Woohoo! You’ve planned a trip to Tropical North Queensland and are now looking at what to pack in your suitcase.

We have put together a printable checklist that can help guide you when preparing for your unforgettable holiday.

Visiting Cairns, Port Douglas, Cape Tribulation & The Daintree Rainforest

Probably one of the most stunning parts of Queensland if you ask me! We spent a week exploring Cairns, Port Douglas and the Daintree and were not disappointed. To take a look at some of our recommendations, keep an eye on our Queensland page!

If there is one thing you take from this packing list, it is to remember to pack or buy mosquito repellent. Honestly, you have less chance of being stung by an Irukandji jellyfish than being eaten alive by mozzies. They are the worst. We have been back for nearly a week from our trip and I am still scratching at my mozzie bites – and we wore tropical strength repellent each day!

So you may be asking, what’s the point if you get attacked anyway? Well, turns out there were a mozzie or two in our hotel room at night and we turned out to be pretty good meals for the little guys. So our tip – wear it 24/7!!

Packing guide for Tropical North Queensland

Click here for a pdf printable version of our packing guide.

Do you have travel insurance?

Before travelling, make sure you get a travel insurance policy – you never know when you might need it! Click here for information on travel insurance, what company we recommend as well as a link to get an instant quote.

Alternative accommodation

If you’re looking for alternative accommodation to either save some money or share with friends or family, click here for information on Air B&B ($50 discount on your first booking), hotel price comparison websites etc.

“To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.” – Bill Bryson