Far North Queensland

Coral Reef - Photo and text courtesy of Tourism QLD

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 tropical rainforests of the Daintree within easy reach.

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Photos

White water rafting on the Tully River - Photo courtesy of Tourism QLD
Mossman Gorge - Photo courtesy of Tourism QLD
Rainforest meets the Reef - Photo courtesy of Tourism QLD

Climate

Max temperatures of 40°C in summer and 30°C in winter. Humidity around 70% all year round. Highest rainfall end of January and February.

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Compass with Wrist BootCompass with Wrist Boot
Set for the southern hemisphere, this compass is large and easy to read underwater.
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Articles

Rain and Reef ExperienceRain and Reef Experience
Escaping the Pommie winter, we flew into Cairns and of course I wanted to get straight out for a look around the Great Barrier Reef.
What is our Coral Sea?What is our Coral Sea?
The Coral Sea is a tropical marine jewel, which lies east of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. It is one of the last places on Earth where large marine animals can still be found in great numbers.
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