PLANT A TREE IN THE DAINTREE!
To maintain this World Heritage listed rainforest, we invite you to be part of the experience by having a tree planted in your name. There are 1000 trees to plant so, click here to start planting your tree!
USEFUL LINKS
- Cairns and Region Convention Bureau
- Japanese Site
- Chinese Site
- Planet Safe Partnership
- C The Real Thing Backpacker site
- Great Tropical Drive
- Safe Travel TNQ
- TTNQ’s Corporate Site
TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND
FALL INTO TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND AND ENJOY NATURE'S PLAYGROUND!
Welcome to Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Region - your gateway to discovering the magic of Australia’s true tropics. Here, you can swim among the bright colorful fish and coral in the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, escape to a private tropical island, walk through some of the oldest rainforests on the planet and discover adventure awaiting in the diverse environments that make up wonderful Tropical North Queensland. It’s the ultimate destination to enjoy spectacular natural beauty at its absolute best, and to find fun and adventure. It’s also the perfect place to relax, be pampered, and enjoy the laid-back feel of the tropics. We welcome you to Change Your Latitude! Read on>
WHAT'S HAPPENING
IN THE TROPICS...
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A pod of 5 Humpback whales including calves thrilled passengers on Sunlover Reef Cruises MV Sunbird yesterday as they passed close to Moore Reef. The whales were breaching and seemed to be playing, enjoying the warm tropical water. Read More> |
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| Rare sighting of an endangered Eagle Ray > | |
| Spread your wings! > | |
| Cairns International Hotel’s new spa experience > | |
| Cairns’ top four tourism spots> | |
| Queen Victoria receives a royal welcome to TNQ! > | |
| China jets charter significant course > | |
| Morning Glory > | |
| Film puts focus on golden Far North > |
Click here for more travel stories>>
BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY NOW!
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Stay at beautiful Cape Tribulation Resort & Spa with a Rainforest Retreat - 4 Night Package - Twin, from $387.54 To $428.65 per night for 9 or more nights.>Book |
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| Visit Cairns Tropical Zoo, Australia's best "hands on" wildlife experience, with a day pass for just $31.00/adult, $15.50/child, $31.00/concession.>Book | |
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| Ex-Cairns daily adventure cruises aboard
Sunlover Reef Cruises. For every 2 paying adults, the 3rd passenger is FREE! (Saving of $175.00).>Book |
PLAN YOUR TRIP HERE
- Getting to TNQ
- Find Accommodation
- Things to do and see
- Weather in TNQ
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- Travel Tips
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