S.S. Maheno: The abandoned shipwreck on K’gari
If there is anything movies have taught us to expect from islands, it’s that an island is never complete unless it has a shipwreck. K’Gari (formerly Fraser Island) has its own with the S.S. Maheno, a WW1 hospital ship that was lost in a cyclone until it washed up on its shores.. The S.S. Maheno […]
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Eli Creek: K’gari’s ideallic lazy river
Tucked away on K’Gari (Formerly known as Fraser Island), is the perfect lazy river to relax by. Pumping 4 million litres of fresh water into the ocean per hour, Eli Creek is a popular swimming and picnic spot on K’Gari. With a boardwalk that follows the creek inland surrounded by lush forests. At the end […]
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Dingo Safety on K’Gari
K’Gari (formerly known as Fraser Island) has a large and healthy population of Dingoes (Wongari). They are one of Australia’s top predator. Due to their isolatation on K’Gari they have remained pure and are classed as their own unique species of Dingo. Dingos have been on K’gari for thousands of years. They are not something […]
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Lake McKenzie: Your Guide to the crystal waters on K’Gari
Hidden on K’gari, Lake Mckenzie is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations you can ever visit. I could not wait to dive into the clear waters. And with over 150 hectares of space it was easy for our group to find a space to relax. I visited here as part of my tour from […]
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Sólheimajökull Glacier: beautiful hikes of Iceland
It’s no secret I love a hike, few things can beat fresh air and stunning panoramic views. So when I was offered the chance to hike up a glacier hike on my Golden Circle Tour I jumped at the opportunity. Although our tour was run by G Adventures, the Glacier Hike experience was hosted by […]
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Gljúfrabúi: Icelands hidden waterfall
Just a short walk away from Seljalandsfoss is this hidden wonder. Gljúfrabúi (also known as Gljúfrabúifoss) is a waterfall tucked away within a cave which we were advised to visit by Francois, our tour guide. He said that despite our tight schedule it would be worth the walk. After enjoying the view from Seljalandsfoss, we […]
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Gullfoss Unveiled: A Day at the Roaring Falls
Gullfoss is the furthest point from Reykjavik on the Golden Circle tour, so it’s often the one that’s visited last. The waterfall is the most powerful in all of Iceland, with the water falling over 105 feet across two tiers into the river gorge below. I came here as part of the Golden Circle tour […]
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Seljalandsfoss Unveiled: Behind the Cascade Curtain
We arrived at Seljalandsfoss about midday, like a lot of the viewing points in Iceland the waterfall dominates the view. So much so that we were scrambling to out our crampons on to get to the front as close as possible. Seljalandsfoss reaches an incredible 65m into the sky giving us a view that with […]
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