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North Queensland is a truly unique part of Australia - the birthplace of the Great Barrier Reef. The perfect getaway immersed in Reef, Rainforest, Indigenous Culture and tropical beaches all to yourself. The place to feel great this summer.... is in the tropics!

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Mission Beach Dive - Divers and Boat

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The place to feel great this summer ... is in our tropics

Tropical Coast Tourism

Summer in the tropics....

The place to feel great this summer ... is in our tropics

Paronella Park Darkness Falls Tour Light Up - Photo by Sue Griffith - facebook.com/sue.griffith.9231

Summer in the tropics....

The place to feel great this summer ... is in our tropics

Hinchinbrook Infinity Pools - Photo Courtesy of IG @tscharke

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The place to feel great this summer...is in our tropics

Cassowary Coast cruising

Summer in the tropics....

The place to feel great this summer...is in our tropics

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If you find yourself needing a caffeine ☕️ fix when you're in Cardwell, or even just passing through, be sure to stop by The Aroma Van!

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If you find yourself needing a caffeine ☕️ fix when you're in Cardwell, or even just passing through, be sure to stop by The Aroma Van!

Mon 25 October

Moody magic ☁️✨at Ellinjaa Falls in the Discover Atherton Tablelands.

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Moody magic ☁️✨at Ellinjaa Falls in the Discover Atherton Tablelands.

Sun 24 October

"𝘉𝘢𝘣𝘺 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘬, 𝘥𝘰 𝘥𝘰, 𝘥𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘥𝘰" 🦈

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"𝘉𝘢𝘣𝘺 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘬, 𝘥𝘰 𝘥𝘰, 𝘥𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘥𝘰" 🦈

Sat 23 October

Think rainforest 🌿, think tropical beaches 🏖, think a reef 🐚 that you can actually WALK off the beach to at low tide.

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Think rainforest 🌿, think tropical beaches 🏖, think a reef 🐚 that you can actually WALK off the beach to at low tide.

Fri 22 October

If you find yourself needing a caffeine ☕️ fix when you're in Cardwell, or even just passing through, be sure to stop by The Aroma Van!

Mon 25 October

If you find yourself needing a caffeine ☕️ fix when you're in Cardwell, or even just passing through, be sure to stop by The Aroma Van! 😍

📍Located in the Cardwell Park Rest Area, you'll find frappes, iced coffee and all the usual suspects, and man do they hit the spot! 👌🏽

Why not pull up a pew and stay for a few ⌚️ to soak up this superb foreshore view! 🙌🏽🌴🌊

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If you find yourself needing a caffeine ☕️ fix when you're in Cardwell, or even just passing through, be sure to stop by The Aroma Van! 😍
📍Located in the Cardwell Park Rest Area, you'll find frappes, iced coffee and all the usual suspects, and man do they hit the spot! 👌🏽
Why not pull up a pew and stay for a few ⌚️ to soak up this superb foreshore view! 🙌🏽🌴🌊
#tropicalcoastqueensland #hinchinbrookway #cardwell #thearomavan #coffee #caffeine #tropicalnorthqueensland #queensland #queenslandholiday #seeaustralia #thisisqueensland #exploretnq #holidayherethisyear #tnq #stayandwander #lifeofadventure #wanderlust #welcometoparadise #tropicalholiday #australiaholiday #australiatravel #travel #instatravel #igtravel #instatraveling #travelgram #instaview #restaurantaustralia

Moody magic ☁️✨at Ellinjaa Falls in the @athertontablelands.
This breathtaking waterfall is the perfect spot to cool down 💦, have a picnic 🧺 and chill out to the sounds of the @wettropicsworldheritage rainforest.
The lush beauty of Ellinjaa Falls never fails to bring all our fairytale fantasies to life. 🧚‍♀️🌴
📸 by @jamesconomos #tropicalcoastqueensland #ellinjaafalls #waterfallsfordays #waterfall #chasingwaterfalls #wettropics #worldheritage #rainforest #tropicalnorthqueensland #queensland #queenslandholiday #seeaustralia #thisisqueensland #exploretnq #holidayherethisyear #tnq #stayandwander #lifeofadventure #wanderlust #welcometoparadise #tropicalholiday #travel #instatravel #igtravel #instatraveling #travelgram #instaview #beautifuldestinations #wonderful_places #wow_destinations

