When visiting Kuranda in Tropical North Queensland, just outside Cairns, a visit to Kuranda Hotel is well worth adding to your itinerary. Surrounded by lush rainforest and rich local history, the hotel is within easy walking distance of attractions such as the Kuranda Scenic Railway and the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, as well as a range…
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Chinese-Malay Cuisine at Malaysia House, Rockhampton, Queensland.
Malaysia House serves authentic Chinese – Malay cuisine with bold flavours and generous portions. Known for its char kway teow and its take on Hainan chicken rice, it offers an old-school, regional city dining experience with friendly service. This post may contain affiliate links, to read more click here. On a quick visit to Rockhampton,…
The Freshest Seafood at Prawn Star, Cairns Marina.
Prawn Star is a unique waterfront dining experience in Cairns, set on moored fishing trawlers. Known for exceptionally fresh seafood, it offers a relaxed, no frills atmosphere where prawns take centre stage, celebrating the region’s local catch. This post may contain affiliate links, to read more click here. I was meeting my friend James, a…
Rusty’s Markets in Tropical Cairns, Australia!
Rusty’s Markets in Cairns, Australia, is a vibrant local icon, offering fresh tropical produce, international street food, artisan goods, and a lively atmosphere. It reflects the city’s multicultural spirit and is a favourite gathering place for locals and visitors alike. This post may contain affiliate links, to read more click here. Since moving to Cairns,…
Fancy Sandcastles – Australian Sand Sculpting Championships 2013 – Part II
Continuing on from part 1, I was staying in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast during the weekend that the 2nd Annual Australian Sand Sculpting Competition was being held. This years theme was Sand Safari, and I swear some of that sand followed me back as weeks later I found sand on my balcony –…
Fancy Sandcastles – Australian Sand Sculpting Championships 2013 – Part I
I’ve never been a big fan of the beach, dumping crashing waves, eye-stinging saltwater and the sand – sand that would hide and follow you home then turn up months later in the uncanniest of places. In fact, not long ago, I found some on my balcony thinking it had followed me back from the Gold…
REVIEW: St Tropez Apartments – Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, QLD
Sometimes you just need to get away from it all and it doesn’t matter where you go or where you stay you just want to relax, put your feet up and do nothing. My trip to the Gold Coast was one of those weekends where I wanted to do just that, nothing, and booking my accommodation at the last…
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