Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton
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| Cairns Day Five: The Reef, The Rainforest and The Build-up | 15 Oct 2026 | 00:08:53 | |
Jack explores the dry season tail end in Cairns, navigating bus roadworks to visit Rusty's Markets. He details the Great Barrier Reef ecology, Daintree rainforest logistics, and the practicalities of living in a tight rental market during the tropical build-up. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 76 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Cairns, Australia. Places in this episode: Edge Hill, Mount Whitfield, Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns Botanic Gardens, Trinity Beach, Rusty's Markets, Esplanade Lagoon, Abbott Point Bridge. Covered: Cairns Daily Life, Reef Ecology, Market Culture, Banking Admin, Weather Patterns, Transport Logistics. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CairnsQLD #EdgeHill #GreatBarrierReef #RustysMarkets #DaintreeRainforest #AthertonTablelands #TravelAustralia #DrySeason #StingerSeason #PublicTransport #CostOfLiving #ReefConservation #QueenslandLife #WetTropics #CairnsFood #TravelTips #AustraliaPodcast #JackThornton | |||
| Cairns Day Four: Rusty's Markets and Reef Logistics | 14 Oct 2026 | 00:12:11 | |
Jack navigates Cairns bus roadworks to reach Rusty's Markets for coffee and produce, then plans the Great Barrier Reef tour and Daintree day trip while noting local costs and seasonal shifts. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 75 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Cairns, Australia. Places in this episode: Edge Hill, Rusty's Markets, Esplanade Lagoon, Cairns CBD, Parramatta Park, Tanks Arts Centre, Commonwealth Bank Branch. Covered: Market Culture, Reef Planning, Local Transit, Cost of Living, Residency Admin, Seasonal Weather. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CairnsTravel #GreatBarrierReef #Rusty'sMarkets #EdgeHill #QueenslandLife #TropicalNorthQueensland #ReefConservation #DaintreeRainforest #AthertonTablelands #CairnsFoodScene #AustraliaTravelPodcast #JackThorntonTravels #DrySeason #BuildUpWeather #PublicTransportCairns #IndigenousCulture #TravelTips #LivingInAustralia | |||
| Cairns Dry Season Arrival Day Three | 13 Oct 2026 | 00:12:38 | |
Day three in Edge Hill. Jack navigates bus roadworks, visits Rusty's Markets for tropical fruit, and plans the Great Barrier Reef trip while noting local costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 74 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Cairns, Australia. Places in this episode: Edge Hill, Cairns City Bus Station, Rusty's Markets, Blackbird Laneway, Esplanade Lagoon. Covered: Cairns Market Culture, Transit Logistics, Cost of Living Breakdown, Reef Planning, Seasonal Weather Patterns. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CairnsTravel #EdgeHill #GreatBarrierReef #QueenslandLife #RustysMarkets #DrySeason #TravelBudget #WetTropics #AustraliaPodcast #TravelTips #CairnsFood #PublicTransport #ReefConservation #MossmanGorge #AusTravel #DigitalNomad #CairnsLocal #TravelPlanning | |||
| Cairns Dry Season Arrival and Reef Planning | 12 Oct 2026 | 00:10:03 | |
Jack settles into his Edge Hill flat, navigates local transit disruptions, explores the Esplanade Lagoon during a light drizzle, and outlines the practicalities of Great Barrier Reef tours and wet season preparation. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 73 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Cairns, Australia. Places in this episode: Edge Hill, Mount Whitfield, Centenary Lakes, Tanks Arts Centre, Parramatta Park, Cairns City Bus Station, Esplanade Lagoon, Abbott River. Covered: Cairns Accommodation Costs, Reef Tour Planning, Local Transit and Roadworks, Esplanade Lagoon Safety, Dining Prices, Residency Admin Tasks. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CairnsTravel #GreatBarrierReef #QueenslandLife #EdgeHill #DrySeason #ReefConservation #DaintreeRainforest #AustraliaTravel #FarNorthQueensland #EsplanadeLagoon #TravelTips #CairnsFood #PublicTransport #WetTropics #JackThorntonPodcast #AustraliaLiving #ReefTour #IndigenousCulture | |||
| Cairns Arrival and the Reef Gateway | 11 Oct 2026 | 00:09:13 | |
Jack Thornton completes the drive from Townsville to Cairns, navigating roadworks and humid air. He explores the Esplanade Lagoon, checks into a city flat, and outlines the dry-season plan for the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 72 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Cairns, Australia. Places in this episode: Parramatta Park, Edge Hill, Commonwealth Bank Cairns Branch, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, Blackbird Laneway, Reef Fleet Terminal, Trinity Beach, Palm Cove. Covered: Cairns Arrival Logistics, Esplanade Lagoon & Safety, Kuranda & Rainforest Tours, Transport & Banking Setup, Reef Conservation Plans. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CairnsTravel #GreatBarrierReef #DaintreeRainforest #QueenslandLife #AustraliaTrip #WetTropics #AthertonTablelands #CairnsCity #TravelPodcast #SoloTravelAustralia #ReefConservation #IndigenousCulture #RoadTripAU #CairnsFoodie #OutbackAdventures #TravelTips2026 #AustralianLifestyle #NorthQueensland | |||
| Townsville Final Day Ferry and Forts Walk | 10 Oct 2026 | 00:10:19 | |
Jack spends his final full day in Townsville, handling banking admin and navigating port roadworks before ferries to Magnetic Island. He hikes the Forts Walk to see wild koalas, visits Arcadia, and enjoys dinner at Bistro Sol on the Strand before preparing for the drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 71 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Townsville, Australia. Places in this episode: Magnetic Island, Nelly Bay, Arcadia, Horseshoe Bay, Picnic Bay, The Strand, Flinders Street, Jezzine Barracks. Covered: Magnetic Island Wildlife, Townsville Dining Costs, Public Transport Fares, Administrative Tasks, Coastal Driving Plans, NAFA Festival Events. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MagneticIsland #TownsvilleQLD #FortsWalk #WildKoalas #BruceHighway #RoadTripAustralia #QueenslandTravel #CairnsBound #StrandPark #ReefGateway #TravelPodcast #JackThornton #AustraliaLife #DrySeason #NorthQueensland #UteLife #CoastalDrive #TravelTips | |||
| Townsville Final Day Ferry and Forts Walk | 09 Oct 2026 | 00:09:13 | |
