by Elaine Seager | Jul 28, 2016 | General Camping Stories
Bush camping is often the only way to really explore the beautiful and remote landscapes of Australia, which probably explains why it is such a popular activity. However, some campers risk spoiling it for others. While many Australians treasure their ability to get...
by Paul Curtis | Jul 26, 2016 | Cairns
Scenic lookouts are always a tourism favourite and if you go at the right time of day with the best light, they can be the highlight of a days journey. Whenever you see the words ‘lookout’ on a map it so often seems worthwhile to deviate a few kilometres...
by Amanda Cranston | Jul 25, 2016 | Cairns
North Queensland is home to some of the world’s longest surviving rainforest so if you’ve got the urge to immerse yourself in the sounds of the jungle these are some of our favourite places to go for a rainforest getaway. Get ready to fall asleep to the...
by Elaine Seager | Jul 17, 2016 | Cairns Outback, Camping
NOTE: Camping is no longer available at Wetherby Station (April 2020) It may feel like its a million miles away from anywhere but picturesque Wetherby Cattle Station is just outside Mt Molloy and close enough to Cairns for bush campers to get a weekend nature fix. ...
by Amanda Cranston | Jul 16, 2016 | Cairns Outback, Camping
Cattle stations the size of small countries are a uniquely Australian phenomenon and many of them allow camping. So if you want a true Aussie outback experience, head out into the wilderness and pitch your tent at an outback station.North Queensland has a number of...
by Amanda Cranston | Jul 11, 2016 | Cairns
Looking for a way to kill a couple of hours at the end of your holiday in Cairns? Blazing Saddles offers two options: a leisurely horse ride absorbing the views around their sugar cane farm or a revved-up blaze through the mud on a quad bike. The property where...
by Amanda Cranston | Jul 5, 2016 | Cairns Outback
When was the last time you went exploring somewhere new? We all need a bit of adventure sometimes, even if it’s just a weekend away, so here’s some ideas for venturing into the dusty red dirt of North Queensland for some mini outback adventures. When you...
by Elaine Seager | Jul 1, 2016 | Magnetic Island, Townsville
While it is probably the most industrial city in north Queensland, there are still plenty of fun things to do in Townsville with lots of family friendly attractions and outdoor activities. 2-3 HOURS 1. Hang out at the Strand – With views across the...
by Amanda Cranston | Jun 26, 2016 | Features
Have you ever thought about volunteering at a beach clean up? Even World Heritage Listed areas like the Daintree need cleaning up so we went along to lend a hand and do our bit for the environment. Tangaroa Blue is a not-for-profit environmental organisation that...
by Amanda Cranston | Jun 21, 2016 | Cairns, Cairns Tablelands
Foodie tours are the ‘in thing’ to do these days and since the Atherton Tablelands is the food bowl of the North, this is definitely the place to visit if you love all things gourmet. For many travellers, tasting the local food and wines is an important...
