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Head inland from Cairns and
cool off at the spectacular
Josephine Falls

CASSOWARY COAST TABLELANDS TASTING TRAIL INDIGENOUS EXPERIENCES
The Cassowary Coast lies between Cairns and The Atherton Tablelands offer a wonderful Make a deeper connection with the land
Townsville and showcases the destinations of and unique gourmet food trail that’s hard to on a cultural, indigenous tour. Traditional
Mission Beach and Dunk Island. This region top. This picturesque and fertile ‘food bowl of custodians will guide you through Mossman
is known for its leisurely pace of life, but rest Queensland’s far north’ is located west of Cairns. Gorge, the Daintree and Cape York with
assured, there is plenty of activity to keep Either self drive or join a day tour to sample smoking ceremonies, demonstrations and
adventure seekers happy. This stretch of coastline cheese, chocolate, coffee, spirits, nuts, fruits narratives explaining their ties to the land.
is the closest point to the Great Barrier Reef while and wines. Places to look out for include Gallo Cultural performances, including dance, can
the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park was founded Dairyland, Jacques Coffee, Mt Uncle Distillery be experienced at Flames of the Forest and
just off the shore from Mission Beach. With this and the Babinda Bakery serving big, fluffy, Tjapukai. Head north to the Torres Strait, where
right at your doorstop, it’s the perfect opportunity decadent cream buns. A number of quaint, each island retains a distinct culture, or drive just
to take advantage of diving and snorkelling day country pubs dot the region for when it’s time an hour north of Cooktown and explore rarely
trips in pristine waters with fewer crowds. to wet your whistle. seen rock art galleries with traditional owners.

Mission Beach, Queensland Gallo Dairyland, Queensland Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, Queensland

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