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The City Beyond The Reef!

The laidback city of Cairns with its mindboggling tourist spots as well as heritage sites is the perfect place to start off the Great Australian Tour! The tropical climate of this spellbound city adds up to the tourist influx entering this spectacular land Down Under every year. Gateway to Queensland, this rainforest slash modern city is most famous for its ease of accessibility to one of the seven wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef. Extending up to 2300 km, the reef is a mystery in its own right.

The reef might have stolen the show when it comes to topping the tourist hot spots but the magically-wrapped city of Cairns is full of surprises and most of it are hidden inside the city and the lush environs surrounding it. From sumptuous cafés to bustling markets, the foodie aspect of Cairns is boundless.

Cairns is blessed with numerous sightseeing tour destinations other than Great Barrier Reef. The famous Cultural Park, the mountain village of Kuranda, the Scenic Railway and the medieval rainforest are a few among them.

Meet the Aboriginals

Cultural Park is another highlight of this laidback city, with the Tjapukai Cultural Centre offering the best-known Aboriginal experience in the whole of Australia, with cultural exchange, primeval cuisine, spear throwing and many Aboriginal activities that assure a complete entertainment package. They also teach you to master the skill of using a boomerang and to throw a spear on target. The guided bush trail, fire making ceremony, Aboriginal style dinner and many other entertaining activities are ready to be experienced at the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park.

The Jurassic Forest of Daintree

Cairns is also home to the oldest rainforest of the world, the Daintree. This extensive area of pristine wilderness is an exclusive asset which can’t be compared with any other. The diverse range of plants and endangered animals that inhabit this tropical rainforest add to it. Take a tour of this enchanting wood and come across rare tree-dwelling kangaroo and the endangered jurassic bird; Cassowary. Short cruises here are also a hit with tourists and locals alike. The jumping crocs is a fascination for many and people flock in to see the mighty reptiles in action all throughout the busy season.

Kuranda Village and Scenic Rail

The tranquil village of Kuranda is a must-visit, the mystic aura surrounding the mountain village, Aboriginal arts, local markets and many other intriguing things and activities are what await you in this scenic village.

Also, the Kuranda Scenic Railway is something that shouldn’t be missed! Treat your eyes with panoramic views of rugged mountains, splendid waterfalls and spectacular Barron Gorge. Also, click spellbounding pictures of this geological brilliance.

The hidden riches and mystical essence of the elusive rainforest provide a wormhole to another dimension dating back to centuries. The ancient rainforest is truly a magnificent piece of mystery from the past, taking us on an insightful walkback in time to make us understand the ecological value of forests and trees.

Add to your bucket list a visit to these amazing places and choose the ideal Cairns sightseeing tour that lets you experience the aura of all these places in an elite fashion.

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