Thinking about visiting Kuranda from Cairns? In this episode we share our experience riding the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over the World Heritage-listed rainforest, exploring Kuranda's colourful rainforest markets and returning on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway. This is one of our favourite day trips from Cairns. We cover what to expect, the best viewpoints, Barron Falls, practical tips and why this remains one of the most popular day trips in Far North Queensland. To find out more and see all the pics from this episode click here www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/149/kuranda

Cairns is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and theancient Daintree rainforest, and this episode has everything you need to plan your trip. We had five wonderful days in Cairns and in this episode we share where to stay right on the marina, the best restaurants in the Pier and Marina precincts and why the Esplanade Lagoon is worth a visit even if you're not a local. We also break down how to actually get to Cairns, the islands you can reach by ferry, and our reef day with Reef Magic, which was honestly one of the best organised reef trips we've done. Find photos, maps and all our recommendations at www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/148/cairns

Australia’s oldest wine region is only a couple of hours from Sydney, but the Hunter Valley still feels like one of Australia’s best weekend escapes. In this episode, we head to the Hunter Valley in New South Wales for a private wine tour with our own sommelier, Matt from Sydney Privé, visiting some of the region’s most iconic wineries along the way. We stop at Tyrrell’s, one of Australia’s oldest family-owned wineries and home to the famous VAT 1 Semillon, before heading to Hungerford Hill for an incredible food and wine pairing featuring dishes like ocean trout roulade and venison sliders. Lunch is at Bistro Molines, perched above the vineyards with sweeping views and beautiful French-inspired food that completely lived up to the hype. Along the way, we also share where to stay, the best way to visit the wineries if you’re planning a Hunter Valley weekend, and a few things that might surprise you about the region. Keep listening to hear about hot air ballooning over the vines, why Hunter Valley Semillon is called Australia’s gift to the wine world, and the outdoor concert scene that has attracted some huge international artists over the years. If you would like to see all the pictures, the tour and an interactive map with all the places we mention and recommend then click here www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/147/huntervalley