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Where is Sir David Attenborough’s Most Favourite Place in the World?

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Sophie Tabouel

The Great Barrier Reef & the Daintree Cape Tribulation Rainforests in North Queensland in Australia of Course!

Coming from a man who has explored just about every nook and cranny in this amazing world of ours naming the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest which is our home as his favourite places on earth really means that Far North Queensland in Australia really really is a magical place.

Not that he would need any introduction, Sir David Attenborough is a British writer, presenter, narrator, broadcaster and naturalist who has had an awe-inspiring 70 year long career.

His latest documentary series premiered in London earlier this month and attracted immense media attention all over the world.

60 Year Long Love Affair

Sir David Attenborough visited the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree rainforest first time in 1957 so nearly 60 years have passed since he first fell in love with these now World Heritage Listed natural wonders.

In 2015, Attenborough spent 3 weeks filming The Great Barrier Reef- Lady Elliot, Orpheus, Magnetic, Lizard and Heron Islands, Osprey Reef, Ribbon Reefs and Daintree rainforest.

According to him, the second time in Tropical Far North Queensland has only strengthened his love towards the wonderful nature in this region.

You Too Can Have an Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef Experience

Ribbon Reefs are easily accessible from Port Douglas by Silversonic or Poseidon which are both fast and modern vessels taking you to 3 different amazing Outer Barrier Reef sites in one day. Between June-August spectacular Dwarf Minke whale and Giant Humpback whale encounters occur in the area.

Lizard Island is also within the reach from Cairns by private chartered flight and even just one day snorkelling trips to the island are possible.

Daintree Rainforest Has Never Been So Accessible

 

Besides the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns is also known for the world’s oldest rainforest Daintree.  And Attenborough takes us to the journey through Far North Queensland, revealing us the secrets of the world’s oldest rainforest.

Daintree rainforest should be on top of your to-do-list when visiting Cairns. One of the most comfortable and educational tours to the Cape Tribulation and Daintree rainforest is a Billy Tea Safaris daytrip where you can enjoy 1 hour Daintree river cruise with wild crocodile spotting, guided boardwalks into the stunning rainforest, freshwater swim in the secret waterhole and handfeed the wallabies.

Zip-Lining Thought the World’s Oldest Rainforest

If you are looking an alternative to boardwalks then jungle surfing could be your favourite way of experiencing the Daintree rainforest. Jungle Tours is offering a daytrip from Cairns and Port Douglas to the oldest part of Daintree rainforest where you can gracefully glide through the rainforest by zip-line.

Make Your Dreams Come True

If you want to experience first-hand Sir David Attenborough’s favourite place on earth then wait no more and book your accommodation and tours with Cairns Holiday Specialists today. Paradise is just a click or a phone call away.

Author: Helen – Tour Specialist