There are places where trails fade away through cool misty rainforest. They lead through lush undergrowth and soaring canopies.  

Glimpses of wildlife and all manner of birds can be seen and heard through the trees, echoing loudly over the faint but constant buzz of life. Hidden waterfalls and dramatic lookouts await those who tread these paths.

Enjoy an Amazing Cairns food and wine experience like no other when travelling to Cairns and the stunning Atherton Tablelands.

Excite your taste buds and savour the flavours offered by the local producers. Family farms dot the landscape and you often have the option to tour the plantations and hear the stories behind the regional foods as they travel from paddock to plate.

Take the drive from Cairns up the mountains to Mareeba – it’s the incredibly stunning landscape that inspired James Cameron to make Avatar.

Mareeba is a beautiful melting pot of pristine rainforests, coastal ranges, rich and fertile plains filled where local farmers grow mangoes, pawpaw, coffee, macadamia nuts, sugar cane, pineapples, cashews, bananas and more.

For a getaway that’s not too far from home, you can’t go past a visit to beautiful Palm Cove.

This unique, quiet and relaxing little village offers the perfect opportunity for a weekend sea change and offers visitors a memorable tropical holiday.

Cool off at the Bluewater Lagoon, in the heart of Mackay’s city centre.

The family-friendly leisure facility has three-tiered lagoons in a stinger-free environment, overlooking the Pioneer River.

Spend the day with the kids and take a picnic, grab a snack at the Bluewater Lagoon Cafe or enjoy a barbecue lunch and go for a dip in the lagoons, which are the size of three 50 metre pools.