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This friendly Queensland city of 130,000 is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree National Park, Cape Tribulation, Cooktown and the rest of Cape York Peninsula. Within the city, several... more » This friendly Queensland city of 130,000 is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree National Park, Cape Tribulation, Cooktown and the rest of Cape York Peninsula. Within the city, several attractions stand out, including Rainforestation Nature Park, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and Skyrail Cableway. Eco-adventures, food trail tours, cultural encounters and adrenalin-pumping adventures are all on the itinerary. Even December through April’s monsoon season can’t dampen Cairns’ delights. « less

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Nov
84°F 28°C
70°F 21°C
4 in 10 cm
Dec
84°F 28°C
73°F 22°C
7 in 19 cm
Jan
85°F 29°C
73°F 22°C
16 in 40 cm
Feb
85°F 29°C
73°F 22°C
17 in 42 cm
Mar
84°F 28°C
72°F 22°C
18 in 45 cm
Apr
81°F 27°C
70°F 21°C
9 in 22 cm
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86°F 30°C
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73°F 22°C
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86°F 30°C
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73°F 22°C
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“30 years in Planning then a Mountain Top at Sunrise Experience.”

Reef Encounter

5 of 5 stars
hardcharger5
washington d c
21 Nov 2009

I planned and dreamed of this trip for many years. The experience met my dreams and expectations or exceeded them in every way. more

“What an AMAZING experience!!”

Reef Encounter

5 of 5 stars
SmileyDenver_CO
Denver, CO
21 Nov 2009

I had such a wonderful time during my 2 day stay with Reef Encounter! The diving was fun & easy for a first-timer & Shlomi, my dive instructor, made it a great & memorable experence! The staff was...more

“Simply The Best!”

Tropic Days Backpackers

5 of 5 stars
HelenAdam
England
20 Nov 2009

Tonight is our last night in Tropic days after spending nearly 2 weeks there. The hostel is clean, inviting, and the staff are extremely helpful and kind geniune people - they always have time to talk...more

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