Palm Cove
Palm Cove is a tiny enclave of luxury hotels and fine-dining restaurants beside a beautiful palm-fringed beach. Discover Tropical North Queensland's glamorous beach village.
Discover Palm CoveThere’s No Place Like It On Earth
Connect with nature in a place unlike anywhere else – fringed by reef and enveloped by rainforest, the world’s warmest welcome is waiting for you.
On the Trail of Inspiration
Where to experience the best Tropical North Queensland has to offer… from wallowing under a waterfall to taking the plunge on the Great Barrier Reef.
8 ways to do the Atherton Tablelands
Head to the hills to discover the Atherton Tablelands, whose rolling green hills are ready for a different type of adventure every day
A guide to Trinity Beach
Located just 30 minutes north of Cairns, Trinity Beach is a relaxed seaside village waiting to be explored.
How to explore iconic landscapes with Traditional Custodians
Delve deeper into the iconic landscapes of Tropical North Queensland by visiting with Traditional Custodians.
16 things to do your first time in Cairns
If ever the statement “so much to do, so little time” rang true of a destination, Cairns would be it. With the Great Barrier Reef in its front yard and the Wet Tropics rainforest out the back, aside from your bathers, time is the best thing you can pack for a visit to Tropical North Queensland. If it’s your first time in the North Queensland capital, start with these 16 things to do in Cairns.
8 mini road trips in Tropical North Queensland
Discover local specialties and hidden gems on a mini road trip through Tropical North Queensland with these one day wonders. Here are eight itineraries to get you out and about.
7 reasons to book a liveaboard diving experience in Tropical North Queensland
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.
5 Events to Catch in October 2021
Want to make the most of your time in the tropics? Ramp up your October by catching one of these fantastic events.
6 Road Trips From Cairns
From swimming in wild waterfalls, to exploring hidden coves and outback tracks, it’s time to hit the road to enjoy the adventure of a lifetime on these road trips from Cairns.
10 adventures to take you from coast to country in Tropical North Queensland
From exploring outback caves to diving deep into local Indigenous culture, there’s endless opportunities for adventure in Tropical North Queensland.
Conscious travel: How to travel Tropical North Queensland for a cause
Take nothing but photographs, leave only footprints and help give back to the unique environment of Tropical North Queensland with these experiences and causes.
Transformative Experiences to Inspire Your Tropical Holiday
Travel in Tropical North Queensland can be transformative. As you experience natural wonders and iconic adventures, you will be left with a feeling that stays with you long after you leave the tropics. Don’t miss these incredible experiences in Tropical North Queensland.
17 bars & breweries to check out in Cairns CBD
A big part of travelling is finding the perfect spot to have a cold drink at the end of a day adventuring. Here’s where to quench your thirst in Cairns, whether your a cocktail connoisseur, beer buff, gin junkie or simply love a glass of wine with a view.
20 waterfalls near Cairns
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.
10 things near Mareeba worth the drive from Cairns
If your ideal holiday involves roaming from providore to providore, seeing 400-million-year-old rock cave formations and exploring waterfalls in between, there’s a town on the Atherton Tablelands you’ll want to get to know.
Where to shop local in Cairns City
Step away from the mainstream chain stores and hit the city streets to browse an array of local Cairns shops.
Your guide to the Cairns Esplanade Dining Precinct
The iconic Cairns Esplanade has had a major makeover. Enjoy a new and improved esplanade dining experience by visiting the Cairns Esplanade Dining Precinct.
Incredible hikes you need to conquer near Cairns
Surrounded by national parks, World Heritage rainforest and the Great Dividing Range, find countless bush walks or hikes within a short distance of Cairns.
Things to do in Port Douglas
Don’t let its flop and drop reputation fool you, there are many things to do in Port Douglas. From hunting with Traditional Owners & exploring the Great Barrier Reef, to river floats & wildlife parks. Here’s how to spend your time in Port Douglas.
Luxury places to rest your head
Escape to luxe island hideaways, indulgent outback retreats or tranquil ancient rainforests. Kick off your shoes, take some much needed R&R and discover the unique landscape of Tropical North Queensland.
7 Rainforest Adventures in Tropical North Queensland
From mild to wild, there’s endless opportunities for rainforest adventures in Tropical North Queensland.
9 ways to be a more eco-conscious traveller
These eco-travel tips will ensure that your trip to Tropical North Queensland is as green as the lush rainforest environment itself.
Explore Tropical North Queensland
Eleven distinct destinations, hundreds of places to see, endless experiences to relish. Where to begin your tropical journey of discovery.
