what can you do in and around cairns? I've read this review and it sounds good to me: http://abouttravelandaccommodations.blogspot.com/2007/07/lifestyle-at-its-best-only-in-cairns.html
2007-08-06 19:02:55 · 8 answers · asked by sarahmill3r 2 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
Anything and everything really. Go to relax or try some of the adventurous stuff like white water rafting, sky diving and such. It's really beautiful up there. If you want ideas check out tours like Contiki - use their ideas to find what you like and go do it by yourself : ) Have fun!
2007-08-06 20:03:34 · answer #1 · answered by Lee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cairns it's self... meh.
Cape Tribulation, Early beach and the beautiful rain forests are a must see. Cairns is a great (the only) entry point to these and more spectacular places in far north QLD.
2007-08-07 03:13:56 · answer #2 · answered by Mickmalimus 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That blog doesn't do Cairns justice - it is SO much better.
I live here .... and quite often take my family and mates that visit me from overseas to the following places . In fact I have my dad coming tomorrow from NZ... so it gives them an overall feel of Carins.......
http://www.welcometocairns.com.au is a great website to view on everything 'Carins'.
Obviously top of the list is going out on the Great Barrier Reef -
Main ones are :: http://www.greatadventures.com.au and http://www.quicksilver-cruises.com
Also for something different do the http://www.scubadoocairns.com or http://www.seawalker.com.au
A day trip out to Green island is great, otherwise you can go out on the Outer Barrier Reef on their platform for lunch.
Most 'tourism' operators will do pick ups from your accommodation.
Cable Skiing Water Park is new to Cairns -
http://www.cableskicairns.com.au (right next door to Aboriginal Culture Park and the Skyrail)
http://www.paronellapark.com.au is worth the short drive out of Cairns
Daintree Discovery Centre - http://www.daintree-rec.com.au
A trip to the Aboriginal Culture Park http://www.tjapukai.com.au (they also do a great night show) and on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. http://www.skyrail.com.au
(same car park, right next door to each other)
The skyrail takes you up to the rainforest village of Kuranda. http://www.kuranda.org - or take the skyrail up one way and train back down to the city. Kuranda Scenic Railway http://www.ksr.qr.com.au
See a croc right on top of the casino in the city - http://www.cairnsdome.com.au
You must do a bungy jump while here - http://ajhackett.com.au
Cairns Zoo - http://www.wildworld.com.au
Hartley's Creek Crocodile Farm - http://www.crocodileadventures.com and the Cairns Wildlife Safari Reserve - http://www.cairnswildlifesafarireserve.com.au
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
Other things to see in Cairns
http://www.tropicalaustralia.com.au/things_to_do_and_see
http://www.cairnsvisitorcentre.com
http://www.cairnsattractions.com/index.html
Also every Saturday on the Cairns Esplanade is market day, a showcase of local quality stalls as well as local entertainment artists as they showcase their talent. - Worth going .. then spending the rest of the day at the lagoon there.
Have fun on what ever you decide!!
2007-08-07 03:02:02 · answer #3 · answered by • Koala • uʍop ɹǝpun 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes-I lived there for 12 years before moving to the Sunshine Coast. I still miss it a lot, many great things to do. beautiful scenery, the people above have provided some great links.
2007-08-07 03:12:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cairns and Port Douglas are beautiful...sometimes less is more...great place to relax, unwind and enjoy nature.
2007-08-07 02:06:42 · answer #5 · answered by Nathan L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL I was going to say "Ask K Bear" but looks like I am too late.
Way to go, K bear.
2007-08-07 04:37:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is just my opinion but I find North Queensland highly over rated.
2007-08-08 02:06:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hell yeah it's worth visiting, there so mush to see and do.
2007-08-07 06:03:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