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Port Douglas

Port Douglas was luxurious. When we were in Emerald we booked a 4-night, 4-star hotel deal on unsold.com and had been looking forward to...

Jun 5, 20214 min read

South Island road trip recommended

On this blog we write about: New Zealand South Island road trip top locations and things to do You'll probably fly into Christchurch so...

Jun 5, 20219 min read

Townsville - The Gateway to Magnetic Island

In Townsville, we were spoilt rotten and ended up spending 4 nights here broken up on the way up and down. We were able to really...

Dec 4, 20204 min read

Chillagoe - the land of caves!

We have since completed our road-trip and are writing this upon reflection. However, looking back on Chillagoe, we can remember it as if...

Dec 3, 20206 min read

Our Trip to the Tip - Far North QLD

Want to know what to do if you're our of reception, blow 2 tyres and have no spares? Read to find out.

Oct 19, 20207 min read

Kuranda - the village in the rainforest

Kuranda was supposed to be part of our Atherton tablelands post however that was pretty lengthy and this place deserves a whole blog to...

Oct 19, 20205 min read

Atherton tablelands - A Waterfall Paradise

This leg of the road trip follows our Hinchinbrook Island trek. We didn't spend too much time tidying ourselves up after our trek,...

Oct 6, 20207 min read

Hinchinbrook Island: Thorsborne Track

3-night, 4-day hike on the Thorsborne Trail. A gem in northern QLD.

Oct 6, 20207 min read

Airlie Beach + Whitsundays

Whitehaven beach is a must-do. This place takes your breath away with is silica sand and blue swirls.

Sep 24, 20204 min read

Mackay and Eungulla National Park - See a platypus in the wild!

In the Mackay region we got to see can trains, kanagroos on the beach, a platypus in the wild and drink delicious local cider/beer.

Sep 20, 20203 min read

Things to do in Central Queensland

For this leg of our journey, we traveled from Gladstone to Mackay via an exciting inland detour to Emerald and surrounding areas.

Sep 18, 20206 min read

Fraser Island ‘K’gari,’- The worlds largest sand island

Fraser Island - the world's largest sand island and home to the only last purebred dingoes! Fraser was right on our doorstep for so long....

Sep 16, 20205 min read

Cooloola Great Walk - QLD's longest hike!

Having completed numerous hikes and Great Walks in New Zealand (most recently the Dusky sound) it was time to try our hand at a multiday...

Sep 16, 20207 min read

Heron Island - The Southern Great Barrier Reef

Our Heron Island Trip Sharks, turtles, fish and vibrant coral galore!

Sep 16, 20206 min read

Bundaberg - Home of the Bundy Rum

Sugarcane. Alcohol. Ocean. Rachel Bundaberg produces a significant amount of Australias produce each year, marks the beginning of the...

Sep 7, 20203 min read

Leg 1: Brisbane to Rainbow Beach

Brisbane to Rainbow Beach: Worlds largest Sand Island, Australia's longest wave, Queensland's longest hike. Fishing, outdoors, 4WD and more!

Sep 4, 20205 min read

Hervey Bay - A Whale Enthusiasts Dream

Whale Watching Wonderland!

Sep 4, 20202 min read