| FRASER ISLAND leans out from the southern coast of Queensland and sweeps north towards the Great Barrier Reef. Not only is it the largest island off Australia's eatern coatline, it's the world's largest sand island. The magical paradise which has formed atop its curvy mass is one of the most diverse on the planet, with dazzling lakes and spectacular coloured sands, immense sandblows and lush rainforests, forest giants and abundant wildlife, and a turbulent human history brimming with high adventure, idyllic times, battles victorious and futile, destruction and conservation. It's a miracle of nature: all that lives and grows on Fraser Island grows on sand. As a mark of its uniqueness, Fraser Island is classified a World Heritage Area - one of less than 400 worldwide CAIRNS A very hot and touristic place where you have a lot of activity, with the GREAT BARRIER REEF as a main attraction. The hostels are waiting for you at the busterminal so it is not difficult to get a place to stay and the most common price is around the 15AUD, allthough it is possible to find a place for around 10AUD. SKYRAIL RAINFOREST CABLEWAY Aboard the world's longest gondola cableway, you'll glide just metres above the rainforest canopy and enjoy sights that were once strictly for the birds. Along the way, skyrail descends to the forest floor, stopping to give you a closer look at this World Heritage listed environment. TJAPUKAI ABORIGINAL CULTURAL PARK Presenting a complete experience, this cultural park incorporates live theatre, cultural entertainment, holograms and interactive demonstrations of bush food and medecines, fire creating, didgeridoo playing and spear and boomerang throwing. THE ATHERTON TABLELANDS has been described as one of Tropical North Queensland's best kept secrets, offering World Heritage listed rainforests, wonderful wildlife, a vibrant and diverse history, gold and jewels - and if that's not enough, a perfect climate. KURANDA SCENIC RAILWAY, opened in 1891, still winds its way up from Cairns through breathtaking scenery, and arrives at one of the greenest and most beautiful stations in Australia. MAREEBA; famous for its annual rodeo(July) and mangoes, is only a 38km drive from Kuranda. Other crops grown around Mareeba include coffee, lychees, avocados and tobacco. Davies Creek National Park is surrounded by eucalypt forest with granite boulders lining the magnificent creek and waterfall. Self-registration camping. LAKE TINAROO is located 37 km from Mareeba. Tinaroo dam was built in 1957. Lake Tinaroo is a great place for water sports and those who dream of catching a whopper. For fishing information contact the Queensland Dept. of Primary Industries. ATHERTON is a picturesque town with a colourful history. Evidence of the Chinese influence can be seen at the Joss House (Temple of Hou Wang) on Herberton and Fong On Rds. To get there from Cairns, you can take a 'white car' (22AUD, one way) at 48 Spence Street. CRYSTAL CAVES AND FASCINATING FACETS The most spectacular collection of natural crystals and real fossils from around the world is displayed in an imaginative fantasy land underground cave. BACK FOTOGALLERY BACK TO OZ |
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