New Cairns Marina Webcam!
Posted: 10 Mar 2017
The Cairns Marina Webcam is located at the Habourlights apartment complex overlooking the departure point to most Great Barrier Reef experiences.
check it out on Youtube Live Now!:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMDtAOGdJlA
New Preview Buttons For Ltn Members
Posted: 03 Mar 2017
We have just released a new preview feature to Local Tourism Network.
Now when you are editing your Organisation Profile & Pages you can click the little "eye" icon to see your changes live on the Public Websites.
Mossman Gorge
Posted: 07 May 2014
Visit the beautiful Mossman Gorge on our Daintree Dreaming Aboiriginal cultural tour.
Mossman Gorge Centre is a new Indigenous eco tourism development and the gateway to Mossman Gorge
Join an Aboriginal guided Ngadku Dreamtime walk as option on our unique tour
Aboriginal Art Class On Daintree Dreaming Day Tour
Posted: 21 Apr 2014
Guests today trying their hand at Aboriginal Art at Janbal Gallery, Mossman Gorge, it is not as easy as it looks
Join us on this authentic Aboriignal Cultural Day Tour where you learn traditional hunting and gather technqiues, an art class with a difference, visit Mossman Gorge the World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park. Experience the worlds oldest living culture in the worlds oldest living rainforest.....perfect day
September Specials
On The Beach Holiday Apartments
Posted: 18 Aug 2013
The sun is shining and the whales are calling - a great time to visit Trinity Beach .
SEPTEMBER DEALS have been released:
Stay 7 nights and receive 2 nights FREE - saving up to $660 for a family of 4-6. Minimum 3 nights stay but if you are not looking to that length of holiday stay for just 5 nights and receive 1 night FREE.
Great specials for now and include the School Holidays. Visit www.onthebeach.com.au/rates to secure these prices. They won't last long.
Free Wi-fi Now Included
On The Beach Holiday Apartments
Posted: 17 Apr 2013
We are pleased to announce that we now offer FREE Wi-Fi to all Guests and tenants. This includes unlimited download. Don't just ask for it when booking your accommodation - expect it.
Aboriginal Art Classes On Daintree Dreaming Day Tour
Posted: 13 Apr 2013
Experience an authentic Aboriginal Cultural Tour on the Daintree Dreaming Day Tour with Adventure North Australia. Learn from resident artist "Binna" of Janbal Gallery how to dot paint, on a Burnie Bean which you can use as a key ring, great momento of your experience
Changes To Daintree Dreaming Day Tour
Posted: 28 Feb 2013
Adventure North Australia would like to announce that effective immediately our Daintree Dreaming tour will no longer be going to Silky Oaks for lunch. Instead, we are now excited to be taking our guests to the all-new Mossman Gorge Centre. We went out there recently to try their lunch for ourselves and were very impressed. Not only is the centre in a beautiful setting but the lunch was absolutely delicious. All the ingredients were freshly prepared and there was plenty of local produce on the menu that was infused with some really beautiful rainforest flavours. We are sure that our guests will really appreciate this change in our itinerary.
Another change is that we will no longer be going to the Niau Waterfall. With the wet season on our doorstep the Niau Waterfall can be very difficult to access. We have often used Mossman Gorge in the past when we have not been able to go the Niau Waterfall, however after an exhilarating swim in the waters of Mossman Gorge we have decided to make this a permanent fixture of our itinerary.
Mossman Gorge has always been a very special and stunning place to go. With the addition of the centre and all the good work that is being done there we feel that our 2 products fit together nicely. When people choose to do our Daintree Dreaming tour they choose it not only for the destinations we visit but also for the opportunity to learn more of our indigenous culture. Mossman Gorge Centre is now an extension of that.
Solar Eclipse 2012 Live Webcam
Posted: 13 Nov 2012
Can't be in Cairns, Port Douglas, Daintree or the Tablelands for the Total Solar Eclipse 2012?
Watch it online on the Cairns City Webcam!
Extra Departures For The Eclipse
Posted: 12 Nov 2012
Extra departures on this special Aboriginal Cultural experience throught the Eclipse period
Thursday 15th November, Friday 16th November and Sunday 18th November
Solar Eclipse 2012 Road Reports
Posted: 01 Nov 2012
Plan, prepare and be patient!!
