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Atherton:

BIG4 Atherton Woodlands Tourist Park

A peaceful Park located in the heart of the Atherton Tablelands providing quality cabin accommodation whether for a couple, or a family of six. Powered and camping sites are available with spotless amenities and a spacious, well equipped camp kitchen. (** Dogs with Permission from 1/07/2011). Free wireless internet and discount vouchers for local shops and attractions.
www.woodlandscp.com.au

Cairns:

Cairns Holiday Park

Cairns Holiday Park is perfectly located within walking distance to the Cairns CBD but far enough away so you can relax in peaceful surrounds. Choose from a range of accommodation options including ensuite studios with Austar and air-conditioning plus shady powered and unpowered camp sites. The parks facilities include a resort style swimming pool, open air camp kitchen, Free WIFI and tour desk. For more information please visit http://cairnsholidaypark.com.au/

Cassowary Coast:

Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park

Dare to be spoiled ... at Kurrimine Beach Holiday, your boutique seaside holiday destination. Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park has accommodation to cater for all price ranges from 4star cabins to shady powered sites. The kids will have a ball in our huge pool, jumping pillow, exciting playground and games room and your furry friends can have a hydrobath, while you relax in peaceful surroundings or explore the exciting Cassowary Coast.
www.kurriminebeachholidaypark.com.au

Georgetown:

Latara Motel

Latara Motel is located in Georgetown in the heart of the Savannah Way. It is the perfect base to explore the surrounding area and unique attractions, such as the Cobbold Gorge, Talaroo Hot Mineral Springs, Undara Lava Tubes, Etheridge Shore Goldfields and the world class Ted Elliot Mineral Collection in our Terrestrial Information Centre.
www.georgetownaccommodation.com

Julatten:

Kuranda:

Cedar Park Rainforest Resort

Cedar Park Rainforest Resort is situated in one of the world's greatest ecologically diverse areas. This ECO Rainforest Nature and Wildlife Resort is located half way between the famous Rainforest Village Kuranda and Mareeba. Restaurant and Bar on side. Internet, Tropical Spa, direct Creek access, Bush-walks, PH: +61 07 4093 7892
www.cedarparkresort.com.au

Speewah Country Tavern

The Speewah Country Tavern is a charming, family friendly retreat located just off the Kennedy Highway. We are the perfect escape for locals from the daily grind and the perfect base for tourists wanting to experience the first class attractions the Atherton Tablelands has to offer--most within a short 10 minute drive from your cabin.
www.speewahtavern.com

Mareeba:

Jabiru Safari Lodge at Mareeba Wetlands

Located in a 2000 hectare wildlife Reserve only 1&1/4 hour’s drive from Cairns, the Lodge features African-style tented safari cabins with private en-suites and verandas. Plentiful wildlife including kangaroos and emus and over 222 species of birds. The all-inclusive rate includes wildlife safaris, all meals on the Lagoon Deck, eco-cruising, walks and canoeing. The B&B rate includes walks, accommodation and breakfast.
www.jabirusafarilodge.com.au

Millaa Millaa:

Millaa Millaa Tourist Park

Set on 7 acres of rainforest in the heart of the world famous waterfall circuit, the park has plenty of wildlife to see and is walking distance to town and the magical golf course. We have Camp Kitchen, Laundry, Pool, Gas BBQ, Gas refill facility, Hot showers, Backpacker cabins and Family cabins. The rooms are all renovated fresh and clean. We have weekly rates available and our sites are spacious and lush.
www.millaapark.com

Tinaroo:

A Tinaroo Escape

Simply beautiful! Two luxury holiday homes overlooking own private dam and just 2 minutes from the Tinaroo Boat Ramp. A beautiful breakfast hamper is provided with each stay - plus surprise treats. Stay 5 nights for the price of 4. The homes have granite, timber and leather throughout, wood fire, double spa bath, reverse cycle air conditioning, fans, fully screened. We tailor each stay to your needs!
www.atinarooescape.com.au

Townsville:

Jupiters Townsville Hotel & Casino

Experience North Queensland in Townsville at Jupiters Townsville! Situated on the breakwater the views across the marina, city, the Strand, Coral Sea and Magnetic Island are truly unique and spectacular.

