Cairns Travel Stories

Million-mile journey leads to Cairns

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:56:00 +1000

FEEL a million miles away in a few hours.

Cyclone Ului special: bunker down with bonus baked beans

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:03:00 +1000

AS Cyclone Ului approaches the Queensland coast, an upmarket Cairns accommodation provider is luring tourists with a cheeky "cyclone special" - throwing in tins of baked beans and candles.

Cairns holiday camera pleasers

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:01:00 +1000

FLIGHTS, camera - and action! Here's a few must-take photos of the Cairns region's eye-catching icons to help you remember your holiday.

Cairns shark-rider shuns spotlight

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:01:00 +1000

AN adventure diver who rode on the back of a tiger shark during a feeding frenzy in waters off Port Douglas is set to become an internet star.

The secret beaches of the Great Green Way

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:30:00 +1000

IT'S a balmy 27C. The warm winter sun streams through the car window. As I step on the accelerator, I watch as a congested strip of retail chains and fast food outlets shrink from sight in the rear view mirror.

Countdown starts to Port Douglas Carnivale

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:01:00 +1000

PORT Douglas has begun the countdown to Carnivale, which this year will prove to be a varied event with not one, but a number of themes being spread out across the May 20-30 event.

Luxury beachside eco retreat

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:39:00 +1000

THALA Beach Lodge, a stunning luxury eco resort located 15 minutes south of Port Douglas, is fully eco accredited for ecotourism and consists of private deluxe timber bungalows built high on stilts and nestled in the forest canopy.

Great Barrier Reef shark 'car wash' on video

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:14:00 +1000

SHARKS and manta rays are using a "car wash" to spend hours being cleaned by smaller fish on the Great Barrier Reef .

Port Douglas: Queenland's most stylish spot

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:01:00 +1000

PORT Douglas has been named one of Australia's top five most stylish weekend getaway destinations.

Daintree Rainforest adventure tour

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:01:00 +1000

TAKE a ride through nature's theme park.