A region named after its elusive, endangered feathered and flightless resident foraging through the tropical underskirts of Queensland’s highest mountains or rummaging beachside – the spectacularly scenic, yet unassuming and un-spoiled Cassowary Coast is a must-visit.
Growing an abundance of exotic tropical fruit and boasting estuaries that produce some of Australia’s best seafood, this pocket of paradise is a foodie’s nirvana. You’ll also find idyllic beaches wearing very few footprints, plenty of rainforest pools and waterfalls, plus Australia’s largest island National Park and a necklace of emerald islands to explore offshore.
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Heading south from Cairns you’ll find the towns of Innisfail – Kurrimine Beach – Mission Beach – Tully and Cardwell. tucked into the Cassowary Coast’s pretty little pocket. Expect a verdant mesh of fruit farms, rainforests, and beaches with spots to stop and stay, plenty of places to refuel on fresh local produce and warm and welcoming locals.
If you are looking to explore the reefs and islands off the coastline there are plenty of options available from Cardwell and Mission Beach. Feeling adventurous, why not consider rafting the mighty Tully River a wonderful way to see and appreciate the Tully Gorge.
What are you waiting for? Book in some annual leave and follow our guide to the Cassowary Coast.
