Australia - Cairns

History

Cairns is a city in Far North Queensland, Australia, located on the east coast of Cape York Peninsula on the Coral Sea. It is the largest urban centre in the region, and the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest.

Geography

Cairns is a city located in the far north of Queensland, Australia. It is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. The city is situated on the east coast of Far North Queensland, about 1,700 km (1,056 mi) from the state capital, Brisbane. Cairns is a popular tourist destination due to its tropical climate and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and other attractions.

Things to do

• Visit the Great Barrier Reef

• Explore the Daintree Rainforest

• Take a scenic drive along the Great Ocean Road

• Visit the Cairns Botanic Gardens

• Take a cruise to the outer Great Barrier Reef

• Go snorkeling or diving in the Great Barrier Reef

• Take a hot air balloon ride over the Atherton Tablelands

• Visit the Cairns Esplanade and Lagoon

• Take a day trip to the Atherton Tablelands

• Go on a wildlife tour of the Daintree Rainforest

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