Trinity Beach Tourism News

Whale Watching Tours again this season

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Reef Magic are happy to announce we will be operating our Whale Watching Tours again this season. Below is a basic outline of how the tours will operate.

Planned Operating Dates:

• Commencement Date: Monday 19th July 2010
• Last Tour Date: Monday 30th August 2010

It's normally a shorter season this far north due to the warmer waters but last season we were able to run the tours for 6 weeks straight with almost 100% sightings apart from 1 day.

The start and finish dates are subject to change and dependant on whale activity.
We may commence earlier to run for longer however this is the date range we are predicting.

Call Travstar for more info

Kuranda Train Gold Class to resume

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Kuranda Scenic Rail is happy to announce that our KSR Gold Class services will resume as of Friday 28 May 2010.
KSR Gold Class will be available on both scheduled trains departing 0830 & 0930 to Kuranda and returning 1400 & 1530.
Seating is limited so advance bookings are essential.

Upgrade to Gold Class for a little touch of luxury...
 
Inclusions:
Exclusive Gold Class carriage with vintage interior
Lounge style seating
Dedicated host/ess
Selection of fresh appetisers
Alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages
KSR Gold Class souvenir gift pack
 

Special Naidoc Celebration Day at Tjapukai

Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park - Tjapukai News Feed

NAIDOC celebrations are held around Australia in July each year to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week 2010 is held from 4 to 11 July. NAIDOC 2010 celebrates “UNSUNG HEROES - CLOSING THE GAP BY LEADING THE WAY”
 
In light of the NAIDOC celebrations, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park is holding a special celebration day on Tuesday 6th July 2010. The park will be open from 9.00am to 3.30pm and *admission is FREE for all.
 
Our normal Tjapukai by Day shows will not be operating however alternative shows and activities will be available. There will be plenty of things for the family to do such as watch cultural performances, boomerang throwing, spear throwing and much more.
 
Kids can participate in fun activities at the ‘Kids Corner’. Children movies will run throughout the day in the History Theatre. Kid’s entertainment such as the jumping castle and giant slide will be available for guests to purchase on the day.
 
“Bangaa” (foods cooked in traditional earth oven) will be available in the Boomerang Restaurant and the Cultural Village for guests to purchase.
 
Tjapukai is keen to get the community involved and is inviting community groups, indigenous artists, organisations and businesses to set up stalls around the park.
We will keep you informed with the confirmed itinerary closer to the date of the event.
*Please be advised we will be expecting to be at full capacity on this special day and will therefore refuse entry to guests once we reach full capacity. Please advise your guests to arrive by 1pm to ensure they receive entry

Kuranda Train Runnig Again

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The famous Kuranda Scenic Train is running as normal from today

Thursday Weather on the Reef

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Good morning,

Just keeping you up to date with us.

Direct weather report from Michaelmas Cay this morning

• Seas to 1.5m
• Wind ESE 15knots
• Temp: 26 degrees
• Viz: 8m

Here at Michaelmas Cay we have a wonderful high tide, but still plenty of beach for guests to explore

A little bit of sun peaking thru the generally overcast sky ... we are trusting that the cloud will burn off shortly.

Already this morning we have sighted a couple of turtles swimming directly behind the boat. WOOHOO

Discover Kuranda this Easter Saturday

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Discover Kuranda this Easter Saturday as the village plays host to HOT FM for a live broadcast and presents fun and excitement for the whole family.
 
Some of the activities planned for Easter Saturday [03 April] include:
• 2 Jumping Castles
• Whip Cracking performance
• Cane Toad Racing
• Kids Games
• Massive Easter Egg Hunt
• Rainforestation Baby Army Duck
• Didgeridoo Playing Competition
• Beehive Display
• Over $1,000 worth of prizes for the Busking Competition
• Fashion Parade
• Cairns Wildlife Safari Reserve Animals
• Thong Throwing competition
• Circus Workshops for kids
• Animal Petting Zoo
• Horse Carriage Rides
Centenary Park [next to the Kuranda Visitors Information Centre] will be the focal point for the activities!
 
Of course, Kuranda Village is known for its shops and markets with their exotically handcrafted goods, Aboriginal artefacts, restaurants and coffee shops. Take the time to visit some of Kuranda's many first class nature based tourist attractions, which include koalas, butterflies, native and exotic birds, kangaroos and reptiles. Discover Kuranda: 'The Village in The Rainforest'.

