by Amanda Cranston | Mar 27, 2015 | Cairns
Catering to a constant stream of multicultural travellers, food lovers will be delighted at the range of international cuisine and places to eat in Cairns, with travellers being spoilt for choice when it comes to restaurants. Every year Cairns attracts visitors from...
by Amanda Cranston | Mar 25, 2015 | Cairns, Fitzroy Island, Reef & Islands
Fitzroy Island is a beautiful tropical island getaway close to Cairns in North Queensland. With picturesque beaches, great water sports and a spacious resort, it is a favourite getaway with both locals and tourists. We’ve spent many weekends on Fitzroy Island and...
by Amanda Cranston | Mar 22, 2015 | Features
Before you go tramping off into the tropical rainforests of North Queensland all by yourself, there are a few things you should know about the local wildlife. The Daintree Rainforest is the world’s oldest continuously surviving rainforest and an important ecosystem....
by Amanda Cranston | Mar 21, 2015 | Camping, General Camping Stories
When it comes to camping in Australia there are many unspoken rules which campers are expected to abide by. So if you’re heading out into the Australian countryside to sleep under the stars, here are our top tips on camping etiquette. 1. Follow Campsite Rules ...
by Amanda Cranston | Mar 18, 2015 | Features
The hot summer months in Australia create ideal conditions for cyclones along the northern tropical coast. Here’s what you need to know if you’re travelling in an area where a cyclone is forecast. Cyclones are circulating low pressure systems that cause gale force...
by Amanda Cranston | Mar 14, 2015 | Cairns, Environment & Nature, Features
Every year thousands of crocodile skins are exported from Australia to supply the world’s fashion industry. It has its critics but it is a lucrative industry that is tightly regulated by strict Australian laws protecting the import and export of wildlife and wildlife...
by Elaine Seager | Mar 8, 2015 | Cairns
The Wet Tropics region of Far North Queensland, Australia, is perfect territory for river activities with full flowing rivers coursing through luscious green rainforest. Local tour companies around the Cairns and Port Douglas area offer everything from white water...
by Amanda Cranston | Mar 6, 2015 | Cairns
Over the last few years there has been a trend towards self-catering accommodation in North Queensland and this has not been confined to the budget end of the market. In fact there are many luxury self-catering resorts in the region that allow travellers to enjoy...
by Amanda Cranston | Feb 27, 2015 | Blog, Roadtrips
As a born and bred Aussie I have grown up with our weird and wonderful Australian road signs and never really given them much thought. But I have to admit that they can be confusing, often hilarious and sometimes downright strange. In fact, reading road signs has...
by Elaine Seager | Feb 26, 2015 | Cairns
Palm Cove is a popular sophisticated beach suburb in the north of Cairns with majestic melaleuca trees overlooking chic restaurants and boutiques. Most of Palm Cove’s accommodation is in the 4-5 star range with plenty of luxury self-catering apartments. We’ve chosen...
