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Hikes on Mo'orea Island, French Polynesia

Many of the hikes on Mo'orea start in the lush Opunohu Valley where you are surrounded by unique mahogany trees, giant bamboo, and tropical flowers. In the north, Mount Rotui overlooks picturesque Ōpūnohu Bay and the settlements around Cook's Bay. Inland, hiking trails wind through the rainforest on the slopes

French Polynesia

What to do on Mo'orea Island, French Polynesia

Mo'orea, also spelled Moorea, is a South Pacific island that is part of French Polynesia and is often visited by sailboats. It's known for its jagged, volcanic mountains, white sandy beaches, and crystal-clear blue lagoons. In the north, Mount Rotui overlooks the picturesque Ōpūnohu Bay and Cook's Bay. Inland, in

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Chunda Bay and Chunda Rock

Don't let the name put you off, Chunda Bay is a hidden gem very close to Townsville. It's a short 5 km return walk through interesting landscape. There are two track options: the northern end and the southern end of Chunda Beach.

Townsville

Toomulla Beach

Toomulla is a coastal town and suburb in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia and is a popular fishing and bird watching destination. Many take to the beach to walk their dogs and enjoy fishing or sunset photography.

Townsville

Toolakea Beach

Toolakea is a small beachside town and suburb in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia and is a 25-minute drive from Townsville's CBD. Toolakea Beach itself stretches approximately 8 kilometres from the mouth of Bluewater Creek to the mouth of Sleeper Log Creek.

Townsville

Saunders Beach

Saunders Beach is a coastal town, suburb, and beach approximately 25 kilometres north of the Townsville CBD, Queensland, Australia. The beach itself stretching approximately six kilometres from the mouth of Althaus Creek to the mouth of Black River.

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Cape Bowling Green

This one's for all the beach lovers out there. Sharks, dingoes, no drinking water and kilometre after kilometre of sand spit ensure that this walk will be more adventurous than most other beach walks. Go remote, have your own private beach getaway and visit an active lighthouse.

Townsville

Things to do at Cape Pallarenda

Townsville Town Common Conservation Park and Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park borders the ocean and is full of places to go and things to do for those who love a breakaway from it all. Discover secret beaches and venturing deep into mystical forests without a worry.

Cambodia

Why Koh Rong Samloem has to be on your Cambodia itinerary

Koh Rong Samloem was one of our Cambodia highlights. However, it was one of these places that we did not plan on going to. We had planned to visit Koh Rong an island just of Sihanoukville but other backpackers told us about it's lesser known and quieter sister - Koh