tropical north queensland Archives

Go beyond: the ultimate guide to outback travel

Exploring the outback is a rite of passage for adventurous Aussie families. Here’s all you need to know for a successful, safe and fun experience.

Destinations

A cracking road trip from Cairns

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.

Australian Geographic Adventure

Outdoor library: Four new books to inspire adventure

From cycle trips and NSW paddling destinations, to WA’s Kimberley region and Tropical North Queensland, these books will inspire adventure.

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

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.

Australian Geographic Adventure

Tropical North Queensland road trips: Three of the best

Tropical North Queensland is a brilliant road trip destination for the adventurous traveller. Check out three of our favourites!

Australian Geographic Adventure

Queensland adventures: Four of the best

Hike a tropical island, dive a natural wonder, ride an epic MTB trail network or paddle a unique marine trail. Queensland is the ultimate Choose Your Own Adventure destination.

Wildlife

North Queensland’s big blue earthworms

You may never have heard of the Terriswalkeris terraereginae, a giant blue earthworm living deep in the moist soils of tropical north Queensland, but it’s the prettiest worm you’ll ever see.

News

Scientists spot rare white lemuroid possum during AG sponsored expedition

During an AG sponsored expedition focused on documenting the impacts of climate change in Queensland, a team of scientists spotted the elusive white lemuroid possum— an animal that has been almost wiped out due to warming temperatures.