JUNE 22, 2021 - FIND YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE IN THE CASSOWARY COAST

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22nd June 2021

Immerse yourself in adventure this August, as the Cassowary Coast gets set to host an action packed month full of spectacle, intrigue and action.

Boasting serious adventure, events include Ona Mission Multisport Adventure, TARGA Great Barrier Reef, Red Bull Defiance (Australia’s toughest two day Adventure Race), and the country’s only extra-terrestrial festival, the Cardwell UFO Festival.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan said the community is very proud to have these events happening here, and in sensational locations for the participants and spectators.

“The Cassowary Coast has such a unique landscape, and whilst it is beautiful to the eye, I believe some of these events will be absolutely brutal for the participants.

“We are ready to welcome people from outside the Cassowary Coast area, whether car enthusiasts, endurance sport addicts or extra-terrestrial explorers, to come to the area and enjoy the events available through August and to take time to explore the region further,” Mayor Nolan said.

Australian Professional Triathlete and Red Bull Defiance 2019 competitor Courtney Atkinson said after a year of cancelled events, he was thrilled to be able to return to the Cassowary Coast, compete and also relax and enjoy what the community has to offer. 

“If you had to design a theme park to go and adventure in, the Cassowary Coast ticks all the boxes. Best of the mountain rainforests and waterfalls combined with the ocean and islands. You get the best of both worlds in one place.

“Every time I’m driving into Mission Beach, I’m not sure whether I want to head up to the trails or go relax by the beach. Perfect place to play through the day and chill out by the beach into the evening,” Atkinson said.

The Cassowary Coast is designed for adventure, from the Rainforest to Reef. To plan your adventure this August visit tropicalcoasttourism.com.au/events or contact our accredited Visitor Center on 4068 2288 or at tullytourism@ccrc.qld.gov.au.