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Heading for the hills in Tropical North Queensland

Think ‘Tropical North Queensland’ and invariably the Great Barrier Reef comes to mind, but venture into the mountains and you’ll soon see this area has so much more to offer.

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50 things to do in Tropical North Queensland

You’ll never be short of things to do here, what with the Great Barrier Reef, Wet Tropics rainforest, waterfalls, gorges and abundant natural beauty, but if you’re looking for inspiration, here are 50 things to tick off the list.

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A day of adventure

Whether it is one of the myriad day walks through national parks, a ride on a world-rated mountain-bike trail system or a paddle in a river or the ocean, the sheer volume of choice is nearly too much. We’ve made it easier for you by selecting some of the very best experiences.

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Cape crusaders

Cape York remains the premier four-wheel-drive destination in Australia, but you don’t necessarily have to have a fully rigged, heavy-duty vehicle to enjoy the magic the Cape has to offer.

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Chasing waterfalls

The sheer number of falls in Tropical North Queensland can be overwhelming, so we’ve chosen four of our favourites. All you need to start ticking off this list is your camera and some swimmers.

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Finding feathers in the far north

An abundance of native birdlife in tropical north Queensland calls to sharp-eyed twitchers far and wide.

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Rainforest to reef: Tropical North Queensland

Think Tropical North Queensland and invariably diving the Great Barrier Reef comes to mind, but head to the hills and you’ll soon see that this area has so much more adventure on offer.