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    Exploring The Atherton Tablelands: Queensland’s Charming Country Escape

    Posted on 15 March, 20204 July, 20210 Comments Location: Atherton Tablelands11min read
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    A not-so-Christmassy 12-days in December.

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    Embracing Greener Travel: How I’m Reducing My Car Carbon Footprint

    Posted on 6 March, 202019 March, 20200 Comments5min read
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    To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, and be nothing. Or, try reducing your car carbon footprint! Here’s how I did it in January.

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    My Ultimate Travel Guide to the Atherton Tablelands

    Posted on 27 February, 202019 June, 20200 Comments Location: Atherton Tablelands11min read
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    In this round up guide you’ll find tools to plan your adventure in North Queensland’s Atherton Tablelands, including insider tips, useful travel resources, historical insights & where to dine!

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    8 Awesome Hikes in the Atherton Tablelands

    Posted on 8 February, 202019 September, 20215 Comments Location: Australia16min read
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    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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    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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