Gulf Savannah & Outback
The outback meets the sea in this remote region stretching across the Gulf of Carpentaria. Marvel at ancient geological wonders, try your luck fossicking for gold, buy fresh prawns straight from the trawler and swap stories with local characters.
Torres Strait Islands
Off Australia’s northern tip, the islands of the Torres Strait are a world unto themselves. Few travellers experience the unique melting pot of Aboriginal and Melanesian cultures, waters teeming with dugongs and dolphins, and hidden relics of Australia’s military past.
Cooktown and Cape York
Getting to the edge of Australia is an adventure you will never forget. Tackle rugged dirt roads and raging rivers, explore 27 national parks, meet the locals in historic Cooktown and immerse yourself in Australia’s most fascinating Indigenous dance festival.
Atherton Tablelands
Tropical North Queensland’s not all about the coast. Head inland to the Atherton Tablelands and discover a lush green world dotted with waterfalls, swimming holes, farm gates, food and wine trails, and some of the best coffee in the country.
Kuranda
Tourists have been flocking to the quirky village of Kuranda for more than 100 years. Wind through the mountains in a historic train, fall in love with the vibrant arts community and feel the spray of Queensland’s most famous waterfall.
Port Douglas
Barefoot luxury is the order of the day in this charming holiday town set between rainforest and reef. Iconic beach resorts and award-winning golf courses rub shoulders with stylish boutiques, alfresco restaurants, trendy craft breweries and bustling markets.
Daintree and Cape Tribulation
Discover a place where two UNESCO World Heritage Sites meet. The 180-million-year-old Wet Tropics Rainforest tumbles down to the coast at Cape Tribulation, right on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Head into the jungle for the digital detox of a lifetime.
Palm Cove
Luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, breezy beach bars and indulgent spas await in Tropical North Queensland’s most glamorous enclave. Kayak off the beach, fish from the jetty or kick back with a cocktail by the pool. Even your dog is welcome.
Cairns and Northern Beaches
The perfect jumping-off point for your Tropical North Queensland adventure. Cairns is a vibrant city with a laid-back, outdoor lifestyle and is set right in between two natural wonders – the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest.
Mission Beach and The Cassowary Coast
An undiscovered gem of Tropical North Queensland and the closest point to the Great Barrier Reef. This sleepy stretch of coast has it all – verdant rainforest, deserted beaches, uninhabited islands, bubbling waterholes and welcoming locals – including fascinating cassowaries.
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Sweet dreams are made of @tasteportdouglas 🍬 From glamour & golf to sipping cocktails & sensational seafood Taste Port Douglas once again served us some incredible times 🌺 Showcasing the best of Tropical North Queensland's ...
There’s something fishy going on here 🐠
Say hello to the Barramundi Cod 👋 Though it might share a name with the famous Barra, our fishy friend here is only named due to it’s similar shape - it’s actually part of the grouper ...
Don’t judge, he’s still holding onto a little bit of holiday weight 👀
There’s plenty of reasons to visit @tropicalnorthqueensland during the warmer months ☀️ Balmy weather, refreshing ocean waters & waterfall bliss, but what...
Around here, palm trees are your frond 🌴😉 If ever the statement “so much to do, so little time” rang true of a destination, #Cairns would be the place 🙌 With the @gbrmarinepark in our front yard & the @wettropicsworldheritage ...
Now that's a view of @portdouglasdaintree we could get used to 🌴😍 If a flight over the coast isn’t how you’d like to spend your days, perhaps a picnic under the palms? 🏝 From #RexSmealPark to #FourMileBeach to luxury resorts, Port ...
Beachy keen for this island paradise ☀️🌊 @fitzroyisland packs far more than meets the eye into it’s 399 hectares 🙌✨ With a resort, two restaurants, a national park & a whole lot of island activities to keep the family busy 🌅🏝 ...
Like most good adventures, this one is 90% preparation & 10% perspiration (seriously, it gets hot up here 🔥) – so you’ll want to do PhD-levels of research before you make tracks up the peninsula 🚙 We might be coming towards the end ...
Sunset on a sand cay? Yes please ✨⛵ There's more than one kind of island paradise in @tropicalnorthqueensland, this dreamy cay is spectacular from every angle 😍 Whether you visit from ground level or up in the air you won't want to ...
Imagine this ☁️... You're on a wild, uninhabited island, something like what you'd see in a Jurassic Park movie 🦖🌴 For a full 24 hours you're living off the island (or whatever snacks you brought along in your bag 😉) 🌿 ...
Today marks one week since the handover of an additional 160,000 hectares of land, stretching from Port Douglas to Cape York, back to Traditional Owners 👣
After a special ceremony in Bloomfield, north of Wujal Wujal last week, The ...
