Ready to earn your morning view? 💪

Tackle the #FitzroyIsland summit to enjoy panoramic views of the island surrounds: 1-2 hours, 4km track with a few steep hills 👣 (Hot tip - wake up early and catch the sunrise at the summit! ⏰)

🎥 @kokoalitoontheroad and @worldtravellerstogether  #exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR 

[ID: Two people hiking to the summit of Fitzroy Island, past rocks, trees and grass. Views of the lookouts along the way over the ocean and island. Text on screen reads POV: Hiking the island summit for this view and just like that…]
Camping is a family favourite for the long weekends around here! Hands up if that’s how you’ve spent this weekend? ⛺️🙋

#exploreTNQ #exploreCairnsGBR 

[ID: Two children standing in front of a lake-front tent with table and camper chairs set up, watching ducks in the water.]
There’s never a dull day at the beautiful @paronellapark! 🏰🌴 First opened to the public in 1935, this stunning castle has remained virtually unchanged since then 💫 Like something out of an old love story, this spot is truly a magical & unforgettable place nestled amongst the lush @wettropicsworldheritage rainforest, it’s the kind of place that you say you'll drop in for a few hours & end up spending the whole day 🌿

🎥 @adventuringourownway  #exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #cassowarycoast

[ID: A series of video clips of Paronella Park, the ruins of a Spanish style castle built in the rainforest. The park has been taken over by lush plat life and grass. Text on screen reads POV: you stumble upon a castle that’s been reclaimed by a Queensland rainforest]
Today @leighton_videography brings us his favourite waterfalls in Tropical North Queensland! Which one is your fave? 🌴🦋

#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia 

[ID: Clips of waterfalls in Tropical North Queensland. All are full and flowing. Waterfalls are Millaa Mill Falls, Behana Gorge, Davies Creek Falls and Windin Falls]
Don’t forget to catch the epic magic shows at @wildlifehabitat 🌴😌

[ID: Two wildlife keepers lift a blue sheet for a few seconds, then drop it to reveal an emu.]
We interrupt your scrolling to show you @visitpalmcove, nothing further, as you were 🌴🦋

📸 @tessa_jayne_  #exploretnq #explorecairnsgbr #palmcove #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia

[ID:Palm trees line a sandy beach pathway at sunset, with a lone person walking and the ocean visible in the background.]
There’s so much to love about @lizardisland but the world famous “Cod Hole” is one of our favourites! Why? Because of these curious potato cods of course🐠 

🎥 @tabithalipkin #exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia 

[ID: Woman diving on the Great Barrier Reef while a curious potato cod (large fish) is investigating her. Text on screen reads “POV: You make friends with a potato cod named Tater Tot at the Great Barrier Reef and she loves the camera. LOVES IT. She especially wanted to show you her spots…”See!? This is why they call me a potato cod! My spots look like potatoes!” “What’s personal space?!” “Hi again” “Can we take a picture before you leave?” Absolutely]
Nothing screams tropical like an island getaway & @bedarraisland should definitely be at the top of your list! 🏝🍹 Oh, did we mention all inclusive? 🍾 From private candlelit dinners on the beach, to fishing gear & kayaks, to meals & cocktails, the staff at Bedarra Island go above & beyond to make sure your luxury escape is unforgettable 🌴🌸 Not to mention the view is pretty great 😉 So, when will we see you here? 👋

🎥 @_markfitz #exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia #cassowarycoast 

[ID: Aerial video panning over the beach on Bedarra Island. There are bright green palm trees and blue ocean waves lapping a white sandy shore. Text on screen reads: Amazing tropical beaches in Australia: Bedarra Island, Qld]
Don’t have time to visit the Great Barrier Reef while you’re in #Cairns? Or if you just want to learn a little more about the reef, there’s nowhere better to explore than the @cairns_aquarium 🩵🐠

🎥 @tabithalipkin #exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia 

[ID: Clips of the Cairns Aquarium and marine life that is housed inside it. Text on screen reads: An aquarium that brings the Great Barrier Reef to you”
Today we take time to commemorate the brave men & women who have served our nation in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.

Soldiers from Tropical North Queensland joined the defence force to help protect Australia, including many Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people. Thanks to these people, we now live in an incredible location that we’re very proud of 💙🌴

If you’re interested in learning more about the history of the region, visit the Cairns Museum or check out some of the many historical sites around the region including the ANZAC trail ✨

Lest We Forget ❤️