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  • Savannah Summer Series Pool Party

    Dig out your loudest boardshorts, blow up the beach ball, and slap on some sunscreen as the Savannah Summer Series Pool Party hits Cairns for a super summertime shindig like no other!

  • How to explore the region’s food bowl

    Get a taste for adventure exploring the region’s food bowl on a drive around the Atherton Tablelands and Cassowary Coast.

  • Six animals who practise social distancing

    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.

  • Paluma and Crystal Creek Rainforest

    Embrace the natural beauty of the Paluma Range National Park, the southern gateway to the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. [more…]

  • Wallaman Falls, Girringun National Park

    Discover Wallaman Falls, Australia’s highest permanent single drop waterfall, in Girringun National Park, west of Ingham. Surrounded by World Heritage [more…]

  • Lucinda

    Directly opposite the southern tip of World Heritage listed Hinchinbrook Island is the sleepy seaside hamlet of Lucinda. The eye-popping [more…]

  • Ingham

    Where can you discover a taste of Italian life in Townsville North Queensland? With more than half Ingham’s population being [more…]

  • Jourama Falls, Paluma Range National Park

    A picturesque waterfall on Waterview Creek, lush rainforest and fragrant woodlands are nestled in the foothills of the Seaview Range [more…]

  • Townsville

    Discover a holiday destination that leaves you feeling energised and alive! Townsville, in North Queensland offers a collection of attractions [more…]

  • Mudcrab to mangoes: your guide to eating local in Cairns

    From earthy bush tucker and exotic fruits to ocean-caught seafood and a biodynamic dairy farm, Tropical North Queensland offers up a menu with a unique ingredients list.

  • The best performing bikes for every terrain

    You’re on your way to some of the best trails Tropical North Queensland has to offer, but if you don’t have the right bike you might not be getting the most out of the experience.

  • Six family-friendly mountain biking trails

    If you have children in tow on your next Tropical North Queensland adventure, add these family-friendly trails to your itinerary.

  • The most Insta-worthy mountain biking trails

    If you’re mountain biking in Tropical North Queensland and want to share the splendour of #exploreTNQ, get onto these trails and have your smartphone ready.

  • Five unmissable mountain biking events

    Get ready to race – this is your complete guide to five of Tropical North Queensland’s best and most spectacular mountain biking events.

  • Here’s what to expect when you race the Reef to Reef

    Gearing up for your first Reef to Reef race? Here’s your ultimate guide to what’s in store. Plus, a pro shares his tips on how to prepare yourself, and your bike.

  • How and where to recover from the trail

    Five spas to rest your tired muscles and recuperate. Plus, three recovery tips from a MTB pro.

  • 5 things you didn’t know about crocodiles

    They may have a reputation as one of the planet’s most powerful creatures, but crocodiles are equally as fascinating as they are fearsome.

  • 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.

  • Guide to Cairns & Port Douglas

    A getaway is looming and you’re longing for a tropical escape – Cairns and Port Douglas are both popular holiday havens boasting a wealth of experiences. Read this guide to help plan your trip to these two seaside locales.

  • 5 Iconic Running Tracks

    Let’s be real – most of us don’t entertain the thought of exercising while on holidays, let alone go through the effort of packing our runners and active wear! But if you’re one of those virtuous travellers who likes to fit in a workout here and there while sightseeing (we’ll be by the pool bar if you’re looking for us), then we’ve compiled a list of our top 5 tracks to get those legs a-running.

  • The Wet Tropics’ Famous Five Precincts and a guide to exploring them

    If you’re looking to connect with nature and discover a rainforest that’s the oldest, longest and largest in Australia, go behind the foliage with this guide to the five precincts of the Wet Tropics.

  • 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.

  • Why you should visit the tropics in summer

    From cosy rainforest retreats to once-in-a-lifetime Great Barrier Reef reef events, epic waterfalls to spectacular outback scenery, this is why you should put the green light on your summer holiday.

  • 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.

  • Beginners guide to rainforest evolution

    The creation story of this ancient place isn’t simple, so here’s the abbreviated version of how the rainforest began some 200 million years ago.

  • Embrace Summer in the Wet Tropics

    Summer in the Wet Tropics brings a different beauty to the area. For locals, it offers a sense of nostalgia; for visitors, an understanding of why it’s affectionately named “the big wet”.