Airlie Beach is the best place to base yourselves when travelling to the Whitsundays with children. It is much cheaper to stay there than on the islands, and there are more kids activities to keep them occupied. This guide not only provides the best things to do in Airlie Beach but includes tips on the … Read more
Are you looking to find the best Dunedin tours from cruise ships? We stopped at Dunedin as part of our Australia New Zealand Cruise on Celebrity Solstice and there are lots of different tours depending on interests and budget. Dunedin is the second-largest city on the South Island of New Zealand, after Christchurch. Archaeology suggests … Read more
The Sounds were part of our Australia and New Zealand Cruise on Celebrity Solstice, but what makes cruising The Sounds New Zealand spectacular? Most cruisers will tell you that sailing through Milford, Doubtful, and Dusky Sounds was the highlight of their New Zealand cruise, and Rudyard Kipling described it as the ‘eighth wonder of the … Read more
Wondering what to do in a day in Hobart or what are the best Hobart cruise excursions? We were here for a day on Celebrity Solstice and enjoyed the history and natural beauty of Tasmania‘s capital city. Hobart is Tasmania’s main cruise port due to it having the deepest harbour. As you arrive into Hobart, … Read more
Even though I love living in Western Australia, my favourite place to holiday in Australia is Queensland. We have visited numerous times, so I’m going to share what I think are the 10 best places to visit in Queensland. The sunshine state has so much to offer the traveller with a world heritage reef, paradise … Read more
You can’t visit Tropical North Queensland without taking a trip from Cairns to Cape Tribulation & Daintree. The question is how to do it. Should you take a tour or self-drive? I’m going to show you both options with pros and cons for each. First, let’s find out more about Cape Tribulation and the Daintree. … Read more
Our Frankland Islands Cruise was one of the best day trips we took during our stay in Cairns. That’s not an easy statement to make with so many incredible things to see and do in Tropical North Queensland. We decided on this Cairns day tour due to the quick ocean crossing, small group size, and … Read more
The waterfall circuit in the Atherton Tablelands is one of the most popular attractions in Tropical North Queensland. To save time and sample the best of the area, why not take an Atherton Tablelands Waterfalls Tour? This Atherton Tablelands Waterfalls Tour review breaks down what you might see on your tour and the best one … Read more
Are you looking for the best Port Douglas accommodation? This article breaks down the best choices for families, couples, plus the cheapest places to stay and the top luxury 5-star resorts. The Best Port Douglas Accommodation We book our accommodation mainly through Booking.Com or Stayz (similar to Airbnb). Both these companies have an easy to use booking … Read more
Most people who visit Cairns make a trip to Kuranda, whether by car or on the Kuranda Skyrail and Train. So what is best? Are the Kuranda Skyrail and Train worth the money? This guide and review will help you make your mind up. I would like to respectfully acknowledge the Djabugay People, the Traditional … Read more
We have visited Paronella Park twice; it was so awe-inspiring that we wanted to show our children and for them to hear the romantic story of how it all began. To get a proper understanding of one of Queensland’s most popular tourist attractions, you should take the tour. This Paronella Park Tour review also includes … Read more
Are you looking for Mission Beach accommodation on Airbnb? Our family have stayed in Mission Beach twice, both on Queensland road trips from Brisbane to Cairns. This is my review and recommendations of the best Airbnbs to stay at while you are on holiday there. I’ve handpicked the very best holiday rentals, short term lets, … Read more
