Australia is where my husband (we call him Chef) was born. The rest of the family have spent around a decade living in Australia too.
We have a lot of content on this site about Far North Queensland, because our house is there, but we’ve been all over Australia too, both as young backpackers with a tent, and on family road trips.
We’re passionate about the ocean so you’ll find a fair amount of content about snorkelling and scuba diving on the reef. We also have city and state information for Sydney, Canbera, WA, the NT, and more. Please browse our content below and you should find what you’re looking for.
Our Australia content was originally created for international travellers but the domestic market are using it too. Keep Australian tourism afloat, I know we need tourists up here in FNQ!
Dining in Port Douglas is made all the better if you can find a restaurant with a good view. A delicious dinner of local seafood is always enhanced by a wonderful sea view, don’t you think? We have a few Port Douglas restaurants to share with you, where you can look at the water, either …
What are popular Australian foods? Modern Australia exhibits a diverse blend of global cultures and histories in its modern cuisines. Many popular Australian dishes are synonymous with Australia, verging on the unique yet they tend towards Australian variations on international dishes. Other dishes that are most certainly popular Australian food can be found in many …
Which is better, cheaper, safer, cleaner, or just easier, Airbnb or hotel in Australia? Airbnb has exploded around the world in recent years with millions hosting and booking through the Airbnb platform. But which is better ? AirBnb vs Hotel. We also have a useful comparison map. Should you book that Airbnb? Or keep on …
Paronella Park is a tourist attraction in Far North Queensland, Australia. It was built as a pleasure park business by an inspired Spaniard with a head full of dreams, back in the days when this part of the world was inaccessible to most. But what is it about Paronella Park? Is this crumbling castle in …
I get a lot of emails from people asking me for ideas on things to do in Port Douglas and trips to take from there. I know the area well, we lived there, and I own a large global travel blog. It’s what travel bloggers do, help people with travel plans. So, here are a …
Port Douglas Queensland Australia is a beautiful, up-market resort town with easy access to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. It’s a dream destination for families with kids with many safe, beautiful, outdoor things to do. We’ve called it home since our kids were toddlers, babies really. If you’ve not had a chance to …
Yes, absolutely, you can swim in Port Douglas Australia unless the lifeguards close the beach due to various unusual dangers. Beach closures aren’t common. Should you swim? There are a few things you need to know about safety, crocodiles, deadly jellyfish, nets (swimming enclosures), and lifeguards. This post is all about swimming in Port Douglas …
OK, so Port Douglas isn’t cheap. It’s a high-cost destination in the global travel scene but if you’re trying to stretch your budget there are a few things to do in Port Douglas for free. We’ll give you some ideas on free things to do below. If you’re planning a holiday this year we also …
A collection of photos from Daintree Village and tourist information, to convince you to visit. Daintree Village lies on the south side of the Daintree River. To reach the village when driving north from Port Douglas and Cairns you will need to take a left and not take the turning towards the Daintree Ferry, stay …
Queensland Australia in a vast state to the northeast of Australia. It has mile after mile of beaches, surf, perfect island destinations, coral reefs, heritage rainforests, wildlife and a diverse array of lesser-known attractions. We give you our Queensland Australia bucket list, stuffed full of places to visit in Queensland. These towns and destinations are …
Visiting Canberra used to be rather humdrum and uninspiring. But, Australia’s capital city is finally shaking off its boring reputation to become a destination in itself. Canberra is a bustling cultural wonderland first and foremost. Also, with a range of world-renowned exhibitions at Australia’s National Gallery, the fascinating and somber Australian War Memorial, and the …
Swimming with whales or any large marine creatures is a breathtaking experience as we’d already discovered with the mantas in Bali. I recently had the chance to go swimming with minke whales off the coast of Australia. There was no way I was saying no to that! We couldn’t make this a family trip and …
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