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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Diving Indonesia's Bird's Head SeascapeDiving Indonesia's Bird's Head Seascape
Also published under the auspices of Conservation International, this book describes more than 200 sites to dive and explore the world's most diverse tropical reefs, including Raja Ampat, Triton Bay and Cenderawasih Bay. Travel information, and background essays on biodiversity, conservation, and the people of the Bird's Head are also included.
$AU 35.95
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Great Barrier Reef Anemone Fish with Anemone

Great Barrier Reef Anemone Fish with Anemone

Resting Green Turtle

Resting Green Turtle

Articles

Cyclone Yasi and the Great Barrier ReefCyclone Yasi and the Great Barrier Reef

by Tim Hochgrebe

After the massive impact of Cyclone Yasi, Australia stops to consider the consequences of this natural disaster on the economy, nature and life in Australia as such.
What is our Coral Sea?What is our Coral Sea?

by Tim Hochgrebe

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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