When you travel to tropical far north Queensland, you will inevitably find yourself spending time in Cairns. For some reason, when most people think of Cairns, they don’t think beyond its tropical waters and silvery white beaches. The locals know, though, that much of the magic of the region is in the Atherton Tablelands and [...]

Yorkeys Knob is a popular beach resort in Cairns, the capital of the Australian state of Far North Queensland. Located just 13 km from Cairns, it forms part of a trio of popular beach suburbs. The other two are Holloways Beach and Machans Beach. At Yorkeys, swimming conditions are best at the northern section of [...]

South Mission Beach, Wongaling Beach, Mission Beach and Bingil Bay are the small villages that collectively make up Mission Beach along the shores of the Coral Sea in Queensland. Its white sandy beaches offer the closest mainland access to the Great Barrier Reef in all of Australia. The agricultural industry thrives here with the cultivation [...]

The Atherton Tablelands region is a fertile plateau that makes up part of the Great Dividing Range in northern Queensland, Australia. This rich volcanic land is considered to be among the richest agricultural plains on the entire continent. The surroundings are unique with mountains, rainforests and lakes coming together for a stunning landscape. The mild [...]

A luxurious Australian vacation must include the detestation of Palm Cove. Located on the coast of North Queensland, this area is known for it’s picturesque beach front, tropical palm trees and warm sultry waters. Only 20 minutes from the city of Cairns, visitors will reach their paradise location in the blink of an eye. There [...]

Most people know that Cairns is famous for the fantastic scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef, but that’s not the only thing this part of Queensland offers. One of the best ways to explore the area is with Catcha -Crab, based locally out of the Marlin Jetty. This is truly one of the most [...]

One of the most unique landscapes in the world is hiding away in Australia. Nestled between a national rainforest and the Coral Sea, Port Douglas in Queensland brings together two ecosystems to create a destination that has something for both the beach lover and the forest dweller. Let’s begin with the beach. The area of [...]

Daintree Rainforest, in Far North Queensland, is the largest rainforest in Australia and one of the most important rainforests in the world. It’s also a magical destination for visitors who love the great outdoors as there’s nowhere else quite like it in the whole country! Daintree Rainforest is situated just 3 hours north of Cairns, [...]