How To Guides. Funding Assistance. Industry Events. View more industry events. History buffs can split their time between ancient history connecting with traditional owners of the land, and modern history in Cooktown to see how the town earned its name in What are you waiting for? Wind down the windows, turn up the adventure and make your next trip, Tropical North Queensland. Here are our top tips to exploring the region like a top athlete:. Trail runners and bushwalkers are spoilt for choice in Tropical North Queensland.
Situated in lush, heritage-listed rainforest, the Goldfields Trail, between Babinda and Goldsborough Valley, is one the most iconic in the region. Join a boat tour to Whitsunday Island to marvel at the contrast of ridiculously white sand and sparkling turquoise, emerald, and azure waters — spectacular photo ops abound. Quite simply, a day trip here is one of the best things to do when in Airlie Beach.
This region is lucky to house two World Heritage attractions, including the Wet Tropics of Queensland area. At its southern edge is Paluma Range National Park, which is jam-packed with natural goodies.
Aside from flourishing rainforest, Paluma Range features inviting swimming holes, beautiful waterfalls, and much more. Jourama Falls and rainforest-covered Mt Spec are headlining attractions. The Wet Tropics area dazzles. When it comes to what to do in Townsville, climbing Castle Hill is essential.
Castle Hill is central, accessible by vehicle or on foot, and makes for pretty pics from its base, too. Note: prime viewing times are sunrise or sunset. Budget tip: Head to the top of Castle Hill.
Wow, just wow. Part of the Wet Tropics area, this popular national park teems with lush rainforest and rugged mountains as well as its signature attraction: Barron Falls. These falls make for a truly spectacular sight, particularly when furiously fast-flowing, and are best viewed from the Edge Lookout.
A signature North Queensland move is to hop on board the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway, which travels through the national park as it links Cairns with the village of Kuranda. Or witness all this blistering beauty from high above on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Whatever you choose, a day trip here is simply sensational. Barron not barren: Barron Gorge National Park bursts with treasure. Credit: Brad Newton. Sunrise or thereabouts is the best time to spot these creatures from close range.
Wildlife encounters are a Cape Hillsborough specialty. Open to the public for more than 80 years, this award-winning attraction creates a sense of mystique and magic and a time-warp-like feeling.
So serene. Dream like: Paronella Park. Surround yourself in a sea of green from the most spectacular vantage points within glorious Wooroonooran National Park. A m-long elevated walkway gifts breathtaking views of World Heritage rainforest and is backed by a 30m-plus observation tower that allows for more magical photo ops. Additionally, a cantilever reveals wonderful vistas of the majestic North Johnstone river gorge.
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