Tropical North Queensland Locations

Cairns also offers a plethora of active adventures, from reef excursions and wilderness tours to self-drive journeys, romantic getaways and adrenalin-pumping activities. The free saltwater lagoon on the city's foreshore is magnificent, as is the tree-lined.. read more

Australia's northernmost resort, Voyages Lizard Island is located right on the Great Barrier Reef, fringed with coral reefs and 24 powdery white beaches. Outstanding in every respect, the unique pleasures of Lizard Island have created an idyllic retreat.. read more

Take a walk along beautiful Four Mile Beach or enjoy the view from Flagstaff Hill, visit the world- class Marina Mirage, play a round of golf, browse an art gallery or enjoy the tropical social atmosphere of al fresco dining and lively bars. Shoppers.. read more

The seemingly undeveloped land of Cape York will surprise and delight. The dusty tracks contrast dramatically with the abundant rivers, crystal clear creeks and spectacular waterfalls. This is a vast area of unexplored wilderness, magnificent national.. read more

Most of the island is national park, with unique tracts of rainforests, pristine beaches and abundant species of wildlife. There are plenty of walking trails on the island so you can fully experience the beauty of the rainforests on the island. Be sure.. read more

Extensive seagrass beds provide a home for the dugong, a mammal species internationally listed as endangered. The Great Barrier Reef also contains nesting grounds of world significance for the endangered green and loggerhead turtles. It is also a breeding.. read more

Voyages Bedarra Island is Australia's most exclusive resort, an indulgent tropical private hideaway, accessible via Cairns. Here, just 32 guests are accommodated in 16 secluded villas, each hidden in the rainforest and only minutes from the beach. Superbly.. read more

Visit the World Heritage-listed Riversleigh fossil site. Camp beside Lawn Hill Creek and canoe its cool reaches. Enjoy one of the many walks that vary in length, difficulty and landscape. Cross the bridge and walk to the Wild Dog Dreaming Aboriginal art shelters.. read more

Burketown sits on the Albert River and on the east-west dividing line between the wetlands to the north and the beginning of the savannah grass plains (Plains of Promise) to the south, some 25 kilometres from the coast of the Gulf of Carpentaria. The.. read more

If you continue to follow the Bloomfield Track (the major coastal highway) north you'll drive alongside the coast and through the canopies of the Wet Tropics rainforest to the more isolated towns of the northern frontier. Many people make day trips to Cape Tribulation.. read more

Cardwell is renowned for its great fishing, crabbing, prawning and natural attractions. Cardwell is also situated adjacent to two World Heritage areas - the Great Barrier Reef to the east and the Wet Tropics Rainforest to the west. Distance from Brisbane.. read more

The old township is still dominated by the Chillagoe smelters, which were built at the turn of the century by miners and speculators convinced the region was set to become the next Broken Hill. The rail link followed and the town grew to 10,000. The region.. read more

Join a ranger on a guided cave tour to view splendid limestone formations. You can also explore some of the caves on your own. Visit Balancing Rock, an impressive tower karst (limestone pillar). Walk the nine kilometre return track to Royal Arch Bluff.. read more

Cobbold Gorge is a pristine natural environment located in North Queensland. The gorge itself is unique with its narrow shape and ancient rock formation. Tall cliffs guide flowing creeks and give life to native plant and fauna. Visitors can experience.. read more

Cooktown is Australia's first non-indigenous settlement, discovered and settled by Captain Cook and his crew in 1770. Since then, Cooktown has not had it easy. From 1873-83, Cooktown was established as the port for the Palmer River gold rush, which exacerbated.. read more

The Gulflander is an historic railway link established in the 1800's to service Croydon, which was then a booming gold town (it boasted 19 hotels in its heyday of which only one remains) from Normanton, which was this area's port prior to the establishment of Karumba.. read more

Wildlife of every kind flourishes on the Daintree River and its banks. The area's most infamous inhabitants are the estuarine crocodiles. There are a number of river cruises where, from the safety of a boat, you can watch crocodiles sunning themselves.. read more

Fitzroy has a steep mountain and two main walking trails that lead to beautiful lookouts. Sheoak, Indian Beech, Native Nutmeg, Tamarinds and Turpentine as well as native orchids are just a few examples of the exotic flora you'll find on bushwalks through the island.. read more

Located 27km across the Coral Sea from Cairns, Green Island Resort is luxury on the Great Barrier Reef. With just 46 suites nestled among the rainforest and secluded from the day visitor facilities, this world- class environmentally sensitive resort offers.. read more

Hinchinbrook is the perfect place to restore body, mind and spirit. This is the Island to choose if you want peace, beauty and tranquillity. Hinchinbrook is a bushwalker's paradise. Teeming with wildlife, a jagged chain of mountains forms the backbone of the Island.. read more

Distance from Brisbane (State Capital): 1,719 kilometres. read more

Karumba is situated on the mouth of the Norman River and is the centre of the Gulf's prawning industry. Surrounding environ is flat wetlands which extend inland for approximately 30 kilometres. Wetlands are a series of meandering saltwater tidal estuaries.. read more

Visitors can access Kuranda on the historic Scenic Railway, by rental car or bus along the stunning Kuranda Range Road, or via the renowned Skyrail gondola cableway that passes over dense rainforest and offers views out over the ocean. Visitors will love.. read more

Malanda was first developed in the 1880's and has since become the milk capital of north Queensland. Situated 85km from Cairns atop the Atherton Tablelands malanda is a small and pleasant town surrounded by some picturesque waterfalls and rainforest.. read more

