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Pack the swimmers and plan a trip up north to Cairns and beyond, where winter temperatures hover around the mid-20s. Cairns, with its family-friendly properties (try Crystalbrook Collection s Bailey residences for extra space in a central location) and popular day trips out to the nearby Great Barrier Reef islands, is a great base for little ones, but consider driving north after a few days to road test the region s best of . At Port Douglas, Back Country Bliss Adventures offers River Drift Snorkelling in the Mossman River (check out the Sheraton Mirage as a place to hang your hat), while Ocean Safari, just off the Daintree Coast at Cape Tribulation, undertakes half-day snorkelling adventures at the spectacular Mackay and Undine reefs. Lock in a stay at Ferntree Rainforest Lodge (as well as a few lush rainforest walks). tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au
Where the rainforest meets the reef
12 Mar, 2021 11:00 AM
4 minutes to read
The astonishing natural wonders of Tropical North Queensland mean thrill-seekers and those in need of respite are equally spoilt.
With its sub-tropical climate and laid-back residents, Queensland s chilled-out reputation is well deserved – but the relaxed vibes belie the extraordinary activities that also await here in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef.
Having the world s largest coral reef system rubbing up against the world s oldest tropical rainforest means the Sunshine State s excursions are nothing short of epic. With Cairns and Port Douglas as the perfect gateway, here are just a handful of experiences to fire up the imagination.
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They always say that you should be careful when picking your travel buddies for a little vacation, purely because if you go with someone who has really different ideas about what a holiday means, you could end up having the worst time of your life.
To that, I say hooey. Have you ever heard of doing things on your own? If you want to do something, and your mates want to do something else, just separate for a few hours. There’s no legally binding contract that says you have to be up each other’s bumholes the entire trip.