So you've been told to plan and prepare for your eclipse experience. But what to do? Here are just a few suggestions worth considering.

1. Pick your spot early

Go for a drive or a walk and find your viewing location. Wide open spaces are perfect, but be aware our popular beaches may be even more popular than usual. When choosing your location make sure you don't return to find your car towed. Check out the Look Up guide for more useful info.

For something different, check out Eclipse FNQ who have a charter vessel leaving this afternoon. You'll come back tomorrow evening with a magnificent experience under your belt.

2. Get your glasses...NOW!

Don't wait until the morning of the eclipse and expect to wander down to the servo to collect your pair, it won't happen. You don't want to be looking at your feet while everyone around you is 'ooohing' and 'ahhhing' at the solar spectacular.

3. See the stars

The stars will be coming out early with the Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas 'solar eve' celebrations. Julia Morris will host the evening and your ears will smile at the sounds of Karise Eden. A fantastic lead in to the following morning's phenomenon.

4. Rise and shine

Get up early and enjoy a cooked brekkie. Hi-Tide is opening at 5am so wipe the sleep out of your eyes and kick off the day with a full tummy.

5. Cheer on the runners

Once you've witnessed the eclipse, keep your eyes open for the Solar Eclipse Marathon runners who will be braving the heat, and the Bump Track (insert evil laugh here) before heading back into Port Douglas' Rex Smeal Park.

They'll need your support during their 42km adventure so get behind them.

6. Relax

It's going to be busy so just take a deep breath and remember to enjoy the whole experience, not just the couple of minutes of totality. Meet some new people and entice our visitors to return to the region for their next holiday.

For all the nitty gritty details check out Cairns Regional Council's Look Up guide to the eclipse.