Category: Queensland
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Spend 3 Days Camping in Australian Island Paradise!
While in Australia, I took the wildly popular 3 day – 2 night tour of K’Gari Island (better known as Fraser Island). There are various tour companies, but they are all pretty much the same and mine cost about $500 AUD. The company I went with and can 100% recommend was Dingos! You may be…
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A Day in the Life: Working in Cairns
I lived and worked in Cairns, Queensland, Australia for 3.5 months. My job as a bartender was a Casual Position and counted for my 88 days of specified work that will allow me to apply for another year of the Australian Working Holiday Visa. I absolutely adored living in Cairns. With so many things to…
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10 Unmissable Road Trips to take from Cairns
Tropical North Queensland is an incredible section of the Australian Eastern Coast with an endless amount of things to see and do. Below is a list of my top 10 road trips you must take if you’re around Cairns! How to rent a car in Cairns if you’re under 21: If you’re a young traveler…
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Must Dos in Cairns
Cairns is a city in tropical northeast Queensland that seriously has it all. It is bordered by the oldest rainforest in the world to the west and the Great Barrier Reef to the east. Its nightlife is constant and if you have the money, you will never run out of things to do! Wander the…
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3 Days in Cairns and Surrounding Areas
Cairns is not a massive city but it is certainly enjoyable! It is a popular tourist destination due to its year-round tropical climate and easy access to both the Great Barrier Reef and the Northeastern rainforests. The coastal town is not huge and can be fully enjoyed in about 3-4 days, however, I know plenty…
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Things to do on Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island is the largest resort island of the Whitsundays. Hayman, Daydream, and Hamilton are the only islands with accommodation available. You can easily take a day trip to Hamilton Island from Airlie Beach, but if you want to fully experience everything the island has to offer (and can afford it), I definitely recommend staying…
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Valentine’s Day in the Whitsundays
Whether going solo, traveling with a partner, or celebrating galentine’s with your mates, the Whitsundays is the perfect spot for a destination Valentine’s Day. HEADS UP! The Whitsundays are expensive! Between accommodation, tours, and activities your valentine’s in paradise will not be cheap but it will be memorable. Below I will share a bit of…
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