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Tropical North Queensland

You’re guaranteed to experience many a “WOW moment” exploring lush Tropical North Queensland. It’s a large region of northeastern Australia famed for its rainforest and wildlife, waterfalls and hiking and walking trails. The beaches truly are something special too. Recommended places to visit are Port Douglas, Daintree and Cape Tribulation, the Gulf Savannah and Atherton Tablelands. A trip to Tropical North Queensland wouldn’t be complete without a rail journey in Kuranda and a stay in Cairns – the gateway to the spectacular Great Barrier Reef.

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  • Noah Beach drone view, Daintree - Tourism Australia

  • Four Mile Beach, Queensland - Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree

  • Walking along Myall Beach, Daintree National Park - Tourism Australia

  • Kuranda Scenic Railway

  • Port Douglas, Tropical North Queensland

  • Bloomfield River near Wujal, Queensland

  • Cape Tribulation - Tropical North Queensland

  • Daintree Rainforest and coastal view

  • Crossing a boardwalk over a creek in Daintree Discovery Centre, Tropical North Queensland - Tourism Australia

  • Coastal road in Tropical North Queensland

  • Bad Fishy Jet Boat in mangrove waterways of Cairns Inlet, Tropical North Queensland - Tourism Australia

  • Blue Hole Pools in Cooper Creek, Daintree

  • Kuranda train, Cairns

Average temperature

Information below is based on average highest temperature for each month.

  • 32℃
  • 32℃
  • 31℃
  • 29℃
  • 27℃
  • 26℃
  • 25℃
  • 27℃
  • 29℃
  • 30℃
  • 32℃
  • 32℃
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 16
  • 12
  • 7
  • 6
  • 6
  • 5
  • 5
  • 7
  • 11

Information above is based on the average number of days which experience some form of rainfall for each month.

Rainfall

When to Visit

Below gives you information and a rating of the best time of year to visit.

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Our Ratings

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  • Not Recommended

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