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Sugarworld
An exciting
water park in the heart of Cairns, where both children
and adults can relax in the waterslides, whirlpools,
and parklands of this theme park.
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Undersea World
Undersea
World Cairns offers curious visitors the opportunity
to view the spectacular marine life of the Great Barrier
Reef. This marine park showcases the best of marine
life, from the colourful corals to the elegant fish
and the graceful sharks — all without getting your feet
wet!
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The Beaches
What would
a visit to Cairns be like without the obligatory sunbathing
on a pristine beach? There are many to choose from —
Ellis Beach, Palm Cove and Trinity Beach to name a few,
all catering to the relaxing sun-worshipper.
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Esplanade
The Esplanade
is the focal point of social life in Cairns, where people
go to see and be seen. It is a recreational area, where
families can picnic, workers rest on the grass, teenager
skate and everyone enjoy themselves as they please under
the sun.
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Great Barrier Reef
Enjoy 344,000
square kilometres of this reef — the only natural feature
visible from space. Snorkel, dive, fish, swim or simply
admire the spectacular view.
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Mossman Gorge
Mossman
Gorge is one of the most visited spots in the Wet Tropics.
Part of the Daintree National Park, the gorge is the
traditional home of the Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people.
Take a cultural tour and visit the art gallery at Mossman
Gorge to learn more about their unique Rainforest Aboriginal
culture.
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Kuranda
Scenic Railway & Skyrail
An excellent
way of getting to the hill resort Kuranda is via the
railway. The ride traverses 15 hand-carved tunnels and
33km of dense, mountainous tropical rainforest before
ending up at the fern-decked railway station of Kuranda.
Just 15 minutes from Cairns the world's most beautiful
rainforest experience. Visitors can glide atop the rainforest
canopy in a comfortable cable-car, enjoying 7.5 km of
spectacular scenery on the way to Kuranda.
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The Crater Lakes
District
The beautiful
Lake Barrine and Lake Eacham are all that remains of
once active volcanoes. Despite their violent origins,
however, the lakes are famed as a serene, lush destination
for local and visitors alike, with their crystal clear
waters and jungle surrounds.
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Atherton Tablelands
The Tablelands
are Cairns’ Highlands, where many locals and visitors
go for cooler weather and a wide range of nature-related
activities, from hiking, swimming or just picnicking
in the open air.
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