Labels:text | tree | screenshot | outdoor OCR: TRAVEL The fishing grounds of Yorkey's Knob, favoured country known in these by local anglers, is a prime area for barrmundi, the parts as the cool trop- prized fish of the north. Besides fishing, there are ics. Rolling hills, rainfor- also other sea sports such as sailboard riding, sail- est, pasturelands and ing, snorkelling and, of course, swimming. the phenomena of long The Marlin Coast Beaches are well served by extinct volcanic crater tour operators who also offer other attractions such lakes make up this re- as reptile and animal sanctuaries and golf courses freshing region behind for those who prefer non-sea activities. the coastal ranges. For To the west of Cairns lie the rainforests of the all its cascading falls, Atherton tablelands, a beautiful green stretch of fast-flowing rivers and dense pockets of forest, this lush region is easily reached on good touring roads. A cruise on the cra- ter-lake Lake Barrine af- fords intimate glimpses of enveloping rainforest and its 500-odd tree Above: Away from the species, where an occa- hustle and bustle ... sional water dragon or python reminds us that Left: Dense pocketsof nature is the master of forest dot the region this domain.
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