Cairns City is a coastal suburb at the centre of Cairns in the local government area of Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. It can also be referred to as the Cairns Central Business District.
The Esplanade Hotel was a hotel on The Esplanade across from Esplanade Reserve in Perth, Western Australia. Its demolition in 1972 was controversial because of the building's beauty and popularity.
Learn moreCairns is a city in Queensland, Australia, on the east coast of Far North Queensland. The city is the 5th-most-populous in Queensland, and 14th in Australia.
Learn moreWant to sample that laid-back Aussie lifestyle? Catch the last rays of the day from the deck of a luxury catamaran off Cairns' coast – you'll be singing _Advance Australia Fair_ in no time! Grab your welcome tipple on arrival and set sail on a 2.5-hour Cairns dinner cruise. Dine on a sumptuous buffet that includes fresh seafood and local produce. Then, settle in for city views.
Book this experienceCairns North is a coastal suburb of Cairns in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Cairns North had a population of 5,191 people.
Learn moreEdge Hill is an inner suburb of the city of Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia located approximately four kilometres north west of the city centre.
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White Rock is a locality in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. The majority of land in White Rock remains covered in natural vegetation. In the far north west, the Centenary Motorway links Springfield with the Cunningham Highway to the west.
Learn moreCairns Aquarium, the first public aquarium built in Australia in 18 years, is home to more than 16,000 specimens and 10 ecosystems.
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The Kuranda Scenic Railway is a tourist railway service that operates along the heritage-listed Cairns-to-Kuranda railway line.
View on Google Maps Book this experienceThe Trinity Inlet is an oceanic inlet which serves as the port for the city of Cairns, Queensland, Australia. The city centre is on the western bank where the inlet meets the Coral Sea.
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Edmonton is a town and suburb in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Edmonton had a population of 10,753 people.
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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is a 7.5-kilometre scenic tourist cableway running above the Barron Gorge National Park, in the Wet Tropics of Queensland’s World Heritage Area in Australia.
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Yorkeys Knob is a coastal suburb of Cairns in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Yorkeys Knob had a population of 2,759 people.
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Stony Creek is a small township in South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, located roughly between Meeniyan and Foster. At the 2016 census, it had a population of 281.
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The Stoney Creek Falls is a cascade waterfall on the Stoney Creek located where the river descends from the Atherton Tablelands to the Cairns coastal plain, in Queensland, Australia.
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The Barron Falls is a steep tiered cascade waterfall on the Barron River located where the river descends from the Atherton Tablelands to the Cairns coastal plain, in Queensland, Australia.
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Rainforestation Nature Park is situated five minutes from Kuranda in Far North Queensland, Australia. Set on 100 acres in the midst of World Heritage rainforest, the park opened in 1976. The site had previously been used as a coffee and orange plantation.
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Trinity Beach is a coastal suburb of Cairns in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. At the 2016 census, Trinity Beach had a population of 5,488.
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The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is a butterfly sanctuary and exhibit situated in the centre of Kuranda, Queensland, Australia.
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⛰️ Hill station 🤿 Underwater 🐾 Wildlife 🏞️ National parkCairns city is located in the northeast coast of Australia in the region of Queensland. It was founded by Sir William Wellington Cairns, governor of Queensland, who gave his name to the city in 1875. It is a transit town as it served the miners heading to the Hodgkinson River gold field, and later became a rail head and an important port for the export of gold, sugar canes, minerals etc, from other coastal cities. The city is very popular because of its tropical landscapes. The city is known for its tropical climate and most of all the Great Barrier Reef which is considered one of the seven wonders of the world. You will be able to see the Great Barrier Reef but also tropical marine life while inside a submarine or if you prefer scuba-diving. You will enjoy a breathtaking view of the amazing marine life hidden in the reef. You can also appreciate the blue waters of The Esplanade Lagoon and swim year round. The Daintree Rainforest is a must-see when visiting Cairns, it is the largest continuous area of rainforest in Australia, The area includes the Daintree National Park, some national forest areas and some private land. This forest is full of numerous animal species, some of which are protected. It is a city that has been touristic for a long time, so don't panic to find something to live in and to accommodate yourself. In the heart of the city, you can eat in renowned restaurants and cafés, there is something for everyone’s taste. The city is also known for its shopping experience, it is the ideal city to buy your vacation souvenirs. If you are looking for a new experience and to discover tropical landscapes and lagoons, this destination is for you.
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