9 Best places to visit on Fraser Island (K’Gari – the dingo island)

9 Best places to visit on Fraser Island (K’Gari – the dingo island)

Welcome to the Queensland coast and explore one of the more popular Islands in Australia. Today, we will seek some of the best places to visit on Fraser Island (K’Gari) and help plan your holiday.  Expect to see beautiful endless beaches, the best swimming spots, and Australian wildlife and learn some of their histories.   Did…

Diamantina National Park – discover endless river channels

Diamantina National Park – discover endless river channels

Description Diamantina National Park is a national park located in Queensland between Boulia, Bedourie, and Opalton. The park was previously a pastoral holding and was only established as a national park in 1992. The park is the traditional homelands of the Maiawali and Karuwali people, who have had a strong connection to the land for…

Cape Hillsborough  – meet kangaroos on the beach

Cape Hillsborough – meet kangaroos on the beach

What to expect at Cape Hillsborough Cape Hillsborough National Park is one of the few places in Australia where you can meet kangaroos on the beach every morning. The park offers rainforest, eucalypt forest, beaches, headlands with hoop pines, and volcanic rock formations. On top of it, the sunrises are just amazing. Imagine yourself feeding…

Eungella National Park – the best place to see platypus

Eungella National Park – the best place to see platypus

Eungella National Park is situated at the end of Pioneer Valley, approximately 86 km west of Mackay, making it a popular destination for a weekend getaway or a short vacation. To reach the park, you must travel on a winding road that ascends to the top of the surrounding plains. Fortunately, the road is now…

Bribie Island National Park – the perfect escape from Brisbane

Bribie Island National Park – the perfect escape from Brisbane

Description Bribie Island National Park is located on the east coast of Queensland, 38 km from Caboolture, 68 km from Caloundra, and 65 km from  Brisbane. The park is known mostly for 4WD driving and fishing.  You can explore open woodlands, fragrant paperbark wetlands, scrubby coastal heaths, and see the blooming wildflowers in spring and…

Carnarvon Gorge National Park – stunning rocky landscapes & tranquil rock pools

Carnarvon Gorge National Park – stunning rocky landscapes & tranquil rock pools

Description Carnarvon Gorge National Park is a stunning natural wonder located in Central Queensland, Australia. With its towering sandstone cliffs, picturesque waterfalls, and diverse flora and fauna, like emus, brumbies, wallabies, kangaroos, and goannas. The park offers visitors an unforgettable outdoor experience. One of the most popular activities in the park is hiking the many…

Lawn Hill National Park – the stunning hidden gem of Queensland

Lawn Hill National Park – the stunning hidden gem of Queensland

Description Lawn Hill National park, also called Boodjamulla National Park by Waanyi traditional owners, is located far in the west-north corner of Queensland, 320 km from Mount Isa mining town. If you never heard of it, don’t worry. We barely knew its existence before our trip to Lorella Springs. Lawn Hill National Park is one…

Cania Gorge National Park – The Overhang and Big Foot

Cania Gorge National Park – The Overhang and Big Foot

Description Cania Gorge National Park is located in the North Burnett Region of Queensland. The closest bigger towns are Monto located 38 km on the south or Biloela located 105 km away on the north. The park is known for its towering cliffs, old caves, and sheltered gorges. Also, you can find aboriginal paintings on…