North Queensland Coast
The tropical landscapes of North Queensland range from cool rainforests to majestic mountains, colourful reef, pristine islands, crater lakes, towering waterfalls & the turquoise Coral Sea.
Journey through the lush Atherton Tablelands and enjoy walks around the crater lakes of Barrine and Eacham. Waterfalls are another feature and we take hikes to Wallaman, Nandroya and Millaa Millaa Falls. From Mission Beach we take the launch to Dunk Island to hike the island circuit track. Shorter options available for those who want to relax and swim.
After leaving our base at Yungaburra, we travel north to the Mareeba Wetlands, a 5000 acre sanctuary for much of tropical Australia's savannah and wetland wildlife plus indigenous heritage.
Located on the Endeavour River, historic Cooktown gives us a glimpse into the early settlement life in northern Queensland. The Botanic Gardens in Cooktown feature an exotic plant section, a "palmetum" and a comprehensive collection of native plants. From Cairns, our final destination, we travel to Kuranda, where we enjoy a bird’s eye view of the rainforest on the famous Kuranda Skyrail. A cultural performance at the renowned Tjapukai Dance Theatre completes the trip.
Join this trip together with Lava Tubes to Lawn Hill to enchance your stay in Tropical North Queensland.
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Quote:
“Nature has been for me, for as long as I remember a source of solace, inspiration, adventure, and delight; a home, a teacher, a companion.”
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Quote_Source:
Lorraine Anderson
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Highlights:
- Walks in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area: Girringun,Wallaman Falls, Jinda Falls, Banggurru Walks
- Forest walk in Edmund Kennedy National Park & a day walk on Dunk Island
- Lake Barrine & Eacham plus Millaa Millaa Falls on the Atherton Tablelands
- Historic Cooktown with day trip to Mareeba Wetlands
- The famous Kuranda Skyrail and Tjapukai Dance Theatre
- Search for Platypus, Cassowary and the iridescent blue Ulysses butterfly
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Dates:
26 July - 9 Aug 2010 (14 nights)
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Price:
Twin share / person (ex Townsville, ends Cairns)
Early Bird: A$4,500 * until 28/03/2010
Regular: A$4,800
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Accommodation:
Motel style with private facilities, 1-2 bedroom cabins & apartments (private & shared facilities)
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Rating:
Easy to Moderate
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Rating_Notes:
3-8 km per walking day with some shorter & longer options
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Guide:
Tony Roberts






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