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Pro
Great Barrier Reef, the weather
Con
Extreme heat/humidity during the wet season.
In a nutshell
More than the gateway to the Far North.
DennyP Says: CAIRNS the temperature was extremely hot when I arrived in Cairns and wanted to have a swim. I soon found out that this was a no no as the sign said beware of crocodiles!! wheere I was staying was right on the boardwalk and a great place it is with its lovely maicured lawns...
TarjaH Says: I highly recommend you to visit also rainforest of Daintree.I took a day trip and I saw and learnt a lot.This rainforest is a part of Wet Tropics World Heritage Site and its studied that its nutrients is one of the reasons why Australia has another great place to visit : The...
tropicrd Says: Trinity Beach is a real favourite with the locals and visitors alike..the sandy palm fringed beach and the lush rain forest backdrop has a character of its own...it is the forth beach north of Cairns City and is on the local sunbus route.During the wet season the stinger...
MissyLiss Says: Cairns is a bustling place and the drivers can be crazy so be careful when driving.Would recommend the Kuranda Skyrail experience. Was a great day out and you can also purchase a 3 park pass for the Koala Gardens, Birdworld and Butterfly Sanctuary on top. Kuranda is a small...
8 Reviews and 503 Opinions We enjoyed our first time at Kewarra Beach Resort so much that we decided the first chance we got we...
2 Reviews and 131 Opinions lovely accommodation, old style rroms but plenty of charm in the place. staff very friendly and...
C'est Bon French Restaurant: Cairns French cuisine
tropicrd Says: We always come here to celebrate special occasions and have never been disappointed.The food is always fresh and beautifully cooked,the service is excellent without being intrusive.The wine list is very good.It is only a small restaurant but this makes it intimate for those...
tropicrd Says: Mondos is a great place to meet up with friends for lunch or dinner.It has an ambience that is hard to beat because it is right on the boardwalk with water views on Trinity Inlet and across to the unpoilt slopes of East Trinity.You can sit under the raintrees and umbrellas...
Cape York Hotel: Pandamonium Live Bands
tropicrd Says: The Cape York Hotel is a venue for live bands and is popular with the regulars and visitors alike.It gets a bit rowdy and loud but all good fun.The Pandamonium room is medium sized and has a real pub atmosphere.Some big local bands are playing on Friday 14th Oct.Doors open...
tropicrd Says: qconnect is an initiative of QLD govt to meet the needs of Cairns.Sunbus has new timetables and route numbers which came into effect May 2011.Some of the routes have changed -- (please note:some streets are no longer in service.)Extra services are in operation after a survey...
Neil's Organics: Organic through and through
tropicrd Says: Neil's Organics is the only 'all organic food' shop in Cairns..Neil opened his shop in 2002 after having a market stall at Rusty's Markets in Cairns.In 1988 Neil and his wife Norma bought a farm in Mareeba as a lifestyle choice,they grew their own vegetables and fruit with...
ZeeK Fashion: Get dressed with a difference
tropicrd Says: ZeeK fashion is one of a kind in Cairns..it is independant and stocks different styles and brands that suit all age groups and sizes.Diana Tangey is the owner and she will make you very welcome, nothing is to much trouble for her,if she hasn't got what you like she will go...
tropicrd Says: Be aware that it is 'normal' for Australians to get with a group of friends and 'shout' each other a drink. It is called 'a round' and when it is your turn you buy the drinks for whoever is in the group.Some people may invite you to join them in 'a round' and if you accept...
tropicrd Says: Keep an eye out for this jagged grass plant that is found in forests and in Cairns..they are found around the Centenary Lake area so please be careful and if you have children ask them not to touch.It can give you a nasty jagged cut with the razor sharp leaves.
tropicrd Says: Please be mindful of the mangoes that have fallen from the trees around Cairns.The birds and bats love them and leave them half eaten or split open making a slippery mess.October through to 'approx' March is mangoe season and Cairns has hundreds of these wonderful trees.If...
Don't get ripped off in cairns!
LostAtSea Says: I went there but after shopping about I found a new travel opposit the night markets on abbot street. They had everything that the others had but at much cheaper prices. Found out that they are a chain of shops all over the country and they get better rates than anyone. Her...
Tjapukai Park - not 100% what it looks like
ettiewyn Says: At first I want to say that I absolutely did not create this tip in order to damage Tjapukai park or to tell people they should not go there. I have been there twice myself and quite enjoyed it. I only want to make visitors a bit more aware of that sometimes not everything...
tropicrd Says: If you come to Cairns QLD then give yourself time away from your hectic sight seeing and head to Centenary Lakes along Greenslopes Street,Edge Hill/North Cairns.Sit yourself down on one of the seats situated beside one of the lakes--freshwater or saltwater and watch the...
tropicrd Says: Wandering around the west side of the Cairns Freshwater Lake,you are likely to find yourself in an area that not many people visit.Unfortunately,the unmade tracks make it unsuitable for wheelchairs and prams.The gravel and dirt pathways skirt around the lily ponds and...
tropicrd Says: If you are looking for a working holiday in Cairns,then Happy Travels will be able to help you find a job.Lots to choose from.They also help with accomodation and tax..and cheap tours,meals and lots of free stuff.I have been informed by friends that they would recommend...
The_Downunder_Mob Says: If you are considering a working holiday or just want some extra cash to spend--happy travels can help you find a job with accomodation and lots of extras like cheap tours,meals etc.They are easy to find and I have had backpacker friends who have had jobs with them and they...
tropicrd Says: A visit to Flecker Bontanical Gardens is a must see if you like plants,birds and beutiful tropical ambience. I love coming here to stroll around looking at the different plants and flowers throughout the year.
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