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Darwin lights up for tropical summer

November 17, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Darwin is in perpetual summer mode. It's a place where winter attire is a rare requirement. But a noticeable change occurs when November 1 rolls around and the wet season rains appear heralding the start of ‘tropical summer.’ Dramatic thunderstorms bring a welcome respite from the heat and at dusk sunset lovers observe radiant golden colours as the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Northern Territory, Solo Tagged With: #TourismNT, #TropicalLight, Art in Darwin, Bruce Munro Tropical Light, Darwin, Northern Territory

Where to find the love in the Granite Belt Region  

October 16, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

I’m not talking about the love of the Bachelor / Bachelorette kind. Rather where you’ll find 'lovely' experiences in this rural region thanks to the passion and determination of the locals.   Queensland is the big-hearted State  One thing I know about Queenslanders is we’re a resilient bunch.  We have an innate ability to draw on our inner … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Queensland Tagged With: #thisisqueensland, Award winning Australian wineries, Best wineries in Queensland, Discover Queensland, Granite Belt Wine Country, Wine Belt

A popular day tour to the Tiwi Islands

October 6, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston 2 Comments

Image of an Indigenous Australian man standing behind a firepit with green leaves with smoke coming from it he is waving the smoke onto himself as part of the smoking ceremony

Meeting Tiwi locals and learning about their island culture Passing the island’s southern coastline from the open deck of our SeaLink ferry, I see nothing beyond the dense thicket of trees hugging the white sandy shore. As we enter Shoal Bay, I spy multi-coloured corrugated rooves peeking through the trees indicating the first sign of civilisation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Northern Territory, Solo Tagged With: #discoverDarwin, day trips from Darwin, Tiwi Islands, Where to go near Darwin

O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat

September 30, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

What to do at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat in Lamington National Park O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat in the Gold Coast Hinterland is brimming with bushwalking experiences and wildlife. Day-trippers and overnight guests can escape from the daily grind by exploring the many trails inside Lamington National Park. I have a few suggestions on how you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adventure, Destinations, Queensland Tagged With: #oreillys, Bushwalking adventures, Lamington National Park, O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat, where to stay in Lamington National Park

What you can expect to see in Lamington National Park

September 26, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Image of a woman wearing dark shirt and trousers and a small daypack bends over near the base of a large tree

Take a walk in Lamington National Park Want to know what it's like to walk through a rainforest reminiscent of the forests that covered the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana? A strange noise breaks the gentle silence of the rainforest. Initially, my thoughts were it sounds like the cries of a baby, but then as it repeats, my brain likens it to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adventure, Australia, Destinations, Queensland Tagged With: hiking, Lamington National Park, Life's an Adventure, Pack free hiking, where to hike in Queensland

The magic of Binna Burra Lodge

September 16, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston 2 Comments

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When nature unleashes its fury It is with mixed emotions that I sit down to write up this story. On the one hand, I have been looking forward to sharing my experience on my three-day pack free walk with Life’s an Adventure in this very special part of Queensland close to where I live. Lamington National Park is only 90 minutes from my front … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adventure, Destinations, Queensland Tagged With: Binna Burra Lodge, Lamington National Park, The bushfires of 2019, Why is Binna Burra so special

Five things to do in and near Darwin

August 19, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

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When is the best time of the year to visit the Northern Territory? Before it gets too hot Darwin is the gateway to some of Australia's most memorable wilderness and adventure experiences - waterfalls, ancient rock art, wildlife (not just crocs,) culture, and there are plenty of unique places to eat out. Just make sure you leave time to explore the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, My Top Ten or Five, Northern Territory Tagged With: #discoverDarwin, Five things to do in Darwin, Kakadu National Park, must do in the Northern Territory, Northern Territory highlights, Tiwi Islands, Top five things to do in Darwin, Tours from Darwin

A history tour of Darwin

July 17, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston 2 Comments

A tour to learn about the history of Darwin From my high school studies of Australian history, I knew a little about the bombing of Darwin in 1942. And my recent visit to the Tiwi Islands, 80 kilometres north of Darwin educated me further. It was on the smaller of the Tiwi Islands - Bathurst - that Father John McGrath on that fateful day of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, My Top Ten or Five, Northern Territory Tagged With: Darwin, Darwin city tour, Darwin war history, day tour in Darwin, Tour Tubs Darwin City Tour, Tours of Darwin, where to find the history of Darwin

Never smile at a crocodile

July 7, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Clsoe up photo of the head and eyes of a large saltwater crocodile

Where to have safe close encounters with an Australian crocodile  With over 100,000 salt-water crocodiles inhabiting Northern Territory’s waterways, there are plenty of places to see these Jurassic-like creatures. But there’s one place in Darwin where you can ‘dive’ with a crocodile. SAFELY! Crocosaurus Cove on Mitchell Street in Darwin’s CBD is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Northern Territory Tagged With: Cage of Death Darwin, Crocodiles, Crocosaurus Cove, Get close to crocodiles in the Northern Territory, mustsee in Darwin, Places to see in Darwin, Where to see crocodiles in Darwin

Sweet discovery in the Northern Territory

June 25, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston 5 Comments

(Was the best tour out of Darwin) Update March 2022 - Unfortunately Outback Floatplane Tours was a victim of the lack of tourism during COVID and they are no longer in operation. SO, this now becomes a special travel memory. ) The dull whirr of the floatplane’s engine makes conversation impossible inside the cabin, but the captivating view over … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adventure, Australia, Destinations, Northern Territory Tagged With: Adventure in the Northern Territory, day trips from Darwin, Fun things to do near Darwin, Outback adventures, Outback Floatplane Adventures, Tourism Top End, Where to see crocodiles in Australia

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