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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 …
The best day trip you’ll ever have
Port Douglas is beaming all year around, so why not chase some spring time sun? With long, warm days and beautiful beaches at your door step, it’s awesome what our Aussie backyard has to offer. And Port Douglas’s laidback beach lifestyle and trendy cafes will have you unwinding as soon as you check in. The …
Why Tangalooma wins our hearts
By Carly Jones I’m not going to lie. A big part of Tangalooma’s appeal is being able to take a day trip to an actual island. Just 1hr and 15 minutes by ferry from Brisbane’s Holt St Wharf, you’ll be far from city life and enjoying all that an island has to offer, including sparkling coastline …
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 …
Top Brisbane stays for any budget
Not sure where to stay in Brisbane? No worries! Our Brissie hotel gurus Tori and Alex are spilling the beans on their top picks for bargain, plush, and super luxe stays. Check ‘em out! Splash out – $$$ Art Series – The Johnson One of Brisbane’s newest stays, this stylish modern hotel takes its name …
Top picks: Sunny Coast stays for any budget
Not sure where to stay on the Sunshine Coast? No worries! Andy, our Sunshine Coast hotel guru, is spilling the beans on his top picks for bargain, plush, and super luxe Sunny Coast stays. Check ‘em out. Splash out – $$$ Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort Awesomely located on high-end Hastings Street (aka: Luxury Central), Sofitel …
Top picks: Gold Coast stays for any budget
Not sure where to stay on the Gold Coast? No worries! We asked our Gold Coast hotel guru Warren to share his top picks for bargain, plush, and super luxe stays, and, boy, did he deliver. Read on and check ’em out. Splash-out – $$$ QT Gold Coast QT Gold Coast is young, fun, and …
A food lover’s guide to Noosa
When it comes to getaways sure to please the fussiest of foodies, it’s hard to beat Noosa. This little slice of Sunshine Coast heaven boasts beautiful beaches, stunning sunsets, gorgeous national parks, great shopping and fab accommodation options. But more importantly for this food lover, it’s also the stuff of wining and dining holiday dreams. …