Tropical North Queensland
At over 340,000 square kilomoeters, the Tropcal North Queensland (TNQ) region is 20% of Queenslands total area. Stretching from Cardwell in the south to the Torres Strait in the north and west to the Northern Territory border, the area incorporates 25 local government councils.
About the region
Tropical North Queensland is known as one of the world’s most inspiring nature-based destinations offering hundreds of accessible experiences showcasing the world heritage protected Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics rainforests.
Regional tourism organisations

Tourism Tropical North Queensland
The program, run for this region
Operators in Tropical North Queensland take part in Export Ready by invitation through their regional tourism organisation.
- Get your invitationYour regional tourism organisation invites you, and your unique link arrives by email.
- ApplyComplete your application from that link.
- Work with Academy ExpertsUse your program credits on sessions with Academy Experts.