Australians like to Travel North

Australians like to travel North Here are a few popular activities Tropical North Queensland has to offer Visitors travelling North - 2012 to 2013 1,645,000 overnight domestic visitors to Tropical North Queensland Visitors 455,000 to Cairns city 280,000 to Port Douglas Visitor Origins Queensland New South Wales Victoria 1,051,000 257,000 212,000 Snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef 2,300 kilometres long - - - - - Can be seen from outer space 1,525 133 species 30 species species of fish of sharks and rays of whales & dolphins Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is bigger than the size of Victoria and Tasmania combined Experience the natural beauty of the Daintree Rainforest 95 kilometres long Over million years old 170 Over 3,000 different plant species White Water Rafting on the Tully River One of Australia's most popular rafting rivers Located in the World Heritage Rainforest Rafters can experience up to 45 different rapids Driving along the Cape York Peninsula Contains the world's largest collection of prehistoric rock art Around 150 kilometres to Papua New Guinea from the peninsula's tip Largest tropical savanna on Earth Exploring the Gulf Savannah 186,000 square kilometres Has World Heritage fossil fields Famous for its pioneering heritage Y Properties Mantra on the Inlet Cnr Wharf St & Macrossan St, Port Douglas QLD Mantra Esplanade 53-57 The Esplanade, Cairns QLD Mantra Aqueous on Port 3-5 Davidson Street, Port Douglas QLD Mantra- hotels resorts apartments