Siamang Gibbons

Cairns Wildlife Safari Reserve - Cairns Wildlife Safari Reserve News Feed

On Wednesday 3rd February we welcomed two new additions to our park, two Siamang Gibbons, Botak and Ollie (short for Oliver), to eventually join Manis and Chanee on the island in our hippo dam. Botak is 2 years old and Ollie is 4 years old. They are brothers and arrived from Melbourne Zoo. Manis and Chanee are both very excited to meet their new pals. Their introduction is a slow process but they will eventually all be together.

Manas & Khan

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Manas and Khan are both Bengal Tigers. They are the 2nd largest species with only the Siberian Tiger out sizing them. They are 6 years old. Manas weighs 155kg and Khan weighs 170 kg.

February Newsletter

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Despite all the rain Cape Tribulation/Daintree/Bloomfield Track are all looking fantastic!

We are going through to Emmagen Creek everyday no problems with flooding. Cassowary's are being sighted regularly, two crocodiles on the River yesterday as well as Boyds Forest Dragons and Buff Breasted Paradise Kingfishers from New Guinea on their breeding migration.

Chillagoe Caves & Outback tour is operating Monday, Wednesday & Friday's, and the outback is green & looking fantastic. Very little rain during the day & not as hot as here on the coast. We are going to Granite Gorge at present instead of the Wetlands as access in is closed for a few weeks due to some flooding earlier this week. Lots of Kangaroos, Wedge Tail Eagles even the odd sighting of the Albino Kangaroo!

We are also doing the Trezkin or Donna Caves as the Royal Arch is closed at present, so a reasonable level of fitness is required due to stairs to climb up to the cave entrance.

Billy Tea Safaris is the longest running 4WD operator to Cape Tribulation and beyond and also now to Chillagoe Caves and Outback. Billy Tea Safaris is now in its 29th year of operation and is a local family owned business by Marilyn and Berrick Barnes. Billy Tea Safaris is also Advanced Eco Accredited.

The Billy Tea Fleet of vehicles are custom built 4WD'S 13 Seater, 6 wheeler 4WD and also 14 Seater Canter, all vehicles have panoramic viewing windows, extra high clearance for great visibility, we also supply baby seats and booster seats and all seats are seat belted. All guides are highly trained and have extensive knowledge of the local area, history, flora and fauna.

Cape Trib

• Small Personalised Groups Max 14 passengers per vehicle
• Swim at beautiful Emmagen Creek, and enjoy a rainforest walk, no crowds.
• We travel further than most operators
• Eco Accredited Guides
• Custom Built 4WD vehicles all air-conditioned
• Flexible itineraries
• Hand Feed Kangaroos
• Tropical Fruit tasting
• 1 hour River Cruise, to view Crocodiles and other wildlife
• Tropical BBQ Lunch- Vegetarians catered for.
• Pensioner and family rates.

Chillagoe Caves

• Small Personalised Groups Max 14 passengers per vehicle
• Visit Mareeba Wetlands enjoy a 20min boat cruise & morning tea
• Experience off the beaten track roads and view many different species of birds and wildlife.
• Experience the real Australian Outback, step back into the history books with turn of the century mining towns
• Visit the old Lappa Junction (Pub with no beer)
• Australian Pub lunch - historic Chillagoe Pub
• Guided Chillagoe Cave Tour and Chillagoe Smelters
• Skybury Coffee Centre for afternoon tea (own expense)
• Accredited Guides

Many reasons to visit FNQ in Green Season!

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As locals, we all know that the weather is beautiful here year round and when the rain comes we all love it!!  Our rainforest animals all wander about, our rainforests come alive and our nights are a symphony of frog songs.  Rivers and waterfalls go wild and life is great!

Sure, there may be a slightly higher chance of rain but it's fun wandering around in the warm rain.  Take yourself out of your comfort zone!

People have called me to tell me about the size of the raindrops that bounced off the pavement.  It creates a memorable experience and a sense of adventure. You have never experienced rain until you experience it in the wet tropics and hey World Heritage Rainforest needs torrential rain to keep it growing! We need our beautiful rainforests to remain lush and alive.

Staying in the rainforest in wet weather is brilliant!  It's absolutely beautiful, not to mention the numerous waterfalls that appear during this time.

All activities take place year round in FNQ, we love playing in the rain!

• Activities such as ATV & Bungy are great fun!
• Spectacular heli rides over the Barron Falls.
• View the clouds and mist as you journey on the Skyrail Cableway to Kuranda.
• Awesome rafting adventures on the Barron and Tully River.
• Great accommodation & tour deals to be had!

Despite the travel information you may reading in planning your holiday to Far North Queensland, not every day is a wet weather day. We have some beautiful days and quite often the rain only passes through at night, which is a relief to calm the humidity.

This time of year is the best time to snap up some superb tour and accommodation deals, so what are you waiting for?!

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