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Fantome Island (Eumilli Island)

Greater Palm Group

Fantome Island (Eumilli Island)

The island is known for its 1928 lock hospital (for those with venereal disease) and 1939 leprosarium, known as the lazaret. Both are now heritage-listed on the Queensland Heritage Register, as Fantome Island Lock Hospital and Lazaret Sites. The island is no longer inhabited.

Great Keppel Island (Wop-Pa)

Central Queensland

Great Keppel Island (Wop-Pa)

Great Keppel Island is a special place located on the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy pristine beaches, waves of bioluminescent plankton, and great snorkelling.

Mount Paluma, Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island National Park

Mount Paluma, Magnetic Island

Mount Paluma rises to an elevation of 322 metres on Magnetic Island. It's only rival there is Mount Cook (493 metres), and together, these two peaks are the only official mountains on the entire island. Many did not even know this peak - Mount Paluma - existed!

French Polynesia

Mount Ahutaa

A steep climb up the sideline takes you to Mt Ahutaa. This can be done as a circuit.

Afareaitu Waterfalls (’Āfareaitu Cascades)

French Polynesia

Afareaitu Waterfalls (’Āfareaitu Cascades)

There are many waterfalls in the Ãareaitu local, however, the two main tourist attractions are Vaioro Falls (a.k.a. Afareaitu Cascade) and Putoa Falls (a.k.a. Atiraa Falls). Both are worth seeing, even when they are just trickles in winter.

Pic de l'Uui (Uui Peak)

French Polynesia

Pic de l'Uui (Uui Peak)

This peak is located on the north west tip of the island and is known as Peak Uui (Pic de l'Uui).

French Polynesia

Mount Atiati

Location - Ha'apiti or Amehiti, Mo'orea, French Polynesia Duration - 3-6 hours return depending on route taken Distance - ~7 km return depending on route taken Difficulty - Very strenuous and quite dangerous. No track. Mount Atiati (749 m), also written as Mont Atiati, is located close to the centre

French Polynesia

Mount Mou'apū

Location - Mo'orea, French Polynesia Mount Mou'apu, also written Moua Pū, is 762 m in elevation and can be recognised by its iconic archway on it's eastern ridge and its pyramid-like shape. The three main ridges leading up to its summit are steep and minor cliffs make the summit unreachable.

Mount Mou'aroa (Shark's Tooth)

French Polynesia

Mount Mou'aroa (Shark's Tooth)

Location - Mo'orea, French Polynesia Mo'orea has many iconic peaks and despite the relatively low altitude, the mountains are among the most vegetated and rugged in the world. Due to the loose soil, vegetated natures, and decomposing volcanic rocks, most of the peaks are considered impossible to climb and many

French Polynesia

Mount Ruahiti

Location - Mo'orea, French Polynesia Mount Ruahiti is a peak and is located in Mo'orea, French Polynesia and is 510 meters above sea level, or 76 meters above the surrounding terrain. It is about ~0.5 km wide at its base. On it's northern side is Mt Mou'aroa, on its

Mount Tamarutoofa

French Polynesia

Mount Tamarutoofa

Location - Mo'orea, French Polynesia Mount Tamarutoofa, also written as Tamaru toofa and Tamartoofa, is at an elevation of 916 m and is the Tefeo Valley. It is currently unsummited. Much like the rest of Mo'orea, the mountain is comprised of decomposing igneous volcanic rock and is chossy. The slopes

French Polynesia

Mount Tohiea

Mount Tohiea is a volcanic peak and the highest point on the island of Mo'orea in French Polynesia at 1,207 metres and is located near the island centre.

Mount Mou'aputa

French Polynesia

Mount Mou'aputa

Mount Mou'aputa (830 m) is fourth highest peak on the island of Mo'orea and is something surreal. The peak can recognised from the iconic hole near it's summit.

French Polynesia

Mount Rōtui

Mount Rotui (899 m) is located on the north side of the island between Opunohu and Cook's Bays. It's a strenuous hike but efforts are well-rewarded with scenic views of the island.

Hikes on Mo'orea Island, French Polynesia

French Polynesia

Hikes on Mo'orea Island, French Polynesia

Location - Mo'orea, 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 Location - Mo'orea, French Polynesia Bay and the settlements around Cook's Bay. Inland,

Mountain Biking Trails on Mo'orea Island, French Polynesia

French Polynesia

Mountain Biking Trails on Mo'orea Island, French Polynesia

Location - Mo'orea, French Polynesia There is an extensive trail network on Moorea and modern signposts and markers have been installed in 2016. There is a good map of both cycling and hiking trails on the road to Belvedere Lookout - look for the information post on the side of

What to do on Mo'orea Island, French Polynesia

French Polynesia

What to do on Mo'orea Island, French Polynesia

Location - Mo'orea, 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

What to do on Orpheus Island

Orpheus Island National Park

What to do on Orpheus Island

Orpheus Island is located off of North Queensland's coast within the Shire of Hinchinbrook and is part of the Palm Island Group that is 110 km north of Townsville and 45 km east of Ingham. Orpheus Island is a National Park and part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.

What to do on Great Palm Island

Greater Palm Group

What to do on Great Palm Island

Great Palm Island is also known as Palm Island or, by its Aboriginal name, Bwgcolman. It's a tropical island with an area of 55 km² and a community of about 3,000 people.

Mount Cook, Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island National Park

Mount Cook, Magnetic Island

Just 8 km off the coast from Townsville lies Magnetic Island. Mount Cook is the highest point on the island. There are several routes, however, Duck Creek is the easiest route which follows the creek all the way to the summit.

Why Koh Rong Samloem has to be on your Cambodia itinerary

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

How to spend a perfect day on Magnetic Island

How to spend a perfect day on Magnetic Island

Finally! Ever since I've seen the pink topless cars overtaking me effortlessly while I struggled riding my bike up the hill on Magnetic Island, I wanted to once be the person in the car. On Sunday we treated ourselves and rented a Mini Moke to spend a pretty much perfect

Exploring Magnetic Island by Boat

Exploring Magnetic Island by Boat

On Saturday we started early (7 am) at the boat ramp in Townsville to spend a day on the water. Luen's friend, Daniel, owns a boat and invited us out. The water was a bit choppy when we went out but that didn't bother us. We first stopped near a

Thorsborne Trail - South to North - a hidden treasure

Hinchinbrook Island National Park

Thorsborne Trail - South to North - a hidden treasure

So last weekend we finally packed our bags and went out to Hinchinbrook Island for four days to hike the Thorsborne Trail [https://www.npsr.qld.gov.au/parks/hinchinbrook-thorsborne/pdf/thorsborne-map.pdf] . I had never done a multi-day hiking before and was a little nervous, as well as excited.