Police are urging residents and tourists to plan, prepare and be patient for the viewing of the Total Solar Eclipse scheduled for Wednesday November 14 between 6.38am and 6.40am.Now is the time to start researching, if you can see the sunrise at 6.38am from your house or neighbourhood, then the best seat in the house is at your own.Other viewing locations to consider are the northern end of the Cairns Esplanade, the northern ends of Holloways Beach, Yorkeys Knob Beach, Trinity Beach, Clifton Beach, Palm Cove and Ellis Beach.Those travelling by road to the region are urged to plan their trip and observe the fatal four; seatbelts, speed, fatigue and drink driving.The following changed traffic conditions will be in place;CAIRNS/KURANDA/WANGETTI• Closed – the Kuranda Range Lookout and Rex Range Lookout (no parking available)• Closed – Lake Morris Road (Residential traffic only)• Limited parking – Oak Beach (Area will be closed once it reaches capacity)• Wangetti Beach – Parking available opposite Djarragun College for gold coin donation• Closed – Beach access road to Wangetti ( 4pm 13/11 to 12pm 14/11)• Reduced speed zones at Oak Beach and Wangetti Beach• Closed – Palm Cove Boat Ramp (4pm Tues 13/11 to 12pm 14/11)• Palm Cove Jetty open until it reaches capacity• Closed – Ray and Janet St, Yorkeys knob (Residential traffic only)• Closed – Southern End Vasey Esplanade, Trinity Beach (Residential traffic only)PORT DOUGLAS AND MOSSMAN• Closed – the Esplanade Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas (Macrossan – Mowbray, residentialtraffic)• Closed – Mowbray and Macrossan Street, Port Douglas (Residential Traffic only)• Closed – Island Point Road (Residential traffic only)• Closed – Murphy Street (Residential traffic only)• Closed – Flagstaff and Alexandra Range Lookout, DaintreeATHERTON TABLELANDS• Closed – Bob’s Lookout, Desailly Range (no parking available)Police expect a significant increase in traffic volumes along the Bruce Highway between Innisfailand Cairns, the Captain Cook Highway, the Kennedy Highway, Mulligan Highway and Mossman-Mount Molloy Road. Police warn that parking at many vantage points will be limited; and remindmotorists to follow the directions of traffic controllers. If you park illegally or unsafely you can expectthat your vehicle will be towed away.For further information visit myPolice qld gov au/cairnsFor safety and other information regarding the eclipse visit:www.eclipse2012.org.auFor Traffic and Travel information visit: 131940 qld gov au
Reece Mastin's 'shout It Out' Music Video Filmed On The Atherton Tablelands
Posted: 05 Jul 2012
X Factor winner Reece Mastin filmed his filmclip for 'Shout It Out' on the beautiful Atherton Tablelands!
Check out our Video Library for a link to the film clip!
Check out our 'Self Drive' categories for ideas on places to visit on the Atherton Tablelands!
New Aboriginal Guide For Daintree Dreaming Day Tour
Posted: 18 Apr 2012
An exciting day for our Daintree Dreaming customers today with the commencement of a new tour guide Cris Wilesmith. A young enthusiastic Aboriginal guide who has completed stage one of his training, Cris will be complete his training in 6 weeks and will guide the tours each Monday, Wednesday and Fridays.
Palm Cove Webcam
Posted: 19 Mar 2012
Our Palm Cove Webcam which was located on cairnscam.info is currently being upgraded. It will be available again in a couple of weeks on the top of the weather page.
In the meantime, check out the Cairns Webcam at http://www.cairnsinfo.com/webcam.php
Cairns Stars In Book Series For Students
Posted: 16 Mar 2012
Cairns is featured in the tenth book of the Our Australia, an innovative series teaching students about the rich history, culture and geography of regional Australia.
The series is a collaboration between Australian Geographic magazine and award-winning author Phil Kettle, who also wrote the popular children’s series Get Real.
“This is a fantastic initiative for our kids and their teachers,” says author Phil Kettle. “It’s compelling, it’s fun and these books teach children about the rich and precious diversity of our country.”The series follows Taha, a mischievous young boy, on his trip around Australia with his mum in their campervan, ‘The Southern Cross.’ The stories abound with quirky Aussie slang, jokes and Australiana facts.
In this edition, Taha and his friend Joel leave Canberra and travel 2069km up the coast of Queensland, driving along the Pacific Highway to Brisbane and catching the famous Tilt Train to Cairns.
On the trip the boys learn about the history of Cairns, go game fishing and visit the Cairns tropical zoo, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and the Great Barrier Reef.
Each book provides a fun way of learning about towns, cities and regions across Australia, including Broken Hill, Hobart, Byron Bay, Darwin and Canberra.
“This has been an exciting project for me to work on,” says Kettle. “I’m thrilled that schools, libraries and families now have access to this quality Australian resource.”The books are a part of the new Australian Geographic Education range, a vital new resource for primary school teachers.
“As guardians of an iconic brand, the series is a significant development for us,” says Australian Geographic general manager, Jo Runciman. “We are tailoring our material to a new generation and providing a quality educational resource that is relevant to the country we live in and for the people who live here.”
To arrange an interview with Our Australia author Phil Kettle, call 0423 296 685.To discuss the new Australian Geographic Education series or request a copy of Our Australia- Cairns contact Rebecca Baker on 02 9263 9825 or RBaker@acpmagazines.com.au.
