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Tropical North Queensland Rainforest, Reef & The Red Dirt Outback

Must-sees and dos

  • Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef
  • Experience nature at its best on Heron Island
  • Explore the Daintree Rainforest
  • Catch a glimpse of a saltwater crocodile in the wild
  • Visit Cape York Peninsula, the northernmost point on the Australian mainland

Good to know quick facts

  • Population: Cairns 150,000
  • Capital: -
  • Local Food: tropical mangoes, bananas and sweet sun-ripened pineapples
  • Best time to visit: Queensland is next to perfect any time of year. The wet season between November and April brings with it hot temperatures, high humidity and torrential rains
  • Events not to be missed:
    Undara Outback Rock & Blues Festival, an amazing weekend of music and mates in one of North Queensland’s most unique locations, Undara Experience

With year-round warm weather and sunny skies, Tropical North Queensland offers the ideal destination for those not wanting to leave home soil, but keen on a tropical escape.

If you’re looking for adventure, you can snorkel or dive one of Australia’s greatest natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef. If cycling or hiking is your thing, why not explore the highland plateaus and discover hidden rainforest waterfalls, or go white-water rafting along raging rivers.

If you’re wanting a more relaxed holiday there are many food and wine trails to enjoy,
museums, local markets full of home-made goodies, and some of the best spas and wellness retreats you’ll find in Australia.


WHY NOW? For the sun, sand, relaxation, water activities, somewhere not too far from home, familiarity.