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Five reasons why Cairns is your ideal family holiday destination 6 Aug 2015
Cairns, a major city in Australia’s Queensland state, is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, to an amazing rainforest and loads of unique creatures that will give your family truly a holiday of a lifetime. There are also city attractions that will give you and the kids plenty to do. Make the most of your trip with these family-friendly ideas. 1. Meet some crocodiles (and other creatures) Explore wildlife in nature parks and rainforests close to the city at venues such as Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, Cairns Wildlife Dome and the Great Barrier Reef. Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is 40 minutes north of Cairns and the best place to see crocodiles and local wildlife up close. Just over two kilometres of timber boardwalks and paths lead visitors through woodlands and rainforest filled with beautiful tropical birds and other native fauna. Enjoy its entertaining and educational wildlife presentations including cassowaries, koalas, quolls and much more. Join its guided lagoon tours allowing visitors to see the crocodiles in their natural habitat. Cairns Wildlife Dome is a wholly interactive environment where you can get close to animals in an all-weather setting. Learn about Australia’s fauna and see native birds, turtles, gliders, reptiles and freshwater crocodiles. You can get your thrills with the ZOOM experience – a rope course that includes crossings and zip-lines taking participants directly over of a four-metre saltwater crocodile. It is the world’s first Challenge Ropes Course within a wildlife exhibit!
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Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome
2. Experience a natural wonder A World Heritage site of epic beauty, The Great Barrier Reef is one place you must visit when in Cairns. There are many accredited tour operators who run guided excursions to the reef. The very best will give you and your family the chance to snorkel in sheltered coral lagoons with a marine biologist on hand to help you better understand the animals and structures you’ll see.
Great Barrier Reef Seawalker at Green Island
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A Family Holiday on the Great Barrier Reef
3. Meet the locals The Aboriginal people, the original inhabitants of Australia, have a rich culture that they’re passionate about sharing with visitors. Tjpapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park is an ideal place to immerse yourself in the culture of this ancient civilisation. Visit the park by day or night to enjoy a unique experience which includes performance, dance, food and arts. Kids will love the spectacular fire-making show, campfire experience and the chance to learn some traditional dance moves.
Tjapukai- dance theatre
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4. Get high Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the tropical rainforests of north Queensland at the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, a world first in environmental tourism. The Diamond View Gondolas with glass floors take you on an amazing ride over Australia’s World-Heritage-listed tropical rainforest canopy and deep into the forest, offering spectacular views below your feet.
Skyrail - Diamond View Gondola 5. Esplanade — Cairns version! Cairns Esplanade is a night and day venue that is sure to keep your family entertained. The Lagoon is a 4800square-metre saltwater swimming pool open all year round, while Muddy’s playground has water play areas, a flying fox, sound chimes, a track ride, rope bridge, slides, play houses, story-telling areas, see-saw, trick track and puzzle games. There are also vibrant Night Markets, open every night, with some of the most unique shopping in the region. How to get there: Make sure the kids land in Cairns in good shape by making the flight a joy to fly. SilkAir is the only airline that flies direct to Cairns, three times a week. Plan you next holiday by visiting the SilkAir website to get the best deals and make bookings today. For more information on Cairns attractions, head to Queensland.com.
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