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Cairns and Far NorthThe Cairns and Far North Queensland Centre of Enterprise region covers an enormous geographical and economically-diverse area. The region's strengths are centred on worldwide recognition as an international tourist destination, tropical location and the natural attractions of the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics Rainforest. Its tropical location also underpins the region's enviable lifestyle that attracts businesses, tourists and residents. The competitive advantage of the region in tourism and primary industries has driven specialisation in aviation services, marine services and in defined areas of tropical expertise. Accordingly the region has identified these three sectors as key areas for initial development under the Centres of Enterprise initiative. Tourism is recognised as a significant driver within each of these industries. Centres of Enterprise target sectors
Further information on the aviation and marine sectors can be found on the Department's key industries pages. Further information on tropical expertise can be found on the Department's Q-Tropics site Last updated 25 August 2009 |