Private Tours and Transfers Cairns- a Growing City
Cairns is a beautiful city located on the East Coast of Far North Queensland, the 5th most heavily populated in Queensland and 14th overall in Australia. With its tropical climate and easy access to both tropical rainforests and the Great Barrier Reef, there’s no wonder why it’s a popular tourist destination and the ideal place to live. The city is widely known for having a relaxed and laidback feel, making it a gorgeous place to live or visit.
Located close to the Great Barrier Reef, which is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and sports the title of the largest reef in the world, countless come to marvel at the beauty of the vividly coloured coral and the quick darting fish which call the reef home. Complete with whales, turtles, clownfish, dugongs, parrotfish and much more, the Great Barrier Reef is an amazing phenomenon you must see. If you prefer to stay dry, you can still enjoy several activities at the Reef, such as the semi-sub and the underwater observatory.
Cairns, along with Darwin, is the closest Australian city to flourishing economies in Eastern Asia, making it the ideal city not only for tourists, but also makes it the ideal place to ship fresh products from Asian countries. James Cook University’s social demographer, Dr Sue Bandaranaike, says that the relaxed lifestyle and affordable housing opportunities is what makes the area attractive to potential buyers.
The beaches are one of the many factors that make Cairns amazing. Palm Cove, specifically, is a dainty seaside village beside a beach thought to be the best in Cairns. The village’s name originates from the stunning palms lining the beach, creating a relaxed atmosphere and is perfect for surfing, kayaking, swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving or just tanning in the gorgeous sunlight.
To enjoy Cairns as a tourist, make sure to visit Kuranda Scenic Railway, which has gorgeous views of heavy rainforest and stunning waterfalls in the World Heritage listed Barron Gorge National Park. This railway was originally built over 120 years ago and was used as a commuter railway, but is now used for tourism purposes. The track meanders for 2 hours from Cairns to Kuranda, including a 10-minute break at the breathtaking Barron Falls Station for a beautiful view of the Barron Falls, providing a sensational view every minute of the journey. For a different angle of the world’s
oldest tropical rainforest, embark on a journey, mere metres away from the treetops, before your descent to delve through the secrets of the rainforest close up with the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. For a thorough Australian animal experience, be sure to visit the Australian Platypus Park, home to a flourishing community of platypus.
Located beside the Tarzali Lakes in Malanda, the wild platypus, fish and turtles are a must to see, and accompanied by food and drinks at the Smokehouse Café is an experience that you can’t miss.
If you’re longing for a bit more action with friends, family or anyone else, visit Mudpark Australia. With a safe environment, caring staff and a lot of mud, Mudpark Australia is the perfect place to have fun. With opportunities to drive All Terrain Vehicles, have fun with friends and compete in mud fights! Complete with friendly staff and loads of fun, it’s waiting to see you! Cairns, with its endless amounts of fun and memorable moments, can’t wait for you to visit!
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