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5 Awesome Hikes in the Atherton Tablelands

Posted on 8 February, 202019 October, 2020 0 Comments Location: Australia 13 min read
Torpedo Bay walking track near Lake Tinaroo in the Atherton Tablelands, Australia // Travel Mermaid

The Atherton Tablelands is exploding with a maze of great hiking trails! Here are some of my favourites that are at least 3k in length. 

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Atherton Tablelands Accommodation | Best Places To Stay

Posted on 4 February, 202022 June, 2020 0 Comments 10 min read
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Plan your North Queensland trip with my advice on the best places to stay in the Atherton Tablelands, including lodges and cottages across the region!

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Where to Spot Unique Australian Wildlife in the Atherton Tablelands

Posted on 4 February, 202031 July, 2020 0 Comments 11 min read
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When you start looking in the right places, the variety of wildlife in the Atherton Tablelands is incredible and home to more species than I knew existed.

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Reducing my Carbon Footprint by 45% in 2020: Is It Possible?

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Had an eventful weekend in Cooktown for a kiteboar Had an eventful weekend in Cooktown for a kiteboarding/camping shindig a couple of weeks ago. Sadly that wasn't me flying through the air and it turned out to be way too windy for us newbies! But the spot at Archer Point was awesome. ⁠⁠A huge area of shallow water and a wide white-sandy beach. We'll definitely return on a week when the east coast isn't being battered by storms and gale force winds (unless we're pro by then 😄⁠).⁠We also stayed in Cookie on the 2nd night as our second blow-up bed by OZtrail decided to get a puncture (tip: avoid their velour mattress!). And not sure if bush camping without a toilet or shower is my thing for longer than one night! 🙈 Have you tried it? ⁠⁠Cookie was a great surprise though, a really historic and scenic town with lovely old Queenslander buildings. It's famously the spot where Captain James Cook beached his ship for repairs and made first contact with Indigenous Australians.⁠⁠We struggled to get room as loads of people are doing road trips up the coast but managed to get lucky. Look forward to exploring the hiking trails and museums when we're next up!⁠.⁠#kiteboarding #kitesurfing #poweredbythewind #cooktown #queensland #fnq #kitespot #australia #ig_australia
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One of my favourite ways to end the day in Port Do One of my favourite ways to end the day in Port Douglas is to walk the Flagstaff Hill trail before pitching up a spot at Rex Smeal Park, cracking open a cold one and watching a sunset as the boats pass by.⁠ ⁠⁠This spot has always been a favourite with locals & visitors and even though there's fewer people in town compared to pre-Rona days, it's no less busy. I guess you just can't beat a good ole sunset.⁠⁠Swipe right 👉 for when it was deserted just a few months ago. 🐦.⁠.⁠⁠#portdouglas #thisisqueensland #myportdouglas #australia #exoloretnq #portdouglasdaintree #queenslandcaptures #ig_australia
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"If it feels like hell, keep going" ⁠💪🏼⁠ "If it feels like hell, keep going" ⁠💪🏼⁠.⁠The Sailor and I were never big hikers until we moved to Kuala Lumpur. We were lucky to live opposite the jungle and it quickly became a space we'd retreat to for exercise or a nature escape. ⁠⁠Then it was a place I'd dream about and couldn't live without. I never realised the power of green spaces until I moved there. Jungle therapy is real! ⁠⁠I also love how hiking pushes limits and makes me take risks, like last year when we climbed the Devil's Thumb. It was by far the hardest hike I've ever done and still makes my knees quiver to think about it!⁠⁠Nothing since then has been remotely as challenging but since a year has passed already, I'm ready for our next beast... ⁠⁠Queensland's highest Mountain! 😱⁠⁠It'll be a tough 16 hour trek in remote rainforest with an overnight stay bush camping near the summit at 1,611 metres. ⁠It's not quite Everest, lol, but will be our biggest hike so far and it's only 2 hours from here.⁠⁠If we didn't do the Thumb then we wouldn't have even contemplated it. I know it won't be easy but I'm excited!⁠⁠What's been your favourite/most daunting hike?⁠ 🤔⁠⁠.⁠.⁠⁠#hiking #hike_australia #devilsthumb 😈 #poweredbyadventure #welivetoexplore #portdouglasdaintree #myportdouglas #queensland #australia
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We stayed at Wildwood to celebrate my birthday las We stayed at Wildwood to celebrate my birthday last year - it was so jungly and remote. If you drive up about 85k north of Port Douglas then you'll reach the end of the coastal road in Cape Tribulation, which is where this place is situated. ⁠⁠There was no phone reception, no internet, just acres of virgin rainforest and a crackling fire under the stars. I⁠'m clearly not much of a party animal these days! 😄⁠⁠.⁠A real zen den if you're ever in the area, or an interesting stop to see their exotic fruit farm (ever heard of miracle fruit?). More to read on the blog, link in bio.⁠⁠.⁠.⁠⁠#ecoretreat #naturetherapy #jungly #capetribulation #daintreenationalpark #wildescapes #thisisqueensland #ig_australia #portdouglasdaintree
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I love my local markets!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ I never really I love my local markets!⁠ ⁠⁠I never really shopped at food markets in the past but I've been making more of an effort recently. It feels great to be supporting local, particularly during these hard times, and we're lucky to have access to so much amazing produce. ⁠⁠Last month I also participated in Plastic Free July so shopping there meant I could buy all my favourite goodies plastic free!⁠⁠It was a super challenging month to say the least as I tried to avoid all single-used plastics. Of course, I failed at that!⁠ But I've picked up a few new habits which is what it's all about. ⁠⁠I wrote all about it on the blog if you're keen for a few ideas, link in bio. Would love to hear how you got on if you participated too! ⁠.⁠📷 These snaps are from the local markets in Cairns that run every weekend. As well as the offerings, I love the vibe there. If you want to see the real heart and soul of the city and mingle with the locals then it's the place to be!⁠.⁠.⁠⁠#plasticfreejuly #supportlocal #sustainablefood #foodmarkets #knowyourfarmer
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A cute echidna we found on our hike yesterday 🍀 A cute echidna we found on our hike yesterday 🍀⁠⁠I always get excited when I see new wildlife in Australia! ⁠She was curled up in a ball when we passed by and then started peeking her eyes open. We she realised we weren't a threat she uncurled and waddled off. ⁠⁠.⁠It made me think back to being a kid again when me and my sister used to spot hedgehogs in our Auntie's garden in Brighton, UK. 😊⁠Swipe to see her in action.⁠⁠⁠#echidna #wildlife #australianwildlife #ourplanetdaily #cuteanimals #animalplanet #naturenerd #ausgeo #portdouglas #queensland #australia
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