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Things to do in and around Cairns

Cairns, Australia

USS Blue Ridge Sailors man the rails as the ship pulls into Cairns, Australia by Official U.S. Navy Page

Tourism plays a major part in the Cairns economy. The Cairns region is the fourth-most popular destination for international tourists in Australia after Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. There is a growing interest in Cairns from the Chinese leisure market with occasional direct flights from Chinese cities such as Shanghai and Guangzhou. The city is near the Great Barrier Reef, the Wet Tropics of Queensland, and the Atherton Tableland. The Cairns esplanade includes a swimming lagoon with adjoining barbecue areas.
Cairns Botanic Gardens

Cairns Botanic Gardens by Markus
City Center, Cairns

Street by co chiharu
Esplanade Boardwalk, Cairns

070126-132706 by Jochen Bullerjahn
Day trip to Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

The Great Barrier Reef - 164 by Kyle Taylor
Day trip to Fitzroy Island

Fitzroy Island by Felix Dziekan
Day trip to Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Kuranda train trip. Cairns Queensland. by denisbin
Day trip to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park

cultural performance by kara brugman

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Nature Active Night life Food 1 nightWed. Nov 12 - Thu. Nov 13

Tourism plays a major part in the Cairns economy. The Cairns region is the fourth-most popular destination for international tourists in Australia after Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. There is a growing interest in Cairns from the Chinese leisure market with occasional direct flights from Chinese cities such as Shanghai and Guangzhou. The city is near the Great Barrier Reef, the Wet Tropics of Queensland, and the Atherton Tableland. The Cairns esplanade includes a swimming lagoon with adjoining barbecue areas.

A great base for exploring the majesty of the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns is also the starting point for many amazing hikes and treks.

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Things to do in and around Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island, Australia

Hamilton Island - dawn by MLHS

Hamilton Island is the largest inhabited island of the Whitsunday Islands in Queensland, Australia. The island is a popular tourist destination since it is located in the Great Barrier Reef. Visitors can catch glimpses of migrating whales as they make their way through the warm waters of the Whitsundays from July through September each year.
City Center, Hamilton Island

IMG_6256 by Michael Sheil
Beach, Hamilton Island

Beach by Craig Anderson
Hamilton Island Marina

View over the Marina by impishfae
Day trip to Whitsunday Great Walk

Long Island by Patrick Crowley
Day trip to Whitsunday Coast and Islands

Whitsunday Island Australia by Gary Bembridge
Day trip to Heart Reef

Heart Reef by steve mcnicholas
Day trip to Conway National Park

Whitsunday Islands by Kurt Sharpe
Day trip to Mackay

2006_10140055 by Anson Chappell

A nice alternative to the tourist-filled resort towns, Mackay is a popular base for exploring the nearby Great Barrier Reef.

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Hamilton Island

Australia, Queensland region

Beaches Nature Active Night life Food 2 nightsThu. Nov 13 - Sat. Nov 15

Hamilton Island is the largest inhabited island of the Whitsunday Islands in Queensland, Australia. The island is a popular tourist destination since it is located in the Great Barrier Reef. Visitors can catch glimpses of migrating whales as they make their way through the warm waters of the Whitsundays from July through September each year.

A laid back Australian island, home to stunning beaches, great water sports, and access to Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

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Things to do in and around Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise, Australia

Skypoint Observation Deck by Phalinn Ooi

Surfers Paradise is a suburb of Gold Coast City in Queensland. Colloquially known as 'Surfers', the suburb has a wide surf beach. Cavill Avenue is one of the busiest shopping strips in Queensland, and the centre of activity for night life Surfers Paradise is the Gold Coast's entertainment and tourism centre and is also one of Australia's iconic coastal tourist destinations, drawing visitors each year from all around the world.
Beach, Surfers Paradise

Skypoint Observation Deck by Phalinn Ooi
SkyPoint Observation Deck and Climb, Surfers Paradise

surfers paradise - Aerial View by Fá e Cá
Town Center, Surfers Paradise

surfers paradise town centre by Rob Igo
Day trip to David Fleay Wildlife Park

Australian wildlife 0069 by Michael Dawes
Day trip to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary 020 by Michael Dawes
Day trip to Warner Brothers Movie World

Movie World by Nick Piggott
Day trip to Lamington National Park

The Tree of Souls by Tatters ✾
Day trip to Pinnacle Walk and Lookout

View from Pinnacles lookout by Jonathan Potter
Day trip to Dreamworld

Dreamworld by Duncan Rawlinson - @thelastminute - Duncan.co

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Surfers Paradise

Australia, Queensland region

Beaches Night life Food Active 2 nightsSat. Nov 15 - Mon. Nov 17

Surfers Paradise is a suburb of Gold Coast City in Queensland. Colloquially known as 'Surfers', the suburb has a wide surf beach. Cavill Avenue is one of the busiest shopping strips in Queensland, and the centre of activity for night life Surfers Paradise is the Gold Coast's entertainment and tourism centre and is also one of Australia's iconic coastal tourist destinations, drawing visitors each year from all around the world.

Perfect for surfers and sun worshipers, this seaside town offers amazing beaches, excellent surfing, and incredible restaurants.

