Cassowaries are one of only two flightless birds in Australia. Rare and endangered, here’s where to find them in north Queensland near Cairns.
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Over 3,500km and six days, from Mission Beach to Hervey Bay, I walked upon beaches, some wild and windswept, others, tranquil inlets…
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Once favoured by the rich and famous who were drawn to Dunk Island’s sandy shores shaded by palm trees and an elegant…
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You’ve got a long weekend getaway planned to Tasmania’s historic city of Hobart: how are you going to make the most of…
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Topical North Queensland is blessed with an abundance of spectacular waterfalls – some like Millaa Millaa Falls are well known. Others, like Windin Falls are becoming famous after being featured on Instagram. Here’s our guide to some of the best waterfalls near Cairns on the Atherton Tablelands!
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It takes all of ten minutes to fall in love with Cocos (Keeling) Islands. That’s about the amount of time between leaving…
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Fiona Harper travel writer laces up her hiking shoes on the wukalina walk, a four day walk on country with Tasmania’s Indigenous palawa people for a fascinating hike laced with history
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The Northern Territory’s Larapinta Trail is rated as one of the best hiking trails in Australia. Winding it’s way westwards from Alice…
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Radiating Victorian charm from its 120-year old walls, The Florance is a gorgeous intimate accommodation house with an enviable location within Launceston’s…
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After protracted delays, Rottnest Island has finally unzipped its modern canvas screens, brushed the beach sand from its decks and welcomed its…
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Cape Hillsborough near Mackay Queensland has become famous for the wild wallabies and kangaroos that visit the beach at sunrise each day…
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Australia’s Kimberley region is home to some of the world’s most extraordinary rock art. Some sites, like Raft Point, where the walls…
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Seeing a full moon rising is a pretty special way to connect with nature in all its kick-butt glory. In Cairns Tropical…
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I’m a big fan of scenic drives and road trips, especially road trips from Cairns. There’s something a little bit special about…
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Ellinjaa Falls are one of the many magnificent waterfalls located on the Atherton Tablelands west of Cairns in Tropical North Queensland. Ellinjaa…
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Purpose-built for the discerning traveller, Hobart’s newest boutique hotel was inspired by its closest southern continent, Antartica. Salamanca Wharf Hotel opened its…
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Boutique cruise line Windstar Cruises are pointing their compass towards Australia and New Zealand with small ship cruising expeditions onboard revamped ship…
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Cairns IRONMAN and Cairns 70.3 is an annual triathlon event held in Cairns each June. Fiona Harper travel writer camped out on…
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Departing from Cairns on a Great Barrier Reef cruise expedition, Coral Expeditions II ventures into some of Queensland’s best scuba diving and…
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? Barron Falls, Kuranda | Queensland Australia from Travel Boating Lifestyle on Vimeo. Barron Gorge National Park is located in Cairns western…
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VIDEO: Trail running the rolling hills and dairy country of Atherton Tablelands, Cairns, Queensland Australia. Filmed using DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone | Fiona Harper travel writer for Travel Boating Lifestyle
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Hotel Review: Peppers Silo hotel Launceston is a well-appointed hotel in North Launceston, Tasmania, opened in mid-2018 after conversion from historic grain silos on the bank of Tamar River. Verdict: Highly Recommended.