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…
Many women travel during pregnancy, I certainly did. I traveled for work, weddings, vacations and my own, ill fated babymoon. It is a mistake though to believe travel while pregnant is the same as prior to being pregnant. A number of infections may be encountered during travel that put the health of a pregnant woman,…
There are multiple reasons families travel to the Gold Coast on holiday but the regions theme parks are a major drawcard. Families that, like us have small kids will question whether a visit to the theme parks is worth their while. Last week I wrote in glowing terms about Sea World as a theme park…
Providing families with a farm experience Paradise Country on the Gold Coast is owned by the same company that runs Movie World and Sea World. Opened eight years ago, until just two it was only accessible to overseas visitors. Entry to Paradise Country was included in our package deal to Sea World Resort, and being…
As a medical doctor I advocate that all families have a regular GP. Not all doctors are the same though and the following are some questions that families should ask to assist them to choose a good family GP: (1) How long does the doctor spend with patients? Appointments less than 15 minutes are not…
A common question among families visiting the Gold Coast is whether the region’s theme parks are suitable for families with young children. Well, let me tell you, there is one that definitely is. Located on the Broadwater in Queensland’s Gold Coast, Sea World is my top pick of theme parks in Australia for families with…
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…
I remember the first trip I took as a mum. The suitcase I shared with my baby was jammed full of baby items. Melbourne mum Bec has created a business that I wish I new about when I first started traveling with my sons. She created Baby Packs Lite as she found that packing a gigantic…