Anybody there in Cairns??
Mar 23rd 2011, 2:12 am
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Anybody there in Cairns??
Hello everyone!
I'll be there at Cairns for a conference from April 3-10. Will be busy for most of the daytime, however can explore the city and surroundings during evening. Is anyone there from BE who can advise on this tour?
Love to get your feedback. Thanks in advance!
Cheers!
I'll be there at Cairns for a conference from April 3-10. Will be busy for most of the daytime, however can explore the city and surroundings during evening. Is anyone there from BE who can advise on this tour?
Love to get your feedback. Thanks in advance!
Cheers!
Mar 23rd 2011, 6:57 am
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Re: Anybody there in Cairns??
Hello everyone!
I'll be there at Cairns for a conference from April 3-10. Will be busy for most of the daytime, however can explore the city and surroundings during evening. Is anyone there from BE who can advise on this tour?
Love to get your feedback. Thanks in advance!
Cheers!
I'll be there at Cairns for a conference from April 3-10. Will be busy for most of the daytime, however can explore the city and surroundings during evening. Is anyone there from BE who can advise on this tour?
Love to get your feedback. Thanks in advance!
Cheers!
What time will you be done for the day?
Not sure that there is a huge amount to see/do in the dark
Mar 23rd 2011, 4:07 pm
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Re: Anybody there in Cairns??
On these two days I might be interested in some sight seeing and every evening after 6pm some sort of shopping or try for some local foods. What do you say?
Mar 24th 2011, 1:03 am
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Re: Anybody there in Cairns??
I would suggest a trip on the train to Kuranda & return on the skyrail. That way you will get to see some great views of Cairns. Kuranda is quite nice although touristy & there are plenty of things to do whilst up there such as the Rainforestation & the Butterfly sanctuary.
http://www.skyrail.com.au/tours.html
Tjapukai is meant to be very good & you can do that in the evening or daytime.
http://www.tjapukai.com.au/
I assume you are staying somewhere in the CBD, close to the Convention centre, in which case it will be an easy walk to the Esplanade, the pier area & the Lagoon. Loads of restaurants, bars, shops. You should also visit the night markets, very good for massages & cheap Asian food.
The zoo is also worth a look & they also do some good packages.
http://www.cairnstropicalzoo.com.au/packages.html
If there is anything else you would like to know, just ask away, I'll do my best to help.
http://www.skyrail.com.au/tours.html
Tjapukai is meant to be very good & you can do that in the evening or daytime.
http://www.tjapukai.com.au/
I assume you are staying somewhere in the CBD, close to the Convention centre, in which case it will be an easy walk to the Esplanade, the pier area & the Lagoon. Loads of restaurants, bars, shops. You should also visit the night markets, very good for massages & cheap Asian food.
The zoo is also worth a look & they also do some good packages.
http://www.cairnstropicalzoo.com.au/packages.html
If there is anything else you would like to know, just ask away, I'll do my best to help.
Mar 26th 2011, 1:17 pm
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Re: Anybody there in Cairns??
I would suggest a trip on the train to Kuranda & return on the skyrail. That way you will get to see some great views of Cairns. Kuranda is quite nice although touristy & there are plenty of things to do whilst up there such as the Rainforestation & the Butterfly sanctuary.
http://www.skyrail.com.au/tours.html
Tjapukai is meant to be very good & you can do that in the evening or daytime.
http://www.tjapukai.com.au/
I assume you are staying somewhere in the CBD, close to the Convention centre, in which case it will be an easy walk to the Esplanade, the pier area & the Lagoon. Loads of restaurants, bars, shops. You should also visit the night markets, very good for massages & cheap Asian food.
The zoo is also worth a look & they also do some good packages.
http://www.cairnstropicalzoo.com.au/packages.html
If there is anything else you would like to know, just ask away, I'll do my best to help.
http://www.skyrail.com.au/tours.html
Tjapukai is meant to be very good & you can do that in the evening or daytime.
http://www.tjapukai.com.au/
I assume you are staying somewhere in the CBD, close to the Convention centre, in which case it will be an easy walk to the Esplanade, the pier area & the Lagoon. Loads of restaurants, bars, shops. You should also visit the night markets, very good for massages & cheap Asian food.
The zoo is also worth a look & they also do some good packages.
http://www.cairnstropicalzoo.com.au/packages.html
If there is anything else you would like to know, just ask away, I'll do my best to help.
Mar 26th 2011, 9:30 pm
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Re: Anybody there in Cairns??
Botanical gardens worth a look as well, may be able to fit it in as its not too long a tour.
Mar 29th 2011, 12:51 pm
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Mar 29th 2011, 2:16 pm
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Re: Anybody there in Cairns??
Botanic gardens is something you can do on your own & at a stretch, you could walk from where you are staying. Very worthwhile & lovely cafe too!
