Australians encouraged to visit Far North Queensland after flood devastation

Major holiday deals are on offer in a bid to entice tourists back to Far North Queensland after record flooding devastated parts of the region. Tourism operators say they have lost tens of millions of dollars in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper. Some hotels are offering a free night or discounted stays. There are also hundreds of dollars worth of food and drink credits on offer. “Port Douglas, we are open … it is one of the most beautiful places to come to whether it’s a beautiful sunny day or whether it’s rainy,” Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said.

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