Far North Queensland
Tropical North Queensland is where the rainforest meets the reef. Few places on earth can boast such unique natural attractions with the Great Barrier Reef offering an underwater treasure trove of dazzling coral and sea life and superb tropical rainforests of the Daintree within easy reach.
- Magnetic Island
- Townsville
- Dunk Island
- Mission Beach
- Green Island
- Cairns
- Port Douglas
- Cape Tribulation
- Cooktown
- Lizard Island
- Fitzroy Island
- Ingham
In the Directory
- Accommodation [20]
- Attractions [1]
- Charters and Day Trips [38]
- Career Development [1]
- Dive Clubs [2]
- Dive Gear [1]
- Dive Resorts [1]
- Dive Shops [18]
- Environmental Organisations [2]
- Liveaboards [13]
Photos
- White water rafting on the Tully River - Photo courtesy of Tourism QLD
- Mossman Gorge - Photo courtesy of Tourism QLD
- Rainforest meets the Reef - Photo courtesy of Tourism QLD
Climate
Max temperatures of 40°C in summer and 30°C in winter. Humidity around 70% all year round. Highest rainfall end of January and February.
In the Directory
Mike Ball Dive Expeditions
Join our purpose built and highly awarded dive catamaran in Cairns for a trip of a lifetime.
Spirit of Freedom
For the discerning diver Spirit of Freedom offers unsurpassed liveaboard cruising, on a 37m stabilised vessel with 12 spacious ensuite cabins, comfortable lounge areas, and quality chef prepared meals. 3, 4 and 7 day cruises to the Cod Hole and Coral Sea.
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Storm Case iM2600
Protect your valuables even under the most adverse conditions. Nothing stands up to the power of Storm Cases. Watertight, padlockable, made in the USA,
and unconditionally Guaranteed for Life.
Price: $AU 264.00
Articles
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Desert Isles of the Coral Sea
- It was one of those places where the forces which govern life seem to come to a focus of preternatural beauty and intensity. I stood in a small grassy field. It was bounded by a dazzling band of coral sand. Crystalline aquamarine shallows grading into turquoise surrounded the islet. Farther out, a broad shallow reef flat fashioned a skirt of many colors terminating in a hemline of sparkling white breakers. Beyond, an endless sea of indigo blue velvet spread out to the horizon. Life was everywhere.
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Sea Snake Ball
by bearzabout
- My husband had the most interesting experience diving on the Yongala. Most of the divers were all ready overboard. My husband and dive master were ready to enter the water when ...
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