Cairns & the Tropical North Travel Tips
Tropical, wild and rugged, Queensland's Far North proves the theory that size doesn't matter. Although small geographically, this stunning destination contains the richest pockets of biodiversity in Australia, if not the world.
The dense and ancient rainforests of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area coat the landscape, spilling out onto gorgeous beaches. Offshore lies the spectacular Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
White Water Rafting in Queensland
Written by Viator, August 2010
Calling all adrenaline junkies! In the mood for some white water rafting? Conditions are great in North Queensland! Rafting in North Queensland has the added advantages of departures all year ...
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Cairns Bungy Jumping
Written by Viator, August 2010
Want to feel like you're in The Matrix? Want to feel invincible? Want to feel like you're able to leap tall buildings in a single bound? Sounds like you might be just the kind of person who ...
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3 Days in Cairns: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Cairns – think islands, beaches, wildlife, rainforests and that reef – is an essential stop on any trans-Australian itinerary. Here's how to cover the best of it in just three days. Day 1: ...
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Great Barrier Reef Diving & Snorkeling
Written by Viator, August 2010
Tropical Cairns puts you in the ideal position to enjoy the splendor and beauty of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef on the planet, covering an amazing ...
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3 Ways to Enjoy Wildlife In Any Weather
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, February 2012
No visit to Cairns
is complete without some exposure to regional flora and fauna. The
following opportunities are some of the best that the city and the
region have to offer. No matter the ...
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3 Ways to Enjoy Wildlife In Any Weather
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, February 2012
No visit to Cairns
is complete without some exposure to regional flora and fauna. The
following opportunities are some of the best that the city and the
region have to offer. No matter the ...
Read more
Best Day Trips from Cairns
Written by Brooke, Australia, March 2013
Cairns, in Queensland’s tropical north, while a great place to relax acts better as a hub for all the wonderful natural attractions in the region. From here, it is easy to take day trips to explore ...
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Cairns Adventures to the Daintree Rainforests
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, December 2011
Australia’s Tropical North is home to one of the natural wonders of the world – the Great Barrier Reef – but a trip to Cairns offers a multitude of adventure that doesn’t all involve donning ...
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Cairns Day Trip to Kuranda
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, February 2012
While Cairns is most famous – and rightly so! – for its location to beautiful Australia’s Great Barrier Reef , there are myriad other tourist options for the adventurous and curious traveler. ...
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Cairns Day-Trip to the Great Barrier Reef
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, May 2012
This may be a bit obvious when out in stunning Cairns , but you must, must, must take at least one day-trip to the Great Barrier Reef !
Here you can engage in snorkeling or just lay out on the ...
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Cairns for Kids
Written by Emma, Australia, August 2011
Central Cairns:
Cairns Lagoon
Cairns Lagoon on the Esplanade in central Cairns is a real drawcard for kids. This huge manmade pool is a safe saltwater swimming spot for kids (and their ...
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Cairns Outback: Explore the Depths of the Chillagoe Caves
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, March 2012
Danger, adventure, and raw beauty abound in the great Down Under and
naturally, no visit is complete without experiencing first hand one of
the greatest wonders of the world – the Great Barrier ...
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Cairns Tropical Zoo
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, November 2011
Sprawling across approximately 15 acres, the Cairns Tropical Zoo is the largest such facility in North Queensland . Home to a wide array of exotic wildlife, the zoo also features a tight schedule ...
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Cairns’ Best Beaches
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, August 2012
Cairns – often considered the jumping off point for the Great Barrier Reef –
is a sensational destination in and of itself. The area is most famous
for its beaches, locally known as the ...
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Christmas in Cairns
Written by Brooke, Australia, November 2012
The warm weather during Christmas in Australia intensifies in the northern cities like Cairns and Darwin .
Christmas in Cairns, for example, gets weather reaching the upper 80s
quite ...
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