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TROPICAL NORTH to LAKELAND, COOKTOWN & Cape Tribulation Where the Rainforest meets the Reef CAPE YORK Daintree Wonga Beach Tropical North Queensland mixes the excitement of new discoveries with the Mossman Newell enchantment of exotic experiences. Mt Carbine Port Douglas The only place where two World Heritage Wonders are side by side: The Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree National Park with some of the world’s oldest tropical rainforest. Mt Molloy Ellis Beach The warmth of the tropics is reflected in engaging activities such as snorkeling Palm Cove Clifton Beach and diving on the Great Barrier Reef, white water rafting, beach combing, kayaking, Yorkeys Knob rainforest walks, jungle surfing, bungy jumping, sky diving and so much more. Kuranda Lake Placid Redlynch Colourful and quirky Kuranda, the village in the rainforest can be reached by the Brinsmead historic Kuranda Scenic Rail or travel on Skyrail’s Rainforest Cableway, soaring CAIRNS White Rock above the rainforest with magnificent views. Edmonton From Cardwell to Cooktown the sheer majesty of nature is evident in Tropical North Chillagoe Gordonvale Queensland’s pristine rainforest. Explore volcanic crater lakes and spectacular Walkamin Bruce Fishery Falls waterfalls on the Atherton Tablelands and sample some of the best produce the Almaden Lake Tinaroo region has on offer. Atherton Lake Eacham

YungaburraHwy Discover the outback and Gulf Savannah and uncover the quintessential spirit of Outback Australia only a few hours drive from the coast. Hidden gorges, rodeos and ATHERTON Malanda Bramston Beach country races, mining relics. Lava tubes and wetlands abounding with bird life are TABLELAND Palmerston all part of the region’s enormous diversity. You can rough it on a 4WD and follow in Millaa Millaa Highway Innisfail Flying Fish Pt the foot steps of our explorers or join a coach tour and hop aboard a rail adventure. Cowley Beach Mena Creek Kurrimine Beach The Epic Cape York drive explores the unforgettable wilderness area of the Cape El Arish Nth Mission Kennedy Highway Wongaling York Peninsula including the historic township of Cooktown and the picturesque Innot Hot Springs Tully Sth Mission Torres Strait Islands. Mt Garnet Tully Heads to So, escape your winter and bask in Tropical North Queensland’s sunshine whilst Cardwell experiencing natural encounters at its best, where you can step out of your comfort his map is designed only to show approimate location of towns zone and indulge, exhilarate and relax. in relation to others in the area. ot to scale. Tropical North Queensland is a spectacular and diverse area for any touring option This map is designed only to show approximate location and drive. Drive North Queensland encompasses The Overlander’s Way, The of towns in relation to others in the area. Not to scale. , The Great Tropical Drive and the Epic Cape York drive, so there is something for everyone to experience and enjoy. For further information on Cairns and Tropical North Queensland visit www.tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au PRICES quoted herein are indicative only at the time For drive information on the Savannah Way, Epic Cape York Drive, of publication. Many parks will have a range of pricing and Great Tropical Drive, please visit www.tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au relative to site type, accommodation type and season. Always check with your selected parks for prices @exploreTNQ applicable at the time of your proposed stay.

