Tropical North QLD
5 awesome reasons to visit Townsville ASAP
If there’s one thing you should know about Townsville, it’s that there are SO many things to see and do while you’re there. It’s the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, the largest city in Northern Australia and was named Wotif’s Top Winter Destination for 2019 (320 days of sunshine a year will do that!). …
Live like a local in Cairns and Port Douglas
When it comes to travel recommendations, no-one knows a town better than the people who live there. If you have a holiday to Tropical North Queensland coming up, you’re in luck! On a recent trip to the region, I spoke to some locals to get their tips for the best places to eat, drink, stay, …
Port Douglas: Ultimate guide to free (and cheap) fun
On a recent trip to Tropical North Queensland (and in between exploring the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest), I set out to find the best FREE (or next-to-free) things to do in Port Douglas, Palm Cove, Cairns and beyond. Here are my tips. IN THE TROPICS Check out the Cairns Botanical Gardens. Entry is free and …
Top 6 ways to spend a night in Port Douglas
Port Douglas spoils you for choice during the day, with lots of rainforest adventures and reef cruises to choose from. But this happening coastal town doesn’t go to sleep when the sun goes down. Check out our favourite night-time places to eat, drink and play so you too can feel like a local. IronBar Hotel …
A food lover’s guide to Port Douglas
Stop your Insta-stalking. In the name of serious blog research, I’ve done the hard yards and uncovered all the must-visit spots for food-lovers in Port Douglas. Don’t miss these gems. Betty’s Bohemian Beach Café For: (Almost) too-pretty-to-eat dishes with a healthy skew If there was an award for Insta-friendly food in Port Douglas, Betty’s would …
10 epic reasons to visit the Whitsundays
What? Are beautiful beaches, fantastic resorts, and awesome year-round weather not enough for you? Okay. Here are our top 10 reasons why you need a Whitsundays getaway. 1. Heart Reef a.k.a. The one from every Whitsundays postcard you’ve ever seen. And it deserves its fame. Heart Reef is an all-natural coral formation that’s 17m in …
