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Cairns (/ˈkænz/), is a major city on the east coast of Far North Queensland in Australia. The city is the 5th most populous in Queensland and 14th overall in Australia. Cairns was founded in 1876 and named after William Wellington Cairns, Governor of Queensland from 1875-1877. It was formed to serve miners heading for the Hodgkinson River goldfield, but experienced a decline when an easier route was discovered from Port Douglas. It later developed into a railhead and major port for exporting sugar cane, gold and other metals, minerals and agricultural products from surrounding coastal areas and the Atherton Tableland region. The estimated residential population of the Cairns urban area in 2014 was 146,778. The region has experienced an average annual growth rate of 2.8% over the last 10 years.
Cairns is a popular travel destination for tourists because of its tropical climate and access to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
Prior to British settlement, the Cairns area was inhabited by the Mandingalbay Yidinji and the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji people, who still claim their Native Title rights. The area is known in the local Yidiny language as Gimuy.
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The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,300 kilometres (1,400 mi) over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometres (133,000 sq mi). The reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
The Great Barrier Reef can be seen from outer space and is the world's biggest single structure made by living organisms. This reef structure is composed of and built by billions of tiny organisms, known as coral polyps. It supports a wide diversity of life and was selected as a World Heritage Site in 1981.CNN labelled it one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The Queensland National Trust named it a state icon of Queensland.
A large part of the reef is protected by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, which helps to limit the impact of human use, such as fishing and tourism. Other environmental pressures on the reef and its ecosystem include runoff, climate change accompanied by mass coral bleaching, and cyclic population outbreaks of the crown-of-thorns starfish. According to a study published in October 2012 by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the reef has lost more than half its coral cover since 1985.
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Genres: Crime, Drama,https://www.expedia.com/Cairns.d889.Destination-Travel-Guides Cairns is a small port city, yet what it may lack in size it makes up for with its access to a bounty of natural beauty. In fact, Cairns is considered a gateway to tropical North Queensland. This eastern Australia city is where the rainforest meets the reef, with Daintree Rainforest to the north and the Great Barrier Reef to the east. Start your day in Cairns by visiting some of the open parkland in the city center or going for a short swim in the man-made lagoon. Rent a bike on the promenade or hit the waves at Trinity Beach if you want to experience some Aussie surfing. After a morning of activity, you might be ready to slow things down. A trip on the Skyrail® Rainforest Cableway is Cairns sightseeing at its best. The cab...
Wonderful tour of Cairns Australia to include the Lagoon swimming pool, Esplanade, harbor, and yes, thousands of bats
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http://bookinghunter.com Cairns is a regional city in the far north of Queensland, Australia, founded 1876. The city was named after William Wellington Cairns, then-current Governor of Queensland. It was formed to serve miners heading for the Hodgkinson River goldfield, but experienced a decline when an easier route was discovered from Port Douglas. It later developed into a railhead and major port for exporting sugar cane, gold and other metals, minerals and agricultural products from surrounding coastal areas and the Atherton Tableland region. As of June 2012, the population is approximately 153,075. The most important places to visit in Cairns are: The Great Barrier Reef, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Kuranda Scenic Railway, Daintree and Cape Tribulation, Dine and Wine at the Atherton ...
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Check out the latest tour prices in Cairns - CLICK LINK http://fttv.experienceoz.com.au/cairns We stopped in to check out the some of the great natural experiences that can be enjoyed in Tropical North Queensland. We started in Cairns and went out for a trip to the Great Barrier Reef. We sailed out to the reef to Michaelmas Cay with Passions of paradise. The great thing about this location is that you can snorkel right of the beach and if you are a certified diver you can also scuba dive this location. We then decided to head north to check out the Daintree Rainforest. To get to the Daintree head towards Port Douglas. On your way to the Daintree be sure to check out Mossman Gorge, if its a hot day its a great place to go for a swim. When you get to the Daintree there are many great wa...
Check out the latest tour prices in Cairns - CLICK LINK http://fttv.experienceoz.com.au/cairns In this Adventure on our drive through North Queensland we visit the destination of Cairns which is in tropical north Queensland. Cairns is known as the Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Savannah Way, however there are many other great things to experience in this great Queensland destination. For further information on what we have featured in this story please visit Cool Waters Holiday Park ph. (07) 4034 1949 website. http://www.seecairns.com Tjapukai Aboriginal Dance Show & Dinner ph. (07) 4042 9900 website. http://www.tjapukai.com.au Kuranda Scenic Railway ph. (07) 4036 9333 website. http://www.ksr.com.au Frogs Restaurant (07) 4093 7405 website. http://www.frogsrestaurant.com.a...
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Cairns is the gateway to 2 world heritage listed sites so is perfect for a trip with friends, family or a romantic getaway. Cairns is the perfect base if you're taking a trip out to the Great Barrier Reef. You can head out on a boat trip, go snorkelling or diving and even take a helicopter tour over the reef. There are a number of operators offering tours daily. If you're looking to stay on dry land, take the railway from Cairns through the Barren Gorge National Park to Kuranda. On your way down opt for the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, which glides over the forest canopy. Daintree Forest is a must visit; take a self drive tour through the forest or go with an organised group. There are some beautiful scenic walks, a canopy walk among the rainforest and even try out the crocodile spotting ...
Beach, sun and cult-park fun. This vlog showcases the best of Cairns. Join my best friend Sean and I as we walk the streets of Far North Queensland, we show you the best spots in Cairns whilst we meet charismatic characters along the way. STAY TUNED: There will be more special guests coming up this year, you don't want to miss them, so make sure you subscribe & connect with me on the channels below: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/Beingbronja -- SUBSCRIBE Facebook https://www.facebook.com/beingbronja Twitter https://www.twitter.com/beingbronja Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbronja Pintrest https://www.pintrest.com/beingbronja
Book your travel activities at http://www.viator.com/cairns Visit Cairns on the northeast coast of Queensland. Explore the Daintree Rainforest and learn about Aboriginal culture. Take a day trip to Green Island for a unique underwater experience in a Seawalker. See all of this and more by booking one of the many great Cairns tours on Viator.com! Subscribe to our channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/viatortravel?sub_confirmation=1 Download our mobile app: http://m.viator.com/mobileapps Connect with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ViatorTours Twitter: https://twitter.com/ViatorTravel Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/viatortravel/ Vine: https://vine.co/Viator Blog: http://travelblog.viator.com/ What’s so great about Viator? Whether you're planning far in advance or alre...
Travel with Ali Mutch as she spends time in Tropical North Queensland and shows off what the region has to offer. Visit www.cairnsgreatbarrierreef.org.au for more details
From Cairns to Mossman Gorge (southern part of the Daintree Rainforest) - stopping along the way at Trinity Beach, Palm Cove and Port Douglas. Hire car by www.wickedcampers.com.au **This, to me, would have to be one of the most overrated places i have ever travelled to. Of course this is my personal experience. For travel information, costs, must see attractions, how to work and travel abroad long term and itineraries check out http://www.nomadgirl.co If you have any questions, leave a comment below (or contact me on social media (links below). Thumbs up and subscribe for more travel adventures :) My Komodo National Park trip - Komodo Island, Rinca Island and Flores Island - Meeting real life man eating dragons in Indonesia http://www.nomadgirl.co/komodo-island-my-favourite-travel-e...
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