cape york

  • Discovery Tours Australia

    Want a personalised premium small group tour? Why not come and join them on one of their premium full day [more…]

  • Culture Connect

    Culture Connect specialises in intimate, genuine Aboriginal cultural experiences with Indigenous Traditional Owners on their homelands throughout North Queensland. Through [more…]

  • Adventure North Australia

    Adventure North Australia is a small group touring company with a great reputation. Their dedicated team have a strong customer [more…]

  • Skytrans Airlines

    Skytrans Airline and West Wing Aviation, have a long and distinguished history in Queensland and take to the skies each [more…]

  • Lizard Island Resort

    Lizard Island, Australia’s northernmost island resort on the Great Barrier Reef, is truly secluded from the rest of the world [more…]

  • Cape York Camping Punsand Bay

    Punsand Bay is the ultimate base for any Cape York adventure. The address is right on the beach, just 5kms [more…]

  • Top Scenic Flights

    From scenic flights over the Great Barrier Reef and the tropical rainforest to flying to an ancient aboriginal rock art site or undertaking an epic helicopter pub crawl, take to the sky on your Tropical North Queensland adventure.

  • Cardiac Challenge

    The Cardiac Challenge is a three-day camping and recreational cycle ride in the September school holidays.

  • Weipa Fishing Classic

    Cape York’s premier and most exciting fishing competition and fun for all the family!

  • Ways to connect with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander cultures

    Tropical North Queensland is the only region in Australia with two distinct Indigenous cultures, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Connect with these ancient cultures 60,000 years in the making.

  • Experience an incredible Aboriginal rock art tour

    Discover what true connection to country feels like at a 20,000-year-old Aboriginal rock art gallery with Jarramali Rock Art Tours. Fly in via a scenic helicopter or jump in a 4WD with a Traditional Owner guide for the full overnight experience.

  • Northern Peninsula Area Culture Festival

    Cultural dance groups, cultural food and local arts/craft stalls with traditional carving workshops, art exhibitions, history walks and local tours.

  • Oak Park Races

    Held each year at Oak Park station, professional horse racing, bar and food facilities and children’s activities.

  • Sovereign Resort Hotel Annual Barramundi Fishing Competition

    An all-tackle fishing competition – any breaking strain fishing line fished on rod and reel or handline is welcome and the champion angler will be defined by the closest to the random mystery weight!

  • Fishing from Cairns to Cape York

    Cairns to Cape York is an angler’s Nirvana: a pristine environment that is both challenging and inspiring. With the largest diversity of fish species in Australia and the ability to fish all year round, a visit to Tropical North Queensland should be on everyone’s bucket-list.

  • Wallaby Creek Festival

    A 3 day celebration of music and the arts on Wallaby Creek. 

  • Laura Races and Rodeo

    An action-packed weekend with something for all the family to enjoy.

  • Cooktown Races

    Giddy up at the 148th annual Cooktown races and enjoy a day of racing, fashion, the dash for cash and the coveted Cooktown Cup.

  • Cargo ship your way to Cape York and the Torres Strait Islands

    We’ve rounded up the top reasons why you need to get your ship together and get on the MV Trinity Bay to Cape York and the Torres Strait Islands.

  • Big things with big attitudes

    Not all Big Things are cringe-worthy kitsch. The Big Wet makes our list thanks to its influence on Big Waterfalls while dust storm-creating Big Trucks are a part of everyday life in the outback.  We’re also rather partial to seriously Big Trees in these parts.

  • 5 Unmissable sights in the Torres Strait Islands

    Between Cape York and Papua New Guinea, there’s a fascinating world of unforgettable adventures to be had. Journey to this culturally unique part of Australia and you’ll find vibrant Indigenous communities celebrating their strong connection to land and sea.

  • Laura Quinkan Dance Festival

    3-day festival in Cape York, highlighting indigenous, language, song, dance and stories. 5,000+ people, 20+ Communities, 500+ performers.

  • 7 road trips you don’t want to miss

    Nothing beats a good old-fashioned road trip. Whether it’s a leisurely Sunday drive or an extended journey, hitting the road offers unbridled freedom. So fasten your seatbelt, shuffle your favourite playlist and settle back as you journey through Tropical North Queensland.

  • 11 Best markets near Cairns

    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.