Walking trails

Nature & Parks

Palm Cove and its nearby areas offer endless opportunities for exploration on foot.

Spend hours wandering beneath ancient Melaleuca trees or along rocky trails to discover secluded beaches. Don't miss the esplanade—it's a must-see in TNQ.

Enjoy a sunset stroll and soak in the vibrant sights and sounds around you. For a hike, head to Crystal Cascades and follow the track to Copperloade Dam. You'll find a hidden freshwater swimming hole, small waterfalls, and lush rainforest that make the walk worthwhile.

Travel Inspirations

Nature and wildlife

Look out! 10 best bird-watching spots in Australia

Australia has hundreds and hundreds of magnificent bird species to view, from bustards, bee-eaters, and buttonquails to penguins, petrels, and parrots.
Nature and wildlife

Best QLD national parks you might not know

QLD is littered with national parks, so clearly some escape attention. It’s time to change that.  
Culture, art and heritage

Australian Aboriginal experiences – a guide to amazing cultural attractions

Become immersed in and retrace the fascinating cultures of the Indigenous peoples of Australia-- regarded as the world’s oldest continuous culture it traces back to at least 50,000 years.
Culture, art and heritage

Australia’s BIG things – what you may not know about them

From bulging pieces of fruit and oversized statues to massive creatures and ‘what the?’ objects, Australia’s collection of big things is many and varied.
Culture, art and heritage

Best gorges in Australia

We’ve searched high and low to find the best gorges in the country, emphasising those that aren’t too far off the beaten track.
Sport leisure and other activities

The heat is on! 10 Australian hot-air balloon hotspots

Witness Australia’s immense beauty from one of the best vantage points imaginable – high above the ground.
Sport leisure and other activities

What a dive! The top 7 places to go diving in Australia

Australia is a diver’s paradise. Easy access to shipwrecks, unforgettable interactions with marine life, and a rich array of colours make the underwater world irresistible. Here's the lowdown on Australia’s diving hotspots.
Nature and wildlife

15 Fabulous Things to do in North Queensland

We’ve rounded up a super selection of things to do in North Queensland.
Sport leisure and other activities

Best places in Australia to experience water sports

Australia is encircled by thousands of kilometres of breathtaking coastline, which gifts us with an incredible aquatic playground.
Sport leisure and other activities

7 rewarding one-day Australian mountain climbs

Holidays are the perfect time to tackle a mountain climb and these beauties have high rewards.
Nature and wildlife

Beachfront Accommodation in QLD

Keen for a beachside break? Check out all the BIG4 parks that are located next to or near a beach in QLD.   
Planning and preparing

What's new at BIG4 in January 2025

Check out all the new parks that have joined the BIG4 network in the past month, plus new glamping tents and an epic new pool too.
Drives and road trips

Road trippin’! 10 classic Australian touring routes

Want to appreciate rainforest, reef, or rugged surrounds? Tourism Australia will steer you in the right direction with this superb selection of touring routes.
Drives and road trips

Majestic North QLD in pictures

North QLD bursts with postcard-perfect settings, from reef to rainforest and plenty more. You’re in for a visual treat.