Brand Platform
Tourism Tropical North Queensland launched a brand platform in March 2020 to share the region’s unique stories with the world. The platform’s focus is on unique experiences and bookable products, and it uses the location name Cairns & Great Barrier Reef (rather than Tropical North Queensland) for the first time in the domestic market. This has aligned with the region’s location for international visitors for over 20 years.
The brand platform allows operators to shift brand perceptions and promote the destination through print, digital, media, and user-generated content in both domestic and international markets. The geographic region remains Tropical North Queensland, but the locator on advertising has shifted to Cairns & Great Barrier Reef.
Destination Brandmark
The new destination logo can be downloaded here or found in our Media Library.
Brand Book
The new destination Brand Book can be downloaded here.
Language Guidelines
Get your language right when talking about Summer in the Tropics with TTNQ’s Summer Language Guidelines.
Experience Development Toolkit
This toolkit will help you identify your unique value proposition and tell your story in a way that encourages visitors to be part of our brand story.
Pathways to Sustainable Tourism
Tool kit on how to adopt sustainable business practices and plan your journey towards the greater good.
What is the brand story?
Launched in March 2020 the Cairns & Great Barrier Reef’s brand promise is to inspire visitors to leave as custodians of the region.
Visitors will:
• See Great – through remarkable experiences
• Feel Great – through making a genuine connection with the place
• Leave Greater – as a person and by knowing that every visit makes a difference.
Experiencing our great, makes visitors greater. From our Great Barrier Reef to our great ancient rainforests and our great Indigenous culture and stories, visitors are transformed for life.
The region’s iconic experiences of the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s oldest rainforest, and everyday luxury – whether it’s enjoying tropical food or staying somewhere memorable – will be elevated through the branding.
However, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef is not just about our much-loved reef and rainforest. This brand will allow us to speak with more confidence about our many experiences including the outback and Indigenous culture.
Destination Marketing
The Cairns & Great Barrier Reef brand continues to deliver a unified story, providing a great platform for domestic and international marketing. Visit our destination marketing page for more information on the activity.
#ExploreTNQ
A place that feels almost imagined 💙✨
Discover the Great Barrier Reef through guided snorkelling, incredible marine life, and meaningful connections to culture, conservation, and the ocean with @dreamtimecairns
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Birdsong, fresh air and slow mornings. Sometimes the best soundtrack is the one nature gives you.
📍Chewko, @visitmareebashire
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Spotting a turtle on the Great Barrier Reef never gets old 🤩🐢
🎥 @dive_down_under for @downundercruiseanddive
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Standing in the presence of Australia`s tallest single-drop waterfall is something you`ll never forget.
Wallaman Falls is one of North Queensland`s most spectacular natural wonders, where water plunges 268 metres into the rainforest below. Whether you`re taking in the view from the lookout or tackling the hike to the base, every angle is unforgettable. 🌿✨
🎥 @discoveratlantis
⚠️ Make sure to stick to the path and follow signs when hiking.
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Fashion. Culture. Story. ✨
CIAF 2026 Fashion came alive at The Mill, Yirrganydji Country, showcasing powerful collections inspired by Reclamation and Regeneration. A celebration of Indigenous fashion, creativity, culture and community that won`t be forgotten!
@cairnsindigenousartfair
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Chasing waterfalls and hidden gems in the Atherton Tablelands 🌿
From swimming in volcanic crater lakes to exploring ancient rainforests and charming country towns, this is where Tropical North Queensland slows down and surprises you at every turn. ✨
📍@athertontablelands
🎥 @rosegumswildernessretreat
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Paradise found 🏝️ Crystal-clear water, rainforest walks, and snorkelling straight off the beach. Just a short ferry from Cairns and feels like another world ✨🐢
📍 @fitzroyisland
🎥 @jesswardphoto
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Cairns is turning it on this NAIDOC Week with an incredible lineup of First Nations art, music, fashion and culture ✨
On the Lawn and Live | 8 July
Enjoy an evening of live music and exhibitions from talented First Nations artists at Cairns Art Gallery, in the heart of the city.
Artist & Curator Talks | 9 & 11 July
Go behind the artwork with insightful conversations at artist panels and talks at Cairns Art Gallery.
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) | 9–12 July
Held at the Tanks Arts Centre, CIAF showcases one of Australia’s leading First Nations art events, featuring exhibitions, artisan markets and cultural demonstrations.
CIAF Fashion Performance | 9 - 10 July
Experience contemporary First Nations fashion on the runway at The Mills, where designers bring culture, storytelling and style to life in a powerful showcase.
#exploreTNQ #explorecairnsGBR #queenslandholidayfeeling #seeaustralia
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Skipping the supermarket for roadside fruit stalls. Doesn`t get fresher than this 🥥
📍 @fromdaintreewithlove, @portdouglasdaintree
🎥 @on_repart_quand
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A little island calm goes a long way 🌊✨ Blue ocean, gentle waves and beautiful mornings on Russell Island.
🎥 @phlipvids
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