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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From tiny juvenile dorys drifting through the blue to a striking juvenile scorpionfish, every snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef reveals something extraordinary 🐠✨
It`s often the smallest reef residents that leave the biggest impression.
📍Snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef with @poseidoncruise_
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When the journey is just as extraordinary as the destination. ✨ Flying above the Great Barrier Reef before touching down at Lizard Island.
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Where Australia`s outback meets breathtaking landscapes, the Savannah Way is a journey unlike any other. 🌿🧡
From rugged national parks and ancient gorges to hidden waterfalls, charming country towns, and unforgettable sunsets, every kilometre offers something new to discover. Slow down, take the scenic route, and experience one of Australia`s greatest road trips.
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POV: You booked Monday–Saturday in Tropical North Queensland and now realise that`s barely enough time to do everything in region 😅🌴
With so many incredible places to explore, you might just need to extend your stay...
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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 🤩🐢
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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. 🌿✨
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⚠️ 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!
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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
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