Cairns TOP 5 day trips
Cairns, Queensland Australia is located in a beautiful area! The stunning Great Barrier Reef and wildlife like crocodiles in the Daintree Forest make this one of the must see places in Australia. The skyrail in Kuranda should not be missed, as well as the Mossmann Gorge and Barron Falls! enjoy this short video and do not forget to look at my channel for more travel tips!
1. Great Barrier Reef
2. Daintree Forest
3. Skyrail Kuranda
4. Mossman Gorge
5. Barron Falls
Top 5 Best Places in Australia
Tom and Amy have been travelling around Australia for 11 months in their 1989 Toyota Landcruiser.
In this interview they talk about their favourite things to do in Australia. Top destinations, experiences and enjoying sightseeing tours for tourists, backpackers, grey nomads and more.
Amy and Tom write about their experiences in their blog
Video Transcription: (part 1)
Interviewer: So Amy, Tom, you two have been travelling around Australia since until October, 2010. It is now August, 2011, and we are in Mission Beach, in Northern Queensland, and our campsite is just over to your left. So tell me what are your top five favourite things that you've done on your trip around Australia so far? Tom: Turquoise Bay, Cape Range National Park, Western Australia, definitely up there.
Interviewer: And what's so good about that? Tom: It's free to experience once you've paid the national park entrance, which is like 12 bucks. You just roll up, grab a snorkel and goggles, and you can wade out.
Amy: There is a coral reef literally ten metres away. Tom: Ten metres from the beach, beautiful white beach, and you're above a tropical reef. It's amazing, parrot fish, and you name it, it's there. Interviewer: Okay. What's that called again? Tom: Turquoise Bay, and it's in Cape Range National Park, Western Australia. Amy: 20 minutes drive from Exmouth. Interviewer: So about nine days drive from Sydney. Amy: That's all. Interviewer: Okay, second best? Amy: This isn't in any order. Interviewer: No, okay. All right. Two of five? Amy: Hartley's? Tom: Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, maybe is it called? I'm not sure. Amy: Yes. Tom: That's in Tropical North Queensland, just north of Cairns. Amy: About half an hour north of Cairns. Tom: And it's 35 bucks a person. Amy: It is seriously the best 35 bucks we've spent. Tom: Yeah, the best tourist attraction we've been to. Interviewer: So why's it so good over other parks? Tom: It didn't feel like a zoo. Amy: It was like a natural setting the whole way around. Wasn't it? Tom: Yeah. Amy: It didn't have any cages or anything containing the animals. Interviewer: So, basically you walk with the crocodiles? Amy: We started off. The first thing we did was we went on a boat cruise in their man-made lagoon, and in that lagoon there are 18 saltwater crocodiles. Tom: One of which is the second largest saltwater, Australian crocodile in captivity. Interviewer: How big was it? Tom: 5.4? Amy: 6, I think. Tom: 5.6 or was it 4.6? Amy: No, 5.6. Interviewer: Wide or long? Tom: It's big. Amy: Thank god not wide. Tom: Believe it or not. Interviewer: How wide was it? Tom: It looks artificial. Amy: It was about the width of the troopie. Tom: Yeah, width of a car. Interviewer: Width of a car. And how high was it? Tom: Not very high. Unimpressive height. Amy: Yeah. Interviewer: Basically enough to eat a person though. Tom: Yeah. Their croc attack show is incredible. Tom: Yeah, it's in the water with the crocs. Amy: These guys inside of the swimming pool with a four metre saltwater crocodile. And he's in the water. Interviewer: Crikey. Tom: Yeah, crikey, indeed. Interviewer: Look at this beauty. Amy: In the cloudy water with this crocodile just lurking around, and he is in shin deep water just talking to us. Interviewer: He's obviously retarded. Tom: Yeah, he knows what he's doing, or doesn't. Interviewer: Okay, third? Tom: Lake Argyle cruise. Interviewer: Where's Lake Argyle? Tom: Lake Argyle is in the Kimberly. Interviewer: Where's the Kimberly? Amy: Northern Western Australia. It's right on the border of NT, Northern Territory and Western Australia. Tom: It's on the end of the. Amy: We're a little bit biased because