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. 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...]
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...]
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
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...]
Great Big Fish Meets Two Little Fish on The Great Barrier Reef : Photo Friday
A day on the Great Barrier Reef appears on most people's bucket lists, no surprises there, it's an incredible, beautiful and exhilarating experience. It's 2 years since our last visit, about time to head out there again, to brush up on our marine biology and do some PE. Homeshoolers have to find an educational excuse for every excursion. The boys were 5 and 3 last time … [Read more...]
Lake Tinaroo, Camping and Catching Yabbies.
We just got back from an amazing 4 day homeschool camp up on Lake Tinaroo, up on the Atherton Tablelands in tropical Queensland, Australia. This big red claw yabby, and some of his friends, will be dinner tonight. How To Catch Yabbies, For Beginners First you need to go and buy yourself a yabby pot. We had no idea how to catch yabbies, we just bought a pot and had a go. … [Read more...]
