by Elaine Seager | Jan 31, 2017 | Cairns
Cairns is a beautiful coastal city with a balmy tropical climate so it is a perfect destination for outside dining. Not surprisingly, many visitors to the city go in search of Cairns restaurants where they can enjoy delicious food with glorious views. As a very...
by Amanda Cranston | Jan 23, 2017 | Cairns, Daintree
There are some stunning tropical treehouse accommodations in FNQ and if you’re looking for a five star luxury right in the heart of lush tropical rainforest, the Daintree Eco Lodge is our number one choice. Five star means different things in different...
by Amanda Cranston | Jan 1, 2017 | Cairns, Cairns Tablelands
Mareeba is perhaps best known for coffee plantations and rodeos and as a place to stock up before road trips to remote outback areas of Far North Queensland, but there’s actually more to discover here than most people imagine. Only an hours drive from Cairns,...
by Elaine Seager | Dec 31, 2016 | Diving/Snorkelling, Reef & Islands
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s natural wonders, renowned not only for it’s sheer size but also for the diversity of its marine life. However, the future of this global icon is far from certain so if it’s on your bucket list you should...
by Amanda Cranston | Dec 8, 2016 | Cairns, Cairns Tablelands
There’s no better way to watch the sunrise than from a hot air balloon, floating high above Mareeba first thing in the morning. It is just magical and something you don’t get to do every day. If you’ve never been on a hot air balloon before, the...
by Amanda Cranston | Nov 2, 2016 | Cairns Tablelands
Whether you are an avid stargazer or an amateur astronomer, the night sky and all its secrets is amazing and mysterious so a tour with Night Sky Secrets is a great way to make better sense of the stars and its galaxies. Of course the only way to get the full benefit...
by Amanda Cranston | Oct 17, 2016 | Cairns, Cairns Tablelands, Kuranda
If you want to really experience the genuine charm of Kuranda, then forget about the touristy shops and souvenir market stalls and head to the other side of the train station for a Kuranda Riverboat cruise and rainforest walk. Most people end up in Kuranda because...
by Amanda Cranston | Oct 10, 2016 | Environment & Nature, Features
Balloons are bright and colourful and popular for parties and eye-catching for kids, but unfortunately they are very bad for the environment. If we want to protect the Great Barrier Reef and our wildlife, we need to say NO to balloons. When we were kids, our...
by Elaine Seager | Sep 29, 2016 | Cairns
NOTE: This business has closed. If you’re interested in ebiking in FNQ there is a tour available in Cape Tribulation (November 2017) ‘It’s about the journey not the destination’ is a popular saying and it couldn’t be a more true...
by Paul Curtis | Sep 23, 2016 | Cairns Tablelands, Roadtrips
Far North Queensland is a paradise for lovers of the great outdoors, whether you’re a bushwalker, camper, fisherman, day-tripper or 4-wheel driver. The opportunities are endless and there is always somewhere to go regardless of the time of year. Thanks to its...
