Australia – Cairns

Cairns is the best known city on the Queensland coast. A tropical, laid-back yet modern centre where anything is possible. There is so much to see and do for visitors to this terrific region.

Daintree Rainforest:
Rainforests don’t get much more special than the Daintree Rainforest, one of the most unique ecosystems in the world. The Daintree Rainforest is over one hundred and thirty-five million years old. This is the only World Heritage listed area in the world where two ecosystems exist side by side - the magnificent underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef and the lush tropical rainforests of the Daintree.

Reef Trip:
Visiting the Great Barrier Reef is a must do while in North Queensland. There are many Great Barrier Reef day trips to choose from. From small personalised sailing vessels to large luxury catamarans which have fixed island like platforms with underwater observatories, glass bottom boats and semi submarines for non swimmers. Snorkelling is one of the best ways to view the incredible underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef.

Hot Air Ballooning:
Atherton tablelands provide the perfect conditions for Hot Air Ballooning and the view from your basket of rolling hills and winding streams is stunning! Raging Thunder use what are the world’s largest commercial hot air balloons, they have a capacity of twenty persons. Enjoy panoramic views and spot Australian wildlife from the air as you float along above wide-open spaces and picturesque landscapes.

Skyrail:
Skyrail gives you the opportunity to be dropped into the middle of world heritage tropical rainforest and experience the forest from the safety and comfort of boardwalks surrounded by an amazing diversity of plants, animals and birdlife. You will be carried over the 7.5km of pristine rainforest in gondola cabins just a few metres above the rainforest canopy. The Cablecars operate continuously throughout the day.

Reference: Cairns Tour Guide. Retrieved at 22 April 2006 http://www.cairnsinfo.com/