We stumbled across this scene on a recent trip to the Cairns Tropical Zoo. What amazed me was not only that the gardener was in the enclosure with the giant crocodile, but that he was listening to music and paying the croc not the slightest attention. A visit to the Cairns Tropical Zoo is one…
I can’t be the only one that finds it difficult to integrate exercise into my daily life. Obesity is on the rise in Australia and much of the world. Current recommendations suggest that adults should engage in moderate intensity exercise for half an hour, 5 times a week. It is recommended that children aged 1-5…
Following on from a previous Friday Photo that highlighted the most accessible rainforest walk for families with little kids this week’s Friday Photo features possibly the least accessible. Cairns’ Red Arrow walkway is the domain of Cairns’ fittest athletes in training and beautiful people keeping beautiful. A one hour circuit walkway it ascends the Mount…
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…