Moreton Bay Islands

Brisbane, is Australia’s third largest city, the capital of Queensland. It is an international tourist destination on the sub tropical coast, bathed by the Pacific Ocean, but protected by the islands of Moreton Bay. Captain Cook visited Moreton Bay in 1770, and discovered the many islands.There are some 360 plus islands in the bay – [...]

Bundaberg – A modern progressive city in Central Queensland

A pleasant 370 km journey north of Brisbane, is the city of Bundaberg. “Bundy” as it is affectionately known is a modern progressive city, on the Burnett River which empties into the sea just 17 kms away.Bundaberg was founded in 1867, is a popular holiday and tourist spot – not only because of the climate [...]

Mon Repos – The Sea Turtle Rookery

Just 15 kms from Bundaberg, in central Queensland is the most extra ordinary Sea Turtle Rookery. The turtles have used this area (as well as other areas of north Queensland and The Great Barrier Reef) as a nesting ground for centuries, and it is recognised around the world for the research on turtles that use [...]

Bribie Island – A relaxing holiday on the Queensland coast

Bribie Island is a great holiday destination, and a great one-day trip from Brisbane. The island has been the most popular of the Moreton Bay islands. Bribie Island is just 64 kms north of Brisbane, and is the only island accessible by road bridge.The island has a long history, being visited by Matthew Flinders. He [...]

Brisbane is Australia’s sub-tropical gem

With its languid subtropical air, bustling city centre, and riverside charm, Brisbane is one of the worlds most livable cities. Australia’s third largest city, with 1.5 million inhabitants, is the capital of the northern state of Queensland. The CBD has a collection of tall office towers and the CBD shopping precinct centres around the Queen [...]

Kewarra Beach Resort Cairns

Kewarra Beach Resort is located a short distance north of the bustling city of Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is ten to fifteen minutes drive from the Resort to the airport, and perhaps twenty minutes drive to the heart of Cairns. Far enough away from the city to enjoy the tranquil seclusion and [...]

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

A unique way to experience the Tropical Rainforest region in Cairns is to travel to Kuranda and enjoy the Tjapukai Aboriginal Theme Park with Skyrail.Open since mid 1995, the new Skyrail Rainforest Cableway takes you between their two stations, one located at Smithfield, just a short distance north of Cairns on the coast, and the [...]

Palm Royale Resort Cairns

Surrounding landscaped gardens and tropical swimming pools, Palm Royale Resort Cairns is a 150 room boutique resort-style hotel which is Mediterranean at heart – a harmonious blend of Australian and international influences.Combining the contemporary design elements of wrought iron, terracotta tiles and exquisite fabrics, Palm Royale Resort Cairns offers a totally unique atmosphere, not featured [...]

The Low Isles: Great Barrier Reef

The Low Isles in the Great Barrier Reef is a three and three quarter acre coral cay surrounded by 55 acres of reef. A coral cay is formed when coral breaks the surface of the ocean, then over time dirt and debris accumulate forming a small sandy island. Coral cays are the best types of [...]