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Cairns

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94% of people who have been to Cairns think it's worth visiting. The most popular places in Cairns are Cairns International Airport, The Great Barrier Reef, and Redlynch. Cairns is featured on the lists Places Featured on Season 4 of The Amazing Race, Australia Beaches, and Australia.

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Just beatiful! by madpengu

I wouldn’t mind moving to Cairns if my man is not over it!

I’ve been to Cairns twice to visit my boyfriend, who was working on a project in Cairns. The first time was for Australia Day long weekend and we went to Kuranda, the highlands and the remote places like Windy Farms and such (I forgot details). It was amazing.

I went there again for the second time because my boyfriend was feeling crap, and I’m there to give him a taste of home (read: to play wife). This time I just sat at home cos he is out to work but the serenity of the place and the natural beauty gave me so much peace.

Besides, Cairns at this time is waaaay warmer than Brisbane!

over 5 years ago

Untitled by Kitchit

I have lived in Cairns for the last 21 years of my life (the only 21 years of my life) and unless you are into the beach, being tanned, and drinking it is a shit place to be. If you are different you are ostricised, looked down upon and cast aside. It is incredibly hard to make friends with people unless you drive a ute, play football and a re racist. I can’t stand living in this place. The only thing it is good for is the beach, which I hate.

over 5 years ago

The Great Barrier Reef by LeoBlackHeart

I swim like a rock, but this didn’t stop me from diving in the barrier reef. With Suba gear, a guild and no common sense away I went for a trip of a life time. The one thing that gets you is the lack of sound. I never ‘heard’ the Barracuda swim up behind me, I only saw it when i turned around and saw it starring at me. HELLO! What a great time I had, fun, sun, and wonderful friendly people who speak english!

over 6 years ago

Untitled by amberlina_xo

I want to go to Australia to do some surfing and see some kangaroo’s and koala bears! They are the cutest things ever! The ocean looks incredible!

over 6 years ago

Untitled by insanescreamofreak

ITS A FUNPLACEAND HAs GREATPEOPLE.

over 6 years ago

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“My wife and I are doing a round-the-world trip and will be in Cairns in late February, 2006. Would you like to hook up for a beer? See: http://www.43things.com/things/view/391691” over 7 years ago

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  • en.wikipedia.org Cairns (pronounced /ˈkænz/) (originally Gimuy[4]) is a regional city and Local Government Area located in Queensland, Australia. Originally settled in 1876, and named after William Wellington Cairns (the then Governor of Queensland) to serve miners headin http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairns

Activities in Cairns

Aboriginal Cultural Daintree Rainforest Tour from Cairns or Port Douglas

Experience Australia's rich Aboriginal history and culture on this hands-on full-day adventure tour from Cairns or Port Douglas. Learn traditional Aboriginal hunting and gathering techniques as you walk along ancient ancestral trails searching for crab... $167.29

Outer Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Cruise from Cairns

View the colorful underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef on this full-day trip from Cairns. Whether you are a snorkeler or a scuba diver, experienced or a novice, this snorkel and dive cruise from Cairns is the perfect day out on the Great Barrier ... $163.15

Private Helicopter Tour: Great Barrier Reef Island Snorkeling and Gourmet Picnic Lunch

Take a scenic helicopter tour from Cairns and spend the morning relaxing on far-flung Vlasoff Cay, surrounded by the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. You will land on this remote coral sand island with all the supplies you'll need for your two-hour is... $265.39

Outer Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Sailing Cruise from Cairns

Never dived before but fancy giving it a try during your Tropical North Queensland holiday? There's no better place to scuba dive than the Great Barrier Reef, and the Outer Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Sailing Cruise from Cairns is perfect for b... $105.33

Cairns Minjin Jungle Swing

Fly through the rainforest near Cairns on an exciting and unique ride. The Minjin Jungle Swing is a fun way to experience the thrill of soaring through the air, without the extreme heights of bungy jumping and skydiving. Fly solo, as a duo, or a group ... $69.92

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