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Things to do in and around Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach, Australia

Airlie Beach - Whitsundays (8 of 44) by Dinaiz

Airlie Beach is a tourist destination, extremely popular with backpackers. Its beach is small and the sea is inhabited by marine stingers, the box jellyfish from November to May. In order to provide somewhere for the visitors tourists to swim, the local council, has built a small – medium-sized swimming lagoon on the foreshore, similar to the lagoon found in Cairns. The Airlie Beach Lagoon is 4,300 m2 and 4.5 million liters of fresh, self chlorinated water. The Great Barrier Reef is easily accessible from Airlie Beach, with an array of different types of tours available.
Historic Center, Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach Main Street by Zhu
Lagoon, Airlie Beach

Swimming Lagoon, Airlie Beach, Australia by Kevin Gibbons
Beach, Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach by nz-skipper
Day trip to Whitsunday Great Walk

Long Island by Patrick Crowley
Day trip to Whitsunday Coast and Islands

Whitsunday Island Australia by Gary Bembridge
Day trip to Heart Reef

Heart Reef by steve mcnicholas
Day trip to Conway National Park

Whitsunday Islands by Kurt Sharpe

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Airlie Beach

Australia, Queensland region

Nature Active Beaches Small towns 1 nightMon. Nov 17 - Tue. Nov 18

Airlie Beach is a tourist destination, extremely popular with backpackers. Its beach is small and the sea is inhabited by marine stingers, the box jellyfish from November to May. In order to provide somewhere for the visitors tourists to swim, the local council, has built a small – medium-sized swimming lagoon on the foreshore, similar to the lagoon found in Cairns. The Airlie Beach Lagoon is 4,300 m2 and 4.5 million liters of fresh, self chlorinated water. The Great Barrier Reef is easily accessible from Airlie Beach, with an array of different types of tours available.

Known for its immense artificial lagoon, Airlie Beach also offers great access to the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding nature.

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Things to do in and around Gold Coast

Gold Coast, Australia

The Gold Coast, Australia by Sunland Group

Around 10 million tourists visit the Gold Coast area every year. Tourism is the region's biggest industry, directly accounting for one in four jobs in the city. There are approximately 65,000 beds, 60 kilometres (37 mi) of beach, 600 kilometres (370 mi) of canal, 100,000 hectares of nature reserve, 500 restaurants, 40 golf courses and 5 major theme parks in the city.
Beach, Gold Coast

Gold Coast Coolangatta 0237.JPG by Michael Dawes
City Center, Gold Coast

Movieworld by Herry Lawford
Sea World, Gold Coast

Sea World, Gold Coast by welshmackem
Gold Coast Arts Center

Art Gallery 1 by Ms Tory Jones
Day trip to David Fleay Wildlife Park

Australian wildlife 0069 by Michael Dawes
Day trip to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary 020 by Michael Dawes
Day trip to Warner Brothers Movie World

Movie World by Nick Piggott
Day trip to Lamington National Park

The Tree of Souls by Tatters ✾
Day trip to Pinnacle Walk and Lookout

View from Pinnacles lookout by Jonathan Potter
Day trip to Dreamworld

Dreamworld by Duncan Rawlinson - @thelastminute - Duncan.co

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Gold Coast

Australia, Queensland region

Beaches Night life Active Nature Food 2 nightsTue. Nov 18 - Thu. Nov 20

Around 10 million tourists visit the Gold Coast area every year. Tourism is the region's biggest industry, directly accounting for one in four jobs in the city. There are approximately 65,000 beds, 60 kilometres (37 mi) of beach, 600 kilometres (370 mi) of canal, 100,000 hectares of nature reserve, 500 restaurants, 40 golf courses and 5 major theme parks in the city.

Founded along a stretch of pristine beaches, this surfer town is known for its laid back atmosphere, nightlife, parks, and fun activities.

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Things to do in and around Sydney

Sydney, Australia

Sydney by Corey Leopold

Each of the city’s districts has its own charm, featuring historical monuments, impressive architecture, stylish boutiques, and culinary delights. Sydney's lush parks and green expanses cater to nature enthusiasts, providing stunning views and peaceful havens, and Sydney’s cultural landscape combines world-class museums, galleries, and international events.
Sydney Opera House

The Sydney Opera House by Luke Zeme

What do you think was chosen as the symbol of the 2000 Sydney Olympics? The Sydney Opera House, of course! The Opera House combines a prime location on a peninsula in the heart of Jackson Bay with its unique shape – an architectural wonder with sail-shaped shells forming the roof. It has become an icon of Sydney and the most photographed site in the city.
Sydney Harbor Bridge

Dawn princess by Interior_Photos

If you’re looking for an unforgettable and adrenaline-pumping experience in Sydney, climbing the arch that stretches over the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge is it! You’ll be joining the distinguished list of celebs who have done it, including Will Smith, Nicole Kidman, Cameron Diaz, Robert De Niro, and even Prince Harry.
Sydney Harbor

Sydney at Dawn by ShadowPaw31
Queen Victoria Building, Sydney

吃飽我們來到簡稱QVB的維多莉亞購物中心Queen Victoria Building by sowu
Day trip to Sublime Point Lookout

Sublime Point lookout