21 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do In Far North Queensland
Your bucket list with a tropical twist.
Swim in an ancient volcanic crater.
The stunning Lake Eacham is a 65-metre-deep volcanic crater filled with warm fresh water. Spend the day swimming and make sure you pay a visit to the turtles that hang out on the lake's edge.
Explore Cape York on a donkey.
Like the sherpas that help people conquer Machu Pichu, the donkeys with Wilderness Expeditions will help you carry supplies to rugged and remote areas of Cape York and the Atherton Tablelands where no 4WD can go.
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Climb Queensland's tallest mountain.
The view from the top is unbeatable on a clear day. Queensland's highest mountain, Mount Bartle Frere, is a full day climb with steep, rocky terrane up the top. If you're lucky, the summit will be clear, if not you'll be inside the cloud, which is still pretty cool.
Make friends with a potato cod.
Just to clarify, a potato cod is a fish, not a vegetable. These massive 30 kilogram beasts can be found at a dive site off Lizard Island called Cod Hole. Take the 50 minute boat trip out there and meet these friendly giants.