Cairns,
a garden city between the sea and rainforest mountains, was founded in 1876
as a port for inland goldfields. Today it is the epicentre of activity in
the Far North region. The town boasts world class marina and wharfs used by
visiting yachts, liners and tour boats and the international airport is only
a short drive from the city centre. Tours to most parts of the tropical
north leave daily and most include pick-up and return to your holiday
accommodation. There are parks and playgrounds with fountains and shady
trees. The Esplanade has picnic tables and barbecues, space to fly a kite,
paths to jog and walk, seats to pause and watch the boats go by and a
printed guide to help you identify the abundant birdlife.
Shopping is a pleasure in arcades, courts, plazas, boutiques and duty free
stores where you can buy everything from local souvenirs to superb
jewellery, sporting gear, fashions and accessories by top Australian and
overseas designers. Cairns has grown to become a cosmopolitan city and is
the ideal starting point to appreciate the quality of the far north.
- Getting There: By road 1697 km from Brisbane along the Bruce
Highway.
- Attractions: The rich history, character and charm, shopping,
entertainment, secluded surrounding beaches fun parks, gardens and the
enormous scope for adventures of all descriptions.
- Island Access Green and Fitzroy Islands
- Be Aware: When swimming in the ocean be aware the months from
Nov - Mar, marine stingers (Sea Wasps) sometimes inhabit these waters.
Please check with local authorities (Life Guards) before swimming.
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