A magnificent tropical rainforest paradise set in pristine waters and fringed by magnificent reef formations the untouched beauty of Far North Queensland spans up the coast of beautiful Queensland. The dazzling Northern coast has eco tours, rainforests, Great Barrier Reef access, sailing and cruising, sport fishing, diving, snorkelling, jet skiing, hot-air ballooning, white water rafting, sea kayaking, 4WD safaris and clear water canoeing. The magnificent contrasting Tropical Far North Queensland extends from Cape York in the north to Tully and Ingham in the south and the Northern Territory border in the west.

Just a few minutes north of Cairns there are a number of beaches and tiny coves. Encompassing Trinity Beach, Palm Cove and Yorkeys Knob soak up the sunshine on one of these magnificent ivory beaches that are flanked by the glorious turquoise Coral Sea. And if it's a spot of golf you're after there are also several world-class resort golf courses to choose from.

Places of Interest - Tropical North Queensland

Cairns
Cairn is the major populated centre of Tropical Far North Queensland and gateway point for most travel, tours and holidays in the Far North Queensland area.

The Cassowary Coast - Cairns to Ingham
The Cassowary Coast is located just south of Cairns. It includes the sugar towns of Ingham and Innisfail and the tropical rainfall at Tully.

Port Douglas and the Daintree
Get lost in the natural beauty and explore the World Heritage listed areas of Greater Daintree and Cape Tribulation national parks.

Atherton Tablelands
The Atherton Tableland in Far North Queensland is a contrasting landscape of tropical rainforests, pasturelands, agriculture, and a rare volcanic plateau with crater lakes and waterfalls.

Kuranda Village
Take a ride in the 7.5 kilometre Skylink rainforest cableway that will allow you to witness the sheer untouched beauty of the rainforest from above.

Cape York Peninsula
Usually 4WD tours from Cairns for 1 or 2 weeks. Aboriginal reserves and rock art, the famous cattle stations of the Gulf country, and several national parks.

Tropical Far North Queensland Localities

Lizard Island
Located right on the Great Barrier Reef, Lizard Island has over 1,000 hectares of National Park, unspoilt beaches and an abundance of marine life.

Cooktown
Cooktown is the gateway into the wilderness of Far North Queensland. Cooktown was founded in 1873 as the port for the Palmer River Goldfields.

Cape Tribulation
Just north of the Daintree is Cape Tribulation. After travelling across the Daintree Ferry it's possible to travel through spectacular lowland and tropical rainforest passing the much-travelled roads of Cape Kimberley and Cow Bay.

Port Douglas
Far North Queensland's Port Douglas stretches from the glamorous Four Mile Beach to the untouched natural wilderness of Dickson Inlet.

Green Island
Located just 27 kilometres northeast of Cairns Far North Queensland's beautiful Green Island is a true coral cay. The unspoilt beauty of the rainforest and reef surrounds this coral cay island.

Fitzroy Island
Situated just 25 km South-east off the coast of Cairns Fitzroy Island covers about 330 hectares. A large part of the island is shrouded with natural rainforest and it boasts a high number of native flora and fauna.

Mission Beach
Mission Beach about six communities stretching north from the Tam O'Shanter Point through South Mission, Wongaling, Mission Beach, Clump Point and Bingil Bay.

Dunk Island
Just south of Cairns Dunk Island in beautiful tropical north Queensland is one of the largest of the Family Islands, was named 'Coonanglebah' by the first inhabitants which translates as the Island of Peace and Plenty.

Ingham
Ingham is located in the heart of the tropics. It is the southern gateway to the Wet Tropics World Heritage-listed rainforests of Tropical North Queensland.

Townsville
Townsville combines the lure of the tropics with the attractions of a major city. From diving in the Great Barrier Reef, trying your luck at the Casino, rafting white water rapids or simply lazing on golden beaches, Townsville offers the best of all world

Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island is the island playground of Townsville featuring prominently in the profile of the city. The island is only 20 minutes from the city centre by regular, fast cat ferries.