Advantages: plenty to see and do, great history, interesting flora & fauna
Disadvantages: remote

No trip to Cairns is complete without a trip to Kuranda. Situated 25 kms from Cairns it is perhaps a trip best taken via an official tour which also takes in the journey to and from Kuranda. The journey to and from is undoubtedly part of the destination. ... Read review

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It looks fantastic, made all the better by your photos. by kevin121

Went to Kuranda myself when i was in Cairns. Would definetely recommend it. Had a fantastic day. by manimal

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Kuranda by Skyrail/Cairns
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Advantages: Close to nature
Disadvantages: not for the faint hearted who are scared of creepy crawlies

...really want to experience the Daintree rainforest you have to stay there a few days rather than go on a day trip from Cairns. Take the Daintree River Ferry (about $10 Aus) & look out for crocs as you cross. We stayed at Deep Forest Lodge - deep in ... Read review

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Hi welcome to Ciao. Sorry for the low rate, but really doesn't tell me a lot about where you went - how much is it to stay, how far away from Cairns etc.. A good idea (if you don't mind me saying) is to have a good look at review in lots of areas on this site, get an idea of what people like, read and rate lots, it will help build your profile up. If you do edit this review, and add to it. Lat me know, i'll happily come back and re-read/rate it for you. All the best. Larry by lazza123

You have left me wanting to know more, cheers anyway, Greg by Maximus-Qualitus

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Advantages: gateway to areas of stunning, natural beauty
Disadvantages: lack of history, no real beaches

Cairns is a strange place in that you do not really go to Cairns to experience Cairns. It is more of a focal point for exploring other areas around it. That is to say that Cairns has not got lots of attractions in it's own right because it has but the vas ... Read review

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Excellent review by karimkha

hightly detailed and well laid out review. by sjp1966

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Not a Cairns in the world!
by thedevilinme

I Cairn Help But Recommend
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A few days in the tropics ...
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Advantages: Handy to cairns town centre.
Disadvantages: over priced

Rainforest Dome is worth visting if you require a short distraction from the Casino that sits beneath the Dome! It has a large collection of native bird life that the customer can interact with as the birds are free to fly around the dome. The staff are v ... Read review

Advantages: Extremely clean, fantastic facilities and brilliant location
Disadvantages: Check in not until 2pm.

I stayed at Gilligan's for two weeks and had a fantastic stay. It is an amazing venue with clean rooms, a large tv area, pool, bar and a treatment room. I would say it is quite extravagant compared to all of the other hostels I stayed in during my trip u ... Read review

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I was travelling by Greyhound bus along the east coast. It was about a 5 minute walk from the bus stop to the hostel. The airport was also located within a close proximity. There was a shuttle service running from town to the airport every 20 minutes and it was around a 20 minute journey. In terms of location the hotel was situated in an ideal area. About 5 minutes to the north were the clothes shops and there was also a huge Woolworths to do grocery shopping. When heading 5 minutes south this was the main town centre with other shops, internet cafes and the lagoon. by clover123

tell us a bit about how to get there from airport/station. In Cairns (anywhere in Australia) these things are very useful to know. Cheers by greatmum1

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TERRIBLE and HORRIBLE, DISGUSTING
by snufi

THE BEST PLACE TO STAY IN CAIRNS
by micropal

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Advantages: Superb experiance
Disadvantages: Hungry crocs

As some of you might have noticed from some of my other reviews, I have recently been on holidays in far North Queensland, Australia. It's such a beautiful and diverse place I can't help but write some more about my trip. Hope no one thinks I'm going o ... Read review

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Wow, what a cool trip there. Thanks for another good read! :o) by EpinionSmorg

I did this a couple of years ago, it was fantastic! Excellent review, Alison x by Allyalcock

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Cruising the Daintree River with Bruce Belcher
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Advantages: Great Facilities, good value for money
Disadvantages: Not close to town centre

We stayed 4 nights at the Lakes in a 2 bedroom self-catering appartment at about £70pn. The Lakes is a purpose build resort and spa with a number of apartment blocks We had a very spacious apartment with all mod cons and as we had been travelling a whi ... Read review