we worked there. Interviewer: How long did you work there for? Tom: Two weeks. Interviewer: Did you make anything interesting? Tom: Money. Amy: That was very interesting. Interviewer: Did you make any interesting signposts? Amy: Yes. Thank you for asking. Interviewer; Oh, that's interesting. Amy: That was my little duty. Interviewer: Your little gift to the Lake Argyle community? Amy: Yes, yes. But you have to go there to find out what it says. Interviewer: Okay. Tom: Lake Argyle was amazing. We worked there for two weeks, and the last day we were there we went on the tour, and it was just breathtaking. It was far better than either of us had expected it possibly could be. Interviewer: What made it so good? Amy: And our boss, Greg, who we were working for, he was without a doubt the best tour leader we have ever had. Interviewer: Was he the skipper of the boat o something? Tom: He was, yes. Just the enormity of it. You don't realize how big it is until you get out on the water. The bird life, the wildlife, everything shows you the history. Amy: And crocodiles too. Interviewer: Lots of Swedish girls in bikinis? Tom: Plenty of whatever you want. Interviewers: Norwegians and Swedes.
TOP 25 AUSTRALIA Things to do | Best Attractions | Places to Visit
Best things to do in Australia in the favorit places to visit - Australia has so many good attractions in every cities in this country. In this video, you will know all the popular things to do in Australia.
In Sydney, tourist usually visit the most popular and iconic places in Australia, Sydney Harbour. First trip to Australia or Sydney, visitors always looking to the most popular sightseeing of Sydney Harbour with Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge as the main attractions. Sydney also has others popular places to visit or attractions such as Bondi to Cooge Beach Coastal Walk, Sydney Ferries and The Royal Botanic Garden.
After Sydney, Melbourne is the second city of Australia that you must visit. Melbourne also has so many must see places as example Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (Melbourne Gardens), Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and Shrine of Remembrance. Don't forget to explore Melbourne with City Circle Tram. Don't forget to visit capital of Australia, Canberra, with Australian War Memorial as the most popular attractions in Canberra and Australia as general.
For nature atttractions (gardens, parks, nature & wildlife areas, beaches, lakes, etc) in Australia, there are Kings Park & Botanic Garden in Perth, The Great Ocean Road in Torquay, Mount Wellington in Hobart, Uluru and Kata Tjuta in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Lake McKenzie in Fraser Island, Noosa National Park in Noosa, Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach in Whitsunday Island, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary in Brighton, Flinders Chase National Park in Kangaroo Island, Hartley's Crocodile Adventures in Palm Cove, Cataract Gorge Reserve in Launceston and Dove Lake Circuit in Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park.
For more detail about things to do in Australia or best attractions or best places to visit in Australia, just watch this video from start to the end. We hope you can decide where to go or what to do in Australia after watch this video.
Australia: Port Douglas to Cape Tribulation
Traveling Australia, Port Douglas to Cape Tribulation. If you're looking for a tropical getaway on your next vacation, checkout Queensland's far north coast! Situated on the fringe of the world's oldest rainforest. The Daintree stretches along a ribbon of coastline and white sandy beaches that kiss the Great Barrier Reef.
Port Douglas is a small beach town with friendly locals, great accommodations, tasty eateries and fun shopping. The town is easy to walk with most of the food, shopping and several hotels situated around the main street, Macrossan. The main grocery store is Coles in the town center, a small Food Works is also nearby. Accommodations typically cost more in this popular vacation town, so it's a good idea to shop around online for cheaper deals. We like Agoda, Booking, Trip Advisor, and Wotif.
