Things to See and Do in CairnsThere are plenty of activities and things to see and do in and around The Great Barrier ReefThe Great Barrier Reef is probably the most well known among the seven natural wonders of the world and is the largest living coral reef on earth; its protection was assured by World Heritage Listing in 1981.
The beauty of the Great Barrier Reef is yours to experience when you cruise from Cairns to the Outer Reef. Great lunches, bar facilities for dad, semi-submersible coral viewing tours, swimming enclosure for children, scuba diving facilities, Scubadoos,... The Great Barrier reef has it all!!! Then there is Green Island and Fitzroy Island, both with resorts on them, daytours and luxury overnighters! Skyrail
At the Barron Falls Station, views of the Barron Falls and Barron Gorge are memories you will keep forever. A visit to the Rainforest Interpretive Centre is a must. The Centre was developed in conjunction with CSIRO, Australia's national science organisation and a world leader in tropical rainforest research. This centre features hi-tech interactive displays and video presentations. Go North!
Cairns has a range of children friendly zoos and wildlife parks in the region. Eating with the birds, the roos, billy tea and beer and steak BBQs! Many to choose from. Cuddle a Koala, pat a crocodile, pet a dingo, hand feed tame kangaroos and emus, stroke a snake, scratch a wombat, feed lorikeets, chat to the cockatoos, see swans, pelicans, a multitude of macropods. It's all in the tropical zoos in Far North Queensland! Kuranda Scenic TrainThe charismatic Scenic Railway, with its historic carriages in tow, takes visitors on a spectacular journey through 34 kilometres of picture postcard scenery. The journey takes a leisurely one and half hours to wind through dense tropical rainforest, past majestic waterfalls and high over bottomless ravines. And at journey's end draws into Kuranda, "the village in the rainforest", where the quaint little station is more like a botanical garden. Wallaman Falls
Around CairnsCrocodile farms, fishing in the tropics, it is all in the Cairns area! If you don't want to get picked up and dropped off you can rent a car, a limo, a 4WD, older or new car rentals, rock bottom pricing to mainstream companies! Bicycle rentals and tours! Small groups. leisurely, downhill, or extreme! World heritage rainforests, waterfalls, crater lakes....with fun guide, high quality mountain bike, helmet and tropical lunch! Don't forget the swimmers, sun cream and a towel! Four wheel motor vehicle tours for anyone over 14 years of age or 4WD experience for the whole family! Enjoy the thrills only true Hang Glider pilots achieve by gliding on a cable! Safe for the kids, or go tandem with them! Go Karts! The outdoor circuit is designed to be Australia's most fun and exciting kart track. Night racing, racing tuition, birthday and Christmas parties. For novice to experienced drivers, ranging from eleven to eighty years of age. Golf and Mini Golf. Take the family for Putt Putt Golf. Dad can practice on the driving range, and the wild teenager can go in the Go-Karts nearby! Maybe have a BBQ afterwards!
Rafting on one of the rivers? Even when it rains this is a perfect activity for all seasons . Rafting can also be a family event! No, you are not too old for it, and children as young as six years of age can do it! Parachuting! Children aged 14 and over, with parental consent, can go for a tandem dive! Horse Riding Adventures, Rainforest tours, spectacular lookouts & Adventure Trails. Suitable for non-riders and children! Trail riding at its best! Award winning cultural experiences are available in Cairns. Learn about the Rainforest People, the Kuku Yulangi, their customs, their stories, their food and their land! Ice Skating and Roller Skating in the Tropics - yes, it's all in Cairns! TenPin Bowling can be found in Cairns too! Shopping!!! Although not your prime purpose of coming here, but most people have a certain need to fill, an urge! Comprehensive Food court, Cinemas, parent rooms and Kiddy Cruisers in the major malls! Most major chain stores and restaurants are here in Cairns! Catch the Skyrail to Kuranda for a day, and take the train home! Australia's largest butterfly aviary is just out of Cairns too! Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural ParkThis is an amazing combination of theatrics, technology and interpretive experiences with local Aboriginal people, featuring traditional culture and customs. Attractions include the Creation Theatre, History Theatre, Aboriginal Dance Theatre and traditional Aboriginal camp.
Rainforestation Nature ParkVisitors can experience Australian nature and Aboriginal culture in one convenient setting. The 100 hectare (40 acre) tourist attraction, is on the coastal range behind Cairns, amidst World Heritage tropical rainforest, and only five minutes from Kuranda. Rainforestation's famous 30 seat Army Ducks run amphibious tours through the tropical rainforest, while experienced driver/guides explain the feature of the surrounding forest.
On the Dreamtime Walk, the Pamagirri guides teach visitors to throw boomerang, demonstrate spear-throwing and explain the didgeridoo. The Pamagirri Cultural Centre, which resembles a large outback shed, features examples of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island huts and shelters, plus original art and artifacts. In the ever-expanding Koala & Wildlife Park, raised platforms provide great views of the koalas, wombats, crocodiles (including 5 metre Jack the Ripper), snakes, wallabies and kangaroos. Guests can be photographed with a cute young koala. Daintree National Park
Production notes: Modified buses, four-wheel drives, even amphibious craft are used to better access and limit harm to the rainforest. Permit for National Parks issued through the Department of Environment and Heritage. Tel: +61 7 4052 3096. Fax +61 7 4052 3080 Road conditions update available from the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ). Tel: +61 7 3361 2406. Cape York
The Gulf Savannah
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LauraThe most extensive body or Aboriginal rock art in Australia is found on Battlecamp Road where rock shelters have been decorated with paintings by the Kuku Yalanji people. Port Douglas
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Paronella ParkParonella Park, on the Cassowary Coast, is a castle built in a Spanish style in 1929 and is a venue for European-styled events with an Australian tropical setting. Mission BeachThis beach is 14 kilometres long and is very close to the Great Barrier Reef. Mission Beach is made up of four villages of Bingil Bay, Mission Beach, Wongaling Beach and South Mission Beach.
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