Bad Fishy is just that. A Bad Bad Fishy that gets you very WET WET WET!! As a jet boat experience this is to be slightly expected, But when you’re in the Tropics of North Queensland it is slightly welcomed too.

I always like to gain some perspective of places that I visit. Cairns, my hometown, is no exception. I love the way the mountains meet the coastline

The Great Barrier Reef is home to a myriad of corals and sea life that it is undoubtedly one of the most visited destinations in the world.

Most people dream of spending a day chilling on a Tropical Island BUT when you have an active family you need more on offer than just pristine beaches and a blue ocean.

Take your kids skywards in a Hot Air Balloon and watch their eyes fill with wonder at the pure magic of the experience. From the very start of our Hot Air Balloon Ride my kids were

“Best Day Ever Mum! Best Day Ever!” was my son’s chant as he crossed the Finish Line at the Ironman Cairns IronKids Event. And trust me – the week leading up to the event hadn’t been an easy journey.

There’s something about going bush, out of digital range 📲📺📡 (we can only hope) and setting up camp 🏕, hanging out around a campfire 🔥 and chilling for a couple of days (at least).

Ask any Cairns local where are the best playgrounds and you’ll undoubtably hear Muddies, The Pirate Shop, Figtree and Goomboora park. These are certainly fantastic playgrounds, but…

It would be quite easy to spend a week in Palm Cove and not leave, such is the appeal of this little seaside village.

As we chugged up the river onboard the Lady Douglas with a beer in our hand (parents only) and our kids in major croc spotting mode I knew we had booked the right tour for the day.

Thanks to this you’ll find a heap of activities in Cairns and its surrounds that will entertain you and your kids and guarantee you fond family memories for years to come!

Sugarworld Gardens will forever hold a special place in my heart because our little Edmonton Mothers Group began meeting there beneath the raintree each week once our term at the health clinic was completed.

The Laura Quinkan Dance Festival is guaranteed to saturate your senses. It’s a three-day celebration where the indigenous communities of Cape York come together…

Divers Den is seeking new recruits for its kids' scuba program and what better way to get started than with a fun series of Aquamissions!

I must admit to being pleasantly surprised when I opened the cover of 100 Things to see in Tropical North Queensland and started reading the pages within…

Because of the potential impact on development, we usually think of nature-deficit disorder as a concern relating to our children

“Epic” was the resounding reply I got when I asked the kids what they thought about their morning spent wakeboarding and tubing

Want to know a way to appear super cool to your teenage kids? Just take them White Water Rafting!

There’s something about Mission Beach. With its beach that stretches for miles, its laid-back hippy vibe and the high possibility of seeing a cassowary around every corner, that induces the perfect holiday feels in you.

Situated just one block back from Wongaling Beach, Litoria Mission Beach AirBnB has everything you want and more. Especially designed for AirBnB rentals it’s a pavilion style home.