If you're visiting the Cairns and Port Douglas region is summer, you absolutely must check out some of our fresh water swimming spots as well as the iconic Great Barrier Reef. 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 … [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...]
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. There are dozens of diverse things to do in Port Douglas and surrounding area and we'll try to point you in the right direction from our Port Douglas travel blog … [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. Hotels, Resorts 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...]
Things To Do in Port Douglas and Surrounding Area. Not The Usual Things.
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 lived there for 7 years, I know the area well and I own a travel blog. It's what travel bloggers do, help people with travel plans. So, rather than answer each email individually as I normally do, here are a few ideas on things to do in and around Port Douglas … [Read more...]
Crocodile Spotting in Port Douglas
Yes, 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...]
What Does A Homeschool Day Look Like?
We homeschooled in Australia and in the UK, now we worldschool, everywhere. This is what homeschooling looked like back in Port Douglas Queensland before we left to travel the world. If you've ever wondered what is homeschooling like, this is, or was, our early version. These little boys are now teenagers, it's all worked out just great and they have no desire to ever lose … [Read more...]
The First Day Of Summer
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 blanket. We abandoned our walk in favor of indoor … [Read more...]
