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Swim with Nemo and his friends at Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef. Visit an all-new underground world that is replete with all colours of the rainbow. Leave your foot prints on pristine white sandy beaches while gazing at the blue waters of the ocean. Learn the trades of the local Aboriginal culture. Be spoiled with the best seafood you had in your life. Live the dream life for a few days before coming back to reality!
Venture into a tropical paradise highlighted by the Great Barrier Reef and tropical rainforests and enjoy an experience of a lifetime! Blend into the easy going outdoor lifestyle and let the charm of this beautiful region make you live each day to the fullest. Explore the beaches and the retreats, go snorkelling amidst the coral reefs or float on the surface on inflatable vessels. Don’t forget to pack the sunblock!
“Get your dose of Vitamin Sea as you explore the pristine beaches and coral reefs.”
A 4,800-sq-metre saltwater pool with a sandy-edged beach area, the Cairns Lagoon is the safest place for a swim with lifeguards patrolling round the clock. There is night lighting as well, so the usage of the pool isn’t just limited to daytime. There are also accompanying board walks, picnic areas and bird-watching vantage points as well.
The gateway to the reef, Port Douglas is the central point for all the reef vessels and ferries to dock, taking passengers to all the various dive sites. It has emerged into a town and a retreat for many with various attractions close by. Half the fun is getting there, as the roads to Port Douglas has the Great Barrier Reef on one side and the rainforest on the other. Nearby Mossman Gorge is a great place for a swim.
If you are in Cairns, then the Kuranda Scenic Railway & the Sky Rail are a must-do. Both offer a unique view of the rainforests & the surrounding ecosystem, helping you better appreciate the beauty of the region. Sky Rail rises a few feet above the rainforest giving you great roving views from the glass-walled gondolas. The Kuranda Scenic Railway coils through the rainforest, giving you a peek into the spectacular Barron Gorge.
Learn how the Aborigines live and thrive without any of the modern conveniences that we have grown accustomed to and can’t live without. Tjapukai is dedicated to preserving and presenting authentic Aboriginal culture that is over 40,000 years old and aims to keep it alive for generations to come.
Spend time on a white sandy beach snorkelling and exploring exquisite coral reef gardens. After that head ashore and explore the thriving rainforest, diverse and rich in flora and fauna – the Daintree Rainforest has one of the most complex ecosystems on Earth! The forest spreads right to the edge of the sea, which is a rare phenomenon.
A pretty stretch of the Daintree National Park, Cape Tribulation is a bushwalking paradise with many trails leading to the beach or rainforest. You can also hire a fast boat to explore the nearby islands or go kayaking in the calm waters. Experience the richest diversity of flora and fauna in this region, so keep your eyes out to not miss out on any action.
One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Great Barrier Reef is the only living thing visible from outer space. Spread over a length of 3,000 kilometres parallel to the Queensland Coast, it is home to rich and diverse marine life with 400 types of coral, 1500 species of tropical fish, sea turtles that are over 120 years old and more than 200 types of birds. Because of the beauty of the reef both above and below the surface of the water, the Great Barrier Reef is a much sought after tourist destination.
“The Great Barrier Reef is the largest and only living organism that is visible from space.”
Formed over 6,000 years through the slow deposition of sediment by the waves of the sea, Green Island is a snorkeller’s paradise! A coral cay about 27 km in size, this unique island rainforest in the middle of the ocean has an abundance of white sandy beaches & bountiful coral reefs abound with marine life. The island is a 45-minute ride away from Cairns Seaport.
A horseshoe-type reef system located 45 kilometres offshore from Cairns, Moore Reef is a gem of a location with coral bommies and large schools of pelagic fishes giving it top marks for unique underwater scenic beauty. Located close by to Cairns, you spend less time travelling, which increases the time spent at the reef to snorkel and dive. The vast expanse of the site ensures that there is no overcrowding.
One of the less touristy spots, Arlington Reef is located about 30 kilometres off Cairns and is close by to Green Island. Another horseshoe-shaped reef, the area is populated with many smaller unnamed reefs that boast pristine coral gardens rich with marine life. If you desire some seclusion and want to get away from the crowd, get on the ferry to Arlington Reef.
This is the place to go if you wanted to see for real that desktop wallpaper of white sandy beaches, set against a gorgeous blue ocean. Half the island is restricted and off-limits because of the bird sanctuary. The birds are the real heroes of Michaelmas Cay who brought back seeds that sprouted to form the vegetation on the cay.
The perfect island paradise, Fitzroy Island is a 45-minute boat ride from Cairns. There are a variety of things to do on the island for all age groups including activities like kayaking, ocean trampolining, snorkelling and glass-bottom boat tours that give you unique reef experiences. Getting a little sun time and tan time is another favourite pastime for many tourists.
A giant ribbon reef, Agincourt Reef is a 70-minute ferry ride from Port Douglas. A collection of hundreds of small reefs, the reef has over 16 dive sites. Some of the sites to explore are the Channels that have underwater caves and the Gardens with their vivid and vibrant reef life. Keep your eyes peeled as the underwater life is brimming with action all the time and you don’t want to miss out on any moment!
With close proximity to the ocean, seafood is available in plenty and is the dominant cuisine. Prawn curries, seafood barbeques, oysters, mud crabs, scallops – all fresh out of the water and cooked to perfection in either boutique restaurants or beachside stalls. There’s also good ol’ fish & chips served with a glorious view on the side!
You may think that finding good accommodation in a prime tourist location likes Cairns will cost an arm and a leg, but that isn’t the case. There are options ranging from camping and backpacking for the adventurous. For those with family in tow, there are apartments for hire or the option to stay at a farm. Romantic cottages are also available for couples looking for a little more privacy.
Annual events at Cairns are a modest few, but still play an important role. City Lights is a miniscule version of Vivid Sydney where local and national artists create a large scale projection artwork on the historic Cairns City Library. Other activities like the Cairns Multicultural Month and the community clean-up bring everyone together for a common cause.
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