Cairns
and the Great Barrier Reef
CAIRNS
- A holiday in Tropical North Queensland by MedhaRuby
The picturesque tropical city
of Cairns is a dream come true for anyone seeking a great holiday. Cairns
city which is named after the then Governor of Queensland William Wellington
Cairns, is ideally located at about a distance of 2500 km from Sydney and
holds the mantle of being the safest tropical city in the world. Blessed
with extremely good weather, Cairns is the third most favorite tourist
destination in Australia next only to Sydney and the Gold Coast. It has
both dry and wet seasons stretching from April to November and from November
to March respectively. The Cairns weather attracts a number of tourists
the whole year round to this beautiful city.
Beautifully located between
the vast seas and the mountains, it enjoys all the advantages of being
accessible by both road and air. One can enjoy all the places of interest
in and around Cairns by staying in Cairns as a base. A memorable cruise
to the enchanting Green and Fitzroy Island is a great way to take back
beautiful memories of Australia. The other major attractions can be seen
traveling on organized site seeing tours.
There is something here for
everyone whether you want to have a relaxed lazy holiday or a very adventurous
one - Cairns has it all and even more. The casinos, nightclubs and the
pavement restaurants are a major attraction here catering to all tastes
and moods. The Botanic Gardens, Mt. Whitfield, the centenary lakes are
some of the places of interests here. The World Heritage spots such as
The Great Barrier Reef, The Tropical rainforests and the Riversleigh Fossil
fields are yet another feather in the cap of the beautiful city of Cairns.
Cairns is an ideal destination for all ages, with all you need to experience
a great holiday. A perfect blend of the traditional and the modern, it
offers a wide range of activities travelers seek during a holiday. 
Shopping is a delightful
experience for the hard core shoppers and you'll definitely find beautiful
mementos to take back with you providing lasting memories of your vacation
to the scenic locations of Cairns.
Cairns has a number of restaurants
which cater to different palates and different budgets. A wide variety
of cuisine these restaurants have to offer have the potential to make your
vacation a gastronomic delight. Cairns hotels and resorts also offer accommodation
to suit all needs and budgets.
Cairns being a popular tourist
destination is not a surprise for anybody who has been here. A holiday
in Tropical North Queensland might well make it difficult to want to return
home. It's likely your spare hours might be spent your next opportunity
to visit this fabulous destination.
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as specific advice.
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