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Ranked #1 of 27 attractions in Cairns
- ”Great fun for the kids.“ 05/10/2013
- ”Seafront water park“ 04/21/2013
Category: Playgrounds
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Ranked #2 of 27 attractions in Cairns
- ”Atherton tablelands“ 05/19/2013
- ”Nothing Special“ 05/17/2013
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Ranked #3 of 27 attractions in Cairns
- ”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 27 attractions in Cairns
- ”Evening stroll“ 05/24/2013
- ”Great little walk!“ 05/22/2013
Category: Trails
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Ranked #5 of 27 attractions in Cairns
- ”Lovely place“ 05/24/2013
- ”Beautiful walk“ 05/19/2013
Category: Gardens
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Ranked #6 of 27 attractions in Cairns
- ”Beautiful beach!“ 05/17/2013
- ”Noice Laid Back Atmosphere“ 05/15/2013
Category: Beaches
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Ranked #7 of 27 attractions in Cairns
- ”Great trip back down memory lane“ 05/18/2013
- ”highly recommended“ 05/15/2013
Category: Museums
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Ranked #8 of 27 attractions in Cairns
- ”GladI'vedoneitonce“ 05/22/2013
- ”Worth the Time and Effort“ 05/17/2013
Category: Scenic Railroads
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Ranked #9 of 27 attractions in Cairns
- ”Best trip to the reef“ 05/14/2013
- ”Went over with Passions of Paradise“ 05/05/2013
Category: Islands
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Ranked #10 of 27 attractions in Cairns
- ”Value for money“ 01/05/2013
- ”Great course for the price“ 01/02/2013
Category: Golf Courses
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Ranked #11 of 27 attractions in Cairns
- ”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 #12 of 27 attractions in Cairns
- ”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 #13 of 27 attractions in Cairns
- ”Noisy & inconsiderate staff“ 05/19/2013
- ”locals“ 04/10/2013
Category: Golf Courses
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Ranked #14 of 27 attractions in Cairns
- ”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 #15 of 27 attractions in Cairns
- ”Well worth the visit“ 03/14/2013
- ”overrated“ 03/01/2013
Category: Bodies of Water; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Ranked #16 of 27 attractions in Cairns
- ”Don't miss it“ 05/19/2013
- ”Very Nice“ 05/09/2013
Category: Art Galleries
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Ranked #17 of 27 attractions in Cairns
- ”Good Place especially on a rainy day“ 05/16/2013
- ”Terrible“ 05/04/2013
Category: Bar/ Clubs; Casinos
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Ranked #18 of 27 attractions in Cairns
- ”Best club in Cairns“ 04/20/2013
- ”Take the kids“ 04/19/2013
Category: Game/ Entertainment Centers
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Ranked #19 of 27 attractions in Cairns
- ”Fabulous experience“ 05/23/2013
- ”Fab food and cultural experience in Ca...“ 05/23/2013
Category: Tourist/ Visitor Centers
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Ranked #20 of 27 attractions in Cairns
- ”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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Ranked #22 of 27 attractions in Cairns
- ”Cute and funky little theatre“ 10/29/2012
- ”Great very Informative“ 06/10/2012
Category: Theaters
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Ranked #23 of 27 attractions in Cairns
- ”オーストラリアを体感！“ 02/26/2012
- ”可も無く不可も無く“ 10/07/2010
Category: Tours
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Ranked #24 of 27 attractions in Cairns
- ”a great day out“ 05/12/2013
- ”A nice day out“ 05/09/2013
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Category: Waterfalls
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AQUATICA and Alex van Welderen - PADI CD - offer PADI Instructor courses and Specialty diving trips to the Yongala ship...
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AQUATICA and Alex van Welderen - PADI CD - offer PADI Instructor courses and Specialty diving trips to the Yongala ship wreck. Our IDC's are held mainly in Cairns but we can travel to other locations. Yongala trips including Nitrox and Digital underwater Photo specialties are run on request. Fly in to Cairns and join Alex on a tour to the Yongala wreck and learn about the history on the drive down. Gain specialty diving knowledge and skills. Small groups only to make the most of over 20 years diving and teaching experience. for questions email Alex Direct.
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