#cairns activities

Cairns: Thrills & Spills (IV)

  When in Cairns: When all is said and done, you cannot go to Cairns and not visit the Great Barrier Reef. Just remember that there’re many other things you can do on dry land as well, in and out of the city! Find Nemo                       Yours truly snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef (Credit: Reef Magic) One of the world’s seven natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef’s coral reef system is…

Cairns: Thrills & Spills (III)

When in Cairns: Yes, there’s loads to do in this Australian city that is flanked by the Great Barrier Reef. Here are two more options: Inhabit the Island Sunset as seen from Fitzroy Island (Credit: Fitzroy Island Resort) Just a 45-minute ferry ride from Cairns, Fitzroy Island (www.fitzroyisland.com.au) is a 99-room tropical island resort with its own rainforest and beaches, located on the edge of…

Cairns: Thrills & Spills (II)

When in Cairns: There’s more to do than just diving and snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef. Check out other fun activities like the following: Claim the hunting ground                                   Mangrove walk at Cooya Beach (Credit: Marguerita Tan) Cairns is filled with lovely beaches. At Cooya Beach, an hour’s drive north of the city, you can embark on the Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat…