The state of Queensland offers all its splendor at north of Cairns, on the peninsula with an arrow form which pointing to New Guinea. This territory with aboriginal tradition, dense forests, canyons, swamps and tracks which the rivers erased during the wet season, was colonized a century ago by gold prospectors. Currently, cities offer experiences to know all the faces of the Australian bush.
It’s where James Cook landed in 1770. Today, it is a lively city coast surrounded by five national parks. The Endeavour River can only be visited by boat.
2. Jardine River National Park
The river that gives its name crosses it from south to north through canyons with waterfalls and large areas of rainforest. The first Europeans, named this area: wet wilderness, for the abundance of water and the lack of pasture for livestock.
Popular with fishing enthusiasts, this town on the west coast is also advisable to know the culture of the Outback (inland areas) for the rodeo festival that welcomes in August.
4. Oyala Thumotang National Park
Its rainforest is home to the cockatoo birds and the Sarus crane. As in the rest of the peninsula, the rivers and lakes are populated by crocodiles.
5. Lakefield National Park
In one of the most varied of the York peninsula. Protect forests of eucalyptus, aboriginal remains, mangroves, termite mounds or lagoons that attract many birds.
6. Iron Range National Park
The beach with Chilly Beach palm trees is an excellent place to start or end the tour reservation of upholstered rainforest and meadows of heather. From Mount Tozer (10 min. ascent) and the path of Old Coen Track (5 hours of easy route) almost all habitats are contemplated.
7. The Mitchell River
Born at south of Cairns and crosses to the west coast. The first section is a great place to go canoeing, the lodges blend perfectly with the environment.