Tourism Toward 2032
Destination Management Plan
Tourism Tropical North Queensland, as the Regional Tourism Organisation, brings together the industry and the community to increase the visitor economy through destination marketing, partnering in the region with local tourism organisations and over 666 industry members.
The region has geographical coverage of 20% of Queensland, stretching from Cardwell in the south to the Torres Strait in the north and out west to the Northern Territory border.
As one of the world’s most inspiring nature-based destinations, it is the gateway to hundreds of accessible experiences set on the stage of the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s oldest rainforest and the outback. Inhabited by an ancient culture and shared by passionate locals.
What can you do
TTNQ is in the process of developing a ten-year Destination Management Plan as our roadmap to sustainable tourism growth towards 2032 and beyond.
We appointed consultant Krista Hauritz to facilitate the workshop; she has a wealth of experience in tourism management and community engagement.
TTNQ is carrying out this session across Tropical North Queensland. From your feedback, and with the help of your Local Tourism Organisation or Local Government representative, Krista will work on a plan to define your specific region’s long-term vision and ensure all the community and stakeholders are committed to the deliverables with an agreed understanding of what success looks like.
The first round of workshops held earlier this year helped set our direction, summarised in the Directions Paper. Now it’s time to priorities our initiatives to ensure they have the greatest impact and get attention.
If you would like to join one of the round two regional sessions, please register below:
Cairns Session #1 – 25 October REGISTER HERE
Cairns Session #2 – 31 October REGISTER HERE
South Cairns (Gordonvale & Babinda) – 2 November REGISTER HERE
Cassowary Coast Session – 2 November REGISTER HERE
Atherton Tablelands Session – 3 November REGISTER HERE
Mareeba Shire Session – 13 November REGISTER HERE
Port Douglas Session – 16 November REGISTER HERE
Cape Tribulation & Daintree Session – 17 November REGISTER HERE
Trinity Beach – 20 November REGISTER HERE
Gulf Savannah – 21 November (online) REGISTER HERE
Cooktown Session – 27 November REGISTER HERE
North Peninsula Area Session – 28 November. Registration coming soon.
Thursday Island Session – 29 November. Registration coming soon.
For any questions, please get in touch with our Industry Relations Manager [email protected]
For Reference view the Current Tropical North Queensland Destination Tourism Plan 2021
#ExploreTNQ
New pics from the set of Jurassic Park…oh wait, no that’s just Hinchinbrook Island 🌴🦖
Located in @cassowarycoastaustralia, Hinchinbrook Island is the most southern island in Tropical North Queensland, but it`s not hard to see why it`s one of our favourites! 🙌
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@silkyoakslodge is putting a new spin on ‘feeling green’ 🌴💚
If you like your rainforest wilderness with a side of luxury, this is the place for you!
Set deep in the rainforest of @portdouglasdaintree, Silky Oaks really delivers following its multimillion dollar rebuild, with dreamy treehouses & an idyllic onsite spa 🧖♀️✨
Don’t forget to take a dip in your very own balcony bath 💦
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Have you ever spotted a majestic cassowary in the wild? 🌴✨🐦
🎥 @artlife.films #exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR

Get down & dirty on one of the country’s most spectacular 4WD trails, the CREB Track 🚘🌴
Click the bio link to explore more road trips ☝️
📸 @paullorenzofnq #exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR

Talk about a family adventure! Say hello to the Family Islands group, including the incredible Wheeler Island 🏝🐠 You’ll find this stunner off the coast of #MissionBeach in the @cassowarycoastaustralia 🦋🌴 From fishing & adventure to a lavish luxury on a secluded island, this cluster of tropical goodness is one for the bucket list! 🎣🌺
📸 @reags.and.danni #exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #cassowarycoast

Discover the natural beauty of the Wet Tropics World Heritage listed rainforest as you hop aboard one of the most picturesque railways in the country, the @kurandascenicrailway 🚞 You’ll be weaving your way through mountain ranges & past stunning waterfalls as you travel through 15 handmade tunnels & across 37 breathtaking bridges 🦋
Looking for a fancier ride? Sit back & relax in Gold class luxury as you enjoy a drink & dine on tasty local produce 🍇🥂
📸 @syun514 #exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #train #rainforest

Discover a wellness weekend in the tropics with this 3-day itinerary 🧖🏼♀️🥂
Click our bio link to see more ☝️
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We’ve spent a lot of this week showing you around @portdouglasdaintree, but it’s not hard to see why with so many incredible views so here’s one more! 🌴☀️
📍 Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas
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We’ve got a lovely bunch of coconuts…at @thalabeach 🌴🥥
Located on a private headland between Cairns & @portdouglasdaintree, check into your deluxe eco cabin to enjoy the lodge`s nature & wildlife walks or star gazing nights at their unique outdoor observatory before nabbing a table in the treetops at the popular Ospreys Restaurant 🌌🔭
Or if you want, just stop in for a photo in the gorgeous coconut plantation 💚
📸 @summeereve #exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia #portdouglasdaintree
