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15 Fun Things To Do In The Atherton Tablelands (2021)

Posted on 5 January, 202125 June, 20211 Comment13min read
Ellinjaa Falls in the Atherton Tablelands, North Queensland- Australia // Travel Mermaid

There are so many adventures to enjoy in the Atherton Tablelands that it’s one of those places you keep coming back to and never get bored of. Here are all my favourite experiences!

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Spring Creek Falls Hike: A Port Douglas Hidden Gem

Posted on 25 October, 202028 June, 20210 Comments Location: Australia7min read
Black Rock Waterfall at Spring Creek in Port Douglas, Queensland- Australia // Travel Mermaid

Secluded waterfalls, rock pools, a nature trail and no crowds.

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Mount Bartle Frere Hike: Queensland’s Highest Peak!

Posted on 15 October, 20208 July, 20210 Comments15min read
Mount Bartle Frere summit in Far North Queensland, Australia // Travel Mermaid

Sometimes it’s ourselves we really conquer, not the mountain.

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Living With Saltwater Crocodiles in Far North Queensland, Australia

Posted on 26 August, 20206 July, 20210 Comments8min read
A saltwater crocodile at the Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas, Australia // Travel Mermaid

Not all fauna around here is cute and fluffy.

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City in a garden 🍃⁠ ⁠ The Sailor and I have City in a garden 🍃⁠⁠The Sailor and I have been popping to Cairns for regular cheeky cityscapes over the past couple of years, and one of my favourite things to do here is of course, hit the hiking trails! There's so much green around the city that I'm pretty sure you can travel between Cairns and the Atherton Tablelands to do a different hike every week, and never have to do the same one twice in a year. This really is a city in a garden.⁠⁠Since we've been in limbo here for the past few weeks waiting to relocate to WA, we've managed to get to those last few on my bucket pile and now I've got a complete list of rippers to share. Expect plenty of rewards like scenic vistas, waterfalls, swimming holes and interesting nature to observe, link in bio 🐾 ⁠⁠There's certainly a lot I'm going to miss when we leave Far North Queensland but I think more than anything, I'm really going to miss the rainforest. Hard to explain but it sort of becomes a part of you after a while! If you're around, then I hope you enjoy these trails as much as I have ❤️⁠⁠⁠#hiking #cairns #cityinagarden #cairnslife #hikeaustralia #farnorthqueensland #explorefnq #travelmermaid 🧜🏼‍♀️ #travel_mermaid
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Absolutely loved visiting Fitzroy Island over the Absolutely loved visiting Fitzroy Island over the weekend. The first (and last) time we came here was 7 years ago but I didn't get to see all the amazing coral off Nudey Beach then. It was beautiful, and so much better than I anticipated ❤️⁠⁠Each time I visit healthy spots on the GBR, it's a reminder of how incredible and diverse it is. Truly devastating that the Australian government still can't prioritise the Great Barrier Reef over coal mines or any decent climate policy. ⁠⁠⁠#coralreef #fiztroyisland #cairns #gbrmarinepark #coral #exploretnq #snorkelling #gbr #greatbarrierreef #australia #travelmermaid 🧜🏼‍♀️ #travel_mermaid
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Saucy sundowners in Cookie 🍪⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #cookto Saucy sundowners in Cookie 🍪⁠⁠⁠#cooktown #sunset #exploretnq #farnorthqueensland #australia #cooktowntnq #travelmermaid 🧜🏼‍♀️ #travel_mermaid
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Enchanted Waribarra Mamu Country.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ One o Enchanted Waribarra Mamu Country.⁠ ⁠⁠One of my favourite rainforest trails in FNQ. 💚⁠⁠⁠#mamucountry #worldheritage #wettropics #naturefrother #wooroonoorannationalpark #exploretnq #farnorthqueensland #cairns⁠ #travelmermaid 🧜🏼‍♀️ #travel_mermaid
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Scarface. Crispy. Howard. Big Mo. Are just some of Scarface. Crispy. Howard. Big Mo. Are just some of the names of our most intriguing and feared local residents around here.⁠ Yes, I'm talking about our local croc gang. 🐊⁠⁠Crispy lives in the lake by St Crispin's cafe in Port Douglas.⁠⁠Big Mo lives in the Mowbray River.⁠⁠And Scarface splashes about in the Daintree River, he's over 5 metres long. 😳⁠ ⁠⁠Just take a moment to imagine how big that is. ⁠⁠Back in the day, crocs were found in that river that were over 10!⁠⁠Soon I'll be leaving crocodile country and can't say I'm going to miss them much. However they have really fascinated me during my time in Port Douglas, just as much as the thought of seeing one in the water makes me want to crap my pants.⁠⁠There were a few times when I was out kiteboarding in Four Mile Beach and I saw a shadow in the water and freaked out. Until I realised that it was the shadow of my kite. 🪁⁠⁠⁠From a safe distance, I've enjoyed spotting them around the rivers and creeks. Loved yarning with the locals about sightings and tales. I also read a story once that made me seriously question taking a dip in every creek and waterhole, regardless if it's considered safe.⁠⁠In fact I find them so fascinating that I wrote an article about living with these prehistoric beasts- link in bio.⁠⁠I've also included places where you can spot them safely in FNQ. They really are impressive animals and I don't think a trip up here is complete without sighting one.⁠⁠So, anyone got any good croc stories? 🤔⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠#portdouglas #crocodile #croccountry #salties #portdouglasdaintree #farnorthqueensland #exploretnq #animalsaustralia #australianwildlife #saltwatercrocodile #travelmermaid 🧜🏼‍♀️ #travel_mermaid
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Fish & Chip Friday arvo at one of Port Douglas' be Fish & Chip Friday arvo at one of Port Douglas' best restaurants ⁠🐟⁠⁠The past two years my tummy has been very happy as a local here. We've been spoilt with many great places to dine and all the awesome produce that's sourced locally. To find out all my favourite restaurants in the 4877 postcode, I've written a post on it, make sure you check it out and let's hear your thoughts- link in bio.⁠⁠Thank you @zincportdouglas for arguably the best fish and chippies in town!⁠⁠⁠#foodie #portdouglas #tropicalnorthqueensland #australia #eatlocal #foodaustralia #queenslandfoodies #portdouglaslife #travelmermaid 🧜🏼‍♀️ #travel_mermaid
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