PK’s Jungle Village

PK’s Jungle Village

Cape Tribulation has been a popular backpacker destination for decades. During this time PK’s Jungle Village has serviced their needs in this remote outpost where the rainforest meets the beach. With a superb location right on Myall Beach, PK’s is a choice spot for your stay in Cape Tribulation.


Young international travelers still flock to PKs, enjoying the youth hostel feel of the place. But now older travelers, like myself, who spent a few nights here in the early 1980s, find the same youthful feeling returning again. Fortunately, we can now stay in PK’s new ensuite airconditioned cabins, rather than roughing it with the kids in dorms with bunk beds or staying in PK’s campground.


PK’s is a world unto itself, with a popular restaurant (buffet), it’s famous Jungle Bar, IGA supermarket, ATM, communal kitchen, pool, Internet access, even a pharmacy. The expanded range of accomodation now suits all budgets and requirements. The new ac cabins are located closest to the beach and are about as good as can be found at the Cape, yet not expensive.


New AC Cabins at PK’s


The resort’s jungle setting provides an appropriate ambiance for the area. Tropical plants like ginger, banana, palms and colorful flowers surround you with lush vegetation. A interesting boardwalk takes you to the beach through a mangrove forest.


The young, friendly staff at Pk’s are very helpful and can arrange bookings for activities like scuba diving, horseback riding, rainforest walks or four-wheel drive adventures.


So if you’re looking to make some new friends and stay in one of the coolest places along Queensland’s coast, PK’s is just the ticket.

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Hobart, Australia

Hobart, Tasmania has to be the most hippiest haven in Australia. LOADS of counterculture activity. Organic food markets are everywhere in the weekly Salamanca market. Lots of wild, beautiful, free-loving, organic environmentalists.

Hobart is the home of the world’s first left-leaning Green Party. Lots of old, character homes in Hobart. And, Tassie (as the locals affectionately call it) is such a dreamy place with turquoise waters, and eucalypt forests. It’s a utopia or the closest to one in the world. And, I’ve travelled to almost every corner of the globe seeking out hippie havens and like-minded eco-subcultural back-to-the-landers. Dudes, bring your berks, dreds, and peaceful thoughts to this totally chilled place downunder.

An Alternative Guide to Sydney

The state capital of New South Wales is one of the premier travel destinations in the world. Modern and cosmopolitan Sydney is a vital global hub and the veritable nerve centre of Australia.

With close to 4.5 million people, Down Under’s foremost metropolis has a dynamic and diverse civic vibe, with myriad neighbourhoods and districts to explore. By day, the New South Wales capital offers spectacular and popular attractions like UNESCO World Heritage Site Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach. By night, the city comes alive and offers a rich tapestry of superb restaurants, nightlife and live entertainment.

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Mission Beach


View over Mission Beach, Dunk & Family Islands from Bicton Hill

Mission Beach is a very laid back community in Far North Queensland. Off the main highway, it has avoided the over development that has infected so many beach towns in Australia. Surrounded by lush rainforest, the town is home to 4000 humans and 40 wild cassowaries. You can’t miss all the signs reminding you to slow down for them. They are an endangered species, and with planned further development they will probably soon disappear from Mission Beach and their other remaining habitats in Australia.

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Kuranda


Kuranda’s Main Street

 Kuranda is a little town perched on the edge of the Atherton tablelands, about 40 minutes from Cairns. It lies amidst ancient rainforest alongside the Barron River and attracts tourists who arrive via the Kuranda Steam train up the Barron Gorge or over the hills and river by Skyrail (cable car), or by bus or car.

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Daintree River Ferry Crossing

When traveling north on the Captain Cook Highway you will cross the Daintree River on the way to Cape Tribulation. Here you must use the ferry to cross the rapidly flowing croc infested Daintree River.

Charging 16 Australian Dollars (return) for the ride, this ferry operates on cables that cross the river.

The 21-car ferry runs from 6 AM thru Midnight 7 days a week.

Ten kilometers upriver from here is the village of Daintree, where you can hire a boat to explore the mangrove lagoons and see crocs up close.

Cape Tribulation


Cape Tribulation

For a unique rainforest meets the beach experience, Cape Tribulation is the place. At the end of long winding paved road, it really feels like the end of the world. Here you can relax and enjoy one of the finest natural environments on the planet. With almost 17,000 hectares of virgin rainforest, Cape Tribulation National Park is definitely a world apart.

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Gold Coast


Surfer’s Paradise, Gold Coast

Australia’s Gold Coast is a major destination for holiday makers. With a long beautiful stretch of sand at its feet, the Gold Coast towers above in the form of huge hotels and apartments buildings reminicent of the Florida or Spanish coastlines.

It’s a mecca for surfers and swimmers as there are good waves and no seasonal restrictions on swimming like in Northern Queensland. In season the Gold Coast is jam packed, and places to stay are more pricey. In the off season you can get good deals for ocean view places right on the beach.

Atherton Tablelands

Inland from the populous coast of Northern Queensland lies the tablelands. This area consists of prime farmland and cattle and dairy ranches. They grow a lot of sugarcane, bananas and other tropical fruit here. A drive through this magnificent country is rewarded with fantastic views, waterfalls, rainforests with ancient trees, beautiful lakes and interesting towns such as Kuranda, Mareeba, Atherton, Herberton, Millaa Millaa. The tablelands rise above the coastline and much of it is over 1000 meters elevation. This means it’s always a bit cooler, making it a good escape from the warmer, wetter Queensland coastline.

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Australia’s Gemfields

Australia’s ancient geologic formations provide an opportunity for visitors to try their luck hunting for gemstones. Coober Pedy is famous for it’s opal mines, huge underground pits where brilliantly colorful opals are found. Elsewhere in Australia there are more opal mines, gold mines and gemfields where sapphires are plentiful.


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