Malanda Falls is an easy roadside stop if you are touring the Atherton Tablelands. The water, while not as crystal clear as some on the swimming hole loop, is refreshing, the waterfall is picturesque, and there are good amenities to make it … Continue reading Malanda Falls Swimming Hole near Cairns
Lake Eachem is a crater lake formed 12,000 years ago when magma exploded from the earth sort of like a squeezed pimple, leaving behind a pock mark. This pock mark filled with water. A diversity of plants sprung up around … Continue reading The Mystery of Lake Eachem
There are many great places to swim in the Mulgrave River that flows through Goldsborough Valley – the Ross and Locke Park, the Goldsborough Camping and Picnic site, and the causeway further upstream. All photographers have been credited with their Instagram … Continue reading Goldsborough Valley Swimming Holes near Cairns
Behana Gorge is a secluded water hole shrouded in rainforest with a waterfall and a clear deep pool for swimming in. As it’s not sign-posted, it’s tricky to find and it involves a 45 minute (3 km) uphill walk to … Continue reading Behana Gorge Swimming Hole near Cairns: Top Instagram Picks
I used to drift across the lake on a lilo. The water was so clear I could watch the fish and sea life, right down to the crabs scuttling along the sand, in and out of the little seaweed forests. … Continue reading Lake Conjola, NSW: In Pictures
Lake Conjola flows into the ocean and its water is crystal clear. There are plenty of fish. The wildlife – kangaroos, kookaburras, possums, rainbow lorikeets – is friendly. The beach has white sand, dunes and is fringed by native bush. The … Continue reading Camping in Lake Conjola
Babinda is a pretty sugar cane town less than an hour’s south of Cairns set in picturesque countryside amid rainforests, crystal clear rivers, and of course, verdant fields of sugar cane. There are two beautiful campsites here, both are suitable for … Continue reading Free Camping at Babinda Boulders near Cairns
Just 75 km (an hour) south of Cairns, nestled in the rainforest at the base of Mt. Bartle Frere (Queensland’s tallest mountain) is this magical swimming hole. It is reached via a paved rainforest path that takes you to the foot … Continue reading Josephine Falls Swimming Hole near Cairns: Top Instagram Picks
Which is more cost effective? I was curious to know how I could see as much of Australia as possible on a very tight budget. Hence, I compared touring in a campervan with touring in a car. The results were … Continue reading Campervan or Car? A Cost Comparison for Road Trips in Australia.
1. Freedom and Flexibility Australia is a big country (as big as the USA without Alaska, and 3/4 the size of the whole of Europe). If you airport hop to the main cities, you’ll be missing out on some of our most … Continue reading 5 Reasons You’ll Want to See Australia in a Campervan
The sand is blindingly white and so fine it squeaks beneath your feet. The water is crystal clear. The wildlife is prolific. Last time I was here I had a tug-o-war with a possum over my packet of flatbread. You’ll … Continue reading Camping in Booderee National Park (Jervis Bay)
I practically grew up on this beach. As a kid we’d spend all day here. I enjoyed exploring the sand dunes, watching the swans and ducks in the wetlands, floating out beyond the waves where the ocean was calm, surfing, exploring … Continue reading Killalea Beach (Farm Beach) in pictures
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