A Cairns “mummy blogger” has been named the region’s ambassador for an organisation aiming to get kids outside and away from digital devices.

It was almost a case of nature overload the day we took the kids out on Great Adventures to the Outer Barrier Reef. Charlie was peaking after her snorkel with ‘Crush’ the green sea turtle

Coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef has been making headlines around the world again! This year (2017) more bleaching is being observed around the central part of the Reef

Have you visited Copperlode Dam recently? This oasis of tropical rainforest and freshwater lies only 30-minutes from the centre of Cairns City

When I was a kid I was obsessed with animals, so much so that I would joyfully pounce on any orphaned/injured animal that I came across, with the aim of releasing them back into the wild later.

“Look Mum, they have chickens like us!……Oh….AND a cassowary!!” exclaimed my daughter. Sure enough the brown banded chick stood out amongst the other free-roaming chooks

Wander down to Cairns Marlin Marina in the morning and you may be lulled into thinking that this is the only way you can do Great Barrier Reef tours.

Are you someone who loves getting out and about around Far North Queensland with your kids? Would you like to be kept up with what’s happening for local families around town, and further afield?

Our recent trip to Port Douglas gave us the perfect opportunity to sample dining out at a ‘fancy’ restaurant as a family. It was our first real attempt at a ‘proper’ restaurant and a nice a break from the pub cuisine

Any opportunity to stay out of the sun is welcomed by those of us who live full time in Tropical North Queensland. Not only can it frazzle you it really is uncomfortable

Are you heading to the Daintree – that epic region where you’ll find World Heritage rainforest spilling off mountains to meet the Great Barrier Reef on an undisturbed coastline?

One thing I’ve learnt about getting outdoors is that some of the best spots require a bit of effort getting to, but the rewards are worth it. And anything that makes that journey a little bit easier always helps

Freestyle Resort in Port Douglas has been on my radar to check out for a while now. It’s hard to miss their bright cheerful colours and the brilliant blue butterfly (Ullyses)

If you want a glimpse at someone who is living life to the fullest in TNQ then Brett from Windswell Port Douglas is the perfect example.

WoW!!! Where did that year go?? Does anyone else feel the same way? I’m looking forward to spending another ‘Merry’ Christmas with close family and friends, sunshine

Do you share a passion for David Attenborough documentaries like me? And do you find yourself pining for the opportunity to immerse yourself in Mother Nature’s wild show afterwards? Then it’s about time you tried spending some time on an island.

ears ago in another life I worked side-by-side on the Great Barrier Reef with this lovely couple, Kate and Lucas. These guys have since gone on to own and manage one of the best little tour operations in Port Douglas

How are you set up for your next journey? Are you in that lucky position to have a number of good travel bags at your disposal and all your travel accessories ready to go

What’s better than visiting the Great Barrier Reef? How about staying a few days on the Great Barrier Reef! That’s right, ditch your accommodation on the mainland and tick the option to sleep on the reef.

There’s only two things you need to know about Behana Gorge. There’s a definite NEED to do it, AND it’s NOT the easiest place to get to………..but HELL it’s worth it!!!!