Cairns Australia Highlight
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Kuranda Skyrail, Cairns
The Kuranda Skyrail (official site) is a world first in environmental tourism taking you on an amazing experience over Australia’s World Heritage listed tropical rainforest canopy and deep into the forest. Spanning 7.5 kilometers (4.5 miles) over pristine rainforest, it allows you to explore the wonders of an ancient tropical rainforest and learn about one of the most bo... more »
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Kuranda
Kuranda is a beautiful community in the hinterland of Cairns in Queensland, Australia. Famed for its magnificent Barron Falls and lush rainforest, the village is the artistic and alternative cultural center for the region. Originally a coffee plantation, Kuranda’s beauty quickly became a locals secret as it became their favorite destination for romantic holidays and honeymoons before it became a hippie... more »
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Cairns
Cairns is renowned as the gateway to two of the world’s greatest natural attractions: The Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. As well as providing access to these simply indescribable and contrasting natural wonders, the city itself has a party reputation and is a haven for travelers heading in or out on explorations of Australia. Located on the East Coast in the far north of Queenslan... more »
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Included in the Price of the following tours
- Reefs and Rainforests (start Sydney) 19 Days
- Island and Rainforest (start Whitsundays) 12 Days
- Reefs and Rainforests (start Sydney) 19 Days
- Island and Rainforest with Whitsundays Sailing (start Airlie Beach) 11 Days
- Reefs and Rainforests with Whitsundays Sailing (start Sydney) 20 Days
- Island and Rainforest (start Cairns) 12 Days
- Reefs and Rainforests with Whitsundays Sailing (start Cairns) 19 Days
- Island and Rainforest (start Whitsundays) 12 Days
- Reefs and Rainforests (start Cairns) 19 Days
- Island and Rainforest with Whitsundays Sailing (start Cairns) 12 Days
Related Optionals
- Skyrail + from A$40 one way; A$60 return
- Hot Air Ballooning + A$200
- Outer Barrier Reef Cruise + from A$160
- Scuba Diving (in addition to Outer Barrier Reef Cruise) + from A$55 (cerified dive); from A$95 (introductory dive)
- Tandem Sky-Diving + from A$310
Featured Travel Photos
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Recent Tips
...hikes along the provided paths through basins of hot springs and geysers are an amazing experience...
For ladies I would definitely recommend finding some slightly nicer than normal black flats... I bought some in Prague for super cheap and still wear them all the time!
Definitely worth doing if you are in any way interested in Ancient Rome - the guide is a wealth of knowledge.