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MISSION BEACH Beachcomber Coconut Caravan Village 122-132 Kennedy Esp , Sth Mission Beach 4852 P: 07 4068 8129 F: 1800 008 129 [email protected] www.beachcombercoconut.com.au Paradise — Set in shady 5.5 acres of tropical rainforest on the beach. Walking distance to shop, restaurant, boat hire to Dunk Island. Seasonal stinger net in front of park. All tour info/bookings at reception. BIG4 Park. Free WiFi. CAIRNS North Mission • Tourist Per Night Extra Person PARK FEATURES Beach • Dump Point 2 Adults F F • Beachfront • ½ Ct Tennis Villas 2Brm $155 $15 • Recreation Room Cabins (ensuite) $110 $15 • Resort Pool Beachfrt Cabins — No Ens. $95 $15 • Rainforest Walks Cabins (no ensuite) $80 $15 • Internet VILLAGE South Powered Sites $40 $10 Mission BEACHCOMBER COCONUT CARAVAN Beach DR CASSOWARY Unpowered Sites $35 $10 SEE OUR ADVERTISEENT AOVE Dunk PARK RATING: NO PETS TOWNSVILLE Island MISSION BEACH Dunk Island View Caravan Park 21-35 Webb Rd , Mission Beach (Wongaling Beach) 4852 P: 07 4068 8248 [email protected] www.dunkislandviewcaravanpark.com Pet-friendly park located within 50m of a magnifi cent white sandy beach with views across to Dunk Island. Over 70 camping & caravan sites and 8 self-contained 1 & 2 bed units. Free ELARISH Mission WiFi, pool, camp kitchen and fi sh & chip Café on site. CAIRNS Beach • Tourist & Long Term Per Night Extra Person PARK FEATURES • Dump Point 2 Adults F F • Pet Friendly

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CAIRNS & TROPICAL NORTH REGION — to the South 111 MISSION BEACH Mission Beach Hideaway Holiday Village 58-60 Porter Prom , Mission Beach 4852 P: 07 4068 7104 F: 1800 687 104 [email protected] www.missionbeachhideaway.com.au 6 acres surrounded by rainforest & coconut palms. Warm clear waters of the coral sea. A tropical

paradise. Dunk Island & Reef Cruises. White water rafting. Rainforest walks, CAIRNS & TROPICAL NORTH REGION — to the South shopping village, restaurants and bank adjacent to park. CAIRNS Beach Mission • Tourist & Long Term Per Night Extra Person PARK FEATURES N • Dump Point 2 Adults F F • BBQ Kitchen • Recreation Room BINGIL BAY Rainforest Villa 2 $175 $25 • Cable TV All Digital Cabins (ensuite) $110 $20 • Swimming Pool MISSION BEACH Cabins (no ensuite) $81 • Dump Point HIDEAWAY HOLIDAY VILLAGE Powered Sites $39 $15 • STD/IDD Phone Unpowered Sites $29 $15 Dunk Is. SEE OUR ADVERTISEENT ADACENT Beach

PETS, ON APPLICATION TOWNSVILLE Wongaling TULLY HEADS Googarra Beach Caravan Park 7 Tully Heads Rd , Hull Heads 4854 P: 07 4066 9325 [email protected] www.googarrabeach.com.au Spacious well landscaped park with large sites. Positioned between the Tully River & Hull River with easy boat access to Dunk & surrounding islands. Great fi shing or just relaxing. Fuel, Gas, Take Away, ATM, Café & Supermarket on site. • Tourist & Long Term Per Night Extra Person PARK FEATURES 2 Adults F F • Large Sites • Supermarket, Fuel Powered Sites $34 $10 • Licensed Café Unpowered Sites $25 $10 • EFTPOS & ATM Tropical Cabins (ensuite) $110 $10 • LPG Swap or Fill BRUCE HIGHWAY Hull Heads Family Cabins $140 $10 • Weekly Rates Disc. TULLY HEADS RD 12kms rainforest setting by a golden Budget Cabins $100 $10 GOOGARRA BEACH palm fringed beach CARAVAN PARK Tully Heads PARK RATING: PETS, ON APPLICATION TOURISTS ONLY INNISFAIL August Moon Caravan Park NO PERMANENTS 64174 Bruce Hwy , PO Box 915, Innisfail 4860 P: 07 4063 2211 F: 1800 682 286 • Villa Ensuite Cabins [email protected] www.augustmoon.com.au Our spacious park is 4km South of Innisfail. “The Gateway” to Atherton Tablelands. A short drive to • Big Screen TV in Paronella Park, Josephine Falls, Babinda Boulders and Boat Ramp at Mourilyan INNISFAIL 4km Harbour. Enjoy our Tri-level pool & large camp kitchen. Member of Top Parks. Games Room BP • Tourist & Long Term Per Night Extra Person PARK FEATURES Roadhouse • Fully equipped kitchen • Dump Point 2 Adults F F • Pool/Camp Kitchen • Disc 2+ Nights – Cabin Superior Cabin $125 $8 • Lge M’home/Bus Sites AUGUST • Powered Sites MOON Family Cabin $115 $8 • Wkly BBQ – Winter Mths CARAVAN Cabins (ensuite) $100 $8 • Drive Through Sites PARK • Tent Sites Cabins (no ensuite) $90 $8 • Free WiFi

