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Cairns

Cairns is a city in tropical Far North Queensland. Its Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park tells the stories of indigenous Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with music and dance. Northwest of the city, Daintree National Park spans mountainous rainforest, gorges and beaches.

Walsh's Pyramid // The Pyramid

Wooroonooran National Park

Walsh's Pyramid // The Pyramid

Walsh's Pyramid is about 20 km south of Cairns and is a natural spectacle that stands as the world's tallest freestanding natural pyramid. The Pyramid's steep incline makes it a demanding climb, but the breathtaking 360-degree views from the summit make every step worthwhile.

The best-kept secret waterfalls of Cairns

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Wooroonooran National Park

The best-kept secret waterfalls of Cairns

Russell River paddle

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Wooroonooran National Park

Russell River paddle

Mount Bartle Frere Trail

Wooroonooran National Park

Mount Bartle Frere Trail

A comprehensive guide to hiking Queensland's tallest mountain, Mount Bartle Frere. Everything you need to know!

Grey Peaks National Park

Bessie Falls

Clamshell Falls

Wooroonooran National Park

Behana Gorge, Clamshell Falls, Whites Falls, and Whelanian Pools

Wooroonooran National Park

Peet's Falls

Peet's Falls has been a popular place to enjoy for many years now. A new trail takes you to these wonderful falls.

Crystal Cascades Canyon

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Dinden National Park

Crystal Cascades Canyon

Devil's Thumb (Manjal Jimalji)

Daintree National Park

Devil's Thumb (Manjal Jimalji)

Devil's Thumb (Manjal Jimalji) is located in World Heritage-listed Daintree National Park and offers breathtaking views of the rainforest and coastline. The 10km round trip hike is challenging, but worth the effort, with varied terrain including rainforests and meadows of coral ferns.

Cairns Adventure Clubs and Groups

Cairns Adventure Clubs and Groups

There are so many natural wonders and settings for adventure around Cairns, Port Douglas, Mossman, Daintree and the surrounding area and something for all levels, ages, and abilities. As such, our goals with Wanderstories are threefold: 1) to provide information, 2) to foster inspiration, and 3) to encourage inclusion. These

Want to start whitewater kayaking?

Want to start whitewater kayaking?

Paddling whitewater is extremely exhilarating and immensely rewarding. Start with some guidance on basic strokes, rolls, rescue procedures and river knowledge. A good grounding in flat water kayaking technique will be a useful start, and you should definitely practice the wet-exit.

Canyoning around Cairns, Far North Queensland

Canyoning around Cairns, Far North Queensland

There are several places around Cairns in Far North Queensland to go canyoning that many people don't know about it. Several of the creeks around the area have been bolted where there are no safe natural anchors to rappel from. Find your local canyoners and ask for beta on the

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Daintree National Park

Thornton Peak

Mount Pieter Botte

Daintree National Park

Mount Pieter Botte

Mount Pieter Botte (Ngalba-bulal Alpaboolal) is a mountain 1,047 m in elevation in Daintree Rainforest. Located in the tableland region behind Cape Tribulation in Far North Queensland, Australia and part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland World-Heritage Site.

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Leave No Trace

'Leave No Trace' is all about conservation and protecting the environment in its natural state, which is what national parks set out to do. 'Leave No Trace' ensures that everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of the outdoors in harmony.

Becoming An Adventurer

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Becoming An Adventurer

Getting outdoors is truly something special, and going out at least once a week is so enjoyable. Discovering a new canyon, a cool rock formation in the middle of nowhere, or a complete caving system can give you thrills just thinking about it.

6 Must See's when driving up to Cape Tribulation

Far North Queensland

6 Must See's when driving up to Cape Tribulation

A few weeks ago we were fortunate enough to get a week off from uni. The week was intended for studying... preparing for exams, catching up on assignments. Well being good international students, we just went on a roadtrip. Three cars, 9 people, an increasing amount of wine bottles per