Uncover the hidden beach treasures of South Cairns, where tranquil paradise awaits beyond the tourist crowds. From spotting cassowaries to riding horseback along the beach, these quiet spots offer amazing unique experiences.
Short on time or new to birding? Consider a guided birdwatching tour in the wet tropics. With over 300 species to discover, let the experts lead you to avian wonders. It’s the perfect solution for capturing that elusive species or maximising your birding experience. Join a guided tour and let the birding adventure begin!
From Cairns to the Atherton Tablelands and beyond, discover a paradise of stunning bird species. With eleven endemics, including the magnificent Victoria’s Riflebird and the elusive Fernwren, prepare for an unforgettable birding adventure!
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.
The Kuranda Riverboat operates interpretive river cruises and guided rainforest walks. Enjoy a memorable experience discovering Kuranda’s rainforest flora, fauna [more…]
Got an electric vehicle? Drive the tropics the sustainable way with this EV road trip from Cairns to Cardwell.
With lush, ancient rainforest on one side, and the world’s largest coral reef on the other, Mission Beach and the Cassowary Coast boast a spectacular hidden world. Donning some of the region’s best accessible adventures, there’s more than one way to explore this off-the-beaten-track slice of paradise.
While Cairns itself is known for its laid back city vibes and stunning esplanade, the Great Barrier Reef, rainforest, waterfalls and quirky townships are just a stone’s throw away. Grab a pen and paper and add these day trips from Cairns to your holiday bucket list.
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.
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.
Stretching between Cairns and Townsville, this under-the-radar route can be completed in four hours, but is best enjoyed over a couple of days so you can soak up the region’s spectacular natural assets and relaxed friendly vibe.
Purpose designed for comfort in the wilderness their six luxury timber and glass Treehouses are perched high in the rainforest [more…]
From mild to wild, there’s endless opportunities for rainforest adventures in Tropical North Queensland.
There’s plenty of reasons to visit Cairns & Great Barrier Reef in summer – balmy weather, crystal clear reef visibility and pumping waterfalls – but what you might not know is it’s also the best time of year to spot Australia’s living dinosaurs and their chicks, cassowaries.
It’s that time of year again! School’s out and kids all over the country are begging to get out and explore. From wildlife to waterslides and everything in between, this is your ultimate guide to the school holidays near Cairns.
It might be a well-known fact that Tropical North Queensland is the only place in the world where two natural World Heritage sites collide, but there’s more first and only’s to this destination than its reef and rainforest.
You know what rates as highly as the reef and rainforest on visitor’s to-do-lists when they come to Cairns? Having a wildlife encounter.
When you want to see Australian natives up close, it pays to visit an animal sanctuary who have perfected up close and personal experiences for more than eight decades, Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures.
Meet six solitary inhabitants of the Great Barrier Reef & Wet Tropics Rainforest who were practising social distancing before toilet paper was a commodity & TikTok challenges overtook your newsfeed.
Located 15km from the township of Innisfail, Etty Bay is a popular locals beach, just big enough for the beach, [more…]
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.
The award-winning Wildlife Habitat, located in Port Douglas, provides visitors with a chance to experience the wildlife of Wetlands, Rainforest, [more…]
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is the best place to see crocodiles and local wildlife in the North. 2500 metres of boardwalks [more…]
Locally owned and operated by the Woodward family since 1976, the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park is set amid World Heritage [more…]
Home to the largest single collection of free flying birds in Australia (some 500 of them!), Birdworld Kuranda displays no [more…]
A multi-award winner, the Discovery Centre is nestled in the heart of the rainforest, 10 kilometres north of the Daintree [more…]