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Cairns has taken the role as capital to
Far North Queensland,
and is backed by beautiful rainforest and only a short distance
from the magnificent Great
Barrier Reef. Whatever activity you want to get
involved in you are likely to find it at Cairns, whether
its bungee jumping, canoeing, horse riding, scuba diving,
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The main street along Cairns shoreline is
the Esplanade, where you will find many of the accommodation
places, and several restaurants. There are also plenty of
pubs and clubs around here, with many offering live music
and an almost guaranteed good time.
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More restaurants and many of Cairns shops
and shopping arcades can be found on the roads off of Sheilds
Street, near Cairns Harbour. The Pier Marketplace hosts
some wonderful little boutiques, although if you are looking
for a bargain you should head here at the weekend when the
Mud Markets are held. More weekend markets can be found
along Spencer Street at the busy Rusty's Bazaar.
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Around Cairns there are a number of historical
buildings worth visiting,
as well as the interesting Cairns Museum, Cairns Regional
Gallery, and Royal Flying Doctor Service. For those of you
who may not be brave enough to go out to the Great Barrier
Reef, you can see plenty of sealife at the Undersea World.
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Another great place to visit in Cairns is
the fantastic Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Centre which
holds various Aboriginal performances and educational demonstrations
on the Aboriginal culture and history.
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There are some wonderful gardens around
Cairns, and beautiful landscapes to see. It is definitely
worth following the Esplanade Walking Trail along the pretty
coastline (ignoring the brown sea around Cairns).
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Just north of Cairns are the lovely Flecker Botanic
Gardens, and the nearby boardwalk through some fabulous rainforest
to the Centenary Lakes and Saltwater Creek with further rainforest
within the Whitfield Range Environmental Park.
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If you want to get the most out of your
trip out to the reef, it is worth following one of the
many diving courses offered at Cairns.
Remember you can book thousands of great tours online with Australian Explorer. We have a massive range of Tours departing from Cairns including trips to the reef, with and without scuba diving, motorcycle adventures, hot air ballooning, rafting, helicopter tours and so much more. Take a look at the following page; Cairns Tours.
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Featured Cairns Tours
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 Outer Barrier Reef - Down Under Cruise & Dive (EX554) (Bushwalking, Nature & Wildlife)
Cruise aboard Osprey V, a locally owned and operated 130 passenger vessel, to two different locations around Norman, Saxon and Hastings Reefs. A perfect way to spend a day out and enjoy some of the be...
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$150.00 |
 Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures (EX1494) (Bushwalking, Nature & Wildlife)
Take a half day tour at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures – the best place to see crocodiles in Tropical North Queensland. Join us for a unique eco experience on the lagoon cruise through the ecolog...
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Cairns |
$78.00 |
 Cairns Sailing Dinner Cruise (EX1513) (Sailing & Yacht Charter)
This cruise is the perfect way to end a perfect day - discover the delights of evening cruising with a fantastic dinner onboard.
Enjoy dinner on our luxurious catamaran while cruising on the calm w...
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Cairns |
$89.00 |
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There is a range of accommodation around Cairns, situated
around town as well as along the nearby beaches. Accommodation includes
apartments, hostels,
hotels, camping grounds and resorts all of which can be booked online on Australian Explorer.
You can also head north to Port Douglas
by driving along the scenic coastal road between Cairns and Port Douglas.
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A number
of flights can be caught to Cairns, many of which arrive and depart daily to
several places around Australia. Greyhound offer services to and from Cairns Transit
Centre at Trinity Wharf, with Coral Coaches and White
Car Coaches offering local services around Cairns. There
are also several train services to Cairns, although
prices tend to be a little higher than other forms of
transport.
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Popular Queensland Travel Destinations
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