The hotel has 194 hotel rooms including suites, 3 restaurants, 4 bars, large tropical pool and gardens, massage centre, lobby shop, casino and 300 free carparks.
www.jupiterstownsville.com.au

Tropical Travel & Accommodation

Your local specialist for: - Townsville and Magnetic Island, Cairns & Mission Beach, Kuranda, Cape Tribulation, Airlie Beach, Whitsunday & Fraser Island.
- Tours, bookings & accommodation & - Packages
- Gift vouchers & - Bus tickets
- Hens and Bucks parties & - Group bookings
- Special events & conferences, sports & corporate groups.
www.tropicaltravel.com.au

Yungaburra:

Curtain Fig Motel

The Curtain Fig Motel is a cosy, heritage style motel in the heart of Yungaburra village. Our accommodation is affordable and comfortable. We offer both queen and twin rooms, with the option of the Spa Bungalow. All rooms have fans and reverse cycle air conditioning, TV, DVD, microwave, basic crockery and cutlery, toaster, kettle, fridge and en-suite.
Welcome to your Home Away from Home.
www.curtainfig.com/

Mt. Quincan Crater Retreat

Treehouses hidden far from each other on the slopes of an extinct volcano. Just the most stunning private escape for couples. Enjoy the ambience of the wood fire, double spa, king bed, breakfast provisions each morning to prepare in the fully self-contained kitchen. Stunning views, BBQ on balcony, wildlife, own laundry, 4 minutes to Yungaburra and very central to all the beautiful attractions of the Atherton Tablelands Ph. 0740952255
www.mtquincan.com.au

Attractions

Cairns:

Billy Tea Safaris

Billy Tea Safaris offer small personalised 4WD Tours maximum of 16 pax per vehicle with custom built height clearance 4WD vehicles to two different locations. Daintree Cape Tribulation 4WD Bloomfield Track tours includes a river cruise, morning tea and lunch and guided elevated board walk in world heritage rainforest. Our second day tour to Chillagoe Caves & Outback, includes a boat cruise at Mareeba Wetlands, Morning Tea, Lunch and guided National Park tour of one of the Chillagoe Caves. www.billytea.com.au

Cairns Wildlife Safari

Cairns Wildlife Safari is located 40klms west of Cairns. It is truly a unique experience where you can have Breakfast with the Beast. Imagine enjoying your morning coffee surrounded by 19 lions. As well as Breakfast it also is a zoo where you can see lions, tigers, cheetah, bears, common hippo, pigmy hippo, rhino and much more. Open daily for park entry and Breakfast with the Beast. Ph. 40937777
www.cairnswildlifesafarireserve.com.au

Kuranda Scenic Railway

Experience spectacular scenery aboard the historic Kuranda scenic Railway. Sit back and relax as you travel through the World Heritage listed rainforest of the Garron Gorge National Park. This unique jouney travels over bridges and through tunnels hand-made by North Queensland's pioneers over 100 years ago. uggrade to KSR Gold Call for that extra tuch of luxury.
www.ksr.com.au

Skyrail

Skyrail is the World’s Most Beautiful Rainforest Experience. A 7.5km cableway, Skyrail glides just metres over the canopy of Australia’s World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforests. Two mid-stations, Red Peak and Barron Falls, provide the opportunity to explore and learn about this ancient environment on boardwalks and at the Rainforest Interpretation Centre.
www.skyrail.com.au

Cooktown:

Guurrbi Tours, Cooktown

Now listed as One of Australia's Ultimate Must-Do Experiences, these magical tours are in the company of Elder and story-keeper, Willie Gordon. Willie takes you to his ancestral rock art sites, high in the hills outside Cooktown. Here he shares the stories behind the art, giving an amazing insight into Aboriginal society and spirituality, and showing how we all have a connection to the land, wherever we come from.
www.guurrbitours.com

