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Touring the Whitsunday with Ocean Rafting – Family Travel Blog – Travelling with kids

Post author:Sally
Post published:March 16, 2015
Post category:Australia Queensland Reviews Tips for travelling with kids

On the March Labour Day long weekend, Craig and I took the kids for a short 4 day break to Airlie Beach. There are so many things to do at Airlie Beach but I was certain of one, I wanted to take the kids to Whitehaven Beach. Nearly 30 years ago I promised someone very special who has since passed away that I would get there one day and now I have done it with my family. It was very special and more than just a tick off my bucket list. (more…)

Airlie Beach Lagoon on the Foreshore.

Nomad’s Airlie Beach Backpackers – Family Travel Blog – Travelling with Kids

Post author:Sally
Post published:March 11, 2015
Post category:Australia Cost Saving Tips Queensland Reviews Tips for travelling with kids

We recently spent 3 days at Airlie Beach in Tropical North Queensland, gateway to the Whitsundays. On this occasion we didn’t have to take the kids out of school because they have curriculum days on the Thursday and Friday before our Labour Day long weekend. While I can imagine its difficult for some, its actually pretty good for me! To save some money we decided to stay at Nomads Airlie Beach, its in a great location and very economical price wise. (more…)

Day 5 – Time to go Home

Post author:Craig Lucas
Post published:May 13, 2014
Post category:Australia Queensland

We had our last buffet breakfast in our usual table looking out to the lagoon & a quick swim in the lagoon pool before packing & heading back to the airport.…

Day 4 – Chillaxin’ in Port Douglas

Post author:Craig Lucas
Post published:May 13, 2014
Post category:Australia Queensland

This morning we headed into Port Douglas to buy some gifts for the kids and my mum & my sister for looking after the kids whilst we were gone. We…

Day 3 – Snorkelling the Reef

Post author:Craig Lucas
Post published:May 13, 2014
Post category:Australia Queensland

We had booked a trip to the outer reef with Quiksilver Reef Cruises. I was warned to take seasick tablets as the ride out could be a little rough. I heeded that advice, many didn’t & paid the price. I wondered when we left the dock, why the cruise staff were standing around with airline sick bags, I soon found out!! Luckily not for us!! It was pretty choppy & I was glad to get out to the reef. It takes approximately 1.5hrs to get out to the outer reef.
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Day 2 – Heli flight over the Great Barrier Reef

Post author:Craig Lucas
Post published:May 13, 2014
Post category:Australia Queensland

Day 2 was our anniversary, Craig presented me with the diamond ring I had purchased for myself in Hong Kong earlier that year! I had also bought him a new titanium watch…

Day 1 – Arrival at the Sheraton Mirage

Post author:Craig Lucas
Post published:May 13, 2014
Post category:Australia Queensland

In November 2013, Craig & I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary with 5 childfree days in Port Douglas, Queensland. Neither of Craig or myself had been to North Queensland before so we were both looking forward to a new adventure. (more…)

QLD Road Trip – January 2014

Post author:Sally
Post published:April 3, 2014
Post category:Australia New South Wales Queensland

Craig & I decided (well I decided!) mid last year, that the weather in Melbourne is too unpredictable for a nice warm holiday for the Christmas/ New Year break. We have spent plenty of New Years Eve’s shivering on the Great Ocean Road so this year we decided we would hit the road for the all Australian road trip!! (more…)