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Cairns is a small port city, yet what it may lack in size it makes up for with its access to a bounty of natural beauty. In fact, Cairns is considered a gateway to tropical North Queensland. This eastern Australia city is where the rainforest meets the reef, with Daintree Rainforest to the north and the Great Barrier Reef to the east.
Start your day in Cairns by visiting some of the open parkland in the city center or going for a short swim in the man-made lagoon. Rent a bike on the promenade or hit the waves at Trinity Beach if you want to experience some Aussie surfing.
After a morning of activity, you might be ready to slow things down. A trip on the Skyrail® Rainforest Cableway is Cairns sightseeing at its best. The cable car will take you over the canopy of tropical rainforest and waterfalls. The last stop on this breathtaking 90-minute ride is Kuranda, a small mountain village where you can do a bit of shopping before heading back down to Cairns. The rail also takes passengers to Smithfield, which is less than one hour from Port Douglas, an excellent destination for upscale shopping and dining.
After your spectacular rail ride, consider checking out some of the Cairns tourism that puts you up close and personal with some of Australia’s more… dangerous wildlife. Hartleys Crocodile Adventures lets you immerse yourself in the daily life of a croc by taking a boat ride through a swamp-like habitat where several of the reptiles live.
If softer animals are more up your alley, fear not. Cairns tours should always include a stop to the Cairns Tropical Zoo, where you can make some kangaroo and koala friends.
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Best places to visit in Southport (Gold Coast) - Queensland. Originally Southport was known as Nerang Creek Heads, located in southernmost port of the colony of Queensland makes it named Southport. Southport is the CBD of the City of Gold Coast.
Things to do in Southport is to visit tourist attractions such as The Rockpools, Broadwater Parklands, Boomerang Art - Aboriginal Art Gallery, Anzac Park, Australia Fair Shopping Centre, GC Aqua Park, Southport Sharks, Southport Bowls Club, Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Griffith University, Gold Coast Little Theatre, The Brickworks Centre, James Overell Park, Southport Park Shopping Centre, Australia Fair, etc.
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The Abroad Vlog: Oz Trailer - TOP 25 THINGS TO DO IN AUSTRALIA
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1. Hang out on the Sydney Harbour
2. Surf in Manly or other beaches (Australian Open of Surfing)
3. Mardi Gras
4. Go clubbing at the Marquee/Star Casino
5. Morisset Park (wild kangaroos)
6. Taronga Zoo
7. Manly (closing) or Sydney SEA LIFE Aquarium
8. Dive in the Great Barrier Reef
9. Learn how to throw a boomerang (Rainforestation Naure Park)
10. Waterfalls (Crystal Cascades, Atherton Tablelands waterfall circuit)
11. Daintree Rainforest (cassowary)
12. Visit Sydney's Chinatown
13. Check out the beautiful architecture around Sydney
14. Step back in time at the historic Luna Park
15. View Sydney from above (Sydney Tower Eye)
16. Stroll around Circular Quay, learn about the history, see a show
17. Travel aboard the iconic Sydney Ferries (at sunset)
18. i-Creamy Artisan Gelato
19. Meet people from around the world
20. Shop and eat along the Manly pedestrian concourse
21. Kings Cross
22. Vivid Sydney (Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Chatswood)
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Attractions of the Sunshine Coast
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Im taking you on the Atlantic Clipper in the Whitsundays... this was a great way to see the sights of White Haven Beach and other parts of the Whitsunday islands.
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Roadtrip to SEAL ROCKS, AUSTRALIA
My friend and I went on a 3 days roadtrip from Sydney to Seal Rocks in Australia. As you can see, this place is beautiful!
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Rainbow Beach, Coloured Sands, Double Island Point Lighthouse
Take part in a truly Australian experience. Ride over the sand in a 4 WD, and discover your private, very own, best spot of beach.
Rainbow beach is the starting point for some of the most beautiful sights nature has to offer. Only 240 km from Brisbane (150 miles)
If you don’t have a 4 WD you can hire one or even take a 4 WD tour with one of the most established tour providers on the Cooloola Coast.
See the Coloured Sands. Have a soak in the salt water lagoons at Honeymoon Bay, take a swim in the surf or have a go at one of Queensland’s longest and safest surf breaks.
Hike up to the Double Island Point Lighthouse, and enjoy views over all of Rainbow Beach, out to Fraser Island or look south and see as far as Noosa.
From the base of the lighthouse, look out to sea. There is a good chance you’ll see some interesting sea life, including: dolphins, sharks, sea turtles. From July to November, you may even see some whales.
When it is time to head back to your accommodations you might detour from the beach and point your four wheel drive to the Cooloola Rainforest. Stop at Freshwater Day Use area for a picnic lunch. Read up on the forest at the information board and then head for the forest. All this and it is only 240 km from Brisbane.
Coloured Sands
The Coloured Sand Cliffs gave Rainbow Beach its name. Over 70 different colours make this a must see. These are impressive cliffs that can reach up to 200 metres.
Rainbow Beach was named for its famous coloured sands. The colours come from a combination of iron oxide and leached dye from the area’s vegetation. Australia’s indigenous population used the colour for the sand for painting and decorating their everyday objects.
From the Rainbow Beach Surf Lifesaving Club walk down the beach toward Double Island Point. After about 1 ½ km you will see the coloured sands. The coloured sands go on for about 10 or 11 km.
Dreamtime Story of the Coloured Sands
Way back in dream-time, there lived on the banks of the Noosa River a beautiful black maiden called Murrawar. She was in love with the Rainbow. The Rainbow would come to visit her every morning. She would clap her hands and sing to the Rainbow.
Murrawar was taken by Burwilla, a bad man from another tribe. He kept her for his slave wife. He beat her and had her do all his work. Burwilla had a terrible killing boomerang that was bigger than a tree and full of evil spirit.
Murrawar escaped and was running along the beach. Soon she saw the boomerang, it was coming to kill her. She called for help, as she fell to the ground. Suddenly she heard a loud noise and saw the Rainbow racing across the sea, it was coming to save her. The boomerang attacked the Rainbow, and they met with a thunderous crash.
The boomerang was killed instantly while the Rainbow was shattered into many pieces. The Rainbow fell to the beach, to die, and is still on the beach with all its colours.
Surf & Sand Safaris
Established in 1973, Surf & Sand Safaris is one of the longest operating 4WD tour companies in Queensland. Glenn Wiggins and his family have personally owned and operated the business since 2003. They love the area and enjoy sharing it with visitors.
After the first 10 minutes we felt as if we were traveling with friends. They were happy to share tips that will make my next self-drive visit more fun and less frustrating.
A great plus, is to not have to make the 2 km uphill trek to the Lighthouse. I understand that they are the only tour operator with keys to the gate and authorization to drive to the base of the lighthouse. On a hot day that alone is worth the cost of the trip.
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