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Cairns Aquarium: reef and rainforest
Travel through Tropical North Queensland ecosystems, from freshwater rainforest to reef, at Cairns Aquarium.
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Travel through Tropical North Queensland ecosystems, from freshwater rainforest to reef, at Cairns Aquarium.
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Explore a central Cairns cultural precinct spanning three heritage buildings and a changing program of visual art.
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Explore tropical plants, garden collections and accessible outdoor spaces at the Cairns Botanic Gardens in Edge Hill.
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Explore central Cairns on a self-guided heritage walk through historic buildings and city landmarks.
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Cool off at the saltwater swimming lagoon on the Cairns Esplanade, with family-friendly facilities near the city centre.
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Discover stories, objects and photographs that trace the history of Cairns and Far North Queensland.
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Look for theatre, music, dance, film and comedy at Cairns' central performing-arts venue.
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Use a relaxed two-day plan for Cairns City, combining flat Esplanade walking with aquarium and market stops.
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Follow an elevated rainforest boardwalk to views over Barron Falls and the gorge near Kuranda.
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Take on a strenuous rainforest circuit from Collins Avenue, with views across Cairns and the northern coast.
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Relax among tropical plantings and look for concerts, theatre and other open-air performances at Munro Martin Parklands.
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Explore Cairns through its tropical gardens, local history and reef departures, with practical arrival and safety advice.
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Sample tropical produce, food stalls and local market energy at Rusty's Markets in central Cairns.
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Walk beside Stoney Creek past clear pools and small waterfalls to a creekside viewpoint near Kamerunga.
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See live performance, gallery exhibitions and workshops at a Cairns arts venue set in converted World War II tanks.