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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If this was your view, would you ever leave? 🌅✨
🎥 @thetemplecapeyork
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Grab the popcorn, it’s movie night at the nostalgic Mareeba Drive-In Theatre 🌴🎬
Catch the latest releases under tropical skies, settle in for a stunning sunset, stock up on all your candy bar favourites, and enjoy the comfort of your own car.
Check out what’s screening this Friday and Saturday at @mareebadrivein_in
🎥 @felice.mewawong @visitmareebashire
🚂🌿 All aboard one of Australia’s most scenic journeys.
The Kuranda Scenic Railway winds through ancient rainforest, across bridges and past cascading waterfalls.
With breathtaking views of the rainforest and Barron Falls along the way, the journey is just as memorable as the destination.
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🎥 @shutterbird.co
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A world beneath the surface 💙✨
This World Ocean Day, we celebrate the oceans that sustain life, inspire adventure, and connect communities around the globe.
In Tropical North Queensland, the reef is a powerful reminder of the incredible beauty and biodiversity our oceans hold 🐢🪸
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A place like no other 🐠🌿🧡
From the Reef to the Rainforest and the Outback, Tropical North Queensland is home to two World Heritage-listed natural wonders and some of Australia`s most extraordinary landscapes.
This World Environment Day, we celebrate the beauty, biodiversity, and cultural significance of these unique environments, and the importance of protecting them for future generations.
Together, we can help ensure these extraordinary ecosystems continue to thrive. 🌏✨
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Le Petit Chef is back at DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns 🍽️✨ A dining experience where your meal comes to life right before your eyes!
Don’t miss this unforgettable dining adventure at @doubletreecairns 👨🏻🍳🍷
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Pick a number & choose your own adventure in Tropical North Queensland 🌴
From bungee jumping, skydiving, rafting, canyoning to zip lining we’ve got your next adrenaline hit covered 🤙
Which adventure are you choosing next?
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This World Reef Day, we’re celebrating one of the world’s most extraordinary natural wonders 🪸✨
From vibrant coral gardens to unforgettable encounters beneath the surface, there’s nowhere quite like the Great Barrier Reef.
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Find yourself a hiking buddy with four legs and head to the Atherton Tablelands 🐶🌿
Mt Baldy is the perfect hike, a short but steep 3km return with incredible views at the top, plus the option to extend the hike to Yabi Mountain.
Finish the day in Yungaburra with lunch, coffee, and maybe a well-earned cocktail at @mrbelsonyungaburra 🍸
Link in bio for more dog-friendly inspo ✨🐾
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⚠️ make sure to follow the signs and stick to the paths
National Reconciliation Week is a time to reflect on our shared histories, learn from one another, and continue building meaningful relationships. 💛
In Tropical North Queensland, there are many meaningful ways to connect with and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures from storytelling and art to guided cultural experiences on Country!
Link in bio to discover more.
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