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Alyson Long

Visiting Port Douglas and Cairns in The Wet Season

Nobody will tell you that the wet season is the best time to visit Port Douglas, Cairns, or Far North ...
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Can You Swim in Cairns?

Cairns is a popular vacation destination in Queensland Australia. It is a gateway to The Great Barrier Reef, The Daintree ...
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Daintree Discovery Centre From Port Douglas or Cairns

Yes, you can self-drive into the Daintree Rainforest and visit the Daintree Discovery Centre “by yourself” without a tour or ...
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Where To See Wildlife, Port Douglas & Cairns

Most overseas visitors to Australia want to check out the local wildlife. This post covers where you can see koalas, ...
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Things to do in Cairns Australia

Cairns has numerous great attractions within easy reach of the city and CBD but there are also loads of things ...
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Cheap Hotels in Port Douglas

I have bad news for you, there is no such thing as a cheap hotel in Port Douglas, it’s an ...
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Sim Cards, Phones and WiFi for Port Douglas & Cairns (and Australia)

Australia has two main carriers for its mobile network. The larger and more widely known is Telstra. This used to ...
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Best Time To Visit Cairns

The best time to visit Cairns is broadly considered to be Australia’s cooler months, avoiding the wet season, tropical cyclones, ...
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Mosquitos in Port Douglas

Yes, there are mosquitos in hot and tropical parts of Australia. If you are visiting Port Douglas, Cairns, or The ...
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The Atherton Tablelands From Port Douglas

The Atherton Tablelands, known locally as “The Tablelands” covers a huge area in Far North Queensland, close to top holiday ...
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Port Douglas Markets

The main market in Port Douglas is held on Sunday mornings, year-round. Port Douglas Markets are a little bigger in ...
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Port Douglas Vs Palm Cove

Palm Cove and Port Douglas are beach destinations in Far North Queensland Australia lying about 42 Km, 26 miles, apart. ...
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Hook-A-Barra (Review)

If you’re visiting Port Douglas, include a few hours at Hook-A-Barra, just north of Port in your itinerary planning. It’s ...
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