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Travel Australia: Visit Cairns

See Great Barrier Reef

No trip to Cairns is complete without visiting the Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef system in the world. It is composed of 3000 coral reefs, 600 continental islands and 300 coral cays. Book a day cruise with operators such as

or snorkel and dive among the coral gardens and colorful fish. Options are available to suit a range of budgets. For a longer stay, you can book a three day dive cruise and snorkel with. Book a

for a bird's eye view of the Great Barrier Reef.

Get Your Gourmet Solution

Cairns has a thriving coffee scene, with many trendy cafes dotted along Grafton and Spence Streets. Start the day with a breakfast at the hotel, in a café-terrace that serves dishes such as chili eggs and French toast, along with cold coffee and coconut lattes. is another popular haunt for coffee and delicious vegan treats. Immerse yourself in delicious salads and indulge in iced Nutella coffee. Enjoy the mild weather of Cairns and dine al fresco on the Esplanade, with rustic Greek dishes and a modern Asian fusion. Mingle with locals at

(Friday to Sunday), where you can stock up on fresh local produce, including exotic fruits, dairy products and seafood, from over 180 stalls. 19659011] rich history of the oldest living culture in the world – dating back more than 40,000 years – to the. Just 20 minutes from Cairns, the center offers you the opportunity to experience authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture through the theater, guided walks in the bush and didgeridoo shows. About 90 minutes north of Cairns is the, an indigenous ecotourism development that allows visitors to explore the gorge while learning about Kuku Yalanji's local culture and traditions. Travel from

Cairns Aboriginal trip north of Cooktown, and experience Queensland from a traditional perspective, learning to launch a spear at hunting and picking bushes in mangroves

The World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest is about a two-hour drive north of Cairns and can be seen on a day trip from the city or for two days, in spending the night in one of its wilderness. The rainforest is home to the largest variety of plants and animals on earth, including the rare arboreal kangaroo and threatened cassowary. Start your day at the place where you can stroll along the 125-meter (410-foot) airway through the mid-level rainforest or take a guided tour of the rainforest. Join a river

down the Daintree River to view wildlife in its natural habitat, including saltwater crocodiles. On foot, you will see that the rainforest meets the reef at Cape Tribulation, where you can easily waste hours walking in the lowland rainforests or along the expanses of white sand

… then l & # 39; experiment above the canopy. is nestled in the rainforest, and is known for its vibrant artistic community. Local markets are open daily, selling a range of jewelry, leather goods and Aboriginal art, while bookstores, galleries and boutiques line the streets of the village. The trip to and from Kuranda is undoubtedly the highest point. The slides above the canopy of the rainforest then descend deep into his heart. The 90-minute experience allows access to two rainforest resorts, Red Peak and Barron Falls, where you can walk among the lush palms and giant ferns. On the way back to Cairns, you can travel in history. The two-hour train ride through a dense tropical forest, winding past rugged mountains, tumultuous waterfalls and the magnificent Barron Gorge

Get Extreme

In Cairns, you'll find plenty of activities to make your heart beat. Find some of the best rapids in Australia on the Tully and Barron rivers or a half day on the Mulgrave River. Tandem jumps are available for true adrenalinists – with aerial views of the Great Barrier Reef an obvious attraction – just like the bungee jump (where you can also ride the Minjin Jungle Swing). Or discover the beauty of the Behana Gorge on a trail that will make you trekking, abseiling, jumping off the cliff and swimming in the crystal clear tropical waters and under the beautiful waterfalls. Other activities in the area include quad biking, horse riding and hang-gliding.

Go island hopping

Discover some of the virgin islands of the Cairns Reef. Jump on 45 minutes at high speed to reach picturesque Fitzroy Island. Here, you can explore the rainforest hiking trails, snorkel directly on the beach at Welcome Bay and Nudey Beach and see the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef by sea kayaking. Book one at Green Island, a caye coral surrounded by white sand beaches and sapphire waters, just 30 kilometers (19 miles) from the coast of Cairns. Leave the grid of Hinchinbrook Island, the largest island in Australia's National Park, and discover a landscape of mangrove forests, secluded beaches and sheltered bays. For a truly exclusive experience, book accommodations on reefs or islands