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Travel: 2 Days in Airlie Beach
2 days in Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia. It’s a beautiful little city with some great hikes and a peaceful mindset. If you’re in the area and looking for some rest and relaxation, then checkout Airlie Beach! 2 Days in Airlie Beach First up, where to stay?! We stayed at the Airlie Beach Eco Cabins for a few reasons. It’s adults only, it’s off the beaten path, and is a single dwelling unit that offered a lot of privacy in nature. We had a lot of…
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Travel: Airlie Beach Eco Cabins
Airlie Beach Eco Cabins is the best place to stay if you’re in the area, especially if you’re looking for some time to relax and enjoy nature. The grounds are adult only, so no one under 25, and it’s a bit off the path, so you’ll most certainly need a car. With that, however, it’s worth it. The cozy cabins are delightfully decorated and have everything you need. Okay, let’s check out some photos! Airlie Beach Eco Cabins These sweet cabins are bookable on their…
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Travel: Airlie Beach Boardwalk
Airlie Beach boardwalk – one of the calmest walks around. From the ocean breeze to the blossoming trees, Airlie Beach is beautiful. If you’re in the area, walk the boardwalk from downtown, by the beach, past the marina and waterfront condos for a nice leisurely walk. You’ll have the ocean on one side and the city on the other. Oh, while we walked we saw a few turtles and some rays in the water – it was so nice to take our time and enjoy…
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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…
