Tropical North Queensland
Tropical North Queensland is where the rainforest meets the reef. The region is renowned for not one but two World Heritage areas - the wet tropics of Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef.

Extending for over 2000 kilometres, the Great Barrier Reef teems with life and colour and is a divers' paradise. In 1979 the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park was established, taking in over 98% of the region, looking after the control, care and development of this World Heritage-listed wonder.

The wet tropics rainforest is a haven for wildlife and offers visitors a range of experiences - from solitude, peace and serenity to the excitement of white water rafting.

But there's more to this region than just rainforest and reef - there are productive agricultural areas, a rich history and Aboriginal heritage, wild and remote areas and charming towns and villages.

How do I get there?
Cairns is the gateway for most travellers to the Tropical North of Queensland. With a busy domestic and international airport, not to mention road and rail links to the rest of Australia, getting to Cairns is easy.

Once you're there, getting around is simple too. Many hotels and resorts offer complimentary airport transfers and the airport is well served by buses and taxis. There are numerous tours available in the area, offering everything from half day city tours to several day adventure trips to the more remote areas of this fascinating region. Many people like to hire a car and tour at their own pace - it's a great way to get to the places where the organised tours don't go.

Climate
The region has a tropical climate, with average temperatures in summer of between 24 and 33 degrees Celsius, in winter 14 to 26 degrees. Being a wet tropic climate, there are only 2 seasons, 'the green' and 'the dry'. The green season stretches from the first of the monsoon rains (75% to 90% of the region's rainfall falls in the green season), usually in November, and ends in May.

The region averages over 300 days of sunshine per year, so remember to pack, and use, sun protection items such as sunblock, hat and sunglasses. The water is warm enough to swim in all year round, though do keep in mind that box jellyfish inhabit the coastal waters from October to May. In this period look for netted areas on the beaches to swim in, or ask a local about the conditions.

What are the main towns and cities?
Set on the shores of Trinity Bay, Cairns is the region's largest city and it has been voted Australia's most livable regional city. While it makes an ideal base for exploring some of the diverse attractions of Tropical North Queensland, it is also an attractive and cosmopolitan destination itself.

North of Cairns lies Port Douglas. Surrounded by tropical rainforest, it is an international tourist destination and many tour operators are based here. A few kilometres further on is Mossman, a sugar town which is the gateway to Daintree National Park - the largest tropical rainforest in Australia.

Further north again, and accessible by 4WD only, is historic Cooktown. It was here that Captain Cook beached the Endeavour for repairs after running aground on the reef.

On the cool Tablelands to the west of Cairns, Atherton, Mareeba and Kuranda are worth a visit. The rich volcanic soil supports a range of agriculture, particularly dairy and grain-growing and there are lakes and waterfalls in the area.

Кокабура -Австралийски присмехулник -при промняна на времето издава силни звуци наподобяващи смях.

Че Дунката не знае физическа география при нейното килийно интернет всеядничество, не е за учудване. Че Стойко и другите ОМОвци са кретени е ясно. Но даже и на тях в Тасмания ще им стане студено, та ще се попреместят по-на север да си изкарат античкия курорт.

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