Tag: zoo

• 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

• 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

• The Ultimate Australia Bucket List!

  

  Visiting Australia and don’t even know where to begin planning? Below is the ULTIMATE bucket list to make the most of your time Down Unda! Scuba or snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef See a show at the Sydney Opera House Hold a koala in Queensland Sail around the Whitsunday Islands Drive along the Great…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  February 9, 2023

  Australia

  Brisbane, bucket list, day trips, female, Gap Year, hike, island, Melbourne, mountain, national park, rainforest, road trip, sand board, snorkel, solo travel, Sydney, travel, zoo

• What to do in Brisbane

  

  Brisbane’s reputation is not great. When I was moving to Brisbane for a month, many people responded with “why would you do that?” However, I absolutely fell in love with this city and cannot recommend it enough. Brisbane is the capital of Queensland and is ranked the safest city in Australia. Brisbane is at the…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  January 20, 2023

  Australia, Brisbane, Queensland

  Australia, barbecue, beach, Brisbane, clubbing, day trip, eat, Gap Year, garden, ice cream, market, moreton, museum, nature, night life, Queensland, solo travel, travel, zoo

• What to do in Port Macquarie

  

  Port Macquarie is a small coastal town located about 240 miles (390 kilometers) north of Sydney. Although small, it is the perfect stop when traveling between Sydney and Byron Bay. Its beautiful scenery and numerous activities make most people wish they had scheduled a longer stay. Head to the Beach! Port Macquarie is often overlooked…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  January 17, 2023

  Australia, New South Wales, Port Macquarie

  Australia, beach, beaches, dolphins, Gap Year, hikes, koalas, Port Macquarie, solo travel, travel, vineyard, waterfalls, zoo

• 3 Days in Port Macquarie

  

  Although I lived and worked in Port Macquarie for 2 months, I would say an ideal amount of time to stay there on your East Coast travels is about 3 days. If you really feel like diving into the town, then absolutely stay longer! But, here is my three day itinerary for Port Macquarie: More…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  January 17, 2023

  Australia, New South Wales, Port Macquarie

  Australia, beach, eat, female, food, Gap Year, hike, itinerary, New South Wales, Port Macquarie, solo travel, travel, vineyard, waterfalls, zoo