Science & Environment
‘Old man’ of the sea: rare, giant 400-year-old coral discovered
The 400-year-old coral structure has been named Muga dhambi.
Tag: Queensland
News
Five new species of trapdoor spiders: golden discovery for science
South-east Queensland is home to five newly discovered species of golden trapdoor spiders.
Science & Environment
‘Closest thing we have to a real life dragon’: Australia’s largest flying reptile discovered
This dragon-like pterosaur dominated the skies above the Eromanga Sea millions of years ago.
Science & Environment
Great success on Barrier Reef citizen science expedition
Fifty additional species to the Living Coral Biobank Project, dwarf minke whales, coral surveys and a new species discovery mark inaugural citizen science voyage.
Science & Environment
‘River boss’ largest extinct croc species ever discovered in Australia
Meet Gunggamarandu maunala, the largest extinct croc species ever discovered in Australia.
Destinations
Adventure: Scenic Rim Trail
The Scenic Rim Trail opened in Queensland in 2014 and already it’s considered one of the Great Walks of Australia.
Destinations
Visit Quinkan country for cultural immersion in Tropical North Queensland
The remote, rugged savannah landscape known as Quinkan Country encompasses the historic gold-rush town of Laura on the Cape York Peninsula.
Destinations
Exploring an iconic Aussie town: Winton
A trip to the quintessential Aussie town of Winton unearth’s countless rewards, including the fascinating Australian Age of Dinosaur Museum.
Destinations
Wild encounter: Minke whales
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.
Destinations
Natural wonder: Savannah Caves
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.