BRUCE HWY • TV Cable connection Powered Sites $33 $8 Unpowered Sites $25 $8 MOURILYAN 3km All Digital Channels (250km) • Camp Kitchen - BBQ PETS, ON APPLICATION TOWNSVILLE • Playground Rec Room INNISFAIL Flying Fish Point Tourist Park • Beach Protection 39 Elizabeth St , Flying Fish Point 4860 P: 07 4061 3131 [email protected] www.ffpvanpark.com.au • Fishing Jetty/Ramps Located just 7kms from Innisfail. Located where the Johnstone River meets the sea. Across the road from • Reef Beach Fishing the beach. Small, personal, friendly park centrally located to explore this beautiful TO CAIRNS Ella area. GPS co-ords: S17.29.919 E146.04.546. Bay • Dunk Island Tours B

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KURRIMINE BEACH King Reef Resort Caravan Park COWLEY BEACH Cowley Beach Caravan Park 75 Jacobs Rd , PO Box 8, Kurrimine Beach 4871 P: 07 4065 6144 Bambarook Road , Cowley Beach 4871 P: 07 4065 4806 [email protected] www.kingreef.com.au [email protected] www.cowleybeachcaravanpark.com.au QHA 2011–2013 Mid Range Accommodation winner. QHA Hall of Fame Inductees. Friendly relaxed New hosts Alan & Desleigh welcome you! Absolute beachfront 20mins Sth of Innisfail. Coral reefs, family environment. Some of our regular guests have been coming back for Barnard Islands 10mins by boat/kayak. Great fi shing! Mini-mart/PO/Takeaways. over 20 years. Spacious beachfront sites. New 2brm cabins. Craft mornings. INNISFAIL • Tourist Per Night Extra Person PARK FEATURES • Tourist Per Night Extra Person PARK FEATURES • Dump Point 2 Adults F F • Beachfront Cabins • Dump Point 2 Adults F F • Beachfront Sites MOURILYAN • Beachfront Sites SILKWOOD 9kms • Camp Kitchen

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CARAVAN PARK CARAVAN PARK RATING: PETS, ON APPLICATION PETS, ON APPLICATION TULLY KURRIMINE BEACH Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park FISHERY FALLS Fishery Falls Holiday Park Cnr Jacobs Rd & Coyle St , Kurrimine Beach 4871 P: 07 4065 6166 F: 1300 725 525 69479 Bruce Hwy , Fishery Falls 4871 P: 07 4067 5283 [email protected] www.kurrimine.com.au stay@fi sheryfalls.com.au www.fi sheryfalls.com.au Cabins/sites l/scaped. 70m to unspoilt palm-fringed beach. King Reef offshore. Great to walk/fi sh/snorkel. Surrounded by rainforest and tropical gardens with a fresh water creek. Large sites for all vehicles. Park Huge pool/jumping pillow/waterpark. Nr boatramp/ck. Free wkly BBQ (seasonal). Happy Hour each Friday in season. Boat ramp close by. Country pub for meals a CAIRNS MULGRAVE Many attractions close by. Dog Hydrobath. Member of Top Parks. stroll away. Be pleasantly surprised. • Tourist Per Night Extra Person PARK FEATURES • Tourist & Long Term Per Night Extra Person PARK FEATURES • Small, Friendly Park • Camp Kit. & Internet

