Anyone who has ever planned a road trip knows it’s the journey, not the destination. But with so many roads to travel and sights to see in Tropical North Queensland, surely it’s both. Jump in a car in Cairns and see where a week of inspired exploration will take you.
Once referred to as “The World” by its inhabitants because it “had everything”, this historic goldmining centre used to be Queensland’s second-largest town.
This laid-back tropical locale first grew up during an 1870s gold rush but is now best known for gemstones, cattle and unusual geology.
The Sunshine State capital is blessed with a wide range of close-by destinations that make ideal outdoor escapes. Check these out!
A hands-on journey of science and conservation on the Great Barrier Reef.
This eco-adventure base, on Queensland’s pristine K’gari, is tailor-made for that adventurous family escape.
The remote, rugged savannah landscape known as Quinkan Country encompasses the historic gold-rush town of Laura on the Cape York Peninsula.
A trip to the quintessential Aussie town of Winton unearth’s countless rewards, including the fascinating Australian Age of Dinosaur Museum.
The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) is the only place in the world that you can swim with dwarf minke whales: an experience so exclusive it only happens for two months of the year and only in the waters of Tropical North Queensland.
Set in the Gulf Savannah country, in Tropical North Queensland, Undara is as ancient and alluring as the continent itself. The Undara Lava Tubes stand as silent sentinels to our pre-history. Here you can walk in the path of a volcano. It’s time to visit.