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Ranked #1 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”Great fun for the kids.“ 05/10/2013
- ”Seafront water park“ 04/21/2013
Category: Playgrounds
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Ranked #2 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”Atherton tablelands“ 05/19/2013
- ”Nothing Special“ 05/17/2013
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Ranked #3 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”Small but nice“ 05/24/2013
- ”Great free venue for relaxing and enjo...“ 05/23/2013
Category: Water Parks; Beaches; Amusement/ Theme Parks
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Escape the summer heat at one of Cairns’ best known landmarks, the Esplanade Lagoon. Set on the Cairns foreshore overlooking...
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Escape the summer heat at one of Cairns’ best known landmarks, the Esplanade Lagoon. Set on the Cairns foreshore overlooking the Barrier Reef and Trinity Inlet, the 4800 sq metre saltwater swimming lagoon offers locals and tourists a year round safe swimming location. Saltwater is pumped from the inlet and filtered through a state of the art filtration system, to meet Australian Standards. The kids can enjoy the sandy edges, build sand castles and play in shallow water. On the other side of the Lagoon, visitors can lounge on the timber decks in moderate shade. Shady trees, landscaped gardens and open spaces all contribute to the leisurely atmosphere on the Esplanade The Lagoon is closed for cleaning every Wednesday from 6am - Midday.
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Ranked #4 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”Evening stroll“ 05/24/2013
- ”Great little walk!“ 05/22/2013
Category: Trails
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Ranked #5 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”Lovely place“ 05/24/2013
- ”Beautiful walk“ 05/19/2013
Category: Gardens
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Ranked #6 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”Spectacular gardens“ 04/10/2013
- ”Just stunning!“ 03/06/2013
Category: Gardens
When in Cairns one place to spend some time is the Cairns Botanical Gardens. If you have a couple of hours to fill in and didn't want to go shopping or spend money so decided to... more »
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Ranked #7 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”Beautiful beach!“ 05/17/2013
- ”Noice Laid Back Atmosphere“ 05/15/2013
Category: Beaches
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Ranked #8 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”Great trip back down memory lane“ 05/18/2013
- ”highly recommended“ 05/15/2013
Category: Museums
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Ranked #9 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”Amazing place to visit, but don't trus...“ 05/19/2013
- ”Worth a visit.“ 04/30/2013
Category: Waterfalls
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Ranked #10 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”Great Pub Grub with million $$$ view“ 05/21/2013
- ”A little spot of Paradise“ 04/26/2013
Category: Beaches
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Ranked #11 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”GladI'vedoneitonce“ 05/22/2013
- ”Worth the Time and Effort“ 05/17/2013
Category: Scenic Railroads
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Ranked #12 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”Best trip to the reef“ 05/14/2013
- ”Went over with Passions of Paradise“ 05/05/2013
Category: Islands
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Ranked #13 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”Value for money“ 01/05/2013
- ”Great course for the price“ 01/02/2013
Category: Golf Courses
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Ranked #14 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”AWESOME!!!“ 05/18/2013
- ”Absolute hilarious fun“ 05/01/2013
Category: Horseback Riding Stables
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Blazing Saddles is the longest established horse riding and quad bike tour company in Far North Queensland. Locally owned and...
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Blazing Saddles is the longest established horse riding and quad bike tour company in Far North Queensland. Locally owned and operated, it is now located only 10mins from both Cairns and Northern Beaches to suit even the most time conscious visitor or perfect for a soft adventure activity for the whole family!Blazing Saddles is now a working sugar cane farm and the property also boasts an 18 acre billabong which is abundant with native birds and amphibious creatures of all shapes and sizes! You will also meet our resident geese, peacocks and ducks, perhaps even spot a crocodile!We cater for large groups as well as the corporate and incentive market making these activities great for team building ideas.Our Horse-riding tour offers a safe, relaxing way to meander through rainforest pockets, mangrove wetland, sugarcane fields and native bush! With a stable of horses to suit all ages and levels, this is a perfect family adventure. Our horses have a friendly, mature nature and will be matched to each riders experience and ability. Draw up on horse-back alongside our 18 acre billabong for a billy tea over a camp fire and the chance to see a croc in the wild!Our Quad Bikes are easy to ride and provide the perfect adventure. With a fleet of both 90cc and 250cc bikes, your guides will ensure the perfect balance between safety and fun! So easy to ride, our group sizes remain small, to guarantee your personalized experience. Anyone can do it!
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Ranked #15 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”Great View, Would love to see during t...“ 04/28/2013
- ”Beautiful Kuranda and Barron Gorge Nat...“ 04/01/2013
Category: National Parks
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Ranked #16 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”3 days blast“ 03/08/2013
- ”Day tour trail bike ride from Cairns“ 02/11/2013
Category: Motorcycle Trails
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Let us take you on a world class full service off-road trail bike adventure tour of a lifetime on exciting trails through the...
