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Tropical North Description
The tropical far north of Queensland, with Cairns as its principal center, takes in the beautiful Atherton Tableland and the Cape York peninsula, a relatively undeveloped area for more adventurous travelers, with Cooktown, where Captain Cook was forced to beach his ship for repair. Lizard Island is the most northerly island with facilities for tourists on the Great Barrier Reef. In the extreme north, off Cape York, are Possession Island and Thursday Island.

Cairns, beautifully situated on the Marlin Coast 1766km north of Brisbane, with a warm winter and spring, is a good base for excursions. There are boat trips to Green Island or to uninhabited islands in the northern part of the Great Barrier Reef. The highlands to the west and
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Tourism Tropical North Queensland
Box 865
Cairns, QLD 4870
Australia
http://www.tropicalaustralia.com.au
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