#ExploreTNQ

No filter needed for this natural high 🤳🎈 Take a flight with @hotairballooncairns  and soak in the sky-high views as the world wakes below. 

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ID A hot air balloon with orange and yellow stripes floats above a green forest at sunrise. The sky transitions from blue to golden hues as the sun rises behind distant mountains. Clouds are visible on the horizon.

📸 IG/hades.jramos.ig
Port side or starboard side - which would you choose? ⚓️ 🎥 @shangrilacairns 

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ID A large white cruise ship is docked at the marina, with the city and mountains in the background. The water reflects the sky, and the ship’s decks and windows are visible. The view is from a high vantage point at Shangri-La Cairns, overlooking the waterfront.
Cairns lands 2nd in Wotif’s 2025 Aussie Town of the Year Awards. #PortStephens may have taken the top spot, but Cairns continues to shine in #TropicalNorthQueensland. 🏝️Thanks so much for the love 🩵.

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ID The reel features aerial and scenic shots of Cairns, capturing rainforest, reef and  the region's palm fringed beaches. The visuals highlight the region’s natural beauty, adventure and tropical lifestyle.
Rush hour 🚗🐄 can look a little something like this on the @athertontablelands. 🚜 Can anyone relate? 😂

📸 @islagoesoutside 

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ID A driver’s perspective from inside a car, showing a herd of black and white cows casually strolling down a narrow road surrounded by rainforest.
Endless summer, endless beauty. ✨🌿🏝 From palm fringed beaches to ancient volancie crater lakes and iconic waterfalls, this is #TropicalNorthQueensland 💙. 

🎥 @amys.camera.lens 

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ID A visual journey through Tropical North Queensland, capturing rainforest, golden beaches, flowing waterfalls and colourful sunsets that define the region’s endless beauty.
This is what a workweek looks like when your office is the world’s largest coral reef system. Who’s ready to swap their desk for the #GreatBarrierReef? 🎥  @puresnorkelling 

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ID An underwater montage that depicts five days of working on the Great Barrier Reef. Each day reveals a different marine scene from colourful coral gardens, schools of tropical fish and snorkellers exploring the reef. The reel ends with “See you soon”.
Sunrise magic at Ellis Beach. 🌅🌴 There’s no better way to start the day than with swaying palms and a sky painted in shades of pink and gold. Who’s watching the sunrise from here next? 👇✨

📸 @stl_caption 

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ID Sunrise at Ellis Beach, with shades of pink, purple and orange painting the sky. Silhouetted palm trees lean toward the shore, framing the view, while a hammock hangs between them. The ocean stretches toward the horizon, reflecting the morning light.
Just taking it all in at #LakeEacham on the @athertontablelands. 🌿💙 This stunning volcanic crater lake is located in #craterlakesnationalpark and offers day-trippers the perfect place to picnic, swim, or explore the surrounding rainforest walking tracks. 

📸 @rachelsholliday 

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ID An aerial view of Lake Eacham, a deep blue volcanic crater lake surrounded by dense tropical rainforest. A woman stands on a wooden viewing platform gazing out at the clear water. Submerged logs can be seen beneath the crystal-clear surface, adding to the lake’s beauty.
Lil dude’s caught in a riptide of determination... 🤙🐢🏄‍♂️ First stop ☝ #FranklandIslands, next stop the EAC 😉 . 🎥 @franklandislands #exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia @queensland  @australia 

ID A Green Sea Turtle hatchling is making its way from the nest to the ocean, a critical part of its life cycle. After hatching from the sand, it instinctively follows the natural light reflecting off the water to find its way to the sea.
Barefoot bliss on Green Island. 🌴👣. This gorgeous #coralcay on the #GreatBarrierReef isn't just for day-trippers, it’s also home to @greenislandgbr, a luxury eco-resort where you can wake up to the sound of the ocean and explore the reef straight from your doorstep. 🏝️💙 📸 @_letsescapetogether_

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ID A woman in a bikini and sun hat walks along the pristine shoreline of Green Island, leaving footprints in the soft golden sand. The turquoise water gently laps at the shore, while lush green foliage lines the beach under a clear blue sky.