All you need to know about the coral spawning
Strap on your mask and snorkel or tank for the Great Barrier Reef’s biggest event of the year – the beautiful and mysterious mass coral spawning.
Strap on your mask and snorkel or tank for the Great Barrier Reef’s biggest event of the year – the beautiful and mysterious mass coral spawning.
Tourism operators in Tropical North Queensland actively invest in the future of the Great Barrier Reef. They have been dedicated partners in its protection and management for decades. By engaging in research and providing infrastructure for scientists, they ensure the reef is the best managed on Earth. Visiting the reef contributes to its ongoing preservation, allowing future generations to enjoy its beauty.
Use this as a guide for planning your luxury sojourn to Tropical North Queensland. Exploring the premium side of iconic landscapes including reef, rainforest, city and outback, this itinerary is perfect for honeymooners, anniversaries and special occasions, or simply those who like to live in the lap of luxury.
Travelling Tropical North Queensland can be a transformative experience, but it’s important to ensure that everyone can access these amazing adventures. Join Flynn Rigby as he explores the many destinations and tour operators that cater to individuals with hidden disabilities.
Are you an adventurer at heart, seeking the ultimate solo travel experience in Australia? As the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and home to one of the world’s most ancient rainforests, Cairns offers solo travellers a wealth of opportunities for exploration and adventure.
From soaring above the Great Barrier Reef in a private helicopter to sundowners on a secluded sand cay, indulge in the lap of luxury in Tropical North Queensland with these luxury and wellness experiences.
Beyonce iconically said “who runs the world? Girls!” and this couldn’t be more true when it comes to tourism in Tropical North Queensland. To celebrate International Women’s Day, meet five iconic ladies making their mark in their fields and inspiring their fellow sisters to do the same.
Zoom Helicopters is a Cairns-based, locally owned and operated helicopter tourism business that offers personalised helicopter scenic flights and tours [more…]
What’SUP Cairns offers experiences, lessons, and beach hire all over North Queensland from reefs, rainforests and lakes. From Dunk island, [more…]
Tropical North Queensland isn’t just known for its breathtaking locations, it is a fishing mecca with a fishing culture ingrained deep into its DNA. First class fisherman Dyllon Schulz of Reel Destinations drops us a line on all things sustainable fishing and shares his top tips for low impact fishing in the tropics.
Craving a slice of sandy paradise? Keep palm and follow this 4 day island and beach hopping itinerary through Palm Cove, Fitzroy Island and Port Douglas.
This five-day adventure through Cairns, Port Douglas and the Atherton Tablelands will give you a holiday glow and leave you feeling grounded and recharged.
Desperate for an escape from stressful, busy city life? Take a well-deserved break and feel grounded the moment you touch down in Cairns; the gateway to Tropical North Queensland.
Leave the hustle and bustle of life behind and reconnect with yourself in Tropical North Queensland. Jump on a plane to Cairns for a mini-escape, you don’t need a passport to visit this tropical destination.
Discover the Indigenous stories, legends and traditions of Wunyami (Green Island) from the Gungganji and Yidinji people as you join them on a guided island tour and learn about their cultural, ceremony and life with Wunyami Tours.
The Sunshine State might have 900 tropical islands off its coastline, but there’s one stretch of coast that’s overrepresented when it comes to idyllic island-oasis. Enter Southern Cairns and the Cassowary Coast, whose offshore attractions are as much of a drawcard as its mainland namesake.
Tropical North Queensland has the highest concentration of Eco certified experiences in Australia. Here’s a list of Eco certified experiences to enjoy, so that you can relish your time in nature whilst protecting it too!
Not all heroes wear capes, some wear fins! Oceans 2 Earth volunteer Haylee Boyes shares how she left the iconic Great Barrier Reef even better than how she found it.
To help understand more about coral bleaching and what’s really happening to the World Heritage-listed wonder, Gareth Phillips, Master Reef Guide, Marine Biologist and Director of Marine Discoveries, sat down to explain its impacts, causes and what you can do about it.
If you’re into adventure and nature, point your compass south and explore Cairns’ under-the-radar southern corridor – a region of breathtaking natural beauty with a whole lot of country charm.
When it rains, activities pour in Cairns. See why Cairns shines all summer long with this wet weather activity guide.
Mother Nature sees your backyard swimming pool and raised you her take on it with these waterfalls and swimming spots– each perfectly moulded and best explored with a sense of adventure.
Welcome to the loveliest little drive in Queensland. Short but oh-so-sweet, the Great Barrier Reef Drive covers just 140km in a straight line north from Cairns to Cape Tribulation via Port Douglas.
With over 2,300km of reefs, sand cays and islands to explore, extend your reef experience from one night to up to one week with a liveaboard diving trip.
The Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of injured and sick turtles, [more…]
Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef work to protect and conserve both the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around the [more…]