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The Daintree Discovery Centre

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 guide. There is no admission charge for entering the Daintree Rainforest National Park north of the river, but you will have to pay to use the Daintree Ferry. It’s expensive but quite an experience. We’ll … Read more

Wildlife Cairns Port Douglas

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, crocodiles, platypus, sugar gliders, cassowaries and more. This site focuses on Port Douglas, Cairns, and surrounds, but we’ll also mention a few stand-our places to see Australian wildlife in Queensland. Where To See Koalas As … Read more

What are the best things to do in Cairns

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 to do in the surrounding area. In this post, we’ll cover things to do in Cairns first, then add nearby day trips from Cairns. All these “things to do” are available to you if you … Read more

wifi and phone coverage Port Douglas Australia

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 be government-owned and run. The other major carrier is Optus, it’s slightly smaller in coverage. Vodafone is also present in Australia, but there is limited coverage outside the main cities. Telstra tends to be a … Read more

Best Time to Visit Cairns

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, and stinger season. If you’d prefer to avoid these natural phenomena, you should visit between May and October, these are the months many people consider “ideal” for visiting Cairns. However, you can visit Cairns and … Read more

Lake Eacham Atherton Tablelands near Port Douglas

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 hotspots, Cairns and Port Douglas. There is a vast amount to see and do on the Tablelands and your average visitor probably won’t be able to do it all. So once you’ve been to the … Read more

River Cruise From Port Douglas

Daintree River Cruise Vs Lady Douglas Cruise

Which is better, a Daintree River Cruise or a cruise on The Lady Douglas from Port Douglas Marina? How to book, costs, and pros and cons of each. You are highly likely to see crocodiles on either a Daintree River Cruise or a Lady Douglas Cruise. You will see a mangrove environment and other wildlife … Read more