FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND | CAIRNS | PORT DOUGLAS

The Ultimate Local's Guide To

Tropical North Queensland

Let me share with you my backyard! The only place in the world where two naturally occurring world heritage sites meet; The Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest... But that's really just the tip of the iceberg. There's so much more to this region to explore and enjoy! 

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Tropical North Queensland


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things to do in cairns & port douglas

Cairns Botanical Gardens | Oasis On The City Fringes

food & restaurants in Cairns & port douglas

Cairns Botanical Gardens | Oasis On The City Fringes
Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas | A Review
The Best Asian Food Cairns Has To Offer That’ll Leave Your Mouth Watering!

visit the great barrier reef

Kids exploring the Cairns Botanical Gardens The Cairns Botanical Gardens offer an escape to one of the most highly regarded tropical plant exhibits in Australia… and it all lies among the fringes of Cairns City. Plant enthusiasts, photographers, or those just wanting to escape for a shady walk with the

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Located on the outskirts of Port Douglas is the award winning Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas. It’s here where you can get your fill of wildlife encounter experiences. With a strong emphasis on conservation and appreciation, the staff at the Wildlife Habitat are passionate about what they do. This passion is

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Most come to Cairns for the incredible sights, the magic of the Great Barrier Reef, and endless list of things to do. But once they arrive, they soon begin to discover some of the best Asian food in Cairns which looking for ways to extend their visit. If you’re a

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Excited? You’re about to find your perfect tropical island experience in this guide to the 7 Best Islands Off Cairns! In this blog, I’m going to break down my top recommendations for islands to visit, how to get there, and hot tips for your time there! There’s no doubt that

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The balmy tropical sun peeps through the rainforest Canopy. You approach the railings around the edge of the wooden decking and Barron Falls unveils itself to you. The sign of the water booming down over the 125m drop takes your breath away. You’re standing squarely in front of one of

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Looking to visit Far North Queensland, and wondering ‘Should I Stay in Cairns or Port Douglas‘? If you ask anyone who’s been to the region before, you’ll probably find that they’re either strongly in favour of on over the other. But the truth is that Cairns and Port Douglas are

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About the author

Hi,

I'm Kate!

I moved to Cairns, Queensland back in 2014 after leaving the corporate world in Perth. Although my intentions were to only be here for 3 years, I instantly fell in love with the region and now have no signs of moving back! This blog is all about celebrating the region and helping others find hidden beauties both on and off the beaten track.

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