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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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“Overpriced - poor maintenance”

Harbour Lights Apartments

2 of 5 stars
GRSTSV
Townsville
6 Jul 2009

The good - spectacular 270 degree views -very helpful receptionist/manager, opened up our unit at 2045 as we were late getting in The bad -cost us $550 a night for a "sub penthouse" with 3...more

“Mind the bats!”

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

4 of 5 stars
TripVisorAustralia
Australia
5 Jul 2009

I was originally checked into a room overlooking trees containing hundreds of bats, which was noisy and had caused the room to stink of bat. I raised this with reception and to their credit they...more

“Sensational, you must visit at least once!”

Paronella Park

5 of 5 stars
JSmithMenaCreek
Mena Creek
5 Jul 2009

Upon arrival you might think it's just another attraction, think again. Paronella Park is one of the most peaceful places I've been. The sound of the Mena Creek falls are very calming, the walks on...more

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