Wondering what to do in Cairns when it’s raining? The wet season in the unofficial capital of the Great Barrier Reef can be quite a drag. Most tours get called off if the weather is particularly crappy, so you might find yourself waking up to a cancellation email instead of…
View PostKnowing what to pack for Cairns, Australia can be a bit tricky. The coastal gem and unofficial capital city of the Great Barrier Reef has some unpredictable weather that’s a bit different than the rest of Australia. Trying to decide what to wear in Cairns every day was always a gamble.…
View PostThere are so many Cairns attractions to choose from, it can be overwhelming knowing where to start. Cairns is the best place to base yourself to explore Far North Queensland. Yes, there are plenty of things to do in and around Cairns for a good time, but the real reason…
View PostThe best time to visit Cairns, Australia isn’t during the summer This might seem a bit backward, as most Australian tourism ads focus so much on the summer fun in the sun. You might see yourself surfing on Bondi Beach in Sydney or wading through rust-colored sand in the outback.…
View PostTaking a day trip to Fitzroy Island is a must-do when visiting Cairns. Fitzroy Island National Park is in Far North Queensland, Australia. It’s about 22 kilometers (14 miles) east of Cairns. The local Aboriginal people are known as the Kobaburra. I took two trips to the island while living…
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