Gain a new perspective in the tropics.
Whether you’re an expert bushwalker up for a long-haul hike or a Sunday stroller looking for something more leisurely, you’re spoilt for choice with a huge range of walks to suit every person. Lace up the shoes and hit the daily step count this weekend.
A short 45min ferry will take you over to Fitzroy Island where you can tackle the summit walk. The best bit? You can cool off with a dip in the Great Barrier Reef when you’re done.
With an elevation of 269m, the Fitzroy Island summit will treat you to panoramic views over the island, back to the mainland and over the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Who knows, you might even spot a whale from up there.
Whether you’re looking to climb a mountain through the dense Wet Tropics rainforest or challenge yourself to the Queensland’s highest mountain, Tropical North Queensland can take you to new heights.
You may only have a weekend in Tropical North Queensland, but you can still tackle a lot while you’re here.
Mighty mountain ranges and Wet Tropics Rainforest create the optimum environment for a myriad of extraordinary waterfalls. Fall in love with these 20 waterfall wonderlands only a short drive from Cairns.
Boasting nature’s ultimate keep-fit playground, nutritious local produce for those post-workout gains, and plenty of idyllic spots for some all-important recovery time, Tropical North Queensland is an active traveller’s dream. Here are our top tips to exploring the region like a top athlete:
Experience the famous village in the rainforest along a network of easy trails that introduce you to the surrounding Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. Accommodating all types of walkers, discover the amazing scenery that exists a stone’s throw from Kuranda’s shopping experience.
Foodies take a deep breath and prepare your tastebuds for tantalisation. Here’s how to get your foodie fix on the Atherton Tablelands.
Soak up the colour and the character, the smells and the sounds clunk and clash in a cacophony of the excitement of these 11 great markets.
Throw on your best activewear and prepare to stretch your legs as you venture into the natural playground of Mount Whitfield. You’ll feel worlds away from city life as you delve into the depths of the rainforest, despite being less than ten minutes from Cairns CBD.
We’ve all seen those gorgeous wisps of whiteness poking out from an azure sea on Great Barrier Reef. But what are they? More importantly, where are they? And how can we get a piece of sand cay action? We’re here to reveal all.
Whether it’s time spent outdoors, the excitement of exploring a new landscape or just sleeping under the stars, my time camping as a kid has meant a desire to share similar experiences with my own children.
Trail runners and bushwalkers are spoilt for choice in Tropical North Queensland. It’s hard to put a figure on how many trails there are but trust me, there are hundreds. Situated in lush, heritage-listed rainforest, the Goldfields Trail, between Babinda and Goldsborough Valley, is one of the most iconic in the region.
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