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Cairns is a regional city,stretching from Miriwinni to Ellis Beach, in far north Queensland. The discovery of gold by the early explorers prompted European settlement around 1872 - though aboriginals had already lived in the area for hundreds of years. Cairns was initially a port town, set up to export the gold and later tin and copper. After the gold rush finished, many other crops were tried, with sugar being the most successful and it still is a major industry in the area. Currently, the city is expanding rapidly (current population 130,000) fuelled by te tourism boom of the mid 80s.
Cairns is close to two of the world's greatest natural treasures - the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforests, both World Heritage listed. The Great Barrier Reef is only one and a half hours away by boat, while the Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation are also close by. Cairns has also constructed several theme parks in the city - Skyrail, a Gondola ride that extends for 7.5km over the rainforest and the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park.
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Cairns Accommodation & Tours A good range of Cairns accommodation properties to suit the needs of every holiday maker to this beautiful sought after holiday destination, including Cairns Tours to other destinations.
Granadilla Villa Luxury holiday home accommodation in Cairns. Nestled high in the hills amid tropical rainforest, overlooking the Cairns City and the ocean. The self-contained vacation house is perfect for families and groups, catering for up to 9 guests.
Kuranda Resort and Spa Here the emphasis is on you and your personal choices. Be invigorated or take time out. Lay by the pool with a book, sink into a spa or exercise your freedom by choosing a myriad of activities.
Mandaly Shalimar Located in quiet seclusion, Mandalay and Shalimar Luxury Beachfront Apartments have a fifty metre walkway to the famous Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas.
Marlin Gateway Holiday Apartments Marlin Gateway Holiday Apartments is a boutique accommodation property of just 16 apartments, set in idyllic surroundings of lush tropical gardens home to a wide variety of bird life just north of Cairns.
Rainforest Grove Rainforest Grove Holiday Resort provides fully self contained accommodation to Cairns' international and domestic visitors who want a real taste of the relaxed, peaceful Australian tropics
Summit Rainforest Retreat The Summit Rainforest Retreat is located on the Cairns Highlands, also known as the Atherton Tablelands, in Far North Queensland, Australia.
The Buoys BnB The Buoys Bed and Breakfast Accommodation is a Friendly B&B in Hull Heads, near the North Queensland holiday locations of Tully, Mission Beach, Cairns and Townsville.
Tradewinds Esplanade Located on the Cairns Esplanade, your 4.5 Star Hotel for Cairns Reef and Rainforest Discovery.