Latest from North Queensland

Spotlight on Cairns

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from local government administrator Erenie Te Kakau.

Cairns: Recipe for hot, slow cooking

Graham Reid finds plenty to do in Cairns, if you like your action laid-back and tropical.

Bar/fly: Lion's Den Hotel, North Queensland

Graham Reid goes to a signature pub off the main highway.

Tully: State of origin

Visiting Australia during National Reconciliation Week, Ewan McDonald takes a walk into the country's past.

Queensland: Spirit will be with us

This state-of-the-art speed train devours long scenic stretches while passengers enjoy views in comfort, writes Brian Kelly.

Queensland: Old girl's making tracks

The charm and character of a fair dinkum train make for an epic rail journey, writes Mike Yardley.

Bar/fly: Port Douglas

If you want a dinkum Aussie drinking experience, you can't do better than Port Douglas, says Kurt Bayer, even if locals are scarce.

'It's coming in faster than we thought'

North Queensland residents in the path of Cyclone Ita are bracing for the category five storm, as it bears down on the region's coastline.

Port Douglas: The good life

Peter Chapman shares some of the best kept secrets of a spectacular coast.

Queensland: Magic of the reef

Townsville is the gateway to a natural wonderland of north Queensland flora and fauna, writes Judy Bailey.

Judy Bailey explores Townsville

Northern Queensland has some incredible snorkelling and wildlife-spotting opportunities, finds Judy Bailey.

Queensland job hopes rest on tourism

A tourism revival may offset coal mining job losses as Queensland grapples with the highest unemployment in almost a decade.

Queensland: Tropical north

Jeff Turnbull tackles Australia's adventure capital - Tropical North Queensland.

Queensland: Treasure in the trees

Queensland: Take the plunge and go for it

Tash McGill takes on a range of adventure challenges over four thrilling days.

Queensland: Tropical coast ticks all the boxes

At the top end of the Great Barrier Reef there's something for everyone, discovers Tash McGill.

Hidden Valley Cabins and Tours, Queensland

Judy Bailey visits an award-winning eco resort in north Queensland, where guests can join in a night safari or go platypus spotting. <BR><BR><I>For further information see: <a href='http://www.hiddenvalleycabins.com.au' target='_blank'>hiddenvalleycabins.com.au</a>.</I>

Toxic canisters wash up on Qld beaches