Monday, May 9, 2011

Tropical North Queensland

There are plenty of things to do and see in Tropical North Queensland. Some of the natural attractions in the area are the Great Barrier Reef, rainforests and beaches. There are a number of things to do in the city of Cairns.

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef in the world. Visitors can get a close look at the reef when they go scuba diving, snorkeling, cruising or sailing. One day cruises and cruises that last for several days are available. Passengers have opportunities to snorkel and scuba dive while they are on these cruises. Trips on kayaks, catamarans and glass bottom boats are available. Travelers who want to see the Great Barrier Reef from the air can take helicopter flights over the area.

Passengers can take boat trips to the islands of the Great Barrier Reef. Fitzroy Island and Green Island are 45 minutes by boat from the city of Cairns. Fitzroy Island has places for swimming and snorkeling. Visitors can take walking trails through the hills of the island. Green Island has sandy beaches and a rainforest.

Visitors can also see the rainforest when they visit the village of Kuranda. This village is in the midst of a rainforest 25 kilometers from Cairns. Rainforestation Nature Park is minutes away from Kuranda. Tours of the land and water in the rainforest are available in amphibious Army Ducks. Guides provide information about the plants and animals in the rainforest in the work of these tours. A tour of the Koala and Wildlife Park area of the nature park give visitors a chance to see koalas, kangaroos and wombats.

Travelers who drive east from Kuranda will come to the beaches north of Cairns. The beach at Yorkeys Knob is 15 miles from the center of Cairns. There are places here for swimming and snorkeling. Holloways Beach is south of Yorkeys Knob and has places for swimming. Machans Beach is the closest beach to Cairns. This beach is a good place for walking. It is 10 minutes from the center of Cairns.

There’s things to do outside and inside in Cairns. Visitors can swim in the pool at Cairns Lagoon in the midst of the city’s business district. Native Australian plants are displayed at the Cairns Botanic Gardens. Exhibits on the history of Cairns can be seen at the Cairns Museum.

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