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Cairns, a gateway into tropical Northern Queensland has become an international tourist destination. In fact, this city has been rated the third most popular tourist destination in Australia after Sydney and Brisbane. The cosmopolitan city of Cairns boasts of the tropical lifestyle of its residents, its blue lagoons, tableland and wet rain forest lakes, plenty of accommodation and dining options, world-class shopping arcades and so on. Above all Cairns' close proximity to the world-famous the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropical Rainforests make this place a sought-after holiday destination. Cairns is one of the scuba-diving sites of the Great Barrier Reef. Tourist Attractions- The major tourist attractions are the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropical Forests . Other attractions include- - Daintree National Park
- Cape Tribulation,
- Cooktown
- Cape York Peninsula
- Atherton Tableland
- Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
- Kuranda Skyrail Gondola Cableway
- Port Douglas
- Cape Tribulation
Other Attractions - Tourists can also indulge in other sporting activities like- - Cycling
- Horse Riding
- Bungee Jumping
- Diving
- Rafting down the Tully, Russell and Barron Rivers.
Shopping- You can shop in the following places- - Pier Shopping Centre
- Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Stockland Earlville
- Hedley Liquor Group
- Cairns Night Markets
- Marina Mirage
- Port Douglas
- Portrait Australia
Food -Cairns offers a large number of eateries including cafes, restaurants and pubs. These food places are especially found along the Shields Street and The Esplanade . At the Esplanade you will find an array of Seafood, Italian, Chinese, Lebanese and Australian Cuisines while at the Shields Street you will find Italian, Australian, Indian, Thai, Malaysian and European cuisines. Accommodation – You can choose from the wide range of accommodation available in Cairns such as backpacker hostels, five star resorts, luxurious hotels and apartments.
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