"𝘉𝘢𝘣𝘺 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘬, 𝘥𝘰 𝘥𝘰, 𝘥𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘥𝘰" 🦈
We couldn't help it! 🙊
High tide, beautiful sunsets 🌅 and baby sharks, what else could you ask for on an island paradise? 🏝 Orpheus Island, you never fail to WOW us!
📸 by @ashkaras #tropicalcoastqueensland #orpheusisland #tropicalisland #shark #whitetipreefshark #reefshark #tropicalnorthqueensland #queensland #queenslandholiday #seeaustralia #thisisqueensland #exploretnq #holidayherethisyear #tnq #stayandwander #lifeofadventure #wanderlust #welcometoparadise #tropicalholiday #australiaholiday #australiatravel #travel #instatravel #igtravel #instatraveling #travelgram #instaview #beautifuldestinations #wonderful_places #wow_destinations

When you forget the beach umbrella ⛱ but the island palm trees 🌴 have you covered.
Dunk Island 🏝, just 10 mins off the coast of Mission Beach, has even more than shady palm trees to offer, here you can snorkel the crystal clear waters of the fringing reef 🐠 or hike the rainforest up to Mount Kootaloo 🌳🦎 for spectacular views of the surrounding islands. The choice is yours, it's kind of like a "choose your own adventure book".
What would you choose, 🤿🐢 reef snorkelling or 🌴🥾 rainforest hiking?
📸 by @mitch.cox #tropicalcoastqueensland #dunkisland #tropicalisland #islandvibes Islandlife #missionbeach #missionbeachaustralia #cassowarycoast #tropicalnorthqueensland #queensland #queenslandholiday #seeaustralia #thisisqueensland #exploretnq #holidayherethisyear #tnq #stayandwander #lifeofadventure #wanderlust #welcometoparadise #tropicalholiday #greatbarrierreef #instatravel #igtravel #instatraveling #travelgram #instaview #beautifuldestinations #wonderful_places #wow_destinations

Once upon a time, a Spanish man built a castle 🏰 in the rainforest for his love… 💖
...you’ll just have to visit @Paronella Park to find out the rest of this fairytale. 📖 And we guarantee you, it’s worth the visit.😉
You'll discover, while exploring through the 13 acres of lush rainforest🌿, walking down the avenue of Kauri Pines 🌲, marvelling at the magical waterfall 💦 and climbing the ancient castle ruins 🏰, an experience like no other with a story that you won’t soon forget.
Make plans to visit this special place 💫🧚🏼, you won’t regret it.
📸 by @ginaleebradley #tropicalcoastqueensland #tropicalnorthqueensland #paronellapark #castle #waterfall #fairytale #fairytaletravel #wettropics #queensland #queenslandholiday #seeaustralia #thisisqueensland #exploretnq #holidayherethisyear #tnq #stayandwander #lifeofadventure #wanderlust #welcometoparadise #tropicalholiday #travel #instatravel #igtravel #instatraveling #travelgram #instaview #beautifuldestinations #wonderful_places #wow_destinations

🥳 𝙌𝙇𝘿 𝙍𝙀𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂 🌴
Dec 17th is looking like the day when we'll be able to welcome you all back to paradise! 🎉☀️🏝🐚⛵️🐢🤿👙🦋🌿
This is the most exciting news all year! And just in time for Christmas too! Who's up for a tropical Christmas? 🎄🦐🥭🎅🏽🦞🍍 Or maybe a tropical escape to start a fresh new year? ✨
So lock in your bookings to visit Tropical Coast Queensland, just a short drive from @cairnsairport ✈️, because we'd love to see you! 😁
#tropicalcoastqueensland #missionbeach #missionbeachaustralia #cassowarycoast #tropicalnorthqueensland #queensland #queenslandholiday #seeaustralia #thisisqueensland #exploretnq #holidayherethisyear #tnq #stayandwander #lifeofadventure #wanderlust #welcometoparadise #tropicalholiday #australiaholiday #australiatravel #travel #instatravel #igtravel #instatraveling #travelgram #instaview #beautifuldestinations #qldreopening #qldopens

