CAIRNS - The Gem of the Tropics

Another visually stunning 30 minute program, a breath taking beautiful destination on the north east coast of Australia in Queensland, above the Tropic of Capricorn offering in the main, warm and inviting weather.

Cairns is Australia's most northern town ..... a gem in Australia's tropical paradise. You will see spectacular views of Cairns from the air and the ground and visit the city's Marina and Pier Market Place, where the mud markets provide a rare and colourful spectacle.

You will experience the awesome wonder of the Great Barrier Reef ..... the largest system of coral reefs in the world. See magnificent aerial panoramas of Green Island, Fitzroy Island and Norman Reef. See Far North Queensland's nature inspired Tjapakai Dance Theatre and immerse yourself in a journey that takes you deep within the ancient, pristine rainforest, on the SKYRAIL.

Climb aboard Australia's most spectacular train journey, from Cairns via the dramatic Barron River Gorge to the mountain town of Kuranda. We take you to the Kuranda Markets and visit the spectacular Butterfly Sanctuary.

We look up the tropical luxury of Port Douglas, with its fabulous Marina and it's palm - shaded Four Mile Beach and we walk through a canopy of tropical trees at the rainforest habitat and thrill to the spectacular animal display at Wild World.

There is also the exhilaration of white water rafting ..... the Daintree River ..... Cairns, Kuranda and Port Douglas ..... the tranquil tropical beaches ..... it is all captured by Panorama Australia in this beautifully filmed program from the Panorama Australia Series.