Jack’s last full day in Townsville before the long drive north to Cairns. He navigates port roadworks, ferries to Magnetic Island for the wild koalas on the Forts Walk, and settles into the Strand for dinner. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 70 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Townsville, Australia. Places in this episode: Magnetic Island, Pedlar Project, Commonwealth Bank, Castle Hill, Fortes Walk, Arcadia, Bistro Sol, The Strand. Covered: Magnetic Island Wildlife, Townsville Transport Costs, Administrative Tasks, Coastal Driving Plans, Local Dining Costs. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Townsville #MagneticIsland #QueenslandTravel #AustraliaRoadTrip #KoalaSpotting #BruceHighway #GreatBarrierReef #TravelPodcast #JackThornton #NorthQld #FortsWalk #CastleHill #TownsvilleLife #AussieAdventure #WildlifeWatching #CairnsBound #DrySeason #BeachLife | |||
| Townsville Ferry, Koalas and the Road to Cairns | 08 Oct 2026 | 00:11:52 | |
Jack ferries to Magnetic Island for a koala hike, navigates Townsville's festival season and construction, and finalises the ute for the drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 69 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Townsville, Australia. Places in this episode: North Ward, The Strand, Tobruk Memorial Baths, Commonwealth Bank, Flinders Street, Pedlar Project, Ross Street, HMAS Townsville. Covered: Magnetic Island Wildlife, Townsville Dining Costs, Public Transport Fares, Driving Preparation, NAFA Festival Events. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MagneticIsland #KoalaWatching #TownsvilleQLD #BruceHighway #DriveNorth #CairnsBound #QueenslandTravel #AustralianOutback #ReefGateway #TravelPodcast #JackThornton #SoloTravel #RoadTripAU #DrySeason #FerryRide #WildlifeEncounter #UrbanExploration #BudgetTravel | |||
| Townsville winter light and the ferry to Maggie | 07 Oct 2026 | 00:09:23 | |
Jack settles into Townsville for day eleven, navigating the Strand, ferries to Magnetic Island, and handles banking admin before planning the drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 68 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Townsville, Australia. Places in this episode: The Strand, Commonwealth Bank, Pedlar Project, Magnetic Island, Nelly Bay, Arcadia, Fort's Walk, Longboard Bar & Grill. Covered: Magnetic Island Koalas, Townsville Dining Costs, Public Transport Fares, Banking Administration, Ferry Logistics, Driving Preparation. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TownsvilleTravel #MagneticIsland #QueenslandTropics #KoalaSpotting #TheStrand #BruceHighway #ReefGateway #AustraliaTravelPodcast #JackThornton #DrySeason #FortsWalk #TransLinkQld #TownsvilleLife #GreatBarrierReef #WildlifeEncounters #RoadTripAus #NorthQueensland #TravelOnABudget | |||
| Townsville Ferry and Koala Watch Day | 06 Oct 2026 | 00:11:56 | |
Jack ferries to Magnetic Island for wild koalas, navigates Townsville's winter dry season, and plans the long drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 67 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Townsville, Australia. Places in this episode: The Strand, Nelly Bay, Fort Walk, Horseshoe Bay, Bistro Sol, Pedlar Project, Reef HQ Great Barrier Reef Aquarium, Museum of Tropical Queensland. Covered: Magnetic Island Wildlife, Ferry Logistics, Townsville Dining Costs, Road Trip Preparation, Local Transport Fares, Castle Hill Views. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TownsvilleQueensland #MagneticIslandKoalas #BruceHighwayRoadTrip #GreatBarrierReefGateway #AustraliaTravelPodcast #WildlifeSpottingAustralia #TownsvilleFoodScene #ReefHQExperience #CastleHillLookout #QueenslandDrySeason #NorthQueenslandAdventure #IndigenousHeritageQLD #SustainableTravelTips #AustralianCoffeeCulture #PublicTransportAustralia #KoalaConservation #MarineTropicalScience #OutbackDrivingGuide | |||
| Townsville Labour Day ferry and fort walk | 05 Oct 2026 | 00:10:03 | |
Jack explores Townsville on the public holiday, navigating roadworks and taking the ferry to Magnetic Island for the Forts Walk koala hike. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 66 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Townsville, Australia. Places in this episode: Pedlar Project, Magnetic Island, Fort Walk, Picnic Bay, Little Fletchers, The Strand, Bistro Sol, Commonwealth Bank. Covered: Magnetic Island Koalas, Townsville Public Transport, Labour Day Weekend, Cost of Living Townsville, Ferry Logistics. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TownsvilleQLD #MagneticIsland #FortWalk #KoalaSpotting #LabourDayAustralia #QueenslandTravel #GreatBarrierReefGateway #TownsvilleLife #NAFA2026 #CafeCulture #TransLink #CastleHill #TheStrand #DrySeasonTropics #UteLife #AustralianRoadTrip #ReefHQ #LivingInTownsville | |||
| Townsville Winter Light and the Magnetic Island Ferry | 04 Oct 2026 | 00:11:59 | |
Jack navigates the practicalities of living in Townsville, from banking admin to ferry logistics, while exploring the Strand, Castle Hill, and the wild koalas of Magnetic Island during the dry season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 65 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Townsville, Australia. Places in this episode: Commonwealth Bank Townsville Branch, Flinders Street East, Ogden/Hanran Street Bus Hub, The Strand, Pedlar Project, Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, Sooning Street Bridge, Fort's Walk. Covered: Magnetic Island Koalas, Townsville Public Transport, Castle Hill Views, Cost of Living Townsville, Ferry Logistics, Driving Preparation. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TownsvilleQLD #MagneticIsland #KoalaSpotting #BruceHighway #QueenslandWinter #GreatBarrierReef #CastleHillLookout #TransLinkBus #NAFA2026 #SSYongala #TravelAustralia #RoadTripNZ #OutbackDrive #ReefGateway #TownsvilleLife #WildlifeEncounter #DrySeasonTropics #VisitNorthQueensland | |||
| Townsville winter light and the ferry to Maggie | 03 Oct 2026 | 00:10:31 | |
