Adelaide is well-known for its award-winning wineries and amazing restaurants. If it is your first time in Adelaide and you want to book a food and wine tour, you might get overwhelmed with the choices, as there are A LOT. You can also be a local who’s looking for different options. Whatever it is that you need, we have got a bunch (seven, to be exact) of food and wine tours … [Read more...]
The Stinging Tree, and Other Dangers of Queensland.
Yes, you read that right we have a stinging tree in Queensland. It's not just a bit "ouch" it's more searing blinding agony that can persist for months. It's not going to kill you with venom, but suicide could sound like a good option, yes, it's that bad. First up, I'll tell you not to worry, I lived in Far North Queensland for 7 years and only met one woman who had been stung, … [Read more...]
Fresh Water Swimming Spots Around Cairns and Port Douglas
If you're visiting the Cairns and Port Douglas region is summer, you absolutely must check out some of our fresh water swimming spots. These are where the locals go to cool off and some, like Mossman Gorge, receive large numbers of tourists too. Families visit these jungle swimming holes because they are safe, there are no crocodiles or marine stingers here, and because they … [Read more...]
Getting to Fraser Island, Australia
World Heritage listed Fraser Island, the world's largest sand island, sits roughly half way up Australia's east coast in Queensland, giving it a maritime sub tropical climate and pleasant temperatures all year round. It's always a popular travel destination for all ages and rightly so. Lets have a look at getting to Fraser Island, Australia and things to do when you get … [Read more...]
Lord Howe Island, Australia. Natural Paradise!
It's time to introduce you to yet another amazing part of Australia and one you may never have heard of. This one is a stunner, a paradise for beach and nature lovers, isolated and relatively untouched by tourism. Lord Howe Island is a rocky volcanic crescent lying in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand. To find it, travel 600Km due east of Port Macquarie in New … [Read more...]
Best Fishing Spots in Australia
Best Fishing Spots in Australia To explore the vast spaces that Australia has to offer, you’d be hard pressed finding a better way to explore the sun burnt country than by getting yourself behind the wheel of a four-wheel-drive, just for ease, convenience, and the ability to pack up and move to wherever the fish are calling you! You can choose to camp, you can choose to stay … [Read more...]
Visiting Port Douglas? Start Here.
Are you thinking of visiting Port Douglas? Good choice! Port Douglas is a beautiful part of the world and a top holiday destination. The town and region are rich in natural beauty, amazing wildlife and good hotels. We lived there for almost 7 years with young children, returning after visiting as a young backpackers. My husband worked in hospitality in the … [Read more...]
Tips for a Great Family Roadtrip in Australia
We think roadtripping is an excellent way to see the real Australia. The iconic train journeys are great, the buses will get you there and flying is quick but nothing beats touring the magnificent scenery of the Great Southern Land in your own vehicle. Advantages of Roadtripping Freedom is number 1. You can stop any time to check out the things that catch your attention, be … [Read more...]
Tips For Newcomers to Australia
If you are moving to Australia, welcome! We moved to Australia in 2007 from the UK. 2018 finds us travelling full-time but we're officially based in Queensland, we still own our house there. We want to put more information on our blog for wannabe immigrants and expats, we have lots of useful info to share. This is really our first post about the practicalities of moving to … [Read more...]
Where to Stay in Port Douglas. The Best Hotels and Hostels
As a former long-term Port Douglas resident turned professional traveller, I know the local hotels and restaurants very well indeed. Readers often ask me where to stay, which is the best hotel in Port Douglas, what hostel is most affordable and what accommodation is best for families. They need recommendations for backpackers, family holidays, for budget trips, and for luxury … [Read more...]
