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Visit
Kuranda, the cultural tropical rainforest
village of the Far North. only 30 minutes drive through
World Heritage Rainforest from Cairns city, or choose from
a scenic rail journey or a ride with the skyrail.
Skyrail
Rainforest Cableway
The World's longest gondola cableway, Skyrail, travels a
7.5 kilometre route from Smithfield to Kuranda through
world heritage listed rainforest. Along the way there are
two stations where passengers can disembark and explore
the forest floor and view the spectacular Barron Gorge and
Falls. A rainforest interpretive centre is also features
in this multi-tourism award winning attractions situated
just 15 minutes from Cairns. Winner of the 1999 Australian
Tourism Award "Major Tourist Attraction".
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Undersea
World
byThe
Pier Marketplace
Undersea
World Cairns is a 'boutique" aquarium offering people of
all ages the opportunity to view the spectacular marine life of
the Great Barrier Reef in 17 natural marine habitats, including
a popular touch pool. Divers hand feed the sharks and outer reef
fish during the day. Opportunity to dive with the sharks.
Royal
Flying Doctors
1
Junction Street
Edge Hill |
| Phone |
07
4053 5687, Fax 07 4032 1776 |
| Email |
rfds_cns@bigpond.com |
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display. Conducted tours of RFDS Visitors centre,
theatrette, souvenir shop and aircraft display. |
| Flecker
Botanic Gardens |
Collins
Avenue
Edge Hill |
| Phone |
07
4044 3398, Fax 07 4032 1183 |
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Botanic Garden containing plants from world wide tropics
both native & exotic. Contains Centenary lakes with
Whitfield Walks and offers guided walks weekdays at
1.00pm. Plant identification and advise available. Opens
weekdays 7.30am - 5.30pm, weekends & holidays
8.30am-5.30pm. |
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More
Cairns accommodations & tours
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| Self-drive |
Cairns is a perfect
starting point for a self-drive tour.
Follow the scenic drive up to Port Douglas or perhaps
all the way to idyllic Cooktown
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