Jack spends a crisp winter morning in Townsville, handling banking admin and coffee before ferrying to Magnetic Island. He hikes the Forts Walk to see wild koalas, visits Picnic Bay, and plans the upcoming drive north to Cairns via Charters Towers. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 64 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Townsville, Australia. Places in this episode: The Strand, Pedlar Project, Commonwealth Bank, Flinders Street, Nelly Bay, Sooning Street Bridge, Picnic Bay, Fort Walk. Covered: Magnetic Island Wildlife, Townsville Transport Costs, Administrative Tasks, Coastal Driving Plans, Coffee Shop Culture. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Townsville #MagneticIsland #Koalas #GreatBarrierReef #QueenslandTravel #AustraliaTravel #WinterInTropics #BruceHighway #CairnsRoadTrip #FortsWalk #NellyBay #TravelTips #SoloTravel #JackThorntonPodcast | |||
| Townsville winter light and the ferry to Maggie | 02 Oct 2026 | 00:09:43 | |
Jack explores Townsville on a crisp winter morning, handling banking admin and coffee before ferrying to Magnetic Island. He hikes the Forts Walk to see wild koalas, visits Picnic Bay, and plans the upcoming drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 63 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Townsville, Australia. Places in this episode: Flinders Street East, Castle Hill, Commonwealth Bank Townsville Branch, NAB branch, Pedlar Project, The Strand, Tobruk Memorial Baths, Ferry Terminal. Covered: Banking and Admin, Magnetic Island Koalas, Public Transport Costs, Coffee Shop Culture, Driving Preparation. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TownsvilleQLD #MagneticIsland #KoalaSpotting #AussieTravel #NorthQueensland #BruceHighway #RoadTripAustralia #WinterInTropics #TransLinkBus #CafeCulture #HikingTrails #GreatBarrierReef #TravelTips #AustraliaLife #JackThorntonPodcast #OutbackAdventure #WildlifeEncounters #BudgetTravel | |||
| Townsville winter light and the ferry to Maggie | 01 Oct 2026 | 00:10:19 | |
Jack spends a crisp autumn morning in Townsville, sorting banking admin and grabbing coffee before taking the ferry to Magnetic Island. He walks the Forts Track to find wild koalas, reflects on the city's dry-season rhythm, and plans the drive north up the Bruce Highway. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 62 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Townsville, Australia. Places in this episode: The Strand, Pedlar Project, Commonwealth Bank, The Gypsea Collective, Magnetic Island, Fort Walk, Picnic Bay, Longboard Bar & Grill. Covered: Magnetic Island Wildlife, Townsville Transport Costs, Administrative Tasks, Coastal Driving Plans, Local Dining Prices. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TownsvilleQueensland #MagneticIsland #KoalaSpotting #BruceHighway #NorthQueensland #AustraliaTravel #DrySeason #ReefGateway #CastleHill #TransLink #QueenslandLife #OutbackDriving #TravelTips #AustralianCosts #WildlifeEncounter #FerryRide #FortWalk #TownsvilleVibes | |||
| Townsville morning light and the ferry to Maggie | 30 Sep 2026 | 00:09:22 | |
Day four in Townsville. I walk The Strand, take the bus to Nelly Bay, and hunt wild koalas on the Forts Walk before checking into a local cafe. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 61 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Townsville, Australia. Places in this episode: The Strand, Tobruk Memorial Baths, Little Sunshine & Co., Nelly Bay, Horseshoe Bay, Pedlar Project, Reef HQ Great Barrier Reef Aquarium, Museum of Tropical Queensland. Covered: Magnetic Island wildlife, Townsville public transport, Banking and admin, Reef aquarium visit, Cost of living estimates. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TownsvilleQLD #MagneticIsland #WildKoalas #GreatBarrierReef #QueenslandTravel #AusLife #TownsvilleGuide #FortsWalk #ReefHQ #SSYongala #CastleHill #TheStrand #Translink #AustralianExpat #DrySeason #BruceHighway #NorthQueensland #TravelTips | |||
| Townsville winter light and the magnetic island ferry | 29 Sep 2026 | 00:10:54 | |
Jack settles into his Townsville flat, navigates the Strand, checks out the NAFA arts festival, and takes the ferry to Magnetic Island for koala spotting. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 60 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Townsville, Australia. Places in this episode: Palmer Street, Ross Creek, Little Fletchers, Commonwealth Bank, The Strand, Tobruk Memorial Baths, Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, Sooning Street Bridge. Covered: Magnetic Island wildlife, Townsville dining costs, Public transport in Townsville, NAFA festival events, SS Yongala wreck dive. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TownsvilleQLD #MagneticIsland #KoalaSpotting #QueenslandTravel #BruceHighway #GreatBarrierReef #AustralianTravel #SoloTravelAustralia #WinterInTropics #NAFA2026 #TownsvilleLife #FortsWalk #CoralSea #RoadTripAustralia #OutbackEdge #ReefGateway #SlowTravel #WildlifeEncounters | |||
| King's Birthday in Townsville and the Magnetic Island ferry | 28 Sep 2026 | 00:09:36 | |
Day two of fourteen in Townsville. Jack navigates the dry-season heat, sorts out local transit, and takes the ferry to Magnetic Island for wild koalas and reef bays. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 59 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Townsville, Australia. Places in this episode: Gregory Street, The Strand, Tobruk Memorial Baths, The Gypsea Collective, Flinders Street East, Commonwealth Bank Townsville Branch, City Bus Hub, Nelly Bay. Covered: Public Transport Costs, Magnetic Island Day Trip, Local Dining Prices, Wildlife Spotting, City Exploration. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TownsvilleQueensland #MagneticIsland #GreatBarrierReef #AustraliaTravelPodcast #KoalaSpotting #BruceHighway #CairnsToTownsville #DrySeason #TownsvilleLife #TransLinkBus #TheStrand #WildlifeAustralia #ReefHQ #NorthQueensland #AustralianOutback #TravelTipsAustralia #JackThorntonPodcast #WinterInTropics | |||
| Townsville arrival and Magnetic Island koalas | 27 Sep 2026 | 00:10:06 | |
Jack settles into his Townsville flat after a drive from Mackay, explores The Strand, visits the Museum of Underwater Art, and takes the ferry to Magnetic Island for wild koalas. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 58 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Townsville, Australia. Places in this episode: Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville, Flinders Street East, Pedlar Project, Tobruk Memorial Baths, Museum of Tropical Queensland, Museum of Underwater Art, Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, Fort's Walk. Covered: Townsville Arrival, Magnetic Island Day Trip, Local Costs and Budgeting, Wildlife Spotting, Transport Logistics. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TownsvilleQLD #MagneticIsland #GreatBarrierReef #AustraliaTravel #KoalaSpotting #TownsvilleLife #BruceHighway #ReefHQ #CastleHill #TheStrand #NorthQueensland #DigitalNomadAustralia #OutbackAdventure #TravelBudget #AustralianWildlife #TownsvilleEats #RoadTripAU #DrySeasonTropics | |||