Cape Tribulation is an awe-inspiring experience. Getting there is easy, from Port Douglas take the Cook Highway north and follow the signs to the Cape Tribulation ferry, it's $23 roundtrip. No need for a 4x4 if you stay on the main road. This region is truly where the Daintree rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef. Explore the area by taking a bush walk (there are several great walk paths and boardwalks) or relax on the white sand beaches. Cape Tribulation has a handful of accommodations but a day trip from Port Douglas is a great option and we found a full day to be a good amount of time to see the sights.
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Port Douglas is also a popular base from which to explore the Great Barrier Reef and the rainforests of the Wet Tropics, Daintree and Cape Tribulation.
There are numerous tours that embark from Port Douglas, many combining the adventure experiences of the Reef and the Wet Tropics. Accommodation options in Port Douglas offer a unique insight into the splendour of nature. Enjoy a massage to the sounds of the rainforest or the waves crashing on the beach.
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Thala Beach Lodge
Port Douglas Wildlife Habitat
On the Inlet Seafood Restaurant
Poseidon Cruises
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【Travelogue 720HD】 Queensland Australia
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Date: 2011-12-28
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Port Douglas. Queensland. Australia
Port Douglas is a town in Far North Queensland, Australia, approximately 70 km (40 mi) north of Cairns. Its permanent population was 3,205 at the time of the 2011 census. The town's population can often double, however, with the influx of tourists during the peak tourism season May–September. The town is named in honour of former Premier of Queensland, John Douglas.
In November 1996 United States President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton chose the town as their only holiday stop on their historic visit to Australia. When dining at a local restaurant they witnessed a couple's wedding certificate. On a return visit on 11 September 2001, the then ex-President was again dining at the Salsa Bar and Grill, a local restaurant, when he was advised of the 11 September attacks. He returned to the United States the following day.
On 5 July 1943, a RAAF Vultee Vengeance (Serial Number A27-217) crash landed on the beach near Port Douglas.
Port Douglas was No. 3 on Australian Traveller magazine's list of 100 Best Towns In Australia. 2013.
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Things to do in Port Douglas Tropical North Queensland
Tropical North Queensland can be the perfect place to visit for families or a romantic getaway. Flights to Port Douglas will come in to Cairns airport, which is an hours' drive south of Port Douglas.
Port Douglas boasts some stunning luxury resorts where you can simply spend your time sipping on cocktails and relaxing in the sun.
If you're looking to explore the region stroll up to the Trinity Bay lookout, visit Mossman Gorge where you can walk through the rainforest or take a dip in the crystal waters or head to Daintree Rainforest offering boardwalks amongst the trees and crocodile spotting boat trips.
A visit to North Queensland isn't complete without a trip to the Great Barrier Reef, take a boat out to the reef, snorkel or dive and admire the many species that call the reef home.
Port Douglas is a foodie destination so after a long day you'll find somewhere great to eat and recharge your batteries.
For detailed information about Port Douglas, visit our comprehensive travel guide
Port Douglas, Queensland Australia Travel Vlog Part 2/2
In this series of videos Ben & Di head to Port Douglas in Tropical north Queensland. Port Douglas in about an hours Drive north of Cairns.
As part of our adventure we head out to Mossman Gorge and the Daintree as we as take a cruise up the Daintree river on a wilderness tour.
We check out some privately managed apartments at the Sea Temple Resort and head out to dinner for at Zinc restaurant for a bite to eat
In Part 1 we sailed out to Low Isles on the Great Barrier Reef with Aquarius Luxury sailing.
We check out some privately managed apartments at the Sea Temple Resort and head out to dinner for a cultural night out at Flames of the forest.
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Palm Cove Beach - Cairns
Palm Cove beach is arguably the most pristine of all Cairns' Northern Beaches, and it offers picnic tables and free barbeques along its entire length. At the northern end of the beach is a long jetty used for fishing and the Palm trees line the shore.
Behind the fringe of palm trees lies Palm Cove Accommodation. From backpackers accommodation to 5-star resorts and fine-dining restaurants, Palm Cove has it all. This versatile beach can be used for the most relaxing holiday experience you can find, and can also serve as an exciting venue for water sports and other activities the far north has to offer.
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