Download or read book 100 Things To See In Tropical North Queensland written by Catherine Lawson and published by Exploring Eden Media. This book was released on 2020-07-04 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 100 Things To See In Tropical North Queensland is a guide to the best of the far north and Great Barrier Reef, according to people who live there. This remarkable part of Australia is home to the oldest rainforest on earth, the world’s largest living organism and three world heritage sites, and that’s just the beginning. In this guide, author and travel journalist Catherine Lawson, along with partner and photographer, David Bristow, take anyone wanting to explore TNQ like a local into the places off the regular tourist trails. Both have spent more than 20 years travelling their backyard by foot, 4WD, train, bike and even in their sailing yacht, Storyteller. Inside, you’ll find 100 of the best places and things to see and do at the top of Queensland – from dream-like swimming holes to undisturbed rock-art galleries and outback adventures you’ll never forget.
Download or read book Explore Tropical Queensland written by Ron Gale and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Queensland the Great Barrier Reef written by Charles Rawlings-Way and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best-selling guide to Queensland; New specialist feature on the environmental issues facing the reef; Includes a Your Reef Trip planning feature, with a new full-colour map.
Download or read book Tropical North written by The Rambler Co and published by . This book was released on 2021-06 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within these pages are sprinklings of tropical splendour; a finely curated selection of locally-sourced travel inspiration from Queensland's Tropical North. Stretching more than 1000km down the coastline from the most northern tip of Australia, this region of tumbling waterfalls and exquisite reefs is the first to feature in our coffee table travel series.Here, the planet's largest reef system sits tantalisingly close to the continent, separated by an array of idyllic islands and secluded sand cays. Parting ocean and outback is a rainforest 80 million years older than the Amazon, sprawled over ancient ranges that loom above the seaside. Tropical conditions and natural abundance present a delectable selection of local culinary delights, from mud crab to mangosteen, barramundi to black sapote. We've picked exotic fruits in the gardens of local growers, slept beneath an ochre monolith at a luxury outback lodge, sampled award-winning gins made with locally sourced botanicals and crawled into ancient cave systems deep beneath the Earth to uncover the magnificence of Australia's Tropical North.
Download or read book Explore North Queensland Tropical Coast written by and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rainforest to Reef written by Steve Parish and published by Steve Parish. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: RAINFOREST TO REEF features a series of artistic images that capture the vibrancy, culture and ambience of the nature of North Queensland region from the lush greens of our rainforests to the stunning beauty of our reefs. Intimate portraits including the local wildlife and fauna showcase the region's natural beauty, creating the perfect sentimental gift for locals or visitors.
Download or read book Tropical North Queensland Atlas and Guide written by Denis O'Byrne and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore Tropical North Queensland's World Heritage-listed rainforests and Barrier Reef with Hema's Tropical North Queensland Atlas & Guide. This book takes you to the attractions along the coast from Cardwell in the south to Cooktown in the north, and inland from Cairns to the Atherton Tablelands and Savannah country. Along the way, it reveals some of the special places favoured by those 'in the know'. Read all about the great things to see and do and how to go about them, then use the atlas in the back of this book to find your way around.
Download or read book Insight Guides Explore Queensland Travel Guide eBook written by Insight Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pocket-sized travel guides featuring the very best routes and itineraries. Discover the best of Queensland with this indispensably practical Insight Explore Guide. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see attractions like the Whitsundays, Cairns, and the Great Barrier Reef, to discovering hidden gems, including Fraser Island, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will save you time, help you plan and enhance your visit to Queensland. Practical, pocket-sized and packed with inspirational insider information, this is the ideal on-the-move companion to your trip to Queensland. - Over 15 walks and tours: detailed itineraries feature all the best places to visit, including where to eat along the way - Local highlights: discover what makes the area special, its top attractions and unique sights, and be inspired by stunning imagery - Insider recommendations: where to stay and what to do, from active pursuits to themed trips - Hand-picked places: find your way to great hotels, restaurants and nightlife using the comprehensive listings - Practical maps: get around with ease and follow the walks and tours using the detailed maps - Informative tips: plan your visit with an A to Z of advice on everything from transport to tipping - Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy-reading experience - Covers: Brisbane, Moreton Island, Sunshine Coast, North Stradbroke Island, Gold Coast, Fraser Island, Whitsunday Islands, Cairns, Kuranda Circuit, Port Douglas, Daintree and Cape Tribulation, Atherton Tablelands, Mission Beach and Dunk Island About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.
Download or read book Wildlife of Tropical North Queensland written by and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-10 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A place of unparalleled native beauty, Tropical North Queensland is home to some of our most fascinating creatures. This region has the highest biodiversity of any part of Australia, and each year thousands of visitors are drawn to the state's lush, tropical north to experience the lure of its spectacular landscapes and astonishing wildlife. More than half of Australia's butterflies are found here, for example, as well as an abundance of native mammals, reptiles and colourful birds across a wide range of habitats, including pristine rainforests, mist-covered mountains, fire-adapted eucalypt forests and coastal mangroves. This new edition of Wildlife of Tropical North Queensland, first published twenty years ago, is a comprehensive guide to the animals of the region. Featuring full-colour photography and updated information on more than 850 species, it covers the area east of the Great Dividing Range between Cooktown and Mackay (including Cairns and Townsville) and is an essential handbook for anyone wanting to discover the beauty and diversity of Queensland's wildlife for themselves.