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MARCH JULY Markets * Karumba Barra Bash 8-10 Malanda Show 12-20 Feast of the Senses, Innisfail 11-12 Atherton Tableland Show 14-15 Innisfail Show Cairns Night Markets ���������������������������������������������������������������������� (Every Night) APRIL 16-17 Mareeba Rodeo & Show City Place Markets — Cairns ������������������������������������������������(Every Weekday) 22-24 Undara Rock & Blues 20-22 Cairns Show WED Kuranda Markets �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������(Every) 23-24 UCI World Cup 24-25 Mossman Show 30-1/5 Cape York & Tablelands 29-30 Tully & District Show THUR Kuranda Markets �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������(Every) Ash Campdraft 29-30 Cooktown Country Show 29-6/8 Australian Festival of FRI Kuranda Markets �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������(Every) MAY Chamber Music Palm Cove Night Markets ��������������������������������������������������������������������������(Every) * Big Weekend Rusty’s Markets — Cairns ��������������������������������������������������������������������������(Every) Chillagoe Rodeo AUGUST * Feast of the Three * Cairns Underwater SAT Atherton Markets ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������(First) Saints, Silkwood Film Festival Babinda Markets ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������(First) * Golden Gumboot 8-9 Cairns Cup Horseracing Cairns Esplanade Markets �������������������������������������������������������������������������(Every) Festival, Tully 8 Mt Carbine Bull & Bronc Ride Cooktown Markets ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������(Every) * Pioneers Weekend 11 NQ Gold Farm Gate Market — Cairns ����������������������������������������������������������������������(Every) 13-15 Great Wheelbarrow Race Panning Competition Gordonvale Cottage Markets �����������������������������������(First — excluding JAN) 22-31 Port Douglas Carnivale 12-14 Cairns Tropical Kuranda Markets �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������(Every) 28 Cairns Blues Festival Writers Festival Innisfail Markets �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� (Third) 14 Great Pyramid Race JUNE Malanda Markets ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ (Third) 24 Mission Beach Mareeba Markets �����������������������������������������������������������������������(Second & Fifth) 2-6 Normanton Show, Banana Festival Mossman Markets ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������(Every) Campdraft & Rodeo 25-28 Cairns Ukulele Festival Mount Molloy Markets 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5-12 Cairns Airport * Our Dusty Doo – Walkamin Kairi Markets �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������(Second) Adventure Festival OCTOBER Kurrimine Markets ����������������������������������������������������������(Second — APR–DEC) 8-13 QUEENSLAND Mission Beach Markets ���������������������������������������������������������������� (First & Third) CARAVAN, CAMPING & * Croc Trophy – Tablelands Mission Beach Monster Markets �����������������������������(Last — EASTER–NOV) TOURING SUPERSHOW * Kuranda Festival Port Douglas Sunday Markets �����������������������������������������������������������������(Every) BRISBANE SHOWGROUNDS * Mission Evolve Festival Ravenshoe Markets ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� (Fourth) 10-11 Kuranda Roots Festival * Yungaburra Folk Festival Rusty’s Markets — Cairns ��������������������������������������������������������������������������(Every) 10-12 Weipa Fishing Classic 16 Tastes of the Tolga Markets ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������(First) 10-13 Cooktown Discovery Festival Tablelands Festival Walkamin Markets ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������(Second) 12 Cairns Airport Ironman Wondecla Markets ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� (Third) 17-19 Laura Dance Festival NOVEMBER 24-26 RACQ Insurance * Cooktown Race Day North Qld Games * Mission Beach Film Festival 25-1/7 Cairns to Karumba Bike Ride Associate Members

For more information on these and other events call Tourism Cassowary Coast Regional Council Tropical North Queensland on Phone: 1800 093 300 Phone: 1300 763 903 Web: www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au Local Government Authority promoting the Cassowary Coast region. PRICES quoted herein are indicative only at the time Phone: 07 4761 5533 of publication. Many parks will have a range of pricing Information on exploring 2,200km Inland route from Sydney to Cairns. relative to site type, accommodation type and season. Tourism Cape York — Cape York Sustainable Futures Phone: 07 4053 2856 Web: www.tourismcapeyork.com Always check with your selected parks for prices For all the information you need about the Cape York Peninsula. Cape York applicable at the time of your proposed stay. Sustainable Futures is the local tourism organisation for the region. Travel Action Magazine Phone: 07 4685 2266 Web: www.action-graphics.com.au Compliment your travels with more information from “Travel Action”. Get your free copy from tourist information centres and caravan parks along the Matilda Highway. Tropical Coast Tourism Phone: 0418 877 765 Web: www.tropicalcoasttourism.com.au Drive the Great Green Way between Townsville and Cairns — A place of great beauty boasting exhilarating natural experiences, friendly people and the space to be alone!