| Mackay's last winter light and the cane smoke | 26 Sep 2026 | 00:09:50 | |
Jack packs his bags in Mackay on the final morning. He walks the Bluewater Trail, visits the Botanic Gardens, and reflects on the sugar harvest before preparing for the drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 57 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Mackay, Australia. Places in this episode: Bluewater Trail, Pioneer River, Leichhardt Tree, Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, The Common Room Espresso Bar, Wood Street, Commonwealth Bank Caneland Central Branch, Bluewater Lagoon. Covered: Mackay City Exploration, Public Transport Costs, Sugar Industry History, Urban exploration Mackay, Local Dining Prices, Preparation for road trip. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MackayQueensland #BluewaterTrail #SugarCity #PioneerValley #AustraliaTravelPodcast #JackThorntonTravels #MackayLife #RoadTripAU #BruceHighway #MackayBotanicGardens #WinterInMackay #CaneHarvest #MackayCafe #QueenslandNature #TravelOnABudget #MackayHistory #DigitalNomadAustralia #VisitMackay | |||
| Mackay's last winter light and the drive north | 25 Sep 2026 | 00:10:21 | |
The final full day in Mackay before heading up the coast to Cairns. A quiet morning at the Botanic Gardens, a coffee at The Common Room, and packing up the ute for the long haul north through sugar country. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 56 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Mackay, Australia. Places in this episode: Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, The Common Room Espresso Bar, Commonwealth Bank Caneland Central Branch, Moss on Wood, Cape Hillsborough National Park, Mt Pleasant Tavern, The Bavarian, Bluewater Trail. Covered: Mackay City Exploration, Local Dining Costs, Ute Preparation, Public Transport Costs, Coastal Walks, Accommodation Overview. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MackayTravel #QueenslandTourism #SugarCity #BluewaterTrail #CapeHillsborough #EungellaNationalPark #BruceHighway #RoadTripAustralia #MackayLife #QueenslandWinter #AustralianCoffee #MackayFoodie #PioneerValley #GreatBarrierReef #TravelPodcast #JackThornton #AustraliaTravel #SlowTravel | |||
| Mackay winter light and the cane smoke | 24 Sep 2026 | 00:10:13 | |
Day eleven in Mackay. I navigate the fifty-cent bus network, visit The Common Room for coffee, and reflect on the sugar harvest smoke hanging over the Pioneer Valley before preparing for the drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 55 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Mackay, Australia. Places in this episode: North Mackay, Caneland Central, The Common Room Espresso Bar, Wood Street, Blacks Beach, Lamberts Beach Lookout, Mt Pleasant Tavern. Covered: Public Transport Costs, Local Dining Prices, Sugar Industry Context, Preparation for Road Trip. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MackayTravel #QueenslandWinter #SugarCity #PioneerValley #PublicTransportAU #FiveCentBus #EungellaNationalPark #PlatypusSpotting #DriveNorthToCairns #MackayLife #AustralianRoadTrip #CaneHarvest #BluewaterTrail #TravelOnABudget | |||
| Mackay winter light and the cane smoke | 23 Sep 2026 | 00:12:35 | |
Jack settles into day ten of his Mackay stay, navigating the city’s flat-rate bus network, sorting banking admin, and reflecting on the sugar harvest that defines this region. He shares practical tips for visitors and locals alike, from transport fares to rental costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 54 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Mackay, Australia. Places in this episode: Commonwealth Bank, The Common Room Espresso Bar, THE DISPENSARY Coffee · Kitchen · Bar, Moss on Wood, Caneland Central, Wood Street, Mount Pleasant, Bluewater Trail. Covered: Banking Administration, Public Transport Costs, Local Dining Prices, Sugar Industry Context, Rental Market Overview, Road Trip Preparation. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MackayQueensland #SugarCity #AustraliaTravelPodcast #MackayLife #QueenslandWinter #BluewaterTrail #CaneHarvest #PublicTransportAustralia #MackayFoodScene #EungellaNationalPark #CapeHillsborough #LivingInAustralia #RegionalAustralia #PioneerRiver #MackayEvents #TravelTipsAustralia #DigitalNomadAustralia #RoadTripNorth | |||
| Mackay winter light and the cane smoke | 22 Sep 2026 | 00:11:17 | |
Jack spends a quiet day in Mackay, using the fifty-cent bus system to navigate the city, banking at Commonwealth Bank, and eating at Moss on Wood. He reflects on the sugar harvest, the local history, and prepares for his drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 53 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Mackay, Australia. Places in this episode: North Mackay, Fifth Lane, Commonwealth Bank Caneland Central Branch, Moss on Wood, Blacks Beach, Bluewater Trail, Leichhardt Tree, The Bavarian. Covered: Mackay City Exploration, Local Transport Costs, Sugar Industry History, Mackay Dining, Banking Administration, Preparation for Road Trip. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MackayQueensland #SugarCity #PioneerValley #EungellaNationalPark #BruceHighway #CairnsToMackay #AustraliaTravelPodcast #JackThornton #MackayLife #CaneHarvest #BluewaterTrail #PlatypusSpotting #CapeHillsborough #MackayDining #QueenslandWinter #RoadTripAustralia #MackayTransport #AustralianSouthSeaIslanders | |||
| Mackay Winter Light and Cane Smoke | 21 Sep 2026 | 00:12:02 | |
Jack explores the dry winter light in Mackay, walking the Bluewater Trail and reflecting on the sugar harvest. He shares practical tips for visiting the region, from bus fares to banking. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 52 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Mackay, Australia. Places in this episode: Bluewater Trail, North Mackay, Pioneer River, Farleigh Mill, John Breen Park, Caneland Central, Commonwealth Bank, Wood Street. Covered: Mackay City Exploration, Public Transport Costs, Banking Administration, Sugar Industry Context, Daily Budget Breakdown, Preparation for Road Trip. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MackayQueensland #BluewaterTrail #SugarCity #AustraliaTravel #RegionalAustralia #PioneerValley #EungellaNationalPark #BruceHighway #CairnsToMackay #AustralianSouthSeaIslander #SugarHarvest #MackayLife #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #QueenslandWinter #WildlifeSpotting #PublicTransport #SlowTravel | |||
