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| Far North Queensland - Cairns |
Whether it's an indulgent break or a life changing adventure, this stunning region offers you a magical and unforgettable experience. Far North Queensland is where the rainforest meets the reef. Few places on earth can boast such unique natural attractions with the Great Barrier Reef offering an underwater treasure trove of dazzling coral and sea life, and superb World Heritage listed tropical rainforests within easy reach.
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Beyond the beauty of Tropical North Queensland’s most iconic attractions awaits a rich diversity of destinations and experiences for you to explore. Discover uncrowded national parks, extinct volcanoes, lakes, waterfalls, charming small villages and some of Australia's richest agricultural lands in the Cairns Highlands, all within an hour west of Cairns.
Take time out in the Gulf Savannah, an expansive region filled with dry grasslands, lava tubes, cascading hot springs, hidden gorges, sensational fishing spots and mining relics. Or head south to explore the scenic beauty of the Great Green Way and Bellenden Ker ranges extending south of Cairns to Mission Beach. If a unique journey of discovery is more your style, head north of the Daintree and Cape Tribulation to explore Cape York Peninsula, known as Australia’s last frontier.
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Be refreshed in this region which is set on rolling plateaux around 700m above sea level, and within just an hour’s drive west of Cairns. Diverse and breathtaking, the Highlands offer an abundance of experiences and attractions to captivate you.
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| Cooktown and Cape York Peninsula | |
Beginning at historic Cooktown, Cape York Peninsula, one of the world's last accessible wilderness areas, remains a land of few people and prolific wildlife. The fishing is amazing, the scenery magnificent and the culture a fusion of many. Visit ancient Aboriginal cultural sites, head to premier sports fishing grounds or go on a 4WD adventure you won't forget past towering termite nests, fast-flowing rivers and remote camping and wilderness lodges.
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| Daintree and Cape Tribulation | |
Welcome to lush tropical rainforests, sparkling rivers, secluded white beaches and breathtaking beauty, the only place in the world where two World Heritage listed areas meet… the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest.
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The spectacular Great Green Way scenic drive extends from Cairns to Townsville. Here you can immerse yourself in the peace and tranquillity of the pristine Wet Tropics rainforests, sweeping sugar cane fields, cute country towns and divine views over the Coral Sea, or pump up the action and experience an unforgettable natural high in this tropical playground.
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The hundreds of islands that make up the Great Barrier Reef are what dreams are made of…whether it’s emerald rainforest jewels, large natural islands made for exploration, sophisticated romantic retreats or secluded coral atolls where the only footsteps you will see are your own. Whether its an unforgettable flight over it, observing from an underwater walkway, diving through the waters or sailing through on a yacht, the reef’s spectacular beauty will take your breath away.
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| Outback and Gulf Savannah | |
Just a few hours drive west of Cairns, lush tropical rainforests give way to an ever-changing landscape of open woodlands and savannah grasslands, dramatic volcanic landforms, rugged escarpments and cool, fresh-water gorges. Try your hand at fossicking, enjoy legendary fishing, view the incredible diversity of bird life or enjoy the preserved history of these ‘frontier towns’, experiences all enriched by interaction with local characters as colourful as an Outback sunset.
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The Daintree rainforest is a haven of cool lush greenery, wafting with sweet floral aromas and echoing with trickling streams and exotic wildlife calls. Take a dip in the cool waters of Mossman Gorge as you watch fish darting below and flashes of blue from kingfishers and Ulysses butterflies flitting around a canyon of towering rainforest.
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The Torres Strait Islands lie just north of Cape York, Australia’s most northern point, and south of Papua New Guinea. This unique location creates a fusion of Melanesian and Australian Aboriginal cultures. The Torres Strait Islands are comprised of 274 islands, of which 17 are inhabited with approximately 20 communities. The islands and the surrounding reefs provide diverse habitats for marine life including dugongs and sea turtles. With beautiful, untouched beaches and crystal clear waters, a visit to the Torres Strait Islands will make you think that you’ve left Australia for another Pacific island paradise, but that’s simply what makes the Torres Strait that more enticing, it’s proudly one of Australia’s hidden gems.
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