Green Island and Fitzroy Island are two islands on the Great Barrier Reef close to Cairns. Just 25 to 30 km offshore, a catamaran or ferry takes just under an hour from the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns.Of all the places to visit in Queensland, if you want to...
Paronella Park is a unique Cairns tourist attraction. While on a road trip to Cairns and Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef between Mission Beach and Innisfail, a sign for Paronella Park passes us by.A quick search on Trip Advisor raises our curiosity so we decide on a...
On a beautiful sunny day in the Cairns Aquarium, I am surrounded by crystal clear water. Rays of light reflect off the body of a large hammerhead shark as it swims above me, while, in close pursuit is a black tip reef shark, followed by a cow tail ray...
Community celebrations promulgate the national heritage of nations. Festivals in Queensland — including food, music, religious, sports — are held to celebrate culture, the arts and so much more. The depth and diverse range of activities on offer demonstrates that carnivals are a time to have pleasure, amusement, it’s an...
Besides the world-renowned UNESCO World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, Queensland's other assets are gorgeous white sandy beaches and perfect sunny weather. It’s no wonder Australia’s sunshine state attracts huge numbers of visitors each year. From urban chic to rural hip, Queensland accommodation There’s an abundance of island resorts, exciting city...
Time moves so fast, the years disappear; everything changes… or does it? I first came to these parts, Finch Hatton Gorge, in the autumn of 2004, and truth be told, I can’t recall all that much except I remembered I liked it… a lot.It reminded me of my childhood...
20 things to on the Gold Coast with kids
Australia’s amusement park capital is a barrel of fun for all ages. From roller coaster rides to nature experiences, fun at the beach and...
