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Travel: Swamp Bay via Mount Rooper Hike
Swamp Bay via Mount Rooper Hike – it’s a little under 7km and took us about 2.5 hours, since we stopped on the beach for a bit. The sun is hot and the water is cool, plus, the views are magic! The hike was super quiet, we only saw one person and their dog, so worth checking out if you’re in the Airlie Beach area. Okay, let’s check out some photos. Swamp Bay via Mount Rooper Hike First, if you’re looking to just see the…
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Travel: 3 Days in Townsville
3 days in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. From some of the best gluten free pizza I’ve ever had, to some awesome city sights, Townsville is worth the stop if you’re in Northern Queensland. Okay, let’s check out some photos. 3 Days in Townsville First, up, where to stay! We stayed at Motel on Mitchell and it was perfect. It had enough space for us to stretch out, a mini kitchenette for breakfasts and snacks. Plus, it’s a quick walk to the water front. One of the…
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Travel: Motel on Mitchell
The Motel on Mitchell – it’s a delightful place to stay if you’re in Townsville in Queensland, Australia. It’s in a great location, has an awesome host, and it’s cozy. We had a room with a king sized bed. It also had a little private entry with a couch, TV, and a mini-kitchen area. Okay, let’s check out some photos! Motel on Mitchell This little motel has 8 rooms and we had a smaller one – yet so much room for our three days in…
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Travel: Billabong Sanctuary
The Billabong Sanctuary – it’s just outside of Townsville in Queensland, Australia. The koalas and the kangaroos were by far our favourites. Okay, let’s check out some photos! Billabong Sanctuary First, the sanctuary is a recognized and fully accredited advanced ecotourism attraction, and partners with many neighbouring schools to enhance learning. When we visited, a massive school group was getting a lesson on one of the crocodiles, it was wild to watch. Okay, photo time! First up, the koalas – they’re super adorable and sleep…
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Travel: Museum of Tropical Queensland
Museum of Tropical Queensland is a highlight in Townsville. Bryce and I love the science area of museums and this one doesn’t disappoint! Plus, we heard the story of the great ship shown above. Worth checking out the exhibits if you’re looking to cool down for an afternoon. Museum of Tropical Queensland The price for the museum is quite reasonable at $15.00 a person, however their hours are only until 4pm each day. As such, be sure to plan out when you might want to…
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Travel: Paddleboarding in Townsville
Paddleboarding in Townsville, Queensland, Australia! Have you ever been stand up paddleboarding? We have and love it. However, we have never been paddleboarding in the ocean. It was fun, although the water was a little choppy. Overall, I’ll admit, it’s not something we’d do again. Some of our favourite paddleboarding is in calm, shallow waters, not becaues we’re afraid of the water, but because we love to explore and see what’s happening below. Our favourite paddle experience was back in 2017 in Christina Creek, but…
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Travel: Castle Hill Reserve
Castle Hill Reserve is a tail system in Townsville, Queensland. It’s full of breathtaking views of the city and will keep your heart betting! We saw so many people on the trails and it’s no wonder, since it’s a workout with some of the best views around. Check out some photos below. Castle Hill Reserve First, you can drive up which allows for access, which is nice. Second, there are over 7 or more trails – check out All Trails for all the details. We…
