinity Inlet to the sounds of ACDC’s ‘Thunder’ or Pharrell Williams’s song ‘Happy’ with your hair...
by Elaine Seager | Aug 28, 2015 | Mission Beach
As a hot spot for nature-based tourism and cassowary conservation, Mission Beach is a popular eco getaway for people seeking refuge in nature. And, you won’t find anywhere more secluded than Sanctuary Retreat. As soon as we got the email with instructions on how to...
by Amanda Cranston | Aug 23, 2015 | Cairns, Cairns Tablelands, Kuranda
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway celebrates its 20 year anniversary this month. Since its launch in 1995 it has carried 11 million people between Cairns and Kuranda and become one of the most popular attractions in the region. The 7.5km Cairns to Kuranda Skyrail Cableway...
by Amanda Cranston | Aug 13, 2015 | Features
If you’ve ever wondered what sort of creepy crawlies are living amongst the undergrowth of the rainforest, then take a look at this impressive specimen. Far North Queensland is home to the world’s biggest cockroach. It may not be Australia’s greatest...
by Elaine Seager | Aug 11, 2015 | Port Douglas
Imagine waking up in a four-poster bed, flicking a switch to make the floor to ceiling blinds lift up and then being greeted by 180-degree views of hills and tropical rainforest as you enjoy your morning cuppa. The lifestyle that comes with a stay at The Cassowary is...
by Amanda Cranston | Aug 5, 2015 | Blog, Uncategorized
Aussies love it, most overseas tourists hate it, but there’s no denying Vegemite is one of Australia’s most popular and iconic brands. It is an ingredient in many Australian lunchboxes but what is Vegemite? Made from yeast extract, Vegemite is a dark coloured spread a...
by Amanda Cranston | Jul 31, 2015 | Aboriginal
Australian Aboriginal art is so distinctive and uniquely Australian, that art classes with an Aboriginal artist are a popular way to experience aboriginal culture. Brian Swindley, affectionately known as Binna, is the talented Kuku Yalanji artist behind Janbal...
by Elaine Seager | Jul 27, 2015 | Blog
Australia is such a remote country that it has developed its own version of the English language. The intriguing range of Australian slang words and sayings that Aussies use in their everyday conversations can sometimes make it tricky for international travellers to...