| Sugar City dawn and the fifty cent bus | 20 Sep 2026 | 00:09:26 | |
Jack explores Mackay’s dry winter rhythm, testing the local bus network, hunting platypus at Eungella, and navigating the sugar harvest season in the Pioneer Valley. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 51 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Mackay, Australia. Places in this episode: Cape Hillsborough Road, Bluewater Trail, The Common Room Espresso Bar, Fifth Lane, Broken River, Eungella National Park, Farleigh Mill, Racecourse Mill. Covered: Public Transport Costs, Wildlife Spotting, Sugar Industry, Local Dining, Banking Admin. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MackayQueensland #SugarCity #PlatypusSpotting #EungellaNationalPark #BruceHighway #TravelAustralia #QueenslandWinter #PioneerRiver #BudgetTravel #PublicTransport #WildlifeWatching #RoadTripAU #CapeHillsborough #FinchHattonGorge #MackayLife #DrySeason #AustralianOutback #SlowTravel | |||
| Sugar trails and dawn platypus in Mackay | 19 Sep 2026 | 00:10:28 | |
Jack Thornton explores the Pioneer Valley's cane harvest, spots a platypus at Broken River, and navigates Mackay's unique transport system while preparing for the drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 50 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Mackay, Australia. Places in this episode: North Mackay, Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, Wood Street, The Common Room Espresso Bar, Bluewater Trail, MECC, Moss on Wood, Broken River. Covered: Mackay Transport, Eungella Preparation, Local Dining Costs, City Exploration, Administrative Setup. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MackayQueensland #AustraliaTravelPodcast #PlatypusSpotting #EungellaNationalPark #BrokenRiver #SugarCity #BruceHighway #BluewaterTrail #WoodStreetMackay #MackayFoodScene #RoadTripNorth #CairnsBound #WinterInTropics #PublicTransportAU #TravelBudget #NativeWildlife #PioneerValley #JackThorntonTravels | |||
| Mackay sugar trails and Cape Hillsborough dawn | 18 Sep 2026 | 00:09:25 | |
Jack explores the Pioneer Valley rainforest, spots platypus at Broken River, and walks the cane fields of Mackay's crush season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 49 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Mackay, Australia. Places in this episode: Eungella National Park, Broken River, Farleigh Mill, The Common Room Espresso Bar, Wood Street, Fifth Lane, Bluewater Trail, Leichhardt Tree. Covered: Platypus Spotting, Sugar Industry, Local Transport Costs, City Exploration, Historical Context. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MackayQueensland #EungellaNationalPark #PlatypusSpotting #SugarCity #PioneerValley #BluewaterTrail #NorthMackay #TransLinkBuses #CapeHillsborough #AustralianWildlife #RegionalAustralia #TravelQueensland #DrySeasonTropics #MackayFoodScene #NaturePhotography #SlowTravel #SoloTravelAustralia #BudgetTravelTips | |||
| Cape Hillsborough dawn and the sugar city rhythm | 17 Sep 2026 | 00:11:24 | |
Jack explores Cape Hillsborough National Park at sunrise, walks the Bluewater Trail past public art, and navigates Mackay’s unique transit system while preparing for the drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 48 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Mackay, Australia. Places in this episode: Cape Hillsborough National Park, Bluewater Trail, The Common Room Espresso Bar, Commonwealth Bank Caneland Central Branch, Wood Street, Moss on Wood, Caneland Central, The Bavarian Mackay. Covered: Cape Hillsborough National Park, Mackay Public Transport, Local Dining Costs, Banking Administration, Road Trip Preparation, Community Events. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MackayTravel #CapeHillsborough #BluewaterTrail #QueenslandWinter #SugarCity #PioneerValley #GreatBarrierReef #RoadTripAustralia #MackayQLD #TransLinkBus #EungellaNationalPark #PlatypusSpotting #AustralianSouthSeaIslander #MackayFoodScene #BruceHighway #CairnsBound #RegionalQueensland #DrySeasonTropics | |||
| Sugar cane harvest and dawn platypus in Mackay | 16 Sep 2026 | 00:10:31 | |
Jack explores the Pioneer Valley rainforest for platypus, navigates the sugar harvest season, and breaks down the real cost of living in Queensland's sugar capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 47 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Mackay, Australia. Places in this episode: Broken River, Eungella National Park, Woodman's Axe Espresso Bar, Bluewater Trail, Leichhardt Tree, North Mackay, John Breen Park, Port of Mackay. Covered: Mackay City Exploration, Public Transport Costs, Local Dining Prices, River Safety, Administrative tasks, Local transport costs. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MackayQueensland #AustraliaTravelPodcast #PlatypusSpotting #EungellaNationalPark #SugarCity #BruceHighway #DriveToCairns #CostOfLivingAustralia #MackayLife #PioneerValley #AustralianWildlife #DrySeasonTropics #BluewaterTrail #QueenslandWinter #RoadTripAustralia #MackayFoodScene #TransLinkBus #CapeHillsborough | |||
| Mackay dawn platypus and sugar cane harvest | 15 Sep 2026 | 00:11:37 | |
Jack explores Eungella National Park for dawn platypus spotting, navigates Mackay's cheap bus network, and reflects on the region's sugar history while settling into life in Sugar City. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 46 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Mackay, Australia. Places in this episode: Broken River, Eungella National Park, North Mackay, Mackay CBD, Wood Street, Moss on Wood, Bluewater Trail, Leichhardt Tree. Covered: Eungella National Park, Mackay Public Transport, Sugar Industry History, Local Costs and Budgeting, Road Trip Preparation, Mackay Events and Culture. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MackayQueensland #SugarCity #EungellaNationalPark #PlatypusSpotting #QueenslandTravel #BruceHighway #MackayLife #AustralianSouthSeaIslander #SugarCaneHarvest #BluewaterTrail #WhaleWatching #RoadTripAustralia #RegionalQueensland #MackayEvents #DrySeasonTropics #TravelBudget #PublicTransportAU #MackayFoodScene | |||
