Jungle holidays - Australian rainforest

Big cats lurking in the vegetation, wild rivers gushing under thick canopies and strange tribal villages dotted in the clearings... despite the difficulties, there's always something magnetically alluring about heading into the rainforest. Luckily there are adventures across the world that can make even the biggest city slicker feel like the King or Queen of the Jungle.

4WD through the Australian rainforest

For a varied jungle experience, Cape York in the far north of Australia is the place to go. It's home to remote Aboriginal settlements, ancient rock art and great beaches with the jungle going right up to the shore. Oh yes, and there are plenty of deadly creatures, from saltwater crocs and giant pythons to tetchy cassowaries and stingers in the sea. They're all best seen from a 4WD vehicle, which is necessary to get along the dirt tracks.

Contact: Tag Along 4WD (www.adventure-tours-australia.com) offers a 20 day epic drive around Cape York for from AU$2,800 (£1,180).

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