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Ask most travellers if they’ve visited the Daintree Rainforest, and you’ll get a nod. Ask if they made it all the way to Cape Tribulation, and you’ll often get a raised brow. That’s because Cape Trib isn’t just another pin on the map. It’s where the ancient rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef, where the […]

You’ve heard the name before: the Great Barrier Reef. But the Southern Great Barrier Reef? That’s a whole different story. Less crowded, more rugged, and packed with that honest, salt-air Queensland magic. This patch of reef is packed with natural beauty, serious coral cover, and just enough isolation to make it feel like you’ve discovered

When I talk about the things to do in Queensland, I don’t just mean ticking boxes off a glossy brochure. Queensland rewards the bold. It’s for road trippers, reef-hoppers, dino-chasers, and rainforest wanderers. You’ll find stunning islands, beautiful city skylines, lush rainforest trails, vibrant cities, and adventure-packed regions that keep even the most seasoned adventure

Queensland isn’t just one place. It’s a sprawling sun-soaked slice of Australia where rainforest meets reef, cities flirt with the sea, and the outback stretches like an old swagman’s tale. If you’re wondering where to start, don’t stress—I’ve done the hard yards so you don’t have to. Whether you’re chasing island life, chasing waterfalls, or

Frankland Islands isn’t just a detour from Cairns — it’s a full-blown escape hatch into reef-country bliss, minus the elbow-jostling crowds. If the idea of snorkelling alongside a busload of strangers gives you the icks, I’ve got a tropical solution that’ll restore your faith in reef travel: the Frankland Islands. Tucked just off the coast

Dive the S.S. Yongala shipwreck, Great Barrier Reef — and you’re not just exploring a sunken ship. If you’re chasing the kind of dive that makes your hair stand on end (even underwater), then diving the SS Yongala Wreck is about as legendary as it gets. Tucked beneath the warm waters of the Great Barrier

Magnetic Island, or “Maggie” if you’re on a first-name basis like most North Queenslanders, packs a proper Aussie punch. Nestled in Northern Australia, this mountainous island serves up a mix of palm-fringed beaches, hoop pines, and a rugged coastline that looks like someone scattered granite boulders from the sky. It’s not just a pretty face

Hamilton Island is more than just flashy resorts and honeymoon hashtags. An inhabited island with reef access, calm water, and cocktails? Go on then. If you’ve ever wrangled a toddler, a tinnie, and a tide chart trying to holiday in the Whitsundays, you’ll know some islands are easier than others. This island isn’t just postcard

The flora of the Great Barrier Reef forms the backbone of this vast ecosystem, shaping marine habitats, cleaning the water, and holding up entire reef food webs. Most folks come to the Great Barrier Reef chasing clownfish, coral gardens, and maybe a cheeky sea turtle. But if you’ve only got eyes for the big and

Let’s be honest — the Great Barrier Reef has a bit of a pricey reputation. But the truth is, there’s a stack of things to do for free in the Great Barrier Reef if you know where to look. Scenic flights, multiday cruises, underwater observatories… they all sound brilliant until you look at the invoice.