It might be responsible for a hefty proportion of Queensland’s road toll, but at its far northern end where the Bruce Highway swings close to the sea, the state’s blacktop lifeline turns distinctly tropical. Calling the escapee in all of us, the tricoloured coastline from Carmilla Beach to Cairns is stacked with laidback holiday hotspots […]
Cooktown, QLD
A turning point in history On the night of 11 June 1770, HMB Endeavour was sailing northward along the Queensland coast in a light breeze under bright moonlight. After passing northeast of Cape Tribulation, the Captain, James Cook, ordered the helm to steer closer to land, and later wrote: “Before 10 o’clock we had 20 […]
Here comes the Sun
It doesn’t take much imagination to work out how the Sunshine Coast got its name. The day dawned crisp and clear. The rising sun cast a rosy glow across the morning sky and golden arms of sunshine lit up the sand. Like moths to flame, locals and visitors swarm onto the beach which quickly becomes […]
Kookaburra Holiday Park, Cardwell QLD
Relax in the stunning, and lush tropical surroundings of far north Queensland. Stay at the Kookaburra Holiday Park in Cardwell, the gateway to Hinchinbrook Island (tallest Mountain and the world’s largest mangrove forest). Explore the Cardwell Lookout, Attie Creek Falls, Dead Horse Creek, 5-mile Creek, and the famous Cardwell Spa Pool. Notable sights include Wallaman […]
Sommerville Valley Tourist Park and Resort
The winter months on the Granite belt are a perfect time to discover the spectacular landscape, taste quality local produce and sample award winning wines. Sommerville Valley Tourist Park and Resort is an ideal base to experience our popular biannual winter festival Snowflakes in Stanthorpe. Wrap up warm and enjoy a variety of winter activities […]