Kuranda Scenic Railway : Train Ride from Cairns

Kuranda Scenic Railway : Train Ride from Cairns

With a trip planned to Tropical North Queensland we were super keen to take the kids on the Kuranda Scenic Railway so they could experience what is quite possibly one of Australia’s most unique train rides under a few hours in length.  From green class Shinkansen travels in Japan, to Thomas the Tank Engine in …

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Things to do in Port Douglas with Kids

Things to do in Cairns with Kids

When asking our community on Family Travel Guides Australia where we should base ourselves when heading to Tropical North Queensland almost everyone recommended Port Douglas, citing is as brimming with things to do with kids as well as a plethora of accommodation options. In fact, we found a bounty of things to do in Port …

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Things to do in Cairns with Kids

Things to do in Cairns with Kids

Looking for a place to head with the family where it’s almost always warm? Tropical North Queensland might just be the destination for you! With a plethora of attractions, there’s a bounty of things to do in Cairns with kids, making it an ideal getaway spot for the whole family. Which things to do in …

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Cairns Esplanade : Muddy’s Playground

Cairns Esplanade : Muddy's Playground

If you are heading to Tropical North Queensland and wondering what to do in Cairns with the kids to keep them occupied at a low cost, my top recommendation is to head to the Cairns Esplanade and discover Muddy’s Playground. Visiting Muddy’s Playground on the Cairns Esplanade Prior to our visit, I spotted Muddy’s Playground …

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