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Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef.

The reef is the largest coral system  in the world, made up of more than 2,800 different reefs, and almost 1000 islands and cays that stretch over 344,000 square kilometres. The Great Barrier Reef, positioned just 20 miles from Cairns, is home to hundreds of kinds of aquatic animals and was given World Heritage status, in the early eighties, to preserve its beauty for years to come. 
Expert Travel Tip:
if you are searching for a romantic getaway then consider purchasing a low-level joy helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef, as the views are highly photogenic and you can sometimes spot dolphins and large rays in the crystal clear waters from the air. Also, you can be delivered to a deserted sand cay for the afternoon with just an esky, a picnic lunch, and a beach umbrella, as well as snorkelling equipment, and then collected at the end of the day. This is my first choice when asked by clients for the best place for a wedding proposal.

Cape Tribulation Beach and the Daintree Rainforest National Park:

Cape Tribulation is situated almost 100 kilometres by road Cairns and is within the Daintree National Park, which is World Heritage listed.
Expert Travel Tip: 
Cape Tribulation has luxurious spa resorts, so stay overnight in luxury. Cape Tribulation is in the centre of the Daintree National Park, when you can enjoy wildlife cruises on the Daintree River, to spot Crocodiles in the wild, and walk on boardwalks amongst lush rainforest as well as along
miles of deserted| golden sand beaches. They say Cape Tribulation is “where the rainforest meets the reef”. As the only place in the world where two World Heritage areas are side by side – it is a magical location! It is very assessable for those who are not mobile, and makes for a great family destination.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway:

Constructed in the 1990’s, the Skyrail spans almost 8 kilometres over the Barron Gorge National Park, and is acclaimed as being simply breath-taking, even for those people who are not overly fond of heights. 
Expert Travel Tip:
When going on the Kuranda scenic Railway and the Skyrail Cableway I also advise visiting the Tjapukai Aboriginal theme Park, because here you will learn how to throw a spear , play the music sticks and enjoy Aboriginal dancing, which is great fun for all the family, in additional to learning about Indigenous traditions. Also make time to visit the markets.

Lizard Island:

Located about 250 kilometres from Cairns, Lizard Island is one of the hundrerds of islands located in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Expert Travel Tip: I highly recommend Mike Ball Dive Expedition’s 3 night fly / dive expedition which starts with a stunning light aircraft flight along the barrier reef, landing at Lizard Island to meet up with the luxury vessel that takes you to some of the most pristine reefs anywhere. I had done numerous diving trips before I went on this expedition, and I was impressed by the sea life that I had never seen before like the beautiful lacy scorpion fish and the lion fish. And if you think you can’t dive then think again, an resort dive is perfect, as long as you are free from medical complaints such as heart problems, or respiratory ailments, and it is an enjoyable way to see the reef for all ages.

The Outback

Some of the delights that you will come accross when visiting the Aussie Outback are spectacularly varied landscapes and amazing rock outcrops that are awe inspiring, red earth that blazes brighter than fire embers, and indigenous art and culture that shows what it means to be Australian.
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Uluru:

Situated approximately 350 kilometres southwest of Alice Springs, Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock is a natural rock formation that is situated in the Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park. Ayers Rock is believed to be thousand of years old and is a ‘must see’.
Expert Travel Tip: The best way to see Ayres Rock is to do a 3 day 2 night camping trip, so you can cover a much wider area, and so you can see Uluru in all it’s glory, at sunset and at sunrise. You can either camp, or stay in a luxury resort. This way you are also able to see Kings Canyon and the Olgas, and the colours of the landscape as they change, which is simply beautiful.

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