| Mackay Arrival: Bruce Highway to Sugar City | 14 Sep 2026 | 00:10:46 | |
Jack drives the final leg from Rockhampton to Mackay, navigating cane fields and coastal roads. He settles into a North Mackay flat, checks the cheap bus fares, and plans a dawn trip to Eungella for platypus spotting. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 45 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Mackay, Australia. Places in this episode: Bruce Highway, Sarina, North Mackay, John Breen Park, Commonwealth Bank Caneland Central Branch, THE DISPENSARY Coffee · Kitchen · Bar, Fifth Lane, Eungella National Park. Covered: Mackay arrival logistics, Eungella National Park visit, Local public transport costs, Sugar industry infrastructure, Urban exploration Mackay. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MackayQueensland #EungellaNationalPark #PlatypusSpotting #BruceHighway #SugarCity #PioneerValley #AustraliaTravelPodcast #DrySeasonTropics #MackayLife #RoadTripNorth #CaneFields #BluewaterTrail #WildlifeAustralia #QueenslandTourism #JackThorntonPodcast #TravelBudget #PublicTransportAU #NaturePhotography | |||
| Last Day in Rocky: River Walk and Coastal Prep | 13 Sep 2026 | 00:09:37 | |
Jack Thornton spends his final full day in Rockhampton before the drive north to Cairns. He walks the Fitzroy River boardwalk, checks out the Botanic Gardens, grabs a coffee, and sorts out the last logistical details for the road trip up the Bruce Highway. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 44 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Rockhampton, Australia. Places in this episode: Fitzroy River, Kinsfolk Coffee, The Range, Botanic Gardens, Mount Archer National Park, Stockland Rockhampton, Great Western Hotel, Quay Street. Covered: City Exploration, Public Transport Costs, Local History, Wildlife Safety, Preparation for Road Trip, Dining Costs. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rockhampton #CentralQueensland #AustraliaTravel #FitzroyRiver #BeefCapital #BruceHighway #RoadTripAustralia #MountArcher #BotanicGardens #HeritageArchitecture #QueenslandWinter #TravelTips #CostOfLiving #PublicTransport #WildlifeSafety #CairnsBound #AustralianHistory #RegionalAustralia | |||
| Rockhampton Winter Light and Beef Capital | 12 Sep 2026 | 00:08:37 | |
Jack spends his final full day in Rockhampton, exploring the Fitzroy River Barrage Open Day, taking the cheap TransLink bus to Yeppoon for lunch, and preparing his ute for the drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 43 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Rockhampton, Australia. Places in this episode: Quay Street, Fitzroy River, Rockhampton Museum of Art, Fitzroy River Barrage, Yeppoon Ferry Terminal, Boathouse Restaurant, ANZ Branch, Mount Archer National Park. Covered: Infrastructure Tours, Public Transport Costs, Local Dining Prices, River Safety, Administrative tasks, Pub culture. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rockhampton #QueenslandTravel #BeefCapital #FitzroyRiver #TransLink #Yeppoon #GreatBarrierReef #AustraliaWinter #TravelPodcast #JackThornton #CapricornCoast #RegionalAus #UteLife #BruceHighway #RockhamptonFood #QueenslandHistory #TravelTips #SoloTravel | |||
| Rockhampton River Barrage Open Day and Beef Capital | 11 Sep 2026 | 00:08:44 | |
Day ten of twelve in Rockhampton. Jack explores the Fitzroy River Barrage Open Day, visits the Botanic Gardens, takes the TransLink bus to Yeppoon, and reflects on the cost of living and future road trip plans. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Rockhampton, Australia. Places in this episode: Quay Street, Boathouse, Customs House, Fitzroy River, TransLink Bus Route 440, Yeppoon Foreshore, Hummingbird Cafe, The Range. Covered: Infrastructure Tours, Public Transport Costs, Ute Maintenance, Coastal Day Trip, Road Trip Planning, Local Dining Prices. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rockhampton #CentralQueensland #AustraliaTravel #RoadTripAustralia #BruceHighway #FitzroyRiver #BeefCapital #TransLink #QueenslandWinter #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #OutbackDrive #CapricornCoast #Yeaston #JackThorntonPodcast #LiveInAustralia #RegionalAustralia #TravelGuide | |||
| Fitzroy River Barrage and Beef Capital | 10 Sep 2026 | 00:11:07 | |
Day nine in Rockhampton. Jack explores the Fitzroy River Barrage plans, visits the Museum of Art and Botanic Gardens, takes the cheap TransLink bus to Yeppoon, and prepares his ute for the drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Rockhampton, Australia. Places in this episode: Quay Street, Rockhampton Museum of Art, Fitzroy River, Heritage Village, Yeppoon, Coffee Society Rockhampton, Stockland, Mount Archer National Park. Covered: Rockhampton attractions, Public transport costs, Dining in Rockhampton, Preparation for road trip, Local history and culture. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rockhampton #QueenslandTravel #BeefCapital #FitzroyRiver #BruceHighway #CairnsRoadTrip #TransLink #RockhamptonMuseum #BotanicGardens #MountArcher #CoffeeSociety #BuddyBoyKitchen #AustraliaWinter #CentralQueensland #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #RoadTripAU #VisaFreeAustralia | |||
| Rockhampton River Barrage and the Beef Capital | 09 Sep 2026 | 00:09:50 | |
Jack explores the Fitzroy River Barrage plans, visits the Museum of Art and Botanic Gardens, rides the cheap TransLink bus to Yeppoon, and prepares his ute for the drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Rockhampton, Australia. Places in this episode: Quay Street, Rockhampton Botanic Gardens, Rockhampton Museum of Art, The Two Professors, Yeppoon Foreshore, Great Western Hotel, Frenchville. Covered: Administrative tasks, Local transport costs, Museum and gardens, Pub culture, Road trip prep. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rockhampton #CentralQueensland #BeefCapital #BruceHighway #TravelAustralia #OutbackRoadTrip #CairnsBound #TransLink #FitzroyRiver #QueenslandWinter #TravelTips #SoloTravel #UteLife #HerveyBayToCairns #AustralianCoffee #RegionalAustralia #TravelPodcast #JackThornton | |||
| Rockhampton River Barrage and the Beef Capital | 08 Sep 2026 | 00:09:03 | |
