A visit to Far North Queensland is not complete without visiting the Kuranda SkyRail and Scenic Railway. Both will take you on a breathtaking journey through the rainforest, where you will be privy to some amazing views, waterfalls and treetop canopies. Not only do you get to see the rainforest in a unique way, there is also the option of visiting the popular village of Kuranda. A short stroll into the township will keep you busy for a couple of hours with rainforest walks, the heritage markets and a hands-on wild life experience.   Typically most people will begin their journey on the Heritage train at either the Cairns or…

Palm Cove is one of those beach towns that exudes peace and tranquility. It’s a place where you can go and allow yourself to ‘check-out’ from a fast paced world. If Cairns and Port Douglas are too busy and touristy for your style then you are going to fall in love with Palm Cove. Billed as the ‘ultimate tropical serenity’ it offers it’s visitors world class resorts, spas and is close by to many tourist attractions. I recently spent a week in Palm Cove, Queensland with my extended family to discover what all the buzz is about with this beautiful little beach town. My parents have been frequent visitors to…