Since I was a kid watching wildlife shows on TV, I’ve wanted to take an airboat ride in the Everglades, yet for some reason, despite visiting Florida before, I’d never done it. We usually head to Florida for the Disney parks, we’ve been 3 times now and loved every visit, ( check out how we visited […]
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 […]
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 […]
Volunteering: Tangaroa Blue Beach Clean Ups
I’d love to get a long-term volunteer position while we are traveling, but, it’s hard to get into and is expensive for the volunteer. For me, I don’t think it’s ever going to happen, somebody else, with less family commitments and more cash, will have the privilege of taking care of orphaned orangutans and elephants. But it is possible […]
Watch Out For The Wildlife!
Everybody knows that in Australia you have to watch out for sharks, jellyfish, funnel webs, cassowaries, crocodiles, redbacks and drop bears. That’s right, isn’t it? It’s common knowledge. Australia is one of the few countries on this fascinating planet that actually advertises how dangerous it is. But I have a new menace to share with you, that […]
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. […]
See Wild Platypus at Atherton Platypus Park, Near Cairns.
We saw an Australian animal that less than 10% of all Australians have ever seen, the fantastic, and surprisingly tiny, platypus. That’s wild platypus, not in a zoo. If you’d like to share in this incredible experience, check out the Atherton Platypus Park near Cairns at Tarzali Lakes. You can visit for the day or […]
Living With Port Douglas Crocodiles. Salties in Port.
Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas, was closed yesterday by a 4 meter salt water crocodile. He didn’t do much, just swam along the beach about 20m from shore. A crowd gathered and watched, that’s about as exciting as the day got. It made me think though, not many people have the experience of sharing their home with […]
