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Australia, Destinations

Perfect Weekend Trip from Brisbane to The Scenic Rim

First published
July 2024
Last updated
April 2025
Drinking wine at Barney Creek Vineyard Cottages, Scenic Rim

The Rim that does exactly what it says on the tin.

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Australia, Destinations

Epic Perth to Exmouth Road Trip Itinerary (2026)

First published
June 2024
Last updated
January 2026
Drone shot of Monkey Mia beach in Western Australia

Your friendly travel companion for a road trip up north.

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Australia, Destinations

Australian Kite Surfari Packs a Punch in Tropical North Queensland

First published
August 2021
Last updated
April 2025
Kiteboarding at Australian Kite Surfari on Elim Beach, Far North Queensland // Travel Mermaid

What an epic way to end our time in FNQ.

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Australia, Destinations

Fitzroy Island Day Trip From Cairns: Snorkelling and Hiking Guide

First published
July 2021
Last updated
April 2024
Snorkelling on Fitzroy Island, Great Barrier Reef- Cairns // Travel Mermaid

Discover the best secret snorkelling spot.

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Australia

10 Best Walks and Hikes in Cairns

First published
July 2021
Last updated
December 2025
A woman in sportswear stands on a rocky path overlooking a city, forest, and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky—capturing the adventurous spirit of walks in Cairns, with her hands confidently on her hips.

Get to know the best side of Cairns.

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Expat Life

Is this paradise? Living in Port Douglas, Australia

First published
July 2021
Last updated
April 2024
Rex Smeal Park at sunset in Port Douglas // Travel Mermaid

This is one of those places where people always return.

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Australia, Destinations

Best Things To Do In Port Douglas (2026)

First published
April 2021
Last updated
January 2026
Rex Smeal Park in Port Douglas, Queensland // Travel Mermaid

From rainforest to reef, waterfalls, remote waterholes & adrenaline sports, here’s a three-years-in-the-making list of…

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Australia, Destinations

Weekend Getaway Exploring Hidden Waterfalls Near Cairns

First published
April 2021
Last updated
April 2024
A tall waterfall in the Cairns region of Australia cascades down a mossy, green cliff into a pool surrounded by rocks and lush vegetation.

For a fun weekender near Cairns, we had a real blast visiting some hidden waterfalls…

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Australia, Destinations

Best Port Douglas Restaurants You Need To Know About (2026)

First published
March 2021
Last updated
January 2026
Fish and chips from Zinc restaurant in Port Douglas // Travel Mermaid

15 of my go-tos for awesome food in town.

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Australia, Destinations

10 Awesome Things To Do In The Daintree Rainforest (2026)

First published
March 2021
Last updated
January 2026
Dubuji Boardwalk walking trail in Cape Tribulation, Australia // Travel Mermaid

All my favourite things to do in the world’s oldest rainforest.

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Ahoy! I’m Shezz, a London-born School Teacher who left Blighty behind 13 years ago with my Sailor. After stints in Prague, Thailand, Malaysia, and three Australian states, we're now Aussie citizens 🐨 based in Saigon, Vietnam.

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