Forsayth:

Cobbold Gorge

A jewel in the Gulf Savannah crown. Deep in the heart of the Gulf Savannah is a hidden outback oasis - Cobbold Gorge. Immerse yourself in the natural wonder of a truly unique outback destination. Cruise the gorge to explore its ancient geological landforms and the savannah wonderland. Discover the wildlife and birds, spot a crocodile, find out about life on a cattle station. Access to Cobbold Gorge is by guided tour only. Phone 1800669922 Open April 1 to October 31.
www.cobboldgorge.com.au

Gordonvale:

STUDIO 8 GLASS GALLERY

Studio 8 is housed in the old Town Hall in the rural village of Fishery Falls, 30 mins. south of Cairns on the Bruce Highway. The boutique GALLERY offers unique art glass, including a contemporary collection of jewellery, fused glass bowls & plates featuring fish, flowers, birds, inspired by reefs and rainforests of Far North Queensland, Australia, all made on-site in Judith's studio.
www.studio8glass.com.au

Herberton:

Herberton Historic Village

Live the folklore and romance of yesterday’s Australia in every piece of this eye-opening collection. The award-winning Village is more than a vintage precinct – it’s a tangible buzz of things past with over 50 original buildings with intact interior displays, original machinery and vehicles, plus thousands of antique items and period memorabilia.
www.herbertonhistoricvillage.com.au

Mareeba:

de Brueys Boutique Wines

Deliciously different local products! Have you ever tried a tropical fruit wine from de Brueys Boutique Wines of Mareeba? This is your opportunity to taste a selection of award winning wines, ports and liqueurs by winemaker Bob de Brueys, utilising local tropical fruits – mango, lychee, passionfruit, etc. Taste mango and mulberry ports, rum-and-chocolate and coffee liqueurs. The cream liqueurs are fruity and unique – come and be tempted. All products made on site at 189 Fichera Road (off Tinaroo Ck Rd) Mareeba, ph 07 4092 4515. Cellar Door open for tasting and sales every day, 10am-5pm, we’d love to see you. Buy online at www.debrueys.com.au.

Emerald Creek Ice-Creamery

Emerald Creek Ice-Creamery is a family owned and operated business. Premium gelato and sorbet manufactured on site using as many fine local ingredients as possible. Enjoy a delicious cone or indulge in sumptuous treats such as apple pies, waffles, banana splits, iced coffees and affogatos. Afterwards, you can browse a selection of locally made crafts.
www.emeraldcreek.com.au/

Golden Drop Mango Wines

Award winning Golden Drop Mango Wines are a unique experience all locally produced and make great gifts for any special occasion. We welcome you to our farm cellar door for a great taste sensation, Mango Wines, Sparkling, Port and Mango and citrus cellos.

Visit our web site www.goldendrop.com.au orders are welcome.

Makotrac International Racetrack

GOKART ACTION Drive the real thing! Qualifying is required for faster Karts. Mako Trac Hire Kart circuit is a genuine race track!
It is 411 m long and 7 m wide with a fine asphalt surface. The covered pit area shields the karts from the tropical sunlingt. Flood lights provide comprehensive illumination of at least 200 lux on every corner of the circut. The visitor observation deck as well as the air conditioned Cafeteria overlooking the track are equipped with a monitor displaying lap times and track positions of all karts and drivers, providing spectators with continuous information. A trackside BBQ House caters for 22 persons equipped with spotlights, sound system and Japanese-style Teppanyaki BBQ set situated right next to the 18 hole putter golf course. The surrounding landscaped area offers numerous shady locations for picknickers.
AUSTRALIA’S BEST TRAC AND FASTEST KART/ www.makotrac.com