Advantages: Amazing Views
Disadvantages: Queues at busy times, need a head for heights

It takes about 30-40 minutes to go up the Sky Rail to Karanda and there is also a scenic railway. Depending on which option you go for you can go to/from using either or a combination and costs vary. I would recommend booking a daytrip as coaches collect ... Read review

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Cairns Australia sky rail to Kuranda
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Advantages: Cheap base for the area
Disadvantages: Not that much in the town itself

...me not to go to Cairns as it's 'dirty', 'ugly' and 'boring'. Never one to listen to comments like that, I still decided to stay there for a week, shunning Port Douglas and Palm Cover in favour of accommodation in Cairns itself, ... Read review

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An excellent review and a help if i ever visit oz by i_h8_celtic

You should win a prize for that title! Lx by purplelynne

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Not a Cairns in the world!
by thedevilinme

you Cairn do it
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A few days in the tropics ...
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Advantages: Cheap, clean, secure
Disadvantages: Small, murky pool, the 'menu'

...I chose to stay at JJ's Backpackers because it was cheaper than cheap, and the 15 minute walk into town would lead to me having to get some exercise. I spent a t ... Read review

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So good, I said it twice. Ahem. by TheDuke

Makes me wish I could travel again! by TheDuke

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Advantages: Hotel accomodation, backpacker prices!
Disadvantages: popular, so book in advance, slightly more expensive then alternatives!

Would definitely recommend this amazing hostel, to anyone staying in cairns, not just backpackers Yes its slightly more expensive then some other places, however if your'e just starting your trip, and are a bit jet lagged, or you're justfinishing your ... Read review

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Brings back memories of late mornings buying expensive pizza slices from the guy outside Woolshed and the short stagger home to my immensely comfy practically double bed in Gilligans. Just to see some roommates get up to go for a diving course. Nice review, definitely the best hostel in Cairns. by kikixx

Sounds good. Thanks for the info. Maureen by MAFARRIMOND

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TERRIBLE and HORRIBLE, DISGUSTING
by snufi

The best place to stay in Cairns
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Advantages: Very informative tour
Disadvantages: nothing to report

...North Queensland is a Daintree River cruise. There are many options available to choose from, you can go for a short 1 hour cruise or you can make a day of it. Check out all the different companies ... Read review

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I've just done this, it was great - Louise by Looby5

Good review x by hunni786

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Don't miss the Daintree!
by Looby5

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Advantages: Just a short plane ride from New Zealand
Disadvantages: Summer weather

I took a short break from the cold New Zealand winter and flew ' across the ditch ' to the land of sun and surf for a short break. After catching up with family for a few days in the Gold Coast, we boarded another plane bound for Cairns. This was my fi ... Read review

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Brilliant review - wish i was a'short flight' from the barrier reef!!! by ZoltanLouis

I didn't like Cairns itself that much cos of all the 'touristy' stuff they are selling every which way you turn but it is great for winter sun and for getting to cape tribulation and the great barrier reef - they were fantastic! xxx by Allyalcock

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Not a Cairns in the world!
by thedevilinme

you Cairn do it
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I Cairn Help But Recommend
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Advantages: Gateway to reef, rainforest and tropics!
Disadvantages: Toursity, pubs, travel agents, no beach!

...a couple of days in Cairns in North Queensland in the far north east of Australia and to be honest I was not very impressed with the actual town itself! I went in August so the back end of their winter so the weather was good considering this is ... Read review

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The more I read the more I'd love to go, lou xx by Playgirl27

mmm wish i could go now by chattell

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Not a Cairns in the world!
by thedevilinme

you Cairn do it
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I Cairn Help But Recommend
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Advantages: Great location just a couple minutes walk from the esplanade and the reef tours
Disadvantages: There are much nicer hotels in Cairns but not at this price.

I recently got home from a backpacking tour of Australia and can honestly say it beats hanging around Edinburgh during summer waiting for my course to start again! I decided to stay a few days in a hotel at the end of my travels as i had the funds left ... Read review

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Most things have already been said about this review, I enjoyed reading it. Thank you. by grown_up_girlie

for a first review that was pretty good. by pinkmatchstick

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