Whilst In Cairns
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Whilst In Cairns
Flying to Cairns this friday.. Any info on the 'must do' and 'must see' whilst there??
#2
Re: Whilst In Cairns
You could go to the Barrier Reef, that's quite cool. It's a bit pricey but definately worth it.
Kuranda is worth a visit, get the Skyrail there and back, great views!
If you go to the Casino go up to the roof - there's a giant birdcage up there with some cool birds and animals in it.
Kuranda is worth a visit, get the Skyrail there and back, great views!
If you go to the Casino go up to the roof - there's a giant birdcage up there with some cool birds and animals in it.
#3
Re: Whilst In Cairns
port douglas is very nice about 1 hour from cairns
small town with a nice little market. Also Daintree trail is very good but you need a 4 wheel drive for that, lots of rivers to drive through.
small town with a nice little market. Also Daintree trail is very good but you need a 4 wheel drive for that, lots of rivers to drive through.
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Re: Whilst In Cairns
Go to the Daintree - ignore Cape Trib and go for Thornton beach or Noah Beach...If cash stretches, stop at Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa - we are going there in July and it's V. good!!!
Try the Tablelands - Crater lakes, Undara, Herberton, Ravenshoe, Innot Hot Springs... Allawah Retreat nr Tolga is just gorgeous...
On your way to Mission beach...Flying fish point is beautiful and you can camp...Innisfail's a poo hole...
Wonga beach is pretty, Mossman Gorge is good, Babinda boulders are worth seeing...
Basically anywhere but Cairns, but that's 'cos we've 'been there, seen that' a million times over with our visitors...
You could do:
The Zoo
Skyrail
Tjapukai
Cable ski
The Northern beaches
Reef Casino Dome is a major rip off - one croc and a few birds and snakes...
Hartley's crocodile farm
Kuranda butterfly sanctuary
Kuranda scenic railway
Kuranda markets...another rip off...
Reef boat trips
Catch-a-crab
etc, etc, etc
Depends what you are after for your visit....
Try the Tablelands - Crater lakes, Undara, Herberton, Ravenshoe, Innot Hot Springs... Allawah Retreat nr Tolga is just gorgeous...
On your way to Mission beach...Flying fish point is beautiful and you can camp...Innisfail's a poo hole...
Wonga beach is pretty, Mossman Gorge is good, Babinda boulders are worth seeing...
Basically anywhere but Cairns, but that's 'cos we've 'been there, seen that' a million times over with our visitors...
You could do:
The Zoo
Skyrail
Tjapukai
Cable ski
The Northern beaches
Reef Casino Dome is a major rip off - one croc and a few birds and snakes...
Hartley's crocodile farm
Kuranda butterfly sanctuary
Kuranda scenic railway
Kuranda markets...another rip off...
Reef boat trips
Catch-a-crab
etc, etc, etc
Depends what you are after for your visit....
#6
Re: Whilst In Cairns
Depends on how much time you have??? Do the usual places like Kuranda (go up on the train and down on the sky rail otherwise you listen to squeaky breaks all the way down the mountain on the train!), Barrier reef, Green Island, Port Douglas, Tablelands. Forget the Tjapukai and go to Paronella Park instead. Go on the silver bullet to the lava tubes and do the tour (that is depending on the time factor) and most importantly go to Noodle Box in Cairns Central and enjoy a Nasi Box gawd I love them
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Re: Whilst In Cairns
We have a trip booked for July, what sort of weather can we expect.
cheers
jacqui
cheers
jacqui
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Re: Whilst In Cairns
To quote the averages
http://www.reflections.com.au/Cairns/Weather/index.html
http://www.reflections.com.au/Cairns/Weather/index.html
cheers
jacqui
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Re: Whilst In Cairns
Fantastic - all sounds good.. Cheers people!
Just had word about my job - looking like being based in Cairns area!! Yipeee
Just had word about my job - looking like being based in Cairns area!! Yipeee
#12
Re: Whilst In Cairns
PMSL at least I'm not the only one out there then When we go to Cairns for a day out I always end up buying a load and freezing them for later, plus it is one of my demands if someone is visiting me from Cairns...sod the wine get me a Noodle Box
Sla453 - have a safe flight on Friday and enjoy your new job
Sla453 - have a safe flight on Friday and enjoy your new job
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Re: Whilst In Cairns
Mosman gorge for a swim is lovely, just north of Port Douglas
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Re: Whilst In Cairns
Go to the Daintree - ignore Cape Trib and go for Thornton beach or Noah Beach...If cash stretches, stop at Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa - we are going there in July and it's V. good!!!
Try the Tablelands - Crater lakes, Undara, Herberton, Ravenshoe, Innot Hot Springs... Allawah Retreat nr Tolga is just gorgeous...
On your way to Mission beach...Flying fish point is beautiful and you can camp...Innisfail's a poo hole...
Wonga beach is pretty, Mossman Gorge is good, Babinda boulders are worth seeing...
Basically anywhere but Cairns, but that's 'cos we've 'been there, seen that' a million times over with our visitors...
You could do:
The Zoo
Skyrail
Tjapukai
Cable ski
The Northern beaches
Reef Casino Dome is a major rip off - one croc and a few birds and snakes...
Hartley's crocodile farm
Kuranda butterfly sanctuary
Kuranda scenic railway
Kuranda markets...another rip off...
Reef boat trips
Catch-a-crab
etc, etc, etc
Depends what you are after for your visit....
Try the Tablelands - Crater lakes, Undara, Herberton, Ravenshoe, Innot Hot Springs... Allawah Retreat nr Tolga is just gorgeous...
On your way to Mission beach...Flying fish point is beautiful and you can camp...Innisfail's a poo hole...
Wonga beach is pretty, Mossman Gorge is good, Babinda boulders are worth seeing...
Basically anywhere but Cairns, but that's 'cos we've 'been there, seen that' a million times over with our visitors...
You could do:
The Zoo
Skyrail
Tjapukai
Cable ski
The Northern beaches
Reef Casino Dome is a major rip off - one croc and a few birds and snakes...
Hartley's crocodile farm
Kuranda butterfly sanctuary
Kuranda scenic railway
Kuranda markets...another rip off...
Reef boat trips
Catch-a-crab
etc, etc, etc
Depends what you are after for your visit....