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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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