Queensland

Port Douglas to Mossman Gorge (& Mossman Gorge Info)

Mossman Australia is a small town in Far North Queensland. It is north of both Cairns and Port Douglas, south ...
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Port Douglas Restaurants With a View

Dining in Port Douglas is made all the better if you can find a restaurant with a good view. A ...
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Cyclone Preparation – Mistakes We Made!

At the end of 2023 we went through Cyclone Jasper and the subsequent torrential rain as he became Tropical Storm ...
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Port Douglas Beach – Four Mile Beach

Port Douglas has just one beach, Four Mile Beach, but there are loads of other beaches to explore nearby. Another ...
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Cyclones in Port Douglas

In the 15+ years I’ve been living in Port Douglas (intermittently), I’ve never seen a big cyclone. With Cyclone Jasper ...
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Are The Atherton Tablelands Worth Visiting?

The Atherton Tablelands, known locally as “The Tablelands” covers a huge area in Far North Queensland, close to top holiday ...
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How To Visit The Daintree Rainforest From Cairns 2024

In January 2024 the Daintree Rainforest, north of the Daintree River, is closed to tourists because of damage caused by ...
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Can You Walk in The Daintree Rainforest By Yourself?

Yes, you can walk the Daintree Rainforest by yourself at several designated boardwalks. We explain where these rainforest walks are, ...
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Daintree Town

There is not a place called “Daintree Town” in the Daintree National Park or Daintree Rainforest areas of Far North ...
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Daintree National Park Entry Fee (2024)

There is no entry fee for the Daintree National Park, it is free to enter other than the privatised sections ...
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Is It Safe To Swim in The Daintree River?

No, it is not safe to swim in the Daintree River. The Daintree River in Far North Queensland is in ...
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The Daintree Rainforest

The Daintree Rainforest is the oldest rainforest in the world at over 135 million years old, possibly older. It is ...
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Great Barrier Reef Tours From Port Douglas for Families

There are many options for Great Barrier Reef tours from Port Douglas Australia. Some trips are full day and a ...
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What Are The Best Day Trips From Port Douglas

Port Douglas is a pretty resort town in Far North Queensland Australia, roughly an hour north of Cairns, a much ...
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Port Douglas Snorkelling

Port Douglas has some of the best snorkelling in the world, being perfectly located on the Coral Sea, a short ...
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Dog Friendly Hotels and Accommodation Port Douglas

Most of the biggest and best hotels in Port Douglas do not allow dogs to stay, other than assistance dogs, ...
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Port Douglas at Christmas

Port Douglas is pretty popular as a Christmas holiday destination. With Australian long summer school holidays falling over the Christmas ...
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Cairns With Kids

Cairns with kids. Our guide to fun things to do in Cairns with kids. In this post, we cover family-friendly ...
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Paronella Park Australia (Why You Need To Visit)

Paronella Park is a tourist attraction in Far North Queensland, Australia. It was built as a pleasure park business by ...
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Things To Do in Port Douglas 2024-2025

There are many things to do in Port Douglas Australia and others near this pretty Australian resort town. Most visitors ...
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Port Douglas With Kids (& Things To Do in Port Douglas With Kids)

Port Douglas Queensland Australia is a beautiful, up-market resort town with easy access to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree ...
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Can You Swim in Port Douglas? (2024)

Yes, you can swim in Port Douglas Australia year-round in the sea from the beach, unless the lifeguards close the ...
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Things To Do In Port Douglas For Free 2024

OK, so Port Douglas isn’t cheap. It’s a high-cost destination in the global travel scene but if you’re trying to ...
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Daintree Village

Daintree Village lies on the south side of the Daintree River in Far North Queensland. To reach the village when ...
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Places To Visit in Queensland

Queensland in a vast state in the northeast of Australia. The best places to visit in Queensland are the beaches, ...
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Swimming With Minke Whales

 Swimming with whales or any large marine creatures is a breathtaking experience as we’d already discovered with the mantas in ...
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Port Douglas Scuba Diving

There are several options in Port Douglas for Scuba Diving. You can learn to Scuba Dive in Port Douglas, take ...
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10 Ways to Save Money on Queensland Holidays

Welcome to Queensland!  This is a land full of pristine white sand beaches, perfect rainforest vistas, island resorts and outback ...
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Learn to Scuba Dive in Cairns

What’s it like to learn to scuba dive? Our post covers the basics of scuba certification in Cairns Australia and ...
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Things to do in Cairns, Australia

Cairns has numerous great attractions within easy reach of the city and CBD but there are also loads of things ...
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Cairns to Port Douglas 2024

The only way to get from Cairns to Port Douglas is by road (unless you take a helicopter or charter ...
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Car Hire in Port Douglas

Hiring a car in Port Douglas can be quick and easy but during the high season the availability of cars ...
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Things to Do on K’gari

K’gari island is a must-visit for adventure seekers, wildlife enthusiasts and beachgoers in South East Queensland, K’gari, formerly Fraser Island, ...
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Port Douglas to Daintree 2024

To the north of Cairns and Port Douglas, you will find the oldest rainforest in the world, the Daintree Rainforest. ...
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The Stinging Tree, Gympie Gympie, 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 ...
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Fresh Water Swimming Spots Around Cairns and Port Douglas

If you’re visiting the Cairns and Port Douglas region in summer, you absolutely must check out some of our freshwater ...
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How to Get to K’gari, Australia

World Heritage-listed K’gari (formerly Fraser Island), the world’s largest sand island, sits roughly halfway up Australia’s east coast in Queensland, ...
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Is There a Beach in Cairns? Where to Swim or Cool Off.

Cairns, Australia, is one of the stepping off points for snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef, but is there a beach ...
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Rusty’s Market Cairns

Looking for a foodie treat in Cairns or this area of Far North Queensland? I’ve posted about London’s Borough Market ...
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Snorkelling On The Great Barrier Reef

Is snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef on the top of your bucket list?  It’s an experience like no other, ...
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Stinger Season in Cairns and Port Douglas (2024)

Stinger season Cairns, Port Douglas, the Great Barrier Reef area and the whole of Far North Queensland is something you ...
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See Wild Platypus Near Cairns

We saw an Australian animal that less than 10% of all Australians have ever seen near Cairns, the fantastic, and ...
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