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Welcome
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Tropical North
Queensland is a vast region stretching from reefs and islands ,
through to beach and coastal wetlands to mountains, tablelands and
Gulf Savannah grassland. The major centre is Cairns, a tropical
town with irresistible markets and shopping arcades. North of
Cairns are the beaches such as Palm Cove,Trinity Beach, Kewarra
Beach and Ellis Beach where palm trees hang lazily over the sandy
beaches. Further north is the resort town of Port Douglas and
continuing on you find the spectacular Mossman Gorge, World
Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation. North of
Cape Tribulation is the area Cape York and the Gulf Savannah
renowned for its rugged coastline and wild and sparsely populated
wilderness..
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West of Cairns is Kuranda
and the beautiful Atherton Tropical Tablelands and travelling
further west you come to the Gulf Savannah with its rich history
of gold rushes, bushrangers and wandering Aboriginal tribes. South
of Cairns is the Cassowary Coast including Mission Beach, and to
the east off Cairns are the magnificent Green , Lizard and Fitzroy
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Clothing:
Casual lightweight clothing is
suitable for the Tropical North Queensland climate, with something
a little more ‘dressy’ for the evening. The region is blessed
with warm weather most of the year, so a swimsuit, sunscreen and
hat are an essential addition to the holiday wardrobe. Pack
comfortable shoes for walking, and a light sweater for winter
evenings.
Beach Safety:
Safe beach swimming is available all year round. Always swim
at patrolled beaches. Stinger enclosures are located at Yorkey’s
Knob, Trinity Beach, Palm Cove and Ellis Beach, and also Four Mile
Beach at Port Douglas. These enclosures should be used from
November to May.
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Cairns and Tropical North Queensland...
Dazzling blue skies, long white beaches ,
coral reefs, vibrant green vegetation, and warm perfumed air are
the common ingredients of a holiday in Cairns and the surrounding
Tropical North region. The stunning array of things to do and see
mean that there is something for everybody.
Explore deserted ghost towns and small isolated communities that
serve the mining , pastoral and fishing industries.
Whatever a holiday means to you, from luxury island resorts to
camping, from champagne cruising to white- water rafting ,
you’ll find it in Queensland’s Tropical North.
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