Cassowary Coast

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Cassowary Coast

Cassowary Coast

Drive an hour south of Cairns and you will find an authentic tropical holiday experience. This uncommercialised area allows you to enjoy the tropics like a local. Wide open spaces, deserted tropical beaches, cool rainforest streams, vibrant reefs and the friendliest, genuine welcome in North Queensland. No crowds, no rush, no stress, ever! You can choose from our seaside towns, rainforest retreats, quaint country towns or farm stays. Our area was designed by nature to be explored and discovered. It is hard to find a more unique part of the world. Next time you consider a Tropical North Queensland Holiday get away from the glitzy tourist towns and take the road less travelled to an authentic, Far North Queensland paradise just waiting to be discovered.
Your entry fee includes a day tour and a night tour under lights. Make the most of this ticket by opting for a late afternoon tour. Take a stroll around the grounds and then visit the Mena Creek Pub for an early dinner before the evening tour commences.
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Paronella Park
1671 Innisfail Japoon Rd
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Your entry fee includes a day tour and a night tour under lights. Make the most of this ticket by opting for a late afternoon tour. Take a stroll around the grounds and then visit the Mena Creek Pub for an early dinner before the evening tour commences.
King Reef is the largest fringing reef on the Great Barrier Reef. and is heritage listed. King Reef features hundreds of examples of all three coral types - hard, soft and flowering. The warm shallow waters are home to a myriad of marine life including tropical reef fish, the world-famous painted crays, manta rays, and giant clams. The beach is a rare nesting ground for turtles and you will see many different species of turtle around this area. On our winter low tides, King Reef is exposed and it is possible to walk out to explore this fascinating reef. 2019 Walk to the Reef Dates: July - 3rd & 31st August - 1st, 2nd, 28th, 29th, 30th & 31st September - 27th & 28th What You Need to Know: * This is a free self-walk experience - there are no guided tours * You will need to wear shoes - reef shoes work well. Crocs and thongs do not work! * You will get wet! We walk out with the outgoing tide through thigh deep water * The walk to the reef is about 800m and takes 30 - 45 minutes. * This is not an easy stroll. * Check the time of the low tide before you depart and make sure you are walking back to the beach at low tide * Do not be the last person out there! * Be careful where you are walking - stick to the sandy areas and do not stand/walk on the coral * Leave only footprints and bring back any plastic you find out there! * Be aware of the risks, these are tropical waters and there can be dangerous creatures lurking!
King Reefs
King Reef is the largest fringing reef on the Great Barrier Reef. and is heritage listed. King Reef features hundreds of examples of all three coral types - hard, soft and flowering. The warm shallow waters are home to a myriad of marine life including tropical reef fish, the world-famous painted crays, manta rays, and giant clams. The beach is a rare nesting ground for turtles and you will see many different species of turtle around this area. On our winter low tides, King Reef is exposed and it is possible to walk out to explore this fascinating reef. 2019 Walk to the Reef Dates: July - 3rd & 31st August - 1st, 2nd, 28th, 29th, 30th & 31st September - 27th & 28th What You Need to Know: * This is a free self-walk experience - there are no guided tours * You will need to wear shoes - reef shoes work well. Crocs and thongs do not work! * You will get wet! We walk out with the outgoing tide through thigh deep water * The walk to the reef is about 800m and takes 30 - 45 minutes. * This is not an easy stroll. * Check the time of the low tide before you depart and make sure you are walking back to the beach at low tide * Do not be the last person out there! * Be careful where you are walking - stick to the sandy areas and do not stand/walk on the coral * Leave only footprints and bring back any plastic you find out there! * Be aware of the risks, these are tropical waters and there can be dangerous creatures lurking!
If you are visiting Paronella Park you can save money by purchasing your tickets together!
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Mamu Tropical Skywalk
Palmerston Highway
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If you are visiting Paronella Park you can save money by purchasing your tickets together!
This is a fantastic weekend in Innisfail and one of the largest food festivals in Queensland.
Feast of the Senses
140 Edith St
This is a fantastic weekend in Innisfail and one of the largest food festivals in Queensland.
This park has a huge swimming pool with giant inflatable toys and a water park with a huge tipping bucket. For only $5 per person for a 2-hour session, it represents excellent value for money.
Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park
9 Coyle St
This park has a huge swimming pool with giant inflatable toys and a water park with a huge tipping bucket. For only $5 per person for a 2-hour session, it represents excellent value for money.
If you are a lover of chocolate, and who's not, then this is a great way to learn about how your favourite treat is grown and made. Tastings are, of course, part of the tour!
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Charley's Chocolate Factory
El Arish Mission Beach Road
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If you are a lover of chocolate, and who's not, then this is a great way to learn about how your favourite treat is grown and made. Tastings are, of course, part of the tour!
Escape the crowds and enjoy a small group trip to one of the most pristine areas of the great barrier reef.
Mission Beach Dive
55 Banfield Parade
Escape the crowds and enjoy a small group trip to one of the most pristine areas of the great barrier reef.