Ron’s Older Car Rentals

Ron’s Older Car Rentals specialises in providing clean, reliable reasonably priced vehicles, with friendly service. We pride ourselves on assisting visitors and locals with plenty of information to have an enjoyable experience. The current fleet includes a 10 seat Mini Bus, Removal Van, Utilities, Wagons and Sedans. Free pick-up and delivery in Mareeba, Airport transfers, free maps are all part of the exceptional service.
www.ronsoldercarentals.com.au

Mena Creek:

Paronella Park

Everyone has a dream. José Paronella's dream became a reality. Beside Mena Creek Falls he built his castle, picnic area by the falls, tennis courts, bridges, a tunnel, and wrapped it up in an amazing range of 7,500 tropical plants and trees. It opened to the public in 1935. Visitors today are told this incredible story and taken through the highlights on a variety of guided tours that run all day and into the night.
www.paronellapark.com.au

Mount Surprise:

Undara Experience

Walk in the path of a volcano at Undara Experience – home to the longest lava tubes in the world. Accommodation for every style and budget from ensuited Pioneer Huts, to restored railway carriages and a shady campground. Experience our Savannah Guide tours, famous Bush Breakfast, a fully licenced restaurant or annual events Opera in the Outback and Outback Country Rock and Blues.
www.undara.com.au

Mt Molloy:

OpalBar

Ben and Melissa from OpalBar create opal jewellery right in their workshop in the heart of Mt Molloy. Come and see boulder opal, mined from the outback of Queensland, being cut, shaped, sanded and polished directly in the studio. They then craft these natural opals into wearable pieces of jewellery. OpalBar does not mass produce; everything they create is made one piece at a time, so no two items are quite the same, a delight for the senses. Their shop includes locally made gifts and award winning artwork by local artists.
www.opalbar.com.au

Port Douglas:

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures

2009/2010 Major Tourist Attraction Award Winners, located along the Cook Hwy between Palm Cove & Port Douglas. Situated on the magnificent coastal drive between the popular destinations of Palm Cove and Port Douglas.
www.crocodileadventures.com

Poseidon Outer Reef Cruises

Poseidon offers a five star cruise to the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs, from Port Douglas and Cairns, Visiting three spectacular sites on the very edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkellers, introductory and certified divers can enjoy doing up to three adventure dives at different locations. Guided snorkel tours and tropical buffet lunch. Limited passenger numbers. Permit to swim with Minke Whales May to September.
www.poseidon-cruises.com.au

SAILAWAY SUNSET SAIL

Sailaway operates Sunset Sails every evening from 5.00pm – 6.30pm. Enjoy the thrill of pure sailing! Relax with an exhilarating afternoon sail onboard the new luxury Lagoon 500. Soak up the peace and tranquillity of a tropical sunset over the Coral Sea with spectacular mountain views. Welcome drink and canapé’s included. Great value at only $50 per person.
www.sailawayportdouglas.com

Ravenshoe:

Win’s Gallery, Art and Woodcraft

Win’s Gallery, at the top of the main street of Ravenshoe, presents the paintings and prints of Winsome Board. Her landscapes, in oils, watercolours and pastels, portray the light and colours of North Queensland. The Gallery also showcases quality local woodcraft, glassware, pottery and jewellery, and books by local writers. Gallery hours in the tourist season are Thursday to Sunday, 11 to 3; for the Torimba Festival (1-15 Oct.) 10 to 4 each day. The Gallery may close in January, February and March, but Win will always open if a prior appointment is made on 40 976 270 or 40976522.
www.winsart.com

Yungaburra:

Lake Tinaroo Cruises - BBQ Boat

FISHING - FAMILIES - FUNCTIONS - SUNSET CRUISES
SMALL GROUPS - BIRDS AND WILDLIFE
Lake Tinaroo has some stunning scenery, birds and wildlife and world class Barramundi Fishing! Relax on a Sunset Cruise or enjoy the onboard BBQ on a private charter that can be customised to your needs (1 - 12 people). All equipment supplied. Reservations essential.“It’s more like a floating lounge than a boat!”
www.laketinaroocruises.com.au