The sun is setting on another glorious day in the Northern Territory’s remote Cobourg Peninsula, when a ripple of excitement breaks the gentle patter of the afternoon. Out on the picture-perfect bay, a large crocodile is silently cruising towards the mangroves – distinctive nostrils and eyes visible above the waterline. Welcome to Seven Spirit Bay. An oasis of luxury in this remote corner of Australia, where the real NT is never far away.
Author Archives: Julie Fison
Tropical luxury at Orpheus Island Resort – Review
Whether you’re exploring by kayak, taking a picnic and heading out in a dinghy, or relaxing by the infinity pool with a glass of bubbles in hand, this tiny piece of paradise off the north Queensland coast will make you want to stay forever.
10 great things to do in Mission Beach
Visiting Mission Beach, on Tropical North Queensland’s Cassowary Coast? Check out where to eat, what to do and where to stay.
5 things to do in Ljubljana
Slovenia’s capital stands elegantly on the banks of the Ljubljana River, with Baroque buildings lining the cobbled streets and weeping willows competing for space with café umbrellas. A generous smattering of dragon statues, countless picturesque bridges and a 15th century castle, sitting high above the town, complete the fairytale picture.
Time for the Top End
After three days in Kakadu, a night in Darwin and four nights at the Seven Spirit Bay lodge on the remote Cobourg Peninsula, I’m already planning my next trip to the Northern Territory.
Driving: Townsville to Cooktown via the Bloomfield Track
A 12 day road trip from Townsville to Cooktown and back down the Mulligan Highway. Unforgettable! Just add a few days at Orpheus Island for the perfect winter escape.
‘As the Crow Flies’ takes off
My first play for students – As the Crow Flies is now available at Australian Plays. Sam Sevenoaks will do anything to win the premiership, but winning comes at a very high price.
Into the wild – rediscovering Borneo
Twenty five years ago I made my first trip to Borneo – a rugged island in South East Asia, famous for its rainforests and wildlife. My last visit started my fascination with orangutans and inspired The Call of the Wild (Choose Your Own Ever After) about a school girl who has to make a choiceContinue reading “Into the wild – rediscovering Borneo”
How to improve your writing
10 ways to improve your writing when you’re not at your desk.
Books, mountains and Archie
We don’t bother too much with winter in Queensland, but this year it feels like we’ve overlooked it entirely. A couple of chilly mornings and that was it, which might explain why my photo gallery is looking so much more impressive than my word count. It’s been too glorious to be indoors at my desk.Continue reading “Books, mountains and Archie”
