WELCOME TO

Tropical North Queensland

WELCOME TO

Tropical North Queensland

The excitement of new discoveries with the enchantment of exotic experiences. The only place where two World Heritage-listed areas are side by side, you can dive the depths of the Great Barrier Reef or soar above the world’s oldest tropical rainforest. Spectacular tropical landscapes are matched with superior natural encounters where you can step out of your comfort zone, or retreat to indulge in modern luxuries. Test your nerves at rafting rainforest rivers, be at one with nature in the vast outback, parachute 20,000 feet onto an unspoilt beach, find your inner artist learning Aboriginal handicrafts, taste ocean-fresh seafood or lose yourself in an island daydream.

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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway


Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, smells and tranquillity of one of the world’s most botanically fascinating areas that has remained relatively unchanged for 130 million years.

Kuranda Scenic

Railway


Experience one of the most unique rail journeys in Australia. Discover the living colour and natural beauty of a World Heritage-Listed Rainforest that is millions of years old.

Hartleys Crocodile Adventures


Hartley's Crocodile Adventures is a 10-hectare wildlife sanctuary and ecotourism park. It is one of the longest continually operating tourist attractions in Australia.

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary


Explore Australia’s largest butterfly flight aviary and exhibit, home to over 1,200 magnificent tropical butterflies. You’ll be enchanted by these elusive wonders of nature as you wander through the aviary’s boardwalks and gardens.

Birdworld Kuranda


Birdworld Kuranda replicates the natural habitats of almost 60 species that roam this unique rainforest immersion exhibit. On entry, you pass through our gates and arrive at the atrium where our feathered friends are eager to greet you. Should you want to handfeed the birds, feed can be can be purchased from our front counter.

Windswell Watersports Adventures


Try Wakeboarding/ Tube ride session at Four Mile Beach. Their Rainforest River SUP Magic Tour is the ‘coolest’ must-do activity. There’s Wing surfing and Kitesurfing, or their Epic Reef and Island Tour specialises in customised, small-group and private charters.

Cairns Aquarium


Cairns Aquarium has been developed to provide a world class venue for seeing and interacting with the plants, animals, and habitats found only in Australia’s Wet Tropics.

Reef Magic Cruises


Reef Magic operates day trips direct from Cairns to the Reef Magic activity pontoon located on the outer Great Barrier Reef. With the newest and most technologically advanced pontoon on the Great Barrier Reef.

Rainforestation Nature Park 


This award-winning nature park offers three unique experiences. Enjoy an Army Duck Rainforest tour on land and water, connect with local Indigenous culture in the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience with dance performance, 

Wildlife Habitat –

Port Douglas


The award-winning Wildlife Habitat, located in Port Douglas. Enjoy Breakfast with the Birds, hand-feed kangaroos, observe cassowaries, take a photo with Koalas, Swim with the Salties or take part in croc feeding!

Cairns Koalas and Creatures


A family-friendly, educational journey through Australia's landscapes. Explore the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, mangroves, rainforest, woodlands, and Outback while learning about conservation and the importance of protecting our natural heritage.

Cooktown


Discover this unique history and Cooktown's colourful past on a stroll around town, then head further north up the Peninsula to experience the raw beauty of one of Australia's last true frontiers.

Greater Daintree Wildlife Cruises


Discover the Daintree on one of our Upper or Lower River Cruises. We are committed to Conservation, education and celebration of the wonderful World Heritage Wet Tropics.

Crystal Caves 


René Boissevain a man with passion has spent a lifetime travelling to every corner of the world collecting natural crystals and prehistoric fossils. Take the self-guided tour of the man- made cave.

Daintree Discovery Centre


Daintree Discovery Centre offers visitors an opportunity to learn about and explore one of the few remaining unspoiled pockets of lowland rainforest in Far North Queensland.

Golden Drop Winery


Visit the winery for the unique experience of visiting a working mango plantation, sample our lovely refreshing tropical mango wines, together with citrus cellos, mango port, and golden mango liqueur style wine. 

