Octopus of the GBR The Blanket Octopus The blanket octopus is found in both subtropical and tropical oceans, living amongst the coral...

While there are 500 known species of stingrays, varying in size and colour, the common characteristics are that of being flat and...

Amethystine python (info wet tropics management authority) Australia is known for its large number of extremely venomous snakes but we...

The Wet Season in Tropical Queensland Who doesn’t love the wet season in the tropics?. The wet season in Tropical North Queensland is...

A fabulous day trip from Cairns Beaches Flash Packers will take you out to Fitzroy Island where you can swim with these magnificent...

WHALE SHARKS ON THE GREAT BARRIER REEF The world’s largest fish, the whale shark, is rarely spotted in the waters off the north...

The Dugong is found in Northern waters of Australia and is medium sized marine mammal, with its closest modern relative being the sea...

Such a fun night. Fabulous food, Fabulous chefs, Fabulous music Friday night BBQ's at the Flash Packers here in Palm Cove are the way to...

Lara and Valeria enjoy Chilean Independence "down under" Chile declared its independence from Spanish rule on September 18th, 1810. ......

Friday night BBQ's have become a fun evening for us to catch up with and get to know our guests. Even though here at the Flash Packers we...

Our favourite reptiles in Far North Queensland The amethystine python, also known as the scrub python or sanca permata locally, is a...

Our fun loving group of Spanish Flash Packers who were stranded in Palm Cove during Covid 19 travel restrictions have finally been able...

Skydive at Mission Beach - And Find Out Why - this is Australia's favourite skydiving destination.They love to jump out of planes Just...

Bike Riding in the Northern Beaches Helmets are a legal requirement here in Australia as well as keeping to the left on all roads. Here...

Saltwater crocs, or "salties," as Australians affectionately refer to them, have an enormous range, populating the brackish and...

What’s scarier than a 60kg modern ‘dinosaur’ with killer claws? One that can leap 1.5 metres off the ground. To get the most out of their...

Palm Cove, is a unique and relaxing village by the Coral Sea where centuries old “paperbark” Melaleuca trees line the casual esplanade....

An evening fishing trip caught these 2 beautiful Red Emperors. Superb eating. Now, how to turn them into a Crispy Chilli Fish Dish. A...

Isolation in Palm Cove ! Where better to be waiting out Isolation than in Palm Cove. This unique village right by the Coral Sea where...

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