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Wade through the warm waters and feel the powdery sand
between your toes on Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays

GULF SAVANNAH KURANDA K’GARI
Venture deep into Gulf Savannah Country and Kuranda is an easy day trip from Cairns and Off the coast of Hervey Bay is the world’s largest
discover where the Outback meets the sea. getting there is half the fun! Take either the sand island, World Heritage Listed K’gari. Walk
Rugged by nature, the Gulf Savannah is home Kuranda Scenic Railway or the Skyrail Rainforest among towering ancient trees in rainforests
to great fishing, pioneer heritage and unique Cableway to or from Cairns and marvel at the growing out of sand and swim in the sapphire blue
landscapes. Explore the historic gold mining world’s oldest tropical rainforest along the way. and emerald-green freshwater lakes of McKenzie
towns of Normanton and Croydon. See the Once in Kuranda, visit the popular markets and and Wabby. Follow Wanggoolba Creek as you
sunset over the Gulf of Carpentaria at Karumba pick up a handmade souvenir or two. Nature stroll along the boardwalk at Central Station and
and admire the breathtaking sandstone cliffs lovers won’t want to miss the Kuranda Butterfly float down tranquil Eli Creek. Travel by 4WD along
as you cruise along the waterways of Cobbold Sanctuary which is the largest of its kind in the the 75 Mile Beach highway to see the SS Maheno
Gorge. Hike into the world’s oldest and longest Southern Hemisphere. Fans of feathered friends shipwreck and the magnificent coloured sand
volcanic lava tubes formed 190,000 years ago will be thrilled with the selection of native and cliffs. Or simply cast a line straight from the shore
at Undara Volcanic National Park. exotic birds at Kuranda Birdworld. and wait for the fish to bite.

Courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland Courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland/Mark Fitzpatrick

Cobbold Gorge, Forsayth, Queensland Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Cairns, Queensland SS Maheno shipwreck, K’gari, Queensland

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