48 hours in far north Queensland: what to do and where to go — theguardian.com

North Queensland: land of crocodiles, venomous snakes, and majestic rainforest. What could possibly go wrong? Not a lot, in fact, if you stay away from Cairns, a city with a “wild west” feel to it. Rural Queensland truly has a lot to offer for nature and landscape lovers: exotic animals, weird tropical fruits, luscious flora, waterfalls and delicious local products. The most striking part of the region is the intense mix of sounds and colours: the bright greens and turquoise blues couldn’t be brighter in a Brett Whiteley painting, and the sounds of the forest at night make you feel very small. Far away from centres of civilisation, it is an enchanting place.

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