TTNQ HISTORY
Tourism Tropical North Queensland’s 50-year history is captured in Hunting as a Pack. Read the flip-though booklet and if you want to know more, click on the buttons below to read about each decade. Research into this history is a work in progress and relies on the memories of people interviewed. If you have new information to add, please email Liz Inglis.
TTNQ 50th Anniversary Booklet
TTNQ officially turned 50 on 12 September 2025, with an evening of celebration on 24 October 2025, where our history booklet was released. Enjoy reminiscing through the decades of an industry that thrives by “Hunting as a Pack”.
TTNQ History by decade
1970 - 1979 History
1980 - 1989 History
1990 - 1999 History
2000 - 2009 History
2010 - 2019
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A little Cairns exploring while in town 🌴☀️
It was great to have @hawthornaflw back in Cairns for their Round 6 clash against North Melbourne at @cazalyscairns
While they were here, Emily Everist and Laura Stone had the chance to get out and experience a little of Cairns, with a splash in the Lagoon, a bite at @salthousecairns and a visit to the @cairns_aquarium
Congratulations to the Hawks AFLW on the win over North Melbourne, ending their incredible 32-game winning streak.
Always great to have the Hawthorn AFLW in Cairns. 🤎💛
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Some places feel like they belong in a fairytale. Welcome to Paronella Park ✨🌿
📸 @bad1.79
📍@paronellapark
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Consider this your sign 👀✨
Sail into golden hour and soak up the magic of Port Douglas
📍@sailawayportdouglas, @portdouglasdaintree
🎥 @jane.kita.visuals
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Rugged limestone, ancient landscapes and plenty of adventure 🪨✨
📍 The Ramparts, Chillagoe
🎥 @visitmareebashire
With uneven terrain, sturdy shoes are essential. Follow the signs, stay on the track and take care as you explore 🥾
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Luxury, endless reef and an island you won’t forget ✨🌴🐠
🎥 @lizardisland
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Above the rainforest. Beyond the ordinary. 🌿✨
📍@skyrailcairns
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🐢✨A Great Barrier Reef moment you’ll never forget.
📍 Green Island, @greatadventurescruises
🎥 @tubesy_
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Taking chasing sunsets to a whole new level ✨ now that’s one way to end the day!
🎥 @skicairns
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A special place to slow down 💙🌿
Crystal-clear water, peaceful surrounds and a refreshing stop worth adding to your Atherton Tablelands itinerary.
📍 Lake Eacham, @athertontablelands
📸 @megannamourr
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Soaring above one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders 🚁🩵
🎥 @thetemplecapeyork
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