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SS City of Adelaide Magnetic Island
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Visiting the S.S. City of Adelaide Shipwreck – Magnetic Island, Queensland

Where and How to Get There Magnetic Island is located just off the coast of Townsville. There are two separate ferry companies that travel to Magnetic Island. Sealink Queensland operate a passenger ferry service and Magnetic Island Ferries. Upon reaching the island, the S.S. City of Adelaide can be accessed via Cockle Bay. This is just around the …

Big Millstream Falls
Tourist Attractions Trip Guides and Planning Waterfalls

Chasing Waterfalls in Paradise – Far North Queensland

If you love waterfalls as much as we do, well then I’m certain that one by one, you’re checking them out and crossing them off the list. We’ll start here by compiling a list of waterfalls that we’ve seen on our trip so far, and hopefully have other travelers contribute to give you the ultimate …

Noah Beach Cape Tribulation
Personal Experiences Tourist Attractions Trip Guides and Planning

The Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Daintree

The Daintree Rainforest – all Australians, and perhaps many around the world are aware of the sheer awesomeness of this natural wonder – but how many have said that they’ve truly experienced what it has to offer? Until my wife and I actually visited, we really had no idea what it was all about and …

Creek Edge Camping
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Camping at Creeks Edge Park – Far North Queensland (Hidden Gem)

Where and How to Get There Creeks Edge Park is located on a family run cattle property in the lovely fields of Miallo, Far North Queensland. It’s only a short drive from Mossman. The family has been there since 1914! What to Expect Beautiful camp spots, creek, swimming, spacious sites, powered, unpowered, walking, waterfalls, cascades, …

Paperbark Walk Agnes Water
Flora of Australia Trip Guides and Planning

Paperbark Forest Boardwalk – Agnes Water, Queensland

Where and How to Get There As you head south out of Agnes Water, follow Springs Road until you see the gravel car park on the right. The other road at this T-Junction, will take you down another gravel road (low clearance not recommended) to Springs Beach and the Red Rock Trail. What to Expect …

Beaches Hiking Islands Mountains Personal Experiences Trip Guides and Planning Waterfalls

My Introduction to the World of Hiking – Part Five (The Thorsborne Trail, Hinchinbrook)

For background information on this series, you can read: Part One – Part Two – Part Three – Part Four https://youtu.be/jOu51rSKauI In part five of this series, I was to tackle the Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island with my wife. Hinchinbrook Island is within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and the trail was …

Animals of Australia Personal Experiences Trip Guides and Planning

Animals of Australia – The Platypus

Who has had the awesome opportunity to see a platypus in the wild? If you have, let us know in the comments 🙂 Best time to spot one: the hours around dawn and dusk typically are best, though some areas you will expect to see them at any time during the day. How to spot one: being …

Hiking Mountains Personal Experiences Trip Guides and Planning

My Introduction to the World of Hiking – Part Four (Paluma Range National Park)

For background information on this series, you can read: Part One – Part Two – Part Three July 2021 After completing the challenging Carnarvon Gorge Great Walk, I was feeling pretty confident and sure of my hiking habilities… but there’s still more that I needed to learn. Introducing: Paluma Range National Park. There’s a reason why I’ve …

Gorges Hiking Personal Experiences Trip Guides and Planning

My Introduction to the World of Hiking – Part Three (Carnarvon Gorge Great Walk)

For background information on this series, you can read Part One and Part Two. And also here is a hiking guide to Carnarvon Gorge. April 2021 So far, the two hiking trips that I’ve done have been adventurous… though hard to call them a success. I realised I had so much to learn – but …