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May 7, 2012

[CONTEST] Win 2 tickets to a Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Tour and Cruise!

Are you dreaming of seeing the Great Barrier Reef from a helicopter? Or maybe you just want to spend some time snorkeling and admiring the wildlife? This month one lucky winner will receive two tickets to do both with the Great Barrier Reef Scenic Helicopter Tour and Cruise from Cairns!

May 1, 2012

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Riding the Kuranda Scenic Railway

One of the great rides of Cairns, Australia the Kuranda Scenic Railway is a relaxing and most impressive way to experience the history and beauty of the area. In just two hours, the famous railway winds its way through picturesque waterfalls and magical ravines to and from Cairns and Kuranda.

April 3, 2012

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White Water Rafting in Cairns

Though it’s known as the “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef,” the Australian city of Cairns is also a great base for day trips and extended excursions into the surrounding rainforest, parks, rivers, streams and gorges. One of the most exciting ways to explore the interior is via a Cairns white water rafting tour.

March 28, 2012

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Cairns Outback: Explore the Depths of the Chillagoe Caves

Danger, adventure, and raw beauty abound in the great Down Under and naturally, no visit is complete without experiencing first hand one of the greatest wonders of the world – the Great Barrier Reef.

March 23, 2012

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[VIDEO] Great Barrier Reef Heli Tour and Cruise from Cairns

There’s nothing quite as exciting as exploring the depths of a country you’ve never been to. Unless of course you’re doing it on a helicopter and cruise tour and that particular site happens to be the Great Barrier Reef. Undeniably the Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s most beautiful natural sites (one of the seven natural wonders of the world, in fact). You’ll get to enjoy not just a stunning 25 minute fly-over of the Reef, with complimentary commentary, but then you’ll give into your diving/snorkeling gear, and jump in for a first hand unforgettable experience.

February 28, 2012

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3 Ways to Enjoy Wildlife In Any Weather

No visit to Cairns is complete without some exposure to regional flora and fauna. The following opportunities are some of the best that the city and the region have to offer. No matter the weather, you’ll be eager and able to explore these wild features of Cairns.