Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Cairns is one of Australia's premier visitor destinations. The Great Barrier Reef, Tropical beaches, World Heritage rainforest, the Tropical Tablelands and Tropical Outback are all within easy reach of Cairns - the gateway to Tropical North Queensland and the gateway to a great adventure.

Cairns has all types of accommodation from backpacker and youth hostels to luxury hotels and resorts. Great hotels at discounted rates. Cairns has a world - class casino and great shopping, nightclubs and restaurants.

Cairns International Airport is one of Australia's busiest and is an important trade hub sending exports of live fish and fresh produce to Asia and the rest of the world.

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The night-life of Cairns is world-famous. Cairns is a 'party-town' for the back-packers and a favourite haunt of many movie stars and celebrities.

Experience the Great Barrier Reef on one of the many coral - viewing, snorkling or diving boats that offer daily excursions to one of the 'seven natural wonders of the world.' The Great Barrier Reef is one of the largest and most diverse living communities in the natural world.

Experience the Rainforest by skyrail cable car, train, tour or self - drive to the Tropical Tablelands.

Experience the Outback by taking the road to Chillagoe and enter the caves of the fossilised Great Barrier Reef as it was 400 000 000 years ago.

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