day tour

Group dining alfresco with panoramic Atherton Tablelands countryside views on a food and wine tour Queensland

Atherton Tablelands Food & Wine Tours: Gourmet Guide 

The Atherton Tablelands are famous for their waterfalls – but the food and drink scene up on the plateau might just steal the show. Picture…
`Millaa Millaa Falls cascading into a rainforest pool on the Atherton Tablelands waterfall circuit Queensland`

Atherton Tablelands Waterfalls: Best Waterfall Circuit 

You hear the water before you see it. One moment you’re driving through green dairy country with mist sitting low across the hills, and the…
Guided tour bus driving through Daintree Rainforest road surrounded by dense tropical vegetation Queensland

Self-Drive vs Guided Daintree Tour: Which is Better? 

It’s a question that comes up with almost every Daintree trip: should you rent a car and explore on your own, or let a guided…
Wild saltwater crocodile basking on Daintree River bank spotted on wildlife cruise Queensland`

Daintree River Crocodile Cruise: Wildlife Spotting Guide 

There’s something about seeing a wild crocodile that no zoo visit can replicate. One minute you’re watching mangroves drift past, the next your guide is…
Aerial view of Frankland Islands uninhabited coral reef islands Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Cairns

Frankland Islands Day Trip: What to Expect 

Most people planning a reef day trip from Cairns have heard of Green Island and Fitzroy Island. Fewer have heard of the Frankland Islands –…
Frankland Islands semi submersible

Frankland Islands vs Green Island & Fitzroy 

Three islands, three very different days out – and that is what makes this decision interesting. Green Island, Fitzroy Island, and the Frankland Islands all…
Kuranda Scenic Railway train crossing historic bridge over rainforest gorge near Cairns Queensland`

How much time do you need in Kuranda?

You’ve picked the Scenic Railway and the Skyrail, you know you’re heading up to Kuranda – and then comes the question that trips everyone up…
`Tourists browsing colorful shops and markets in Kuranda Village Queensland Australia`

Best Kuranda Village attractions

Most people arrive in Kuranda expecting a quick stop between the Scenic Railway and the Skyrail – maybe a wander through the markets and a…
Families enjoying the beach at Welcome Bay on Fitzroy Island with kayaks and crystal clear water

Fitzroy Island for families

There is something about watching a five-year-old spot their first sea turtle from the shallows that makes the whole trip worth it. Fitzroy Island is…
People walking down hillside steps on Fitzroy Island with scenic coastline and sea in background

Fitzroy Island hiking trails guide

Most people arrive at Fitzroy Island with snorkelling on the brain. And fair enough – the fringing reef that wraps around this island is genuinely…
Aerial view of Fitzroy Island's Welcome Bay with the ferry arriving at the jetty and lush rainforest hills

How to get to Fitzroy Island from Cairns  

Getting to Fitzroy Island is one of the easiest things you’ll do on your Cairns holiday. The island sits just 29 kilometres southeast of the…
Aerial view of Green Island beach and rainforest surrounded by clear turquoise water

Things to do on Green Island

Most people book a Green Island day trip expecting a beach and some snorkelling. What catches them off guard is just how much there is…