The far northern portion of Queensland is home
to many holiday destinations. From rainforests, to shopping hubs, heritage
sites and swimming spots, you won't run out of things to do and places to
visit. These destinations hold breathtaking views that every photo you take
there is worthy of being printed on a postcard.
Here are places worth visiting Far North
Queensland:
Fraser Island
Hop on a 4WD and explore the world’s largest
sand island at 184,000 hectares, and is listed as a world heritage site. Visit
countless freshwater lakes and endless white sand beaches, or take photos of
the huge sand dunes that continuously change shape. The island is also home to
gravity defying rainforest trees that managed to grow straight out of the sand.
These rainforests also serve as shelter to more than 40,000 migratory
shorebirds.
Mon Repos
Conservation Park
From November to March, Mon Repos Conservation
Park becomes a must-see destination in Queensland. Just a short drive from
Bundaberg, you can join nightly tours to see different turtles nesting and
hatching on the small beach. The population of marine turtles in Mon Repos is
the highest concentration recorded in eastern Australia. Here, you can glimpse
at baby turtles crawling to shore. Another option is going snorkelling or
diving to see the beautiful marine life of Mon Repos up close.
Cape Tribulation
This is where the rainforest meets the reef.
Cape Tribulation is a holiday spot located right in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest and a few kilometres drive from
the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy kayaking along the waters of its pristine
shoreline or spend the afternoon exploring the endless beach while riding
horseback. This is a perfect place to stay and relax for the night with Daintree Rainforest accommodation.
Paluma Range and Crystal Creek
Like the ancient Daintree, Paluma Range is also
a rainforest haven. Approximately 60 minutes north of Townsville, this forest
features mountain top views of vast green protected areas. It's also home to
the magnificent Crystal Creek. Like its name suggests, this creek has clear water that you won't
be able to resist taking a dip in. Other activities including bushwalking,
picnicking, barbequing and camping in the Paluma Range, provided that permits are
secured.
Great Barrier Reef
No list of North Queensland destinations would
be complete without the mentioning the Great Barrier Reef. This rich marine
ecosystem is home to countless species of turtles, fishes, crustaceans, and
corals. Every year, the Great Barrier Reef attracts millions of tourists who
spend their time scuba diving and snorkelling along the gigantic reef to
explore live corals and communities of marine wildlife.
Take a break from the busy city and visit Far
North Queensland on your a holiday. Make sure to include some of these
postcard-worthy destinations for the perfect, relaxing getaway.