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Adventure North Australia Phone: 07 4028 3376 W: www.adventurenorthaustralia.com Cooktown 4WD Adventures — 1,2 & 3 day tours from Cairns & Port Douglas. If you are into history, botany, adventure and 4 wheel driving through amazing rainforest and outback then this is the trip for you. Travel the 4WD only, Bloomfield Track, lunch at the Lions Den pub & so much more. Birdworld Kuranda Phone: 07 4093 9188 Web: www.birdworldkuranda.com See beautiful Australian native and exotic birds from the rainforests, grasslands • • Great Barrier reef Cairns australia and wetlands in this stunning free flight enclosure. Birds include rare parrots, cassowaries, finches, cockatoos and many more. DAINTREE AIR SERVICES Phone: 1800 246 206 or 07 4034 9300 Web: www.daintreeair.com.au Air Charter tours to Cape York (day tour), Lizard Island (day tour) and Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flights. 3 departures daily and only SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT ON PAGE 116 45 minutes from Cairns to this Beautiful reef and Daintree Discovery Centre rainforest Coral Cay! Phone: 07 4098 9171 Web: www.daintree-rec.com.au half and full day tours. Multi-award winning Discovery Centre is a world class interpretive facility nestled in the heart of the rainforest just 10kms north of the Daintree River. It boasts a spectacular aerial walkway and a 23m high canopy tower. GREAT ADVENTURES Phone: 1800 079 080 or 07 4044 9944 Web: www.greatadventures.com.au 16CTN046 Departing daily from Cairns, explore the Outer Barrier Reef with a wide range of activities for swimmers and non-swimmers or just 45 minutes away is the unique reef & rainforest-clad Green Island. Full & half day tours. Fun for the whole family & great family discounts available. SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT ADJACENT Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Phone: 07 4055 3576 Web: www.crocodileadventures.com Situated on coastal drive between Cairns and Port Douglas. Crocodile Farm and Eco Wildlife attraction. Bookings (07) 4044 9944 Heritage 4WD Tours Toll Free 1800 079 080 Phone: 1800 775 533 or 07 4054 7750 greatadventures.com.au Web: www.heritagetours.com.au Outback accommodated and camping tours to the Top End/Cape York. Kuranda Scenic Railway Phone: 1800 KSRAIL (577 245) or 07 4036 9333 Web: www.ksr.com.au Take a historical journey on Kuranda Scenic Railway which comprises unsurpassed views of World Heritage Listed rainforest and spectacular waterfalls. OZ TOURS SAFARIS Phone: 1800 079 006 or 07 4055 9535 Web: www.oztours.com.au Oz Tours Safaris has introduced thousands of travellers to the wonders of Australia since we commenced tours to Cape York in 1985. We continue to lead the market through our continual product development and innovative itineraries. Oz Tours Safaris conduct tours to The Gulf Savannah area with Train journeys on the Gulflander and the Savannahlander Trains, and our Desert Safari travelling the famous Oodnadatta, Birdsville and Strzelecki Tracks and our famous and very popular Kimberley Tour. Tours include: Darwin to Cairns and Cairns to Darwin taking in the Lost City at Cape Crawford, also the magnificent Kakadu National Park. We do a one way tour from Townsville to Adelaide visiting Arkaroola and Wilpena Pound, and Alice 16CTN005 Springs to Broome tour via Kununurra with an alternate tour back from Broome to Alice Springs via the Bungle Bungles and Tanami Desert. SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT ADJACENT NEED REPAIRS, SERVICE OR PRODUCTS as you travel in Queensland? Then check out the list of TRADE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES on pages 140–145.

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