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Let us take you on a world class full service off-road trail bike adventure tour of a lifetime on exciting trails through the world famous Wold Heritage listed areas of Cairns, the Tablelands and Cape York area in style on current model Suzuki DRZ400E all outfitted with long range fuel tanks, and experience the many river crossings, splendid scenery and abundant wildlife. Once discovered, never forgotten!Stop dreaming and come riding and fishing with North Queensland Trail Bike Adventures, safe in the knowledge that your holiday will be memorable from start to finish and a remarkable experience with our pride being dedicated customer satisfaction and professional care.
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Ranked #17 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”Excellent cruise but no crocs“ 05/20/2013
- ”Lovely night trip and excellent glass...“ 04/29/2013
Category: Bodies of Water
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Alongside Cairns is a magnificent tidal estuary that is rarely seen, except by fishermen. Only accessible by boat, M.V....
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Alongside Cairns is a magnificent tidal estuary that is rarely seen, except by fishermen. Only accessible by boat, M.V. Crocodile Explorer is a comfortable, air-conditioned vessel taking small numbers of visitors along Trinity Inlet on this scenic nature cruise. With waterways winding through a 300 square kilometre maze of mangroves, expect rich diverse wildlife, stunning scenery and a relaxing cruise with informative commentary from our crew. This is the saltwater crocodile’s natural habitat – with a chance to spot them basking on the muddy banks particularly in the cooler months. Cairns Harbour Cruises depart daily at 11.00am and 1.30pm for a 2 hour cruise.
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Ranked #18 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”Worth the visit“ 05/15/2013
- ”Very Interesting Overview of Aborigina...“ 05/13/2013
Category: Specialty Museums; Theaters; History Museums
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Experience authentic Aboriginal culture through exhibits and performances in five theaters, a museum, art gallery, and a...
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Experience authentic Aboriginal culture through exhibits and performances in five theaters, a museum, art gallery, and a traditional Aboriginal camp.
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Ranked #19 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”Noisy & inconsiderate staff“ 05/19/2013
- ”locals“ 04/10/2013
Category: Golf Courses
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Ranked #20 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”Best in the business“ 02/21/2013
- ”Our version of Air ambulance.“ 12/10/2012
Category: Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Cairns Base (operations) The Cairns Base of the RFDS is one of eight operational bases in Queensland. The Cairns Base commenced operations in 1972 following its' relocation from... more »
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Ranked #21 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”Average park.....but we are in Cairns...“ 04/08/2013
- ”Great Family Day out!“ 04/05/2013
Category: Water Parks
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Ranked #22 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”Well worth the visit“ 03/14/2013
- ”overrated“ 03/01/2013
Category: Bodies of Water; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Ranked #23 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”Landscape“ 04/17/2013
- ”solo traveler, great experience“ 09/11/2012
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Ranked #24 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”Wakeboarding“ 05/18/2013
- ”Two great times for a reasonable price“ 11/30/2012
Category: Sports Complexes
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This is a unique cable-driven water skiing park that my son tried twice during our recent vacation. It's mostly used by...
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This is a unique cable-driven water skiing park that my son tried twice during our recent vacation. It's mostly used by locals, but is open to anyone and they treated us fine, so I'd like to review it. It's a good spot for active teens and older kids who want to do things rather than sightsee.
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Ranked #25 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”Beautiful picturesque beach“ 03/01/2013
- ”Just to Clarify“ 02/16/2013
Category: Beaches
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Ranked #26 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”Don't miss it“ 05/19/2013
- ”Very Nice“ 05/09/2013
Category: Art Galleries
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Ranked #27 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”Good Place especially on a rainy day“ 05/16/2013
- ”Terrible“ 05/04/2013
Category: Bar/ Clubs; Casinos
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Ranked #28 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”Best club in Cairns“ 04/20/2013
- ”Take the kids“ 04/19/2013
Category: Game/ Entertainment Centers
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Ranked #29 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”Fabulous experience“ 05/23/2013
- ”Fab food and cultural experience in Ca...“ 05/23/2013
Category: Tourist/ Visitor Centers
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Ranked #30 of 38 attractions in Cairns Region
- ”Bloody awsome mate“ 05/03/2013
- ”AMAZING experience“ 05/03/2013
Category: Game/ Entertainment Centers
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The Great Barrier Reef, the lush tropical rainforest and the Cairns city skyline provide the most spectacular backdrop for...
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The Great Barrier Reef, the lush tropical rainforest and the Cairns city skyline provide the most spectacular backdrop for this awesome Tandem Skydive option. Skydive the Reef Cairns (Skydive Australia) provide FREE return transfers from all Cairns accommodation and full training and instruction from their highly experienced professional team of tandem skydive instructors.
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