The Ultimate Day Out to the Whitsundays
When you picture Australia one of the first images that comes to mind is Whitehaven Beach in The Whitsundays. You might not even realize it, but that picture perfect view of the swirling sand bars in the ocean is always what springs to mind for me. And you can experience it for yourself at the…
The Mantra Portsea Hotel Review
On our recent winter getaway to Port Douglas we stayed at the Mantra Portsea. Located just three blocks from Macrossan Street, the main strip of shops, and one block from the famous Four Mile Beach, you definitely don’t need a car to get around if you’re staying here. With all types of rooms available, from…
Road Tripping to Cape Tribulation
We had a spare day while we were in Port Douglas and thought that we would take a road trip to Cape Tribulation for something to do. We like road tripping and especially enjoy exploring new places, so we thought why not make the most of our time in North Queensland and really explore the…
Low Isles & The Great Barrier Reef
After two trips to Hawaii and countless tours around Oahu looking for turtles, can you believe that I found one happily swimming off the shores of my own country. If you’re on a crazy turtle mission like I have been I will say this – the Great Barrier Reef is the place to be. While…
Kuranda – The Village In The Rainforest
Our last day in Tropical North Queensland was a little cooler and rainier than the other days so we thought we would spend it exploring around Cairns, before we had to get on a flight back to Melbourne. We decided to jump onboard the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and experience the rainforest from the sky this…
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures
Hartley’s was completely unexpected. It wasn’t something we knew about, were excited about or had planned for, but it ended up being such a fantastic afternoon. Thom had noticed a sign for it on Captain Cook Highway the night before as we drove from Cairns Airport to our hotel in Port Douglas and we decided…
Top 7 Tips For Your Visit To Hamilton Island
Often considered the heart of the Whitsundays, Hamilton Island is one of Australia’s most spectacular holiday destinations and the perfect place to base yourself when visiting Whitehaven Beach and the Great Barrier Reef. Hamilton Island has it all – great weather almost all year round, white sand beaches, amazing snorkelling, more beautiful views than you…
The Essentials: Hamilton Island
Fighting back after a devastating cyclone in March 2017, Hamilton Island remains the most popular gateway to the Whitsundays and a truly spectacular part of Australia. With the exception of some mangled palm trees and a few buildings that are still under construction, there is little evidence of Cyclone Debbie, with locals getting on with…