Oceania >> Australia >> Queensland >> Far North Queensland

Far North Queensland is a coastal region in the north-east of the Australian state of Queensland.

Regions

Cities

  • Ayr
  • Cairns - tourist city and backpacker mecca to the north of Townsville
  • Cooktown - the oldest place settled by Europeans in Australia, though not continuously
  • Kuranda - famed for its market
  • Port Douglas - an upscale version of Cairns
  • Proserpine
  • Thuringowa - one of the fastest growing cities with 63,000 people
  • Townsville - largest city and unofficial capital of North Queensland with about 160,000 people (including Thuringowa)
  • Daintree Village - Small village which is the gateway to the Daintree National Park - Worlds Oldest living rainforest

Other destinations

Culture and History

Talk

Travel to Far North Queensland - Visa Requirements

Tours and Getting around Far North Queensland

Far North Queensland tourist attractions and sightseeing

Far North Queensland city tours

Far North Queensland Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Far North Queensland nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Stay safe

Saltwater Crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) are very common in certain portions of northern Queensland; the species general range in Queensland extends from Rockhampton to the Torres Strait, along with the rest of northern Australia. Population sizes vary depending on the area, but it is wise to avoid swimming in any rivers or lagoons outside of the main tourist areas (that includes near river mouths and nearby beaches.)

In summer months (Dec-May) don't swim in the ocean without a stinger suit. The box jelly fish is next to the Sydney funnel web spider the most toxic animal on the planet and will kill you if not careful. They especially swim in shallow water near beaches.

Get out

Destinations in Far North Queensland:

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