Sunday 22 April is Earth Day and this year is focused this year on putting an end to plastic pollution. […]
Earth Day 2018 aims to End Plastic Pollution
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Cairns action during Commonwealth Games 2018
As the main Commonwealth Games events get underway on the Gold Coast from 4 April, Cairns is playing host to […]
Best scenic drives of Tropical North Queensland
Nothing beats a good old fashioned road trip. Whether it’s a leisurely Sunday drive broken up with a delicious lunch […]
Chinese New Year celebrations in Tropical North Queensland
Cairns is a popular destination for Chinese New Celebrations attracting around 10,000 Chinese nationals to the city each year. The […]
Celebrate International Year of the Coral Reef
Did you know that 2018 has been declared the International Year of the Coral Reef? Celebrate the International Year of […]
Offshore coral nursery a first for Great Barrier Reef
Live coral fragments have been successfully collected and installed in the first offshore coral nursery being trialled on the Great […]
Birding tips for bird watchers in North Queensland
Australia has approximately 800 native bird species, from the iconic emu and the good humoured kookaburra, to the eye-dazzling (critically […]
Where to find the BEST Markets in tropical north Queensland
Local markets are a great place to pick up souvenirs, artworks, trinkets and fresh local produce. They are also a […]
Download the Frog ID app to help frogs
Frogs are an important indicator of the environment’s overall health. Their croaks, whistles, bleats and barks distinguish different frog species, […]
National Bird Week starts with Aussie Backyard Bird Count
As Tropical North Queensland welcomes the change of seasons, BirdLife Australia kicks off National Bird Week from 23-29 October. A […]
Big Things of North Queensland
Australia has a long-held tradition of making Big Things into attractions. Maybe it’s got something to do with being a […]
Cairns Museum reopens historical doors
The Cairns Museum has reopened after two years of refurbishment and renovation. Housed in the new School of Arts precinct […]
Citizens Gateway to Great Barrier Reef unveiled
A striking new public artwork reflecting the vitality and beauty of the Great Barrier Reef has been unveiled on the […]
Exciting events coming up in Tropical North Queensland!
This time of year is an exciting time in Tropical North Queensland (while the rest of Australia suffers through winter!) […]
Two new road trip trails in tropical north Queensland
ANZACS and Artisans feature in two new self-drive adventures – the ANZAC Trail and the Artisan Trail – through tropical […]
Join a Nature Photography Workshop at Thala!
Your photography adventure starts here. Join internationally renowned nature photographer Juergen Freund for an intensive nature photography workshop in Tropical […]
It’s minke whale season!
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef in Tropical North Queensland is the only place in the world where can you swim with […]
Port Douglas is an ever popular cruising destination
Port Douglas is one of Australia’s most popular cruise destinations, with an 80% increase in future cruise ship visits. The […]
