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 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...]
Great Food in Cairns! Rusty’s Market
Looking for a foodie treat in Cairns or this area of Far North Queensland? I've posted about London's Borough Market before, well this is our local version when we're at home in Port Douglas. Rusty's Market is not to be missed! It's fabulous, every type of fruit and veg you could possibly imagine, mostly tropical, mostly local, heavily Asian influenced and cheap. You could … [Read more...]
Crocodile Spotting in Port Douglas
es, we have salt water crocodiles in Queensland and yes, they can eat you. But mostly they don't, which is good. Taking a boat trip to go crocodile spotting in Port Douglas is a lovely way to spend a few hours, I've taken the children many times, they always enjoy it, each trip is different so it's always a fresh experience. I've posted about living with … [Read more...]
Feeding George The Groper
Want to know what's top of my " Things to do in Port Douglas" list? Well, I always say that feeding George the groper is the most exciting thing that happens in Port Douglas. It's certainly not something you should miss if you are in the top right hand corner of Queensland or visiting Port for our beaches, rainforest and Great Barrier Reef access. It's a daily, late afternoon … [Read more...]
Potato Pizza
Is This The Best Vegetarian Pizza Ever? Potato pizza. It doesn't sound like much does it? When I saw it on a menu it sounded a bit weird, I had to order it, I like weird. It was a pizza topped with thin slices of little waxy potatoes, with just the right amount of fresh rosemary and not too much cheese, on a thin, puffy, wood fired base. It is a pizza heaven! ( … [Read more...]
The First Day Of Summer
Australian Summertime and Christmas in the Tropics Yesterday was the first day of summer in Australia. It brought wind and rain to Port Douglas, looks a bit stormy doesn't it? Our wet season has started, so there is plenty more rain to come . Don't be fooled into thinking it was cold, the temperatures were up in the thirties and the humidity wrapped around you like a wet … [Read more...]
Total Solar Eclipse Port Douglas, In Photos
We've just got back from Four Mile Beach Port Douglas, the total solar eclipse was stunning! Dragging the kids out of bed at 4am didn't go down too well, but an ice cream and some celestial spectacularness soon perked them up. Part of Photo Friday on Delicious Baby. Today I am incredibly grateful to live in such a beautiful … [Read more...]
Snorkeling On The Great Barrier Reef
Is snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef on the top of your bucket list? If it's not, maybe it should be, it's an experience like no other, a marine adventure that people travel the whole world to experience, an unforgettable day during your time in Australia. Maybe you want to find out a little more about the practicalities of getting to the reef. Maybe you're nervous about … [Read more...]
