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Wade through the warm waters and feel the powdery sand
between your toes on Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays,
one of Queensland’s most beautiful beaches

CAPE YORK KURANDA K’GARI (FRASER ISLAND)
Located at the very tip of Australia, Cape York Kuranda is an easy day trip from Cairns and Off the coast of Hervey Bay is the world’s largest
Peninsula is truly Australia’s last frontier. Explore getting there is half the fun! Take either the sand island, World Heritage Listed K’gari (Fraser
the untamed wilderness and rainforest that can’t Kuranda Scenic Rail or the Skyrail Rainforest Island). Walk among towering ancient trees in
be seen anywhere else. Discover Cooktown and Cableway to or from Cairns and marvel at the rainforests growing out of sand and swim in the
learn about its colourful pioneering history on a world’s oldest tropical rainforest along the way. sapphire blue and emerald-green freshwater lakes
heritage walk or at the James Cook Museum. Once in Kuranda, visit the popular markets and of McKenzie and Wabby. Follow Wanggoolba
Visit rock art galleries and spend time with the pick up a handmade souvenir or two. Nature Creek as you stroll along the boardwalk at Central
Traditional Owners. Fish for Barramundi in the lovers won’t want to miss the Kuranda Butterfly Station and float down tranquil Eli Creek. Travel by
pristine waterways and stroll along the secluded Sanctuary which is the largest of its kind in the 4WD along the 75 Mile Beach highway to see the
beaches. One of the best ways to explore Southern Hemisphere. Fans of feathered friends Maheno shipwreck and the magnificent coloured
the remote coastline of Cape York is on an will be thrilled with the selection of native and sand cliffs. Or simply cast a line straight from the
expedition cruise. exotic birds at Kuranda Birdworld. shore and wait for the fish to bite.

Photo courtesy of Tourism Tropical North Queensland/Matt Glastonbury Courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland/Mark Fitzpatrick

Quinkan Rock Art, Cape York, Queensland Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Queensland Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Maheno Shipwreck, K’gari (Fraser Island), Queensland

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