Far North Queensland

Overview

Stretching from Cardwell in the south to the Torres Strait in the north, Far North Queensland is a vibrant, tropical region known for its pristine natural environment and thriving economy.

• Key towns and cities – Cairns
• Queensland’s largest region – Covers around 380,000km² (147,000mi²) – slightly larger than Germany
• Tropical gateway – Next door to the pacific and south-east Asia, as well as to the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage-listed rainforests
• Cairns – international tourist destination and centre of excellence for tropical studies and marine industries
• Home to Cairns International Airport, 2 major universities and 9 seaports
• Fertile agricultural land and mineral wealth
• Home to Cape Flattery Silica Mines and Rio Tinto’s Weipa bauxite mines
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural showcase, including the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair

Region Advisors