Located on the traditional land of the Ma Mu people, the Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway offers kilometres of stroller friendly walking for families wishing to experience the rainforest. For an admission fee ($20 for adults and $10 for children over 4) families can explore the rainforest canopy at their own pace. Our family loves the [...]
When traveling with your kids do you seek out accommodation that purposefully caters to the needs of families, or do other features attract you to properties? My own preference is very much for family friendly properties, not just because of the facilities they offer, but because the attitude of staff and patrons is more likely [...]
What do you think of when you think of Tropical North Queensland? The beach, or the Great Barrier Reef? I think about the rainforest. Tropical North Queensland’s village of Kuranda sits within World Heritage listed rainforest and offers families all manner of opportunity to explore and discover the Wet Tropics together. Getting to [...]
Set among World Heritage listed rainforest Kuranda’s Rainforestation Nature Park provides visitors with an eclectic mix of experiences designed to showcase the cultural heritage, wildlife and botany of the amazing north Queensland rainforest. Rainforestation Nature Park is a half hour trip by bus or car from Cairns, and 5 minutes away from the village of [...]
Another mother recently told me she had gone to England for 17 days without her children. I am not quiet ready for that, but I am just starting to venture out with my husband for an occasional night away. I know this blog focuses on traveling with children however having time alone as a couple [...]
I am frequently amazed at the number of families visiting Tropical North Queensland that give the Atherton Tablelands a miss. A short hours drive from Cairns, the Tablelands offer varied scenery, wildlife experiences, relief from the searing heat of the coast, and some pretty spectacular food. Food tourism is well established on the Tablelands [...]
It is about time this blog shined some light on the unique village of Kuranda. Located 40 minutes drive from Cairns, Kuranda is situated among World Heritage listed Wet Tropics rainforest. The township is blessed with an abundance of activities to enjoy with children. Today’s feature highlights the charming Birdworld Kuranda, located in the Heritage [...]
While it may not have been eons since I had a night away with just my husband it certainly seems like it. Since becoming parents 4 years and 8 months ago my husband and I had never spent a night together away from our children. That changed this weekend thanks to Thala Beach Lodge and local [...]
Think it is a little kitsch to visit a museum that invites visitors to wear illuminated hard hats as they explore fake underground caves? Perhaps, however the impressive private mineralogical collection on display at the Crystal Caves in Atherton Queensland is world class. Wearing a hard hat as we discovered beautiful crystals and fossils added [...]
A mystery hotel deal led us to North Queensland’s flagship of retro opulence, the Sheraton Mirage at Port Douglas. Built in the eighties by notorious businessman Christopher Skase it heralded a golden era for Port Douglas. Despite recent media attention suggesting it needs a revamp I was delighted when the booking site revealed our mystery [...]
