Tag Archives: queensland

The Weekly Photo: Daintree Rainforest

Daintree Rainforest, Australia

Fraser Island

Fraser Island, located in Queensland, Australia, is the world’s largest sand island. Moreover, it’s one of those “must sees” on Australia’s east coast travel trail. The majority of people who visit do a 4WD self-drive tour around the island. You’ll spend 3 days camping, getting sand everywhere, swimming in lakes and streams, eating, avoiding dingoes, [...]

The Weekly Photo: Millaa Millaa Falls

Millaa Millaa Falls, Australia

Sailing the Whitsundays

Located off Airlie Beach on Australia’s east coast, the Whitsunday Islands are a very popular destination for travelers. Every person who travels up the east coast takes a cruise through the Whitsunday islands. It is one of those “must sees.” The tours typically last three days and two nights. However, since you leave mid-day the [...]

The Saturday City: Cairns

Cairns is Australia’s gateway to northern Queensland. From here you can visit the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree rainforest, the Atherton tablelands, Cape Tribulation, and much more. Cairns is a pretty typical tropical city in that life focuses here on relaxing, staying cool, moving slowly, and enjoying nature. Cairns is small with a population of [...]