Planning to go to Cairns but must I travel all the way up to see the Great Barrier Reef? Can I stop anywhere along the way from Brisbane (or near Brisbane) to view similar reefs? Is a daytrip out to the reefs enough to experience the wonders? And lastly, what are the other things to see/do in Cairns? Thanks!
2007-05-29 01:35:41 · 4 answers · asked by Sean B 2 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
There's HEAPS of attractions in Cairns - could keep you busy for weeks! I live here and have done most of them.
IF you want to get the most out of the Great Barrier Reef why now try the scoobdo - http://www.scubadoocairns.com or seawalker http://www.seawalker.com.au - all great experiences there is half day trips or full day.
Trip out on the reef to Green Island - http://www.greatadventures.com.au or http://www.greenisland.com.au
Skyrail Rainforest Gateway - a must see ! http://www.skyrail.com.au go up on the skyrail to the rainforest village of Kuranda and come back down via the Kuranda Scenic Railway http://www.ksr.qr.com.au You can also spend time in the village in between at http://www.kuranda.org
A trip to the Aboriginal Culture Park http://www.tjapukai.com.au (they are in the same car park as the Skyrail)
Port Douglas is about a 50 min drive from Cairns city – worth it for the scenery.
http://www.portdouglaseguide.com, or http://www.vcentres.com.au/port-douglas
Daintree Discovery Centre walking in the rainforest etc - http://www.daintree-rec.com.au
More on the Rainforest about the Wet Tropics and World Heritage North Qld - http://wettropics.gov.au
IF you don't want to visit the Cairns Zoo at http://www.wildworld-aus.com.au
there is a mini wildlife zoo on top of the Casino - even a croc!
http://www.cairnsdome.com.au
You must do a bungy jump while here - http://ajhackett.com.au
………..and Paronella Park is also a great place to visit. http://www.paronellapark.com.au/
For a Full list of attractions go to
http://www.cairnsattractions.com/index.html
Enjoy your time here
2007-05-29 11:52:44 · answer #1 · answered by • Koala • uʍop ɹǝpun 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see someone has already given you some great suggestions of things to see. There's also great shopping in town. If you're looking for places to eat, Jardine's at the Cairn's Colonial Club Resort is really good. It's a great hotel to stay at too. I would also highly recommend going to the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park.
2007-05-29 07:04:34 · answer #2 · answered by T-Rizzle Fo Shizzle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i could e book your trip in Cairns to the large barrier reef, quite some places on the Esplanade to make your booking, you circulate away at 8 am, you're taking all your kit with you as there are places to alter as quickly as you get there, its a very hello trip and you have a large type of time to scuba dive and relax, have a staggering time, Cairns is a remarkable place as is Australia.
2016-11-23 13:54:49 · answer #3 · answered by galle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kuranda and the Atherton Tablelands, the Daintree River and Rainforest, Port Douglas, Cape Tribulation.
2007-05-29 01:51:23 · answer #4 · answered by tentofield 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