Road trips that are filled with insta-worthy pics. 🚐🌲🌞
Cardwell State Forest is no exception with it's rugged mountain scenery ⛰, pine plantations 🌲, lush tropical rainforest, and dreamy waterfalls and creeks! 💦
It's places like this that make it all about the journey 🗺 over the destination.
📸 by @yvanne_jegou #tropicalcoastqueensland #cardwell #cardwellstateforest #tropicalnorthqueensland #queensland #queenslandholiday #seeaustralia #thisisqueensland #exploretnq #holidayherethisyear #tnq #stayandwander #lifeofadventure #wanderlust #welcometoparadise #tropicalholiday #australiaholiday #australiatravel #travel #instatravel #igtravel #instatraveling #travelgram #instaview #beautifuldestinations #wonderful_places #wow_destinations

Join Scotty as we relive this year's 🎣 Kurrimine Beach Fishing Classic on 📺 @creektocoast at 5.30pm this arvo!
Get a look at all the action and the epic catches ✨🐟 along this superb stretch of coastline and see why it attracts people from all over 🗺 each year!
Save ya a seat on the couch! 😉
#tropicalcoastqueensland #kurriminebeach #creektocoast #fishing #boating #camping #cassowarycoast #tropicalnorthqueensland #queensland #queenslandholiday #seeaustralia #thisisqueensland #exploretnq #holidayherethisyear #tnq #stayandwander #lifeofadventure #wanderlust #welcometoparadise #tropicalholiday #australiaholiday #australiatravel #travel #instatravel #igtravel #instatraveling #travelgram #instaview #beautifuldestinations #wonderful_places

Giving "𝘨𝘰 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘸" new meaning at Josephine Falls. 💦
This tiered cascade waterfall is located in Wooroonooran National Park 🌳, about a 1 hour drive South of Cairns 🚘, and as you can see is also known as natures own slippery dip! Scroll 👉🏽 to see what we mean. 😉
If you think retail therapy helps, come try a little rainforest therapy this Summer. 🌱✨
⚠️ Pay attention to signage and take extra care when exploring waterfalls and swimming holes in Summer.⁣⁣
📸 by @plentyofdust #tropicalcoastqueensland #josephinefalls #waterfallsfordays #waterfall #chasingwaterfalls #wettropics #cassowarycoast #tropicalnorthqueensland #queensland #queenslandholiday #seeaustralia #thisisqueensland #exploretnq #holidayherethisyear #tnq #stayandwander #lifeofadventure #wanderlust #welcometoparadise #tropicalholiday #rainforest #travel #instatravel #igtravel #instatraveling #travelgram #instaview #beautifuldestinations #wonderful_places #wow_destinations

Spring into SᑌᗰᗰEᖇ in the tropics. ☀️🌴
You know we have the Great Barrier Reef to adore, but don’t forget the cool creeks waiting to explore! 💦🦋
Babinda Boulders is a lush vibrant gem, 💎 full of ancient aboriginal history ✨ tucked away in the @wettropicsworldheritage rainforest just 1 hour 🚘 south of Cairns, and is made up of flowing emerald 💚 waters that ebb and weave around smooth granite boulders.
Soak up the sounds of nature, enjoy a barbecue picnic 🧺 or just take a refreshing dip. Either way this spot is worthy of your list! 💫
⚠️ Be cautious of slippery rocks and please ensure you follow all warnings, signage & take extra precaution when in or around water.⁣
📸 by @somethingswild #tropicalcoastqueensland #babindaboulders #aboriginalhistory #wettropics #rainforest #cassowarycoast #tropicalnorthqueensland #queensland #queenslandholiday #seeaustralia #thisisqueensland #exploretnq #holidayherethisyear #tnq #stayandwander #lifeofadventure #wanderlust #welcometoparadise #tropicalholiday #australiaholiday #australiatravel #travel #instatravel #igtravel #instatraveling #travelgram #instaview #beautifuldestinations #wonderful_places #wow_destinations

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