CHAPTER six

Backpacker heaven

Rockhampton to Townsville via Cooktown

Heading north, we visit Townsville, then witness the devastation of cyclone ‘Larry’ at Mission Beach. We take the train to Kuranda, stay in charming Cooktown, and enjoy the delights of Cairns, including Green Island, a rainforest-clothed coral cay. Finally, we go to the Daintree for a bit of adventure.


Townsville



Mission Beach



Kuranda



Cooktown



Green Island



Cairns



Daintree