WLA2010 - Welcome

Tropical North Queensland

Welcome to Paradise - Tropical North Queensland. Whether it's an indulgent break or a life changing adventure, this stunning region offers you a magical and unforgettable experience. Tropical North Queensland is where the rainforest meets the reef. Few places on earth can boast such unique natural attractions with the Great Barrier Reef offering an underwater treasure trove of dazzling coral and sea life, and superb World Heritage listed tropical rainforests within easy reach.

Beyond the beauty of Tropical North Queensland's most iconic attractions awaits a rich diversity of destinations and experiences for you to explore. Discover uncrowded national parks, extinct volcanoes, lakes, waterfalls, charming small villages and some of Australia's richest agricultural lands in the Cairns Highlands, all within an hour west of Cairns.

Unleash the adventurer within you by taking time out in the Gulf Savannah, an expansive region filled with dry grasslands, lava tubes, cascading hot springs, hidden gorges, sensational fishing spots and mining relics. Or head south to explore the scenic beauty of the Great Green Way and Bellenden Ker ranges extending south of Cairns to Mission Beach. If a unique journey of discovery is more your style, head north of the Daintree and Cape Tribulation to explore Cape York Peninsula, known as Australia's last frontier.

Daintree & Cape Tribulation

Welcome to lush tropical rainforests, sparkling rivers, secluded white beaches and breathtaking beauty, the only place in the world where two World Heritage listed areas meet… the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest.

Reef & Islands

Agincourt Reef Pontoon, Great Barrier Reef

The hundreds of islands that make up the Great Barrier Reef are what dreams are made of…whether it's emerald rainforest jewels, large natural islands made for exploration, sophisticated romantic retreats or secluded coral atolls where the only footsteps you will see are your own.

Great Green Way

The spectacular Great Green Way scenic drive extends from Cairns to Townsville. Here you can immerse yourself in the peace and tranquillity of the pristine Wet Tropics rainforests, sweeping sugar cane fields, cute country towns and divine views over the Coral Sea.

Outback & Gulf Savannah

Just a few hours' drive west of Cairns, lush tropical rainforests give way to an ever-changing landscape of open woodlands and savannah grasslands, dramatic volcanic landforms, rugged escarpments and cool, fresh-water gorges.