Day seven in Rockhampton: walking the Fitzroy River Barrage, checking out the Capricorn Coast bus fare, and planning the final leg north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Rockhampton, Australia. Places in this episode: Quay Street heritage precinct, Fitzroy River, Coffee Society Rockhampton, Rockhampton Museum of Art, The Range, Botanic Gardens & Zoo, Allenstown, Buddy Boy Kitchen Rockhampton. Covered: Public Transport Costs, Museum Visits, Ute Preparation, Local Dining Prices, River Safety. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rockhampton #CentralQueensland #BeefCapital #AustraliaTravel #RoadTripAustralia #FitzroyRiver #TransLink #Yeppoon #CapricornCoast #WinterInQueensland #RockhamptonLife #BruceHighway #OutbackDriving #AustralianCoffee #RegionalAustralia #TravelBudget #QueenslandTourism #JackThorntonPodcast | |||
| Rockhampton River Walk and The Range Hills | 07 Sep 2026 | 00:09:29 | |
Day six in the Beef Capital. Jack explores the Fitzroy River boardwalk, visits a local cafe for breakfast, and hikes Mount Archer before discussing the drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Rockhampton, Australia. Places in this episode: Quay Street, Coffee Society Rockhampton, Mount Archer National Park, Nurim Circuit, Sleipner Lookout, Grasstree Lookout, Hummingbird Cafe, Frenchville. Covered: Mount Archer Hiking, Rockhampton Dining Costs, Botanic Gardens & Zoo, Museum of Art, Road Trip Preparation. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rockhampton #CentralQueensland #BeefCapital #AustraliaTravel #RoadTripCairns #MountArcher #FitzroyRiver #QueenslandWinter #TravelPodcast #JackThornton #AusTraveller #RegionalAustralia #HikingQueensland #FoodieRockhampton #BruceHighway #DigitalNomadAus #VisitQueensland #TravelTips | |||
| Rockhampton Beef Capital Winter Light | 06 Sep 2026 | 00:09:34 | |
Day five in Rockhampton. Jack explores the Quay Street heritage precinct, sorts out banking logistics, and weighs up the cost of living while preparing for the drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Rockhampton, Australia. Places in this episode: ANZ Branch Rockhampton, Quay Street, Coffee Society Rockhampton, The Range, Rockhampton Botanic Gardens & Zoo, Buddy Boy Kitchen Rockhampton, Mount Archer National Park, Great Western Hotel. Covered: Banking and administration, Local dining costs, Heritage architecture, Preparation for road trip, City exploration. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rockhampton #QueenslandTravel #BeefCapitalOfAustralia #BruceHighwayRoadTrip #CentralQueensland #TravelOnABudget #AustralianOutback #HerveyBayToCairns #RockyLife #WinterInTropics #QueenslandHistory #TravelTipsAustralia #SoloTraveler #UteLife #FitzroyRiver #MountArcher #BudgetTravel #ExploreQueensland | |||
| Rockhampton Winter Light and the Beef Capital | 05 Sep 2026 | 00:09:03 | |
Day four in Rockhampton. Jack navigates the heritage streets of Quay Street, sorts banking logistics, and plans the next leg of the drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Rockhampton, Australia. Places in this episode: Rockhampton CBD, Quay Street, Fitzroy River, The Range, Mount Archer National Park, Rockhampton Botanic Gardens & Zoo, Rockhampton Museum of Art. Covered: Administrative Setup, City Exploration, Cost of Living, Nature and Wildlife, Future Travel Planning. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rockhampton #CentralQueensland #AustraliaTravel #BeefCapital #FitzroyRiver #MountArcher #RoadTripAustralia #BruceHighway #HeritageArchitecture #CafeCulture #WildlifeWatching #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #OutbackDriving #QueenslandLife #DigitalNomad #SoloTravel #AustralianLandscape | |||
| Rockhampton Beef Capital and Riverside Morning | 04 Sep 2026 | 00:10:28 | |
Day three in Rockhampton. I explore the Fitzroy River, visit the Botanic Gardens and Zoo, and discuss the practicalities of living in Australia's Beef Capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Rockhampton, Australia. Places in this episode: The Range, Fitzroy River, Quay Street, ANZ Branch, Buddy Boy Kitchen Rockhampton, Rockhampton Botanic Gardens & Zoo, Mount Archer National Park, Great Western Hotel. Covered: Administrative setup, Local attractions, Cost of living analysis, River wildlife safety, Future travel planning. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rockhampton #QueenslandTravel #BeefCapital #FitzroyRiver #AustraliaTravelPodcast #TravelTips #CostOfLiving #BotanicGardens #MountArcher #CentralQueensland #TravelHacks #BudgetTravel #WildlifeWatching #HeritageWalk #RoadTripAustralia #CairnsBound #TravelVlog #AustralianLife | |||
| Rockhampton Winter Light and the Beef Capital | 03 Sep 2026 | 00:09:46 | |
Jack settles into day two in Rockhampton, exploring the Fitzroy River, the heritage precinct, and planning the drive north. He breaks down local costs, from coffee to rent, and looks ahead to the Capricorn Coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Rockhampton, Australia. Places in this episode: Coffee Society Rockhampton, Quay Street, Customs House, Fitzroy River, Criterion Hotel, Rockhampton Museum of Art, The Range, Rockhampton Botanic Gardens & Zoo. Covered: Rockhampton City Life, Local Costs and Budgeting, Heritage and History, Transport and Logistics, Nature and Wildlife, Planning the Road Trip North. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rockhampton #CentralQueensland #AustraliaTravel #BeefCapital #QueenslandWinter #BruceHighway #TravelPodcast #SoloTravel #RoadTripAU #CapricornCoast #GreatBarrierReef #HeritageVillage #FitzroyRiver #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #AustraliaLife #JackThornton #VisitQLD | |||
| Arriving in the Beef Capital: Rocky Drive and Riverside | 02 Sep 2026 | 00:10:20 | |
Jack Thornton drives north from Hervey Bay to Rockhampton, settling into the Beef Capital. He explores the Fitzroy River, checks out the heritage streetscape, and outlines the practicalities of moving to Central Queensland. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Rockhampton, Australia. Places in this episode: Hervey Bay, Bruce Highway, Quay Street, Customs House, Post Office, St Joseph's Cathedral, Criterion Hotel, ANZ Branch. Covered: Rockhampton arrival, Quay Street heritage, Fitzroy River wildlife, Mount Archer views, Museum and Zoo, Cost of living, Public transport, Driver licence transfer. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rockhampton #CentralQueensland #BeefCapital #AustraliaTravel #RoadTripAU #BruceHighway #FitzroyRiver #MountArcher #QueenslandWinter #HerveyBayToCairns #CapricornCoast #GreatBarrierReef #TravelTips #MovingToAustralia #OutbackLife #AustralianFood #HeritageArchitecture #WildlifeWatching | |||
