Travel Stories
Cyclone Ului special: bunker down with bonus baked beans
AS Cyclone Ului approaches the Queensland coast, an upmarket Cairns accommodation provider is luring tourists with a cheeky "cyclone special" - throwing in tins of baked beans and candles.
Cairns holiday camera pleasers
FLIGHTS, camera - and action! Here's a few must-take photos of the Cairns region's eye-catching icons to help you remember your holiday.
Cairns shark-rider shuns spotlight
AN adventure diver who rode on the back of a tiger shark during a feeding frenzy in waters off Port Douglas is set to become an internet star.
The secret beaches of the Great Green Way
IT'S a balmy 27C. The warm winter sun streams through the car window. As I step on the accelerator, I watch as a congested strip of retail chains and fast food outlets shrink from sight in the rear view mirror.
Countdown starts to Port Douglas Carnivale
PORT Douglas has begun the countdown to Carnivale, which this year will prove to be a varied event with not one, but a number of themes being spread out across the May 20-30 event.
Luxury beachside eco retreat
THALA Beach Lodge, a stunning luxury eco resort located 15 minutes south of Port Douglas, is fully eco accredited for ecotourism and consists of private deluxe timber bungalows built high on stilts and nestled in the forest canopy.
Port Douglas: Queenland's most stylish spot
PORT Douglas has been named one of Australia's top five most stylish weekend getaway destinations.
Great Barrier Reef shark 'car wash' on video
SHARKS and manta rays are using a "car wash" to spend hours being cleaned by smaller fish on the Great Barrier Reef .
Top 10 Cairns adventure activities
IF you're seeking adrenaline-filled adventures, Cairns has some of the world's best. Here's 10 suggestions of high-action activities to maximise the thrill of a visit to Far North Queensland.
Model holiday on Haggerstone Island
FOLLOW in the footsteps of top Aussie bikini model Jess Hart and head to the tropical paradise of Haggerstone Island, off Cape York, 600km north of Cairns.
Fresh look for Castaways at Mission Beach
THE second stage of a multi-million dollar redevelopment of Mission Beach's iconic beachfront property Castaways Resort and Spa has started.
Cairns stars in Trip in a Minute campaign
HIP holidaymakers are going head-to-head to spruik Cairns' fun, sun and wonders on YouTube and Facebook.
Cairns hotels Australia's cheapest
BUDGET conscious travellers should be making a beeline for Cairns, as a new figures show its hotel rooms are the cheapest in Australia.
Cairns attractions take out top awards
FAR North Queensland is home to two of Australia's top award winning attractions.
Retreat in the Daintree Rainforest
We wanted to find a quiet place to relax in the beauty of Tropical North Queensland that was close enough to home to be convenient %u2013 but far enough away that we felt like we were going on an adventure.
Photo posts of old Port Douglas
THE enduring character of the seaside village of Port Douglas is often remarked upon by visitors and now they can learn more.
Cairns welcomes Mardi Gras crowd
WITH the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in full swing, the Cairns region is gearing up for a influx of visitors for a Mardi Gras recovery week.
Cairns' new LILO bar has it all
If you're after a hip new place to chill out in Cairns, have we got the spot for you. It's a little bit LA, a little bit Vegas and very, very Cairns.
Tourists flock to see flying foxes
FLYING foxes soaring above Cairns each afternoon are a huge hit with tourists.
Flames of the Forest a memorable feast
We simply cannot say enough about our wonderful night at Flames of the Forest.
Cairns scuba diving the world's best
THEY have dived the whole world over but this scuba-loving couple says the Great Barrier Reef near Cairns is the best experience they have had.
Great Barrier Reef a wonder of nature
CAIRNS' premier drawcard the Great Barrier Reef has made it to the final 28 in the global search to recognise the new seven wonders of nature.
Vote for Cairns icons in Google tour competition
POPULAR Far North Queensland attractions Paronella Park and the Undara Lava Tubes are among Google's top choices for virtual tours.
Two views of the rainforest
WE had two fantastic options when we decided to experience the ancient rainforest of Tropical North Queensland at its best - above World-Heritage listed rainforest with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and on the ground, right next to its lush foliage, spicy smells and unusual wildlife with Kuranda Scenic Railway.
Retreat in the Daintree Rainforest
WE wanted to find a quiet place to relax in the beauty of Tropical North Queensland that was close enough to home to be convenient - but far enough away that we felt like we were going on an adventure.
Crossroads on Cape York
If you are looking for a holiday to get away from it all, then Cape York is it.
Uplifting adventure on the Tableland
A good friend made me do it. She was so excited about us trying Hot Air Balloon's Mareeba flight that I just couldn't let her down, even though I have been known to get a whirly-twirly tummy when up high.
Perfect island holiday
DUNK Island, located only 10 minutes via water taxi from Mission Beach, can comfortably boast one of the most versatile holiday experiences in Tropical North Queensland.
Have breakfast with the birds
TUCKED away among 3.2ha of rainforest off the Captain Cook Highway, north of Cairns, is one of Australia's most memorable experiences - the Port Douglas Rainforest Habitat.
Hours of magic on the Great Barrier Reef
WHAT with work and the pressures of modern-day life, it's all too easy to forget to take some time out for a trip to this stunning region's world famous backyard, the pristine Great Barrier Reef.
Port Douglas break near perfect
ADELAIDE Lang and Whitney Robinson almost perfectly epitomise the "average" Port Douglas tourist.
Cairns' best swimming spots
AS temperatures soar in Tropical North Queensland, take the plunge and explore the Cairns region's swimming spots.
Take a walk through Port Douglas history
TAKE a walk through the seaside streets of Port Douglas for a chance to explore the town's best loved sights and fascinating history.
Bird is the word
HOME to the incredible, endangered cassowary and about 450 species of birds, the Cairns region is a birdwatcher's dream.
Cairns film festival gets adrenaline pumping
THE best of the Cairns region's natural wonders and adventure activities will be showcased on screen in an upcoming film festival.
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10 incredible FNQ facts
THE biggest, the longest, the highest, the smallest, the wettest: Far North Queensland is home to awe-inspiring wonders.
Top ten rainforest views
TAKE a drive from Cairns and you'll most likely end up in or near the region's magnificent rainforest.