Expert tourist information can be found at the Mareeba Heritage Museum and Tourist Information Centre in Centenary Park, Mareeba, enhancing an opportunity to explore Mareeba's history and heritage. Visitors' experiences can range from the delight of.. read more

With a golden beach that stretches for more than 14 kilometres, scattered tropical islands, a range of adventure activities and calm, clear waters teeming with fish, a holiday to Mission Beach – less than two hour's drive south of Cairns – promises.. read more

Distance From Brisbane (State Capital): 1882 kilometres north. read more

Distance From Brisbane (State Capital): 2,500 kilometres north read more

Not just catering to five-star holiday makers, this lovely beachside community offers a variety of accommodation to suit every travelling budget, all the way from luxury spa resorts to self- contained apartments. Sensitive levels of development ensure.. read more

From Ravenshoe, the Tully Falls Road leads south and becomes an unsealed road 25 kilometres out. At this point you can take a short walk to overlook the impressive 293 metre Tully Falls at Tully Gorge. After returning to Ravenshoe travel west along the Kennedy Highway.. read more

Thursday Island is rich in history. In 1893, the Green Hill Fort was built in 1893 on fears of a Russian invasion. Also, that same year, the All Souls Quetta Memorial Church was built in memory of the Quetta shipwreck in 1890,which killed 133 people when.. read more

Trinity Beach, along with Yorkey’s Knob, Kewarra, Clifton, Palm Cove and Ellis beaches all are known as Cairns’ Northen Beaches. Each is a small, separate township with its own distinctive character. read more

It runs from Cairns to Forsayth overnighting in Almaden. It traces an important railway system that was developed by John Moffat as part of his vast mining empire in the late 1800s. By 1910, the Cairns to Chillagoe line was connected to the Etheridge.. read more

The rich Tableland area is famous for producing peanuts, maize and potatoes. The area also has a number of natural attractions such as the Curtain Fig Tree, Millaa Millaa Falls, crater lakes and amazing rock formations. Atherton is ideally situated as a base to explore.. read more

Have a look at the white board where orders are waiting to be filled - you will be impressed. Aurukun art work is well represented in Brisbane's Queensland Art Gallery with the Cape York collection. On site here you can see traditional carvers and basket weavers.. read more

Head down to the beautiful hidden treasure of Weary Bay beach your worries will be washed away. Hire a dinghy or use a boatman to take you to secluded Cedar Bay National Park for isolated camping. Yachts anchor on the wide river, an irregular air service.. read more

Many years ago this same building was the local police station and was used to dispense local law enforcement. Now it dispenses helpful information on the town and region's many attractions. This includes the Babinda Boulders, 7 kilometres west of Babinda.. read more

Coen lies in the centre of the Cape York Peninsula, part of the large Cook Shire Council. It is a hub of government services with facilities including two shops with fuel outlets, a cafe and takeaway, medical centre, hotel, camping and guesthouse. Cape York House sits.. read more

As your vehicle leaves the ferry on the northern bank of the Daintree River you know you have arrived at a very special place. This World Heritage-listed region has very strict restrictions on accommodation and other developments. The road winds through.. read more

By 1880, four years after the discovery of minerals, the population in this area reached nearly 10,000 with settlements also including Thornborough, Beaconsfield and Northcote. Most towns were temporary, settlers did the wheelbarrow act to move to new strikes.. read more

This community was originally established near Point Parker by the Brethren sect as a mission and later moved south to its present location close to the Nicholson River waterholes. This is a Deed of Grant in Trust area subject to restrictions on the carriage of alcohol.. read more

Just off the coast of Palm Cove, Double Island is an exclusive island getaway. Privately owned and operated, Double Island can only be hired on a whole-of-island basis. Enjoy the idyllic location close to the Great Barrier Reef and the tranquilly of this.. read more

This old copper town on the Savannah Way alternate route offers some points of interest. The Copperfield Gorge is a major feature with deep, cool chasms and quiet beaches. Peak your geological interest by counting consecutive lava flows at the Gorge.. read more

Part of the Etheridge Goldfield, this area was known as 'Poor Man's Goldfield' as a prospector did not need expensive equipment to search for gold. Nugget gold was literally found on the ground. Many of the towns within this goldfield rose.. read more

Gordonvale, historically a sugar town and today a quintessential Australian country town with courteous storekeepers, well-preserved streetscapes, historic buildings and a great sense of community. Near Gordonvale stands the highest free-standing mountain.. read more

At one time it was a Mounted Police post. In World War II, officers at this station won fame when they searched with Doomadgee Aboriginal trackers in vain - for the crew of the ditched Liberator Little Eva. The crew flew out of Iron Range Airport for.. read more

Haggerstone Island is located about 600 kilometres north of Cairns alongside the rugged Cape York Peninsula. It is an exclusive island retreat where you can enjoy the beauty of nature. Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef or simply bask in the sun…do as little or as much.. read more

This well-preserved town centre offers interpretive panels highlighting historic facts. Renovated buildings include the butcher's shop, newsagency, cafe, hotel, gift and craft shops. The Interpretive Centre explains the region's extensive mining.. read more

Visit Hope Vale to reach a highly-acclaimed Aboriginal guide who can show you rock art sites and other locations on the Deed of Grant in Trust land. What's to see - the arts and craft centre is worth a visit and a private beach house accesses a coloured sands beach.. read more

Horn Island came to prominence during World War II when it suffered eight Japanese air raids. Far from that today, the island has a small population of approximately 650 people, with a focus on pearling and fishing. Horn Island is home to the only airport.. read more