Local Tourism Organisations
There are four Local Tourism Organisations (LTOs) in Tropical North Queensland which target grass roots industry development, in-region trade and media support and collaborative marketing investment. LTOs liaise with their Regional Tourism Organisation and state bodies on behalf of their members.
TTNQ shares a Memorandum of Understanding with each of the LTOs in Tropical North Queensland.
Tourism Port Douglas Daintree
Tourism Port Douglas Daintree is the destination marketing organisation for the Douglas Shire which includes Port Douglas, Low Isles, Mossman Gorge, Daintree Village and Cape Tribulation. Wangetti is the southern-most point of this region and Bloomfield is the northern-most.
Tourism Atherton Tablelands
Tourism Atherton Tablelands is the destination marketing organisation for the Atherton Tablelands which includes Kuranda, Mareeba, Atherton, Lake Tinaroo, The Lakes District, Yungaburra, Malanda, Millaa Millaa, Herberton and Ravenshoe. The region is within the boundaries of the Mareeba Shire Council and Tablelands Regional Council.
Cassowary Coast Tourism
Cassowary Coast Tourism is the destination marketing organisation for the Cassowary Coast which includes Innisfail, Etty Bay, Flying Fish Point, Cowley Beach, Mission Beach, Hinchinbrook Island, Wooroonooran National Park, Tully and Cardwell. The region is within the boundaries of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council.
MAREEBA SHIRE TOURISM
In the tropical north of Australia, the Mareeba Shire is ‘Where the Rainforest Meets the Outback’ Mareeba Shire Tourism is the official Local Tourism Organisation (LTO) for the Mareeba Shire which includes Kuranda, Mareeba, Chillagoe, Mt Molloy, Julatten, Dimbulah, Mt Carbine and Irvinebank.
SAVANNAH WAY LTD
Savannah Way Limited is a non-profit company formed to market quality visitor experiences along the drive route for the economic and social well-being of communities in the region. The Savannah Way is Australia’s Adventure Drive, linking Cairns in Tropical North Queensland with the historic pearling town of Broome in Western Australia’s Kimberley, via the natural wonders of Australia’s tropical savannahs and the Northern Territory’s Top End. Savannah Way Limited works to assist small businesses and communities along the route through sustainable tourism and network support.
Local Tourism Associations
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No special effects required here in #TropicalNorthQueensland — just the pure, raw power of the #BarronFalls. From a gentle flow to a thundering roar, it is no secret this waterfall delivers a seasonal show no matter the time of year.
🎥 @_kln_
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ID Side-by-side footage of Barron Falls during the dry and wet seasons. In the dry season, the waterfall is a narrow, rocky trickle. In the wet season, water thunders down the cliff in powerful torrents surrounded by mist and green rainforest.
A day in the life of a Master Reef Guide 🐢🌊 on the #GreatBarrierReef. Not your average 9 to 5… career change, anyone?
📸 @tahn_miller and @masterreefguides
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ID A Master Reef Guide swims through jellyfish blooms and coral gardens on the Great Barrier Reef. Wearing a yellow shirt and snorkel gear, they glide past marine life and reef restoration projects in crystal-clear water under the tropical sun.
Came for the scenery, stayed for the party. In #TropicalNorthQueensland, the backdrop might be world heritage-worthy but the real show? That’s on the streets, the stages and even the sand 🏝️.
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ID This video opens with a woman standing on a hotel balcony with the title ‘Stay’, before transitioning to festival scenes with ‘Play’ flashing on screen. It cuts to a street parade with dancers, food shots from Taste Port Douglas, and crowds dancing at Savannah in the Round. The video ends with traditional Indigenous dancing at Shine on Gimuy.
Not all treasures come with signposts. Hidden deep in Wooroonooran National Park, #WankarooFalls is the kind of place you may only visit once but will never forget.
It’s a 14km rugged rainforest trail with creek crossings and a final steep descent - but the payoff? A dramatic dual-stream waterfall and a deep pool that’s made for a dip. To discover more about the region`s many waterfalls, head to https://bit.ly/3Yu3wqp
📸 @evjocks
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ID A misty rainforest scene at Wankaroo Falls in Tropical North Queensland. The waterfall cascades into a calm pool surrounded by thick, green foliage and towering trees, with soft light filtering through the canopy.
ASMR? More like ATSR (Aquatic Turtle Stress Relief)...You’re welcome 😌.
🎥 @puresnorkelling
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ID An underwater close-up of a sea turtle gently blowing bubbles in clear blue water. The scene is calm and quiet, with soft bubbling sounds creating a soothing, ASMR-style moment.
Hello #MissionBeach 👋 Where rainforest meets the #greatbarrierreef… and the beaches stretch on forever. 🌴☀️
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ID A tropical beach scene that shifts from daylight to sunrise. Palm trees line the shore, with soft waves and golden sand. The final images show the sky glowing pink and orange as the sun rises.
Thinking this beats your usual commute? Time to plan your paddle with @babindakayaking.
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ID An aerial view of a calm, clear creek. Five colourful kayaks are pulled up on a white sandy bank, with people lying back and relaxing nearby. The creek is shallow with a visible sandy bottom, and surrounded by thick green vegetation.
📸 @babindakayaking
Just two locals cruising the coastline… 🐢🦈 These coastal shallows along the #DaintreeRainforest are vital feeding grounds, nurseries and rest stops for countless marine species. Incredible don`t you think?
🎥 @josephine.wrt
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ID An aerial view of a calm, clear stretch of ocean along the Daintree Rainforest coastline. A green sea turtle and reef shark glide peacefully in shallow turquoise waters near the shore, surrounded by fringing reef and sea grass beds.
When was the last time you truly paused to take it all in? Sunrise at #FourMileBeach. One of those quiet #PortDouglas moments worth slowing down for.
📸 @amys.camera.lens
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@queensland @australia @portdouglasdaintree
ID Tall palm trees line the sandy edge of Four Mile Beach, silhouetted against a sunrise sky filled with pink, purple and orange hues.
“I distinctly remember telling you to stay out of the bird feeder…” 😆
This cheeky possum clearly didn’t get the memo. Just one of the many curious visitors you might spot at @canopytreehouses – though not all of them are this bold.
🎥 @wanderlustmike
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@queensland @australia @athertontablelands
ID A possum is perched on a hanging bird feeder, using its front paws to grip the edge as it leans forward to eat. The scene captures the possum mid-mischief, appearing curious and unbothered.
