Australia, Road Trips, Travel

Queensland Roadtrip Pt 3 – Cooktown

One of the attractions we wanted to see before reaching Cooktown's coastal town is the Black Mountain, Kalkajaka, "place of the spear", National Park. Kalkajaka is literally a disappearing mountain. It's steeped in myths and legends. This ominous mountain loomed over us as we entered Cooktown, which is a well-revered mountain for the Kuku Yalanji… Continue reading Queensland Roadtrip Pt 3 – Cooktown

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NZ Women’s Suffrage – A Tauranga Connection

A few days ago was the 126th anniversary of women in New Zealand achieving the right to vote. It was also my first week back volunteering at The Elms/Te Papa after a few months away. I tend to arrive early to enjoy a walk around the gardens and familiarise myself before any visitors are welcomed… Continue reading NZ Women’s Suffrage – A Tauranga Connection

Australia, Road Trips, Travel

Queensland Roadtrip Pt 2 – The Daintree Rainforest

After being fed and caffeinated, it was time to hit the road. We departed Port Douglas bright and chirpy, not unlike the numerous birds that have serenaded us each morning and most of our daylight hours. We were now heading further up the winding coast road and had the added bonus of a short ferry… Continue reading Queensland Roadtrip Pt 2 – The Daintree Rainforest

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Queensland Roadtrip Pt 1 – Cairns to Port Douglas

Unlike previous trips, we went up a notch in the style sphere, from a campervan to an 8m motorhome.