| Hervey Bay Winter Morning and the Road North | 01 Sep 2026 | 00:11:07 | |
Jack spends his final full day in Hervey Bay, walking the Urangan Pier at dawn, visiting the new community hub, and preparing the ute for the long drive up the Bruce Highway to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Hervey Bay, Australia. Places in this episode: Urangan Pier, Bayaroma Cafe, Hervey Bay Community Hub, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery, Spotted Goat Kitchen, Commonwealth Bank Pialba, Urangan Botanic Gardens, Scarness Band Roturna. Covered: Hervey Bay daily life, Road trip preparation, Local dining costs, Community infrastructure, Art and culture, Driving logistics. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HerveyBay #QueenslandTravel #WhaleWatching #K'gari #FraserCoast #RoadTripAustralia #BruceHighway #CairnsBound #WinterInQLD #UranganPier #TravelBudget #AustralianCoffee #WildlifePhotography #SoloTravel #VanLifeAustralia #GreatSandyStraits #VisitQueensland #TravelPodcast | |||
| Whale Festival Wrap-Up and the Road North | 31 Aug 2026 | 00:10:01 | |
Jack spends his last day in Hervey Bay after the Whale Festival weekend — a quiet morning at the Urangan Pier, a final coffee in Torquay, and the new community hub opening in Pialba. He reflects on the cost of living and what the drive to Cairns will hold. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Hervey Bay, Australia. Places in this episode: Urangan Pier, Bayaroma Cafe, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery, The Dock Hervey Bay, Great Sandy Straits Marina, Scarness Band Rotunda, K'gari, Pialba. Covered: Whale Festival aftermath, new community hub and library, gallery exhibitions, Hervey Bay cost of living and housing, road trip preparation north. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HerveyBay #WhaleFestival #Queensland #K'gari #FraserIsland #AustraliaTravel #WhaleWatching #CoastalQueensland #TravelPodcast #RoadTripAustralia #UranganPier #HerveyBayGallery #CostOfLiving #QueenslandTravel #GreatSandyStrait #BruceHighway #Telstra #AussieRoadTrip | |||
| The Long Pier at First Light | 30 Aug 2026 | 00:08:33 | |
Day 11 in Hervey Bay: Jack walks the 900-metre Urangan Pier before dawn, watches the fishing boats head out, and thinks about time, tides, and the quiet work of a town built on the water. Plus the cost of a pier-side coffee, the whale festival wind-down, and what it costs to live here. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Hervey Bay, Australia. Places in this episode: Urangan Pier, Spotted Goat Kitchen, Commonwealth Bank Hervey Bay, EAT in the Bay, Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens, Enzo's on the Beach. Covered: Urangan Pier, Hervey Bay cost of living, Whale Festival wind-down, Local cafe and restaurant visits, Town infrastructure and community hub. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HerveyBay #UranganPier #Queensland #AustraliaTravel #WhaleFestival #FraserCoast #WideBay #TravelAustralia #HerveyBayLife #Kbari #LivingInAustralia #AustralianWinter #EspPlanade | |||
| Whale Festival Wanderings and the Road Ahead | 29 Aug 2026 | 00:09:07 | |
Jack spends his final full day in Hervey Bay at the Whale Festival, soaking in the town's winter community spirit, grabbing fish and chips, and revisiting the esplanade before preparing for the long drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Hervey Bay, Australia. Places in this episode: Bayaroma Cafe, The Dock Hervey Bay, Urangan Pier, Hervey Bay Esplanade, Scarness Beach, Seafront Oval, Great Sandy Straits Marina, Pialba. Covered: Whale Festival Parade of Lights, Hervey Bay marina and pier, Cost of living and eating out, Local community and nightlife, Road trip preparation and logistics. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HerveyBay #WhaleFestival #Queensland #AustraliaTravel #WhaleHeritageSite #FraserCoast #UranganPier #RoadTripAustralia #BruceHighway #WinterInQueensland #ParadeOfLights #K'gari #FraserIsland #HerveyBayEsplanade #TravelAustralia #HumpbackWhales #SeeAustralia #QueenslandRoadTrip | |||
| Hervey Bay's Last Winter Nights and the Road Ahead | 28 Aug 2026 | 00:09:17 | |
Jack spends his final days in Hervey Bay before driving north to Cairns, catching the Whale Festival Parade of Lights finale and the new gallery's whale song exhibition, and reflecting on the town's winter rhythm and cost of living. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Hervey Bay, Australia. Places in this episode: Urangan Pier, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery, Bayaroma Cafe, EAT in the Bay, Seafront Oval, WetSide Water Park, Tooan Tooan flying fox colony, The Dock Hervey Bay. Covered: Hervey Bay Whale Festival finale, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery whale song exhibition, Hervey Bay botanic gardens and local parks, Hervey Bay cost of living and dining, Road trip planning from Hervey Bay to Cairns, Hervey Bay winter activities and community life. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HerveyBay #WhaleFestival #ParadeOfLights #WhaleSongExhibition #HerveyBayRegionalGallery #HerveyBayBotanicGardens #QueenslandTravel #AustraliaTravel #WinterInAustralia #RoadTripAustralia #Kari #FraserIsland #WhaleWatching #HerveyBayEsplanade #LivingInQueensland #CostOfLivingAustralia #QueenslandArt | |||
| K'gari Day Trip, Pier Dawn, and the Road North | 27 Aug 2026 | 00:08:28 | |
Jack takes his booked day trip to K'gari (Fraser Island), the world's largest sand island, ticking off Lake McKenzie and the Maheno Shipwreck. Back in Hervey Bay, he catches a dawn walk on the Urangan Pier and a final fish and chips dinner, then plans the drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Hervey Bay, Australia. Places in this episode: River Heads, K'gari, Central Station, Wanggoolba Creek, Lake McKenzie, 75-Mile Beach, Maheno Shipwreck, The Pinnacles. Covered: K'gari day trip, Whale Festival finale, Hervey Bay cost of living, Urangan Pier at sunset, Road trip north planning. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HerveyBay #KGari #FraserIsland #LakeMcKenzie #MahenoShipwreck #QueenslandTravel #AustraliaTravel #WhaleFestival #UranganPier #RoadTrip #CairnsBound #BudgetTravel #CoastalQueensland #ExploreAustralia #WinterSun #TravelGuide | |||