by Elaine Seager | Dec 8, 2014 | Environment & Nature, Features
Betty and Barney, two of the resident sea turtles at the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre on Fitzroy Island, have been released back into the ocean together after spending two years in the same tank. [headline size=”small”...
by Amanda Cranston | Dec 7, 2014 | Townsville
Feeding crocodiles and patting kangaroos are all part of the attraction at Townsville’s Billabong Sanctuary Wildlife Park. Billabong Sanctuary, about 18 kilometres south of the city on the Bruce Highway is a great place to spend the day if you’re looking for things to...
by Elaine Seager | Dec 3, 2014 | Cairns, Diving/Snorkelling, Reef & Islands
A Great Barrier Reef Tour is top of most peoples ‘must-do’ list when they visit North Queensland and there is a multitude of different tours and experiences to choose from. They cover the full spectrum from budget trips for backpackers, luxury sailboat trips, 4-5 day...
by Elaine Seager | Dec 1, 2014 | Townsville
The summer months in North Queensland (November-April) can really sort the men out from the boys. Even the locals can find the high levels of humidity difficult to cope with. However, the sweaty weather also makes this the perfect time of year to explore the...
by Elaine Seager | Nov 25, 2014 | Cairns, Cairns Tablelands, Kuranda
On first impressions Kuranda is just another hippy village geared towards tourists, but there are many things to do in Kuranda and there is much more to this rainforest village than first meets the eye. Every day thousands of tourists spill out of trains, buses and...
by Amanda Cranston | Nov 20, 2014 | Cairns, Cairns Tablelands
Most people come to North Queensland expecting beaches and swaying palm trees but if you’re a history buff you might enjoy a visit to Historic Village Herberton, an old fashioned village based on Australia’s pioneering days. If you’re road tripping around North...
by Amanda Cranston | Nov 16, 2014 | Cairns, Port Douglas
Looking for something a little bit different to do in Port Douglas? Then why not visit the Port Douglas Wildlife Habitat and enjoy eating Breakfast with the Birds or Lunch with the Lorikeets. The best feature about the Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas is the fact that...
by Amanda Cranston | Nov 16, 2014 | Aboriginal, Features, Interviews
With her cookbook in the bestseller’s list and filming recently rapping up on her latest television series, Samantha Martin, aka the Bush Tukka Woman, is already busy working on her next project. Travel NQ recently caught up with Samantha to talk about the book, her...
by Elaine Seager | Nov 11, 2014 | Cairns, Port Douglas
A favourite amongst the rich and famous, Port Douglas is known for its 5 star resorts, award winning restaurants and chic boutiques. So, pack your bathers, kaftan, sunglasses and straw hat and get ready to relax in style. The once sleepy fishing village of Port...
by Amanda Cranston | Nov 8, 2014 | Cairns
While the Great Barrier Reef may be Cairns’ greatest drawcard, there are also several Cairns tourist attractions on land that are worth visiting including crocodile wildlife parks, scenic railway and cable cars and an aboriginal cultural centre. There is a lot more to...
