by Elaine Seager | Jul 26, 2018 | Camping, Cape York, Cape York
Cape York is a dream destination for many travellers but this remote and isolated wilderness is under pressure from increasing visitor numbers. And, while many are doing the right thing, there is a minority of visitors who risk spoiling it for others. A trip to Cape...
by Elaine Seager | Jul 3, 2018 | Cairns, Cairns Tablelands
Popular with daytrippers and campers, Granite Gorge is a privately owned nature park near Mareeba with stunning scenery and lots to see and do, especially if you’re touring the Cairns Tablelands with children. Colleen Bryde is the lucky owner who gets to call this...
by Elaine Seager | Jun 10, 2018 | Port Douglas
Looking for somewhere to go for a girl’s weekend in north Queensland? Port Douglas has everything you could possibly want for some chill out time with your besties. Every year I look forward to having a girls weekend away and over the years, after trying lots of...
by Elaine Seager | Mar 29, 2018 | Camping, Townsville
If you’re doing the big road trip along the east coast of Australia, you will inevitably find yourself needing to stop somewhere near Townsville at some stage. And if you’re camping there are a few good options for an overnight stay. Most of the best...
by Paul Curtis | Dec 1, 2017 | Cairns, Reef & Islands
The reef waters of the tropical north Queensland coast are peppered with tiny drops of green rainforested islands fringed with golden sands. Many of them are tantalisingly close to the mainland, and itching to be explored by kayak. In the mid eighties I had the...
by Amanda Cranston | Nov 30, 2017 | Cairns Tablelands, Kuranda
River views and gorgeous sunsets are just some of the highlights of staying at the Grand Barron Lodge in Kuranda. And the tropical surroundings and uninterrupted peace and quiet make it one of the best kept secrets on the Kuranda Range. From the moment you arrive...
by Amanda Cranston | Nov 11, 2017 | Cairns
If you want to experience all the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef without getting wet or going snorkelling, then the Cairns Aquarium is the perfect place to visit. This incredible three-level aquarium cost around $54 million to build and is home to a range of...
by Elaine Seager | Sep 30, 2017 | Townsville
One of the best things about living in Australia is its beach lifestyle. And since most of our cities are located along the vast coastline you never need to travel very far to find a world class beach. Townsville’s beaches are mostly to the north of the city or...
by Elaine Seager | Sep 22, 2017 | Blog
In this crazy modern world that we live in it can be hard to switch off but thanks to the Float Studio in Cairns you can now recharge your batteries by escaping to the womb-like comfort of a flotation tank. It’s a sign of the times. We are so constantly...
by Jodie Maynard | Sep 15, 2017 | Cairns Outback, Camping
With more and more people choosing to camp in the peace and quiet of the bush, its no surprise that camping at outback cattle stations is so popular. And Boonmoo Station is a top spot to stay. Boonmoo is about two hours drive north west of Cairns and close to the...