Kuranda Koala Gardens


Boutique wildlife attraction, located in the Kuranda Rainforest Village. The wildlife park is home to an amazing array of Australian animals. Cuddle a Koala or visit the nocturnal exhibit.

Mareeba


Mareeba is an hour's drive west of Cairns, the fertile district has a reputation as a food lovers' paradise which can be discovered by visits to tropical fruit farms, coffee plantations and wineries.

Ocean Safari


Ocean Safari offers an exhilarating ride to snorkel the pristine untouched outer Great Barrier Reef off the Daintree Coast at Cape Tribulation. The half day Great Barrier Reef tour visits two different snorkel destinations, each with an extraordinary array of marine life and coral species. 

Barramundi Discovery Centre


Discover the amazing secrets of the mighty Barramundi at the Les Wilson Barramundi Discovery Centre. The family-friendly attraction is the only Southern Gulf Barramundi hatchery in Australia. Explore the free family-friendly Discovery Centre with interactive exhibits.

Cooktown Real Estate


Cooktown Real estate originally known as Rainforest Real estate has been operating since 1989. A focus on quality over quantity by concentrating efforts on maintaining high quality service and building long term relationships. 

Reef Unlimited


They offer adventures for everyone at the Great Barrier Reef, including Island Day trips to the iconic Green Island or Fitzroy Island. Just a 45-minute transfer away from Cairns, they will have you snorkelling or enjoying a glass-bottom boat tour to view the amazing coral and marine life.

Dunk Island Adventures


Dunk Island Adventures offers unparalleled experiences amidst the stunning beauty of the Cassowary Coast. Spend the day island hopping, where each pristine island has its unique charm and swim and snorkel from the shorelines of secluded tropical islands.

Reef Adventures Mission Beach


Immerse yourself. Challenge yourself. Treat yourself…with Reef Adventures Mission Beach. As the only Great Barrier Reef operator in Mission Beach, they offer a very different experience to those leaving from Cairns or Port Douglas.

Paronella Park


Voted the “Number one must-do in Queensland!” Hand-built in the 1930s, Paronella Park is one of Queensland’s earliest and most popular attractions. Featuring waterfalls, bridges, tunnels, castles, more than 7,000 trees, guided day tours, an evening experience and a caravan park,

Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Centre


This fully accredited centre is run by friendly staff brimming with local knowledge. Immerse yourself in interactive displays showcasing the wonders of the TYTO Wetlands. 

Terrestrial Centre, Georgetown


Discover more than you expected at the Terrestrial Centre, Georgetown. Perched on the edge of the outback, the Terrestrial Visitor Information Centre is where your Etheridge adventure begins.

Tully Visitor Information Centre


Stop into the Tully Visitor Centre for the following services – Tour bookings, QLD Rail tickets, National Park bookings, local products such as Tea, Lavazza coffee, Honey, Pepper, Chocolate, and a wide variety of souvenirs.

Mission Beach Visitor Information Centre


If you’re looking for romantic getaways, family holidays, wildlife sightings, backpackers, adventure travellers, campers and caravaners, Mission Beach offers visitors a vast array of activities.

Tourism Tropical North Queensland


As the Regional Tourism Organisation, Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) brings together the industry and the community to drive the value of the visitor economy through destination marketing.

Indigenous Experiences

Mossman Gorge

Cultural Centre


The central hub for all things Mossman Gorge and is staffed by local residents with a breadth of knowledge on the area. At the centre you will find an official welcome area, a contemporary café, art gallery,

gift shop and tour desk.

Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience


Located at Rainforestation Nature Park, you can watch a ceremonial dance in the rainforest and see traditional hunting and gathering techniques before learning to throw a boomerang. Join the Dreamtime Walk along the Rainbow Serpent boardwalk for an insight into ancient Aboriginal beliefs. 

Mandingalbay Authentic Indigenous Tours


Join their 3-hour Hands On Country Eco Tour starting with a river cruise across the Cairns Harbour to an Indigenous Protected Area at the base of Crocodile Mountain where you are traditionally “smoked” to welcome you to Country before enjoying a walk with the guides to discover native bush foods and medicine.

