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GOING
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ar North Queensland – wild, world
heritage-listed and ridiculously war
When you enter the water here,yo
don’t just go for a swim; you boatto
a barely-there sand cay and snorkel with green
sea turtles and reef sharks.
When you fish, you don’t just flick around
lures; you tempt coral trout up from the reefs
and compete with crocs for a share of the
barra.
When you relax, you do so on a lonely beach
under a coconut palm, sipping a beer, and
dreaming of what the next day will hold.
If you’re craving a wild time at the water’s
edge, it’s time to head north. To get you off
your backside, here’s a look at some of the best
things to see and do up that way. Think dreamy
beaches, croc-free pools, epic hiking trails,
wildlife encounters and easy island escapes.
Just remember, leave your pants at home. In
winter time, you can waltz around in a pair of
shorts.TROPPO
Author, Catherine Lawson,
with her catch of the day500-year-old Cathedral Fig Tree in Danbulla
National Park, i.e. not firewoodPack up, lock up, hit the road!Tackle the coastal road north to the Daintree