by Amanda Cranston | Nov 6, 2014 | Cairns, Port Douglas
The coastal road between Cairns and Port Douglas is such a beautiful road trip that it could easily rival the Great Ocean Road. There are several deserted beaches along the way just itching to be explored and a stay at Thala Beach Nature Reserve allows you to do just...
by Elaine Seager | Nov 5, 2014 | Cairns, Mission Beach, Roadtrips, Townsville
Australia is the kind of country that is best explored behind the wheel of a car and this certainly applies to North Queensland. Many of the best places to experience such as deserted beaches, waterfalls and freshwater creeks, can be quite remote so self-driving is...
by Amanda Cranston | Nov 4, 2014 | Cairns, Port Douglas
Whenever I travel anywhere around the world I always love to explore the local markets. They are a great way to experience the local culture, and North Queensland is no exception. So one of the best things to do in Port Douglas, if you’re staying in Tropical...
by Elaine Seager | Oct 27, 2014 | Cairns, Mission Beach
Historic attractions are probably not what you’d expect to find in the middle of North Queensland’s sugar and banana farm country. Yet, Paronella Park’s decaying castle, set amongst beautiful tropical gardens with a waterfall and lake, is a delightful hidden treasure...
by Elaine Seager | Oct 23, 2014 | Mission Beach
The relaxed tropical seaside vibe of Mission Beach makes it very appealing as a holiday destination. It’s small enough to be a quiet, chilled out town with just enough going on to keep it interesting. There are many spectacular beaches along the Great Green Way...
by Amanda Cranston | Oct 22, 2014 | Cairns, Cairns Outback, Cairns Outback, Camping
When the only other camper you encounter says, “Don’t tell anyone about this place, we don’t want everyone coming here!” you know you’ve found a great camp spot. And that’s exactly what happened when we arrived at Kingsborough campground. With a population of just one...
by Amanda Cranston | Oct 19, 2014 | Cairns
It’s a beautiful balmy tropical evening and you’re wondering where to go in Cairns. One option is to take the Cairns Harbour Sunset Cruise, a great way to explore the waterways behind the city with a glass of wine or beer in hand as the sun goes down. We arrived at...
by Amanda Cranston | Oct 18, 2014 | Cairns
The up and coming Tropical Writers Festival is held in Cairns every two years. It attracts book lovers and writers from all around Australia as well as the many well-established local authors who live in the region. This year Cairns hosted it’s fourth Tropical...
by Amanda Cranston | Oct 13, 2014 | Cairns, Cairns Outback
While it’s definitely not your usual setting for a night at the opera, the outdoor bush amphitheatre at Undara in North Queensland is certainly the most spectacular. And, with kangaroos stopping by to watch some of Australia’s top opera singers perform, it’s likely to...
by Amanda Cranston | Oct 12, 2014 | Cairns, Cairns Outback, Cooktown, Roadtrips
The big question for most travellers planning to drive from Cairns to Cooktown is, which road is better? There are two options: a sealed inland road or the coastal road, which includes the Bloomfield Track. The answer all depends on the time of year and the type of...
