Tag: Great Barrier Reef

• Travel Itinerary: Australian East Coast

  

  The easiest and most popular backpacker route in Australia follows the eastern coast from Sydney to Cairns or Cairns to Sydney. I am not one for very specific itineraries – especially because I did not follow a set route or timeline during my year in Australia – so this will be more of an informational…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  October 12, 2023

  Australia, Itineraries

  Australia, budget, female, Gap Year, Great Barrier Reef, hike, itinerary, national park, snorkel, solo travel, Sydney, transportation, travel

• 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…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  July 7, 2023

  Australia, Cairns, Queensland

  animals, Australia, beach, beaches, cafes, Cairns, daytrips, Gap Year, garden, Great Barrier Reef, kuranda, night life, rainforest, scuba dive, snorkel, solo travel, tours, travel, zoo

• 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…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  February 23, 2023

  Australia, Cairns, Queensland

  aquarium, Australia, female, food, Gap Year, Great Barrier Reef, hike, itinerary, kangaroos, koalas, kuranda, lagoon, Markets, national park, outlook, railway, scuba, snorkel, solo travel, travel, waterfalls

• 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…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  February 20, 2023

  Australia, Queensland, Whitsundays

  animals, Australia, beach, beaches, Gap Year, Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton island, hikes, island, kayak, koalas, mini golf, sail, snorkel, solo travel, sunrise, sunset, travel, Whitsundays, zoo

• 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…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  February 18, 2023

  Australia, Day to Day, Queensland, Whitsundays

  Australia, beach, female, Gap Year, Great Barrier Reef, islands, paradise, solo travel, travel, Whitsundays