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Things to do in Adelaide

Updated 20/04/2019 By Alyson Long. Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them, they cost you nothing extra. We make a small commission.

The capital of South Australia, Adelaide is a unique city filled with rich culture. It is brimming with decadent wining and dining, stunning metropolitan beaches and world-class boutique shopping. There are so many things to do in Adelaide! Likewise, there are many more opportunities for short nearby day trips. This makes Adelaide a great place to … [Read more...]

Best Time to Visit Port Douglas

Updated 08/04/2019 By Alyson Long. Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them, they cost you nothing extra. We make a small commission.

The best time to visit Port Douglas is of course, when you can visit. Never let the weather put you off too much, but should you choose summer or winter, wet season or dry and should you factor in stinger season? A lot depends on which of the things to do in Port Douglas appeal to you most. Do you need the best time for visiting the Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas, to take … [Read more...]

Belanglo State Forest

Updated 06/04/2019 By Toby Funcle. Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them, they cost you nothing extra. We make a small commission.

Belanglo State Forest is a forestry plantation of exotic radiata pines in New South Wales Australia. It is famous, unfortunately, for a series of murders but is also a popular recreational area and a great spot for wild mushroom foraging. The New South Wales Government owns the plantation and planting started back in 1919, today the forest covers some 3,500 hectares. … [Read more...]

A Liveaboard on the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns – What’s it Like ?

Updated 13/04/2019 By D for World Travel Family. Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them, they cost you nothing extra. We make a small commission.

What's it live to live, sleep, eat, scuba and snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef? We've taken 2 liveaboard scuba diving trips on the reef now in Queensland Australia, both departing from Cairns. But what do divers and snorkellers do out there, what's it like? It's the ultimate dive experience. Let us tell you more.Liveaboard scuba trips are popular with all ages, from young … [Read more...]

Learn to Scuba Dive ( Even for Kids)

Updated 31/03/2019 By Alyson Long. Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them, they cost you nothing extra. We make a small commission.

What's it like to learn to scuba dive? Our post covers the basics of scuba certification and follows my son learning to dive in Cairns, Australia and on the Great Barrier Reef with Divers Den, a local dive school and scuba operator. Yes, kids can scuba dive too, but how old do they need to be to scuba? Scuba diving courses are available for kids from 8, 10, 12 and 15, all … [Read more...]

Things to do in Cairns

Updated 21/04/2019 By James Long. Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them, they cost you nothing extra. We make a small commission.

Cairns has numerous great attractions within easy reach of the CBD but there are also loads of things to do in the surrounding area. We're locals, we live just outside Cairns, so we really enjoyed putting this Cairns travel blog section together for you. In this post we'll cover things to do in Cairns first, then add nearby day trips from Cairns. We include reef trips, visiting … [Read more...]

Cairns to Port Douglas. Drive, Transfers or Bus

Updated 04/03/2019 By James Long. Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them, they cost you nothing extra. We make a small commission.

The only way to get from Cairns to Port Douglas is by road ( unless you want to take a helicopter or charter a boat ). Travellers staying in Port Douglas, the picture perfect town, will arrive into Cairns by air, road or rail before making their way 65 kms north along the Captain Cook Highway. The Captain Cook Highway is a single lane winding road with two overtaking … [Read more...]

Car Hire in Port Douglas, Is it Necessary and Which Company to Use?

Updated 19/03/2019 By James Long. Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them, they cost you nothing extra. We make a small commission.

Hiring a car in Port Douglas can be quick and easy but during the high season the availability of cars will be limited so book ahead if you want a particular type of car. Cars available range from budget small hatch backs to convertible, 4wds and people carriers.There are far more car hire companies in Port Douglas than you would expect from such a small town. We live in … [Read more...]

Things to Do on Fraser Island. For Adventure Lovers!

Updated 21/04/2019 By Alyson Long. Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them, they cost you nothing extra. We make a small commission.

A must-visit for adventure seekers, wildlife enthusiasts and beachgoers alike, Fraser Island is a sand island (the largest in the world, in fact!) located in southern Queensland. A popular spot for many people both backpacking in Australia, holidaying with friends or family or for locals, Fraser Island is definitely one for the bucket list. There are so many things to do on … [Read more...]

Daintree Tours From Port Douglas & Exploring the Daintree Rainforest

Updated 18/03/2019 By Alyson Long. Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them, they cost you nothing extra. We make a small commission.

To the north of Cairns and Port Douglas you will find the oldest rainforest in the world. Daintree Village, Daintree River, Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation are areas you will most certainly want to see during your time in Far North Queensland. A look at everything the Daintree has to offer and how to get there from Port Douglas ( or Cairns) by private car or by tour. … [Read more...]

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