7 best Townsville attractions

7 best Townsville attractions

After spending two days on Magnetic Island, we were ready to explore Townsville attractions. After jumping off the ferry, we drove to our Discovery Caravan Park and set up our camp. When I went to connect my power cable to the power box, I was in for a surprise. Inside was a green frog that…

Magnetic Island – fascinating koala tropical paradise

Magnetic Island – fascinating koala tropical paradise

We have heard so many different things about Magnetic Island that we decided to check it ourselves.  Magnetic Island is situated only 7 km offshore from Townsville Harbour. There are two types of ferries: passenger and car. We wanted to explore the island properly so decided to take our car.  The car ferry with Fantasea…

Paluma National Park – mesmerizing historic arch bridge from 1933

Paluma National Park – mesmerizing historic arch bridge from 1933

Rollingstone Caravan Park We wanted to see Paluma National Park, so we stopped in Rollingstone Caravan Park. Rollingstone Caravan Park is located 62 km north of Townsville, 3 km of the highway, right at the shoreline. It offers various accommodation, including villas, cabins and camping sites. It was the middle of December, so there were not…

Wallaman Falls with stunning 305 meters water drop

Wallaman Falls with stunning 305 meters water drop

After we reached the east coast we started moving very slowly in comparison to the previous stages of our trip. Every time we drive only 50 to 100 kilometers to the next town. The reason was simple – there were so many attractions to see and we did not want to miss anything.  After we…

Amazing Kearneys Falls and Cattana Wetlands

Amazing Kearneys Falls and Cattana Wetlands

In our second week in Cairns, we still had a few places to see. Our plan was to visit Kearneys Falls, Cattana Wetlands, and Barron Gorge Hydro Station. But let’s start from the beginning. After six months of travelling and at least visiting thirty different pools, I must finally say that Nell had made great…

12 Best Tableland and Cairns attractions

12 Best Tableland and Cairns attractions

Regretfully, after two weeks in Port Douglas we ‘cut the roots’ and drove south to Cairns. Port Douglas will remain in our memories for a long time. We will definitely come back here. There were so many Cairns attractions on our list and we could not wait to see them. #1 Cairns Coconut Resort Our…

Vibrant town of Kuranda and Barron Falls

Vibrant town of Kuranda and Barron Falls

The next day we were planning to go to Kuranda and Barron Falls via Black Mountain Road. It has already been our second week in Port Douglas. We love this town so much that we just could not leave. The town’s amazing atmosphere, surrounding mountains, Four Mile Beach, well-supplied shops and the mix of good…

Port Douglas – amazing Four Mile Beach

Port Douglas – amazing Four Mile Beach

The morning greeted us with rain, but in Daintree National Park, it was not unexpected. As we stepped out of our trailer, we felt the fabric drenched with water like a sponge, a familiar feeling in this rainforest region. However, the warm temperature kept our spirits high, and we did not complain. Thankfully, we didn’t…