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Far North Queensland

Cairns City

The Northern Beaches

Great Barrier Reef

The Northern Beaches

The Northern Beaches

Trinity Beach

Port Douglas

4 mile Beach

Daintree and Cape Tribulation

Daintree and Cape Tribulation

Daintree and Cape Tribulation

Atherton Tablelands

Daintree and Cape Tribulation

Atherton Tablelands

Atherton tablelands

Cairns

Cairns has grown from ramshackle port town to stylish modern city – the erstwhile capital of Tropical North Queensland, with a year-round outdoor lifestyle. You’ll feel like you’re on holiday from the minute you arrive. The sun is shining, the air is steamy and palm trees line the streets. Throw out the schedule, throw on your swimsuit and settle in for a seriously good time.

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Whether it’s snorkelling through coral gardens, flying over the infinite blues or sailing to tropical islands, there’s an adventure reserved for you on the world’s largest living organism (that you can see from space), the Great Barrier Reef. Breathe in the salt air and explore via boat, snorkel, kayak, helicopter or learn to dive on this world-famous natural wonder.

 Visit the official Cairns Tourism Website for further information on activities, restaurants, accommodation and more.  If you find something of interest, feel free to let us know and we will reach out to enquire about discounts. Please note that you will need to book via Defence Holidays NQ to obtain your discount.  

VISIT CAIRNS

The Northern Beaches

If you need a beach fix, head for Cairns’ Northern Beaches, a string of sleepy seaside villages about 15 minutes from the city. They are a favourite with locals and each has its own unique character, like the family-friendly Trinity, the kite-surfing hub of Yorkeys Knob or the relaxed Holloways.

Palm Cove

PALM COVE

 Famed as much for its palm trees as its 500-year-old melaleuca trees, Palm Cove is the ultimate idyllic seaside village, perfectly located between both Cairns and Port Douglas. Glamorous resorts and day spas share the shores with a mixture of fine dining, cafes and a couple of ice cream parlours thrown in for good measure. Often with morning seas as calm as a placid lake, a sunrise paddle to Double Island will sure to be a trip highlight. 

Trinity Beach

TRINITY BEACH

Cairns’ coastal suburb of Trinity Beach offers a winning holiday trifecta of accommodation, places to eat and plenty to see and do. Making up part of Cairns’ famed northern beaches, Trinity Beach looks like it stepped out of a dictionary’s definition of ‘tropical paradise’ and onto the Queensland map. Picture-perfect and easily accessible, 30 minutes from Cairns and 10 minutes from Palm Cove.

 Visit the official Northern Beaches Tourism Website for further information on activities, restaurants, accommodation and more.  If you find something of interest, feel free to let us know and we will reach out to enquire about discounts. Please note that you will need to book via Defence Holidays NQ to obtain your discount.  

VISIT THE NORTHERN BEACHES

Port Douglas

Port Douglas is a chic, yet relaxed seaside village, perfect for couples, families and solo travellers alike, with a range of accommodation options to suit all budgets, a plethora of restaurants and bars, not to mention fantastic boutique shopping. The village is also the ideal base to explore the World Heritage-Listed Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation with an abundance of tours and day trips available.

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 Visit the official Port Douglas Tourism Website for further information on activities, restaurants, accommodation and more.  If you find something of interest, feel free to let us know and we will reach out to enquire about discounts. Please note that you will need to book via Defence Holidays NQ to obtain your discount.  

VISIT PORT DOUGLAS

daintree and cape tribulation

The Daintree is the place to immerse yourself in nature and disconnect from the modern world. It’s a raw, wild, ancient environment that resembles a real-life Jurassic Park, where it looks entirely possible that dinosaurs could emerge from the lush undergrowth. The remote headland of Cape Tribulation is where two UNESCO World Heritage Sites meet – the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.

Daintree

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cape tribulation horse riding

TOURS

Disconnect from the digital world entirely and spend a few nights in the World’s oldest living rainforest, the Daintree, and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of nature.

 Visit the official Daintree Tourism Website for further information on activities, restaurants, accommodation and more.  If you find something of interest, feel free to let us know and we will reach out to enquire about discounts. Please note that you will need to book via Defence Holidays NQ to obtain your discount.  

VISIT DAINTREE AND CAPE TRIB

ATHERTON TABLELANDS

Celebrated for some of the best food experiences in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef, in the Atherton Tablelands, an hour from Cairns, you'll find an abundance of flavours to try. If feeling the mist of a waterfall in the middle of the rainforest spells bliss, look no further than the region’s natural swimming spots. In the Atherton Tablelands, the best places to cool off are only a drive away. Take your pick and find natural water slides and freshwater creeks dotted throughout the rainforest

Mt Quincan Crater Retreat

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Atherton waterfalls

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  Visit the official Atherton Tablelands Tourism Website for further information on activities, restaurants, accommodation and more.  If you find something of interest, feel free to let us know and we will reach out to enquire about discounts. Please note that you will need to book via Defence Holidays NQ to obtain your discount.  

VISIT THE TABLELANDS

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