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Australia - North Queensland
Cairns
Cairns is the colorful capital of Tropical North Queensland and the major gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. The city is a gateway to an amazing selection of touring options encompassing the Reef, the Outback and the Rainforest. Take the Skyrail gondola to the market town of Kuranda and return to Cairns via the Kuranda scenic railway through lush rainforest. A visit to the Tjupukai Aboriginal Park is a must to learn of the local Aboriginal tribes and culture. The exclusive resort of Palm Cove lies 20 minutes north of Cairns, with hotels set on an esplanade behind a pristine palm fringed beach. An hour north of Cairns brings you to Port Douglas, the closest town to the Great Barrier Reef with Rainforest clad mountains sweeping down to sparkling sandy beaches.
Further Afield - Recommendations
Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s great natural wonders. A submerged natural wonderland of unparalleled beauty stretching for 1426 miles from the Gulf of Papua along Queensland’s eastern coast to just beyond the Tropic of Capricorn.
Today’s Great Barrier Reef is a protected marine park encompassing nearly 3000 reefs, 600 continental islands and 300 coral cays.
The barrier reef island resorts off the coast of Queensland offer everything
from budget to deluxe accommodation, all of them perfect for diving,
snorkeling or simply just relaxing. The Reef can also be explored by boat on-board one of the three or four night Great Barrier Reef Island cruises.
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Daintree National Park & Cape Tribulation
Further north is the world heritage listed Daintree National Park & Cape Tribulation. A number of lodges are situated deep in the forest capturing their pure essence. A 4WD safari is the perfect way to explore the rainforest and a cruise on the Daintree River is perfect for spotting crocodiles.
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