03/09/2026
Melbourne and Sydney are amazing… but have you seen THIS side of Australia? 🌴🇦🇺
I’ll never get over how tropical Australia can be. 🥹 Think the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, tropical islands, palm-lined coastlines, waterfalls and lush rainforest. Tropical North Queensland will always be one of my favourite parts of Australia. 🌊🌿
A few tips if you’re planning a trip 👇
🌴 Head north from Cairns: stop in Palm Cove, drive the scenic Great Barrier Reef Drive to Port Douglas, then continue to Mossman Gorge, the Daintree River Ferry and Cape Tribulation.
🐠 Plan a full Great Barrier Reef day: both Cairns and Port Douglas are gateways to the reef, with trips to islands, coral cays and outer reef sites.
🌿 Stay overnight in the Daintree: it gives you more time for rainforest walks, wildlife spotting, lookouts and exploring Cape Tribulation without squeezing everything into one day.
💦 Add the Atherton Tablelands: if you have a few extra days, head inland for waterfalls, crater lakes, rainforest and beautiful country drives.
🚗 Give yourself more time than you think: Tropical North Queensland is much better explored slowly than trying to tick everything off in a couple of days.
Could you live somewhere this tropical? 🌴👀