Download or read book 100 Things to See on Australia s Coral Coast written by Exploring Eden Books and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 100 Things To See On Australia's Coral Coast is the only guide to the astonishing coastline north of Perth all the way to Exmouth, with a detailed chapter on Karijini National Park. This indispensable book is created for travellers who aren't tourists with a focus on the local favourites, natural wonders, and out-of-the-way delights. Along the way, explore the best things to see, from stunning wildflower meadows to walk-off-the-beach coral reefs. Swim with whale sharks and manta rays or find and eat local produce while getting insider knowledge into the best places to stay, eat, sleep and shop along the way. Discover this desert-meets-sea destination like a local whether you're camping, glamping, touring or holidaying this underrated part of Western Australia. // Chapters cover the Indian Ocean Drive, Wildflower Country, Geraldton and Surrounds, Kalbarri and Surrounds, Shark Bay, Carnarvon, Cape Range and Karijini National Park.
Download or read book Elsa s Wholesome Life written by Ellie Bullen and published by Plum. This book was released on 2017-07-25 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ellie Bullen's hugely popular blog Elsa's Wholesome Life is a veritable explosion of colour, sunshine, coastal living and delicious plant-based recipes. Her first cookbook features more than 100 of her go-to dishes, from nutritious granolas and powerhouse smoothies to flavour-packed salads and soups, hearty curries and burgers, and drop-dead delicious sweets. A qualified dietitian and nutritionist, Ellie explains everything you need to know about adopting a plant-based diet, including how to: - get enough iron, vitamin B12 and calcium - achieve the right balance of carbs, proteins and good fats - shop smarter and get more organised in the kitchen - enjoy a lifestyle that is better for you and the environment Ellie's food is fresh, flavoursome, nutrient-dense and - above all - fun. If you ever needed a reason to eat less from a box and more from the earth, this is it! This is a specially formatted fixed-layout ebook that retains the look and feel of the print book.
Download or read book Walks Tracks and Trails of Queensland s Tropics written by Derrick Stone and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Queensland’s tropics provide numerous environments for enjoyable walking: lush rainforests, cloud-shrouded mountains, extinct volcanoes, savanna woodlands, and magnificent beaches on the coast and Great Barrier Reef islands. This book brings together more than 150 of the best walks, tracks or trails in Queensland’s tropics, located within the coastal strip between Rockhampton and Cooktown. Walks vary from short boardwalk strolls in the lowland rainforests of Daintree National Park to 4-6 day hiking and camping trips on Hinchinbrook Island. Other routes follow old gold miners’ and forestry tracks or coaching routes or feature historical sites, rivers, lagoons, geological and geographical formations or much earlier Aboriginal communication tracks where Dreamtime stories add a further dimension. Man-made environments of abandoned gold towns, heritage riverfronts, Art Deco streetscapes and Second World War installations also feature. Most routes are best completed during the ‘Dry’ season (May to October) and walked by moderately fit individuals. Most do not require specialist navigation or bushcraft skills. Walks, Tracks and Trails of Queensland’s Tropics highlights the best the region has to offer. Easy-to-interpret maps are included to help you navigate, and the book’s size makes it convenient to carry in the backpack.
Download or read book The A to Z of the Discovery and Exploration of Australia written by Alan Day and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2009-06-19 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This engaging reference examines the history of, the search for, and the discovery of Australia, taking full account of the evidence for and the speculation surrounding possible earlier contacts by the Ancient Egyptians, Arabs, and Chinese seamen. Day brings the expeditions to life, expressing the desires that drove great sea captains deeper into turbulent waters searching for caches of spice, silks, and precious metals. Covers a wide variety of topics, including _ Seamen from eight nations _ The recovery of storm wrecked ships _ Diplomatic treaties _ Priority of discovery disputes _ Military and civil explorers and surveyors _ Topographical features _ Geographical terms and places _ Rivers and river system
Download or read book 100 Things to See in the Kimberley written by and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scott Connell, local tour guide and administrator of the hugely popular @thekimberleyAustralia Instagram profile, shares his in-depth knowledge of the wild Kimberley region. In 100 Things to See in the Kimberley Scott guides readers through his 100 favourite places, telling them how to get there, why they should go and what secrets they'll uncover once they do. The book also includes full colour maps, stunning imagery and knowledge only a life-long local knows.
Download or read book Tropical North Queensland written by Pat Slater and published by Steve Parish. This book was released on 2002 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pictorial guide to tropical North Queensland. Highlights tourist attractions such as Cairns, the Barrier Reef, Port Douglas, the Daintree, Hinchinbrook Island and Townsville. Full-colour photos throughout. Photographer has produced several books and assorted stationery items with an Australian theme.
Download or read book Explore Queensland written by Explore Australia and published by . This book was released on 2007-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: COMPLETE GUIDE TO QUEENSLAND. Includes a state-wide road atlas; a complete guide to touring Queensland; details on 120 towns and 13 touring regions; what to see and do in Brisbane, the Great Barrier Reef and tropical islands; covers topics including national park highlights, wildlife-watching and not-to-be-missed attractions; a complete index. A new 16-page section highlights the best of the state, from gourmet food and restaurants, to where stay and adventure activities.
Download or read book My Tropic Isle written by E. J. Banfield and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-06 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "My Tropic Isle" by E. J. Banfield Edmund James "Ted" Banfield was an author and naturalist in Queensland, Australia who was interested in a variety of topics having to do with the natural world. In this book, he produces a travelogue of sorts about his time in the tropics. North Queensland is characterized by its tropical climate, which allowed the author, and thus also his readers, to experience new and exotic flora, fauna, and ways of life.
