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This friendly Queensland city of 130,000 is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree National Park, Cape Tribulation, Cooktown and the rest of Cape York Peninsula. Within the city, several... more » This friendly Queensland city of 130,000 is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree National Park, Cape Tribulation, Cooktown and the rest of Cape York Peninsula. Within the city, several attractions stand out, including Rainforestation Nature Park, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and Skyrail Cableway. Eco-adventures, food trail tours, cultural encounters and adrenalin-pumping adventures are all on the itinerary. Even December through April’s monsoon season can’t dampen Cairns’ delights. « less
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Reef Encounter

5 of 5 stars
Janna64
Tampa, Florida
Jul 19, 2009

You can believe all the wonderful reviews. It really was a fantastic experience. We only stayed one night and now I wish it was more!! My son dived with another guest and I went with some of their...more

“Simply the best!”

Marinades Indian Restaurant

5 of 5 stars
ubreinli
Oslo, Norway
Jul 19, 2009

I visited Marinades in Cairns in 2006, and it was so great that i returned three times(although I only spent a week and a half in Cairns). I can honestly say that I had the best meal I've ever had...more

“The best reef trip we took!”

Reef Magic Cruises

5 of 5 stars
tmill1
Kodiak, Alaska
Jul 19, 2009

We took three different snorkel/reef trips on our trip to Australia and Reef Magic was by far the best. They had great equipment, excellent staff and the snorkelling was phenomenal. I couldn't get my...more

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Evening tours of the Rainforest near Cairns Australia July 19, 2009, 1 reply
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where to visit? July 17, 2009, no replies
Reef or green island July 16, 2009, 5 replies
Cairns in December??? July 16, 2009, 5 replies
Trip report - loved Cairns July 17, 2009, 1 reply
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