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August 17th, 2010 | 
Author: THERE’S just something so relaxing about floating effortlessly down a river, especially one edged on both sides by lush greenery.
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It’s only halfway to Cairns Airport that it hits me what I’m about to do.
Last week I enjoyed an extremely unusual night out. It was darker and more disorienting than any disco I have ever visited.
Everyone is a potential bird lover for the hosts of Red Mill House Bed and Breakfast, Trish and Andrew Forsyth.
Suspended hundreds of metres above the ground, an endless green canopy sprawled in all directions.
The minute we arrived outside our private pole home at Mt Quincan Crater Retreat and saw the rosebuds scattered by our front door we knew we were in store for a special weekend.
Gazing out at the trees and birds on the back deck of Julatten House is probably the most perfect synthesis of old and new a visitor to Cairns could ever hope to experience.
My toes are peeking over the board, my legs leaning back and my shoulders going forward facing a yawning abyss of net 50m below me.
Port Douglas’ love affair with alfresco gourmet dining will be extended fully during this year’s Port Douglas Carnivale with organisers announcing a a new cuisine event for this year’s program – Palates of Port.
This year’s Carnivale street parade is set to soar with organisers releasing details about an extensive line-up of magic shows, barn dances and street performers.