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Cairns and Highlands Loop
Few places on earth can match the beauty and
sophistication of Tropical North Queensland – where
the rainforest meets the reef. Take to the water
and explore the Great Barrier Reef, head north
to the seaside village of Port Douglas and visit the
superb tropical rainforest of the Daintree and Cape
Tribulation.
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Cape Tribulation
6 days/5 nights Suggested Self-Drive
Day 1: Cairns – Cape Tribulation (142km)
Start your journey north on the scenic coastal road. Port Douglas is the
perfect spot to stop for lunch before you continue north to the Daintree
National Park.
Day 2-3: Cape Tribulation – Atherton (174km)
To get a true perspective of the magnificent rainforest, a visit to the
Daintree Rainforest Environmental Centre is a must. Next stop is
Mareeba via Mount Molloy, sitting atop a plateau 1000 metres above sea
level.
Day 4: Atherton – Mission Beach (143km)
Head off early down the range towards Innisfail, one of Australia’s largest
sugar-producing towns, before arriving in Mission Beach. Stretch your
legs on the Ulysses Link Walking Track which is 1.5 kilometres long and
winds its way along the pristine beach foreshore.
Day 5: Mission Beach
Spend a day relaxing in Mission Beach or if sightseeing is more your
thing take a drive to Paronella Park, a crumbling Spanish castle at Mena
Creek.
Day 6: Mission Beach – Cairns (139km)
Leisurely make your way back to Cairns.
Daintree
Daintree
National
Park
Mount Molloy
Mareeba
Mossman
Port Douglas
Cairns
Atherton
Paronella Park
Innisfail
Mission Beach
Highlights worth seeing along the way
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