Where the rainforest meets the reef
12 Mar, 2021 11:00 AM
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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.
The search for three far northern men continues today after they failed to return from a fishing trip to Cape Tribulation on Australia Day. The men, aged.
The search for three far northern men continues today after they failed to return from a fishing trip to Cape Tribulation on Australia Day. The men, aged.
ATSB: Overgrowth contributes to helicopter tail rotor strike on landing Australian Transport Safety Bureau Press Release | January 20, 2021
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On the morning of April 22, 2020, the Bell 206L1 LongRanger operated by Nautilus Aviation was conducting a passenger charter flight from Moa Island’s Kubin Airport to Banks Peak with a pilot and two passengers on board.
While maneuvering close to the ground in a confined and overgrown landing site on Moa Island in the Torres Strait, the pilot of a LongRanger helicopter experienced difficulty locating the helipad before the helicopter’s tail rotor contacted trees, resulting in the helicopter spinning rapidly and colliding with terrain. ATSB Photo