Goondoi Cassowary Dreamtime Trail


Experience the Goondoi Cassowary Dreamtime Trail Tour – an unforgettable one-hour guided journey with Traditional Custodians. Discover ancient stories, rich cultural knowledge, and traditional weaving in this immersive experience that brings Aboriginal history and spirituality to life.

Western Yalanji Cultural Tours


Once-in-a-lifetime immersive experiences from Palmerville Station, 380kms north-west of Cairns. Enjoy access to sacred sites only available on their fascinating guided tours. Join the Western Yalanji Rangers and learn their timeless traditions through storytelling, guided walks, and cultural demonstrations.

Talaroo Hot Springs  


Queensland’s most extraordinary geological wonders with the Aboriginal hospitality of the Ewamian people. Take an unforgettable guided tour of the ancient hot springs with Ewamian Rangers and bathe in the healing waters. Stay longer to enjoy the campground, café, bike trail, swimming pool and river walk.

Accommodation

The Newport on Macrossan


Conveniently located on Macrossan Street in the heart of Tropical Port Douglas, we provide clean, comfortable and contemporary holiday accommodation at a great price. Adults only accommodation.

Port Douglas Getaways


Offers the premier choice of holiday accommodation, with 55+ luxury properties ranging from absolute beachfront abodes to private hideaways- all in the heart of Port Douglas. Book with them today.

Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodges


Perfectly positioned on the edge of the Lake Eacham National Park. Their spacious Lodges contain king size beds, ensuite bathroom, full kitchen, comfortable recliners and verandah with rainforest views for excellent bird and animal viewing opportunities.  

Melaleuca Resort


Set amongst an award-winning, vibrant and lush tropical garden populated with exotic Australian native birdlife, featuring a lagoon style walk-in pool, Melaleuca Resort is directly opposite Palm Cove beach.

Fitzroy Island Resort


Fitzroy Island Resort where the rainforest meets the reef. Fitzroy Island’s sheltered waters, fringing reef, and marine life are here for all to explore and enjoy.

Palmerville Station


Palmerville Station is a 331,000-acre cattle station located in Cape York Queensland. Whether you would like to fish for Barramundi, fossick for gold, 4x4 adventure or explore ancient cave paintings Palmerville Station has it.

Mission Beach Holidays


Offers- an extensive array of affordable and luxurious accommodation, ranging from bungalows, apartments, beachfront holiday cottages and homes to lavish absolute beachfront accommodation.

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino


The best hotel in Cairns with the number 1 entertainment complex attached. The Pullman Reef Hotel Casino has you covered.

Safari Lodge


Located in the rainforest region of Cape Tribulation. Safari Lodge offers both Safari Huts and camp sites, as well as a swimming pool and clean amenities in the tropical rainforest.

King Reef Resort


Wake up, dine and drink with stunning beachfront views at King Reef Resort, situated on a tranquil tropical beach in one of the most unique, beautiful and unspoiled parts of the world. Located in the small fishing village of Kurrimine Beach, an easy drive south of Cairns.

The Elandra


Nestled in the heart of Tropical North Queensland, The Elandra Mission Beach is a stunning boutique resort set within six hectares of private tropical rainforest with breathtaking views across the Coral Sea. 

Nala Resort


NALA Resort offers a luxurious escape in the heart of Mission Beach, Queensland. This boutique destination has been thoughtfully reimagined to reflect a fresh, modern coastal style inspired by the effortless beauty of places like Tulum, Mexico. Just steps from golden sands and the laid-back charm of Mission Beach Village

Mission Beach Hideaway Holiday Park


A tropical rainforest hideaway next to a palm-fringed beach. They have caravan and campsites, brand new self-contained cabins and villas. Adjacent to the shops and restaurants,

Mission Beach Resort


Perfectly located at Wongaling Beach and within a five-minute walk to world-class beaches that meet the magnificent rainforest. The Resort has all the facilities and services to make your stay stress-free and memorable. 

Castaways Resort & Spa


Castaways offers a wide range of accommodation, with 47 Beachfront Rooms and self-contained apartments, a private Beachside Villa and 18 Lush Rainforest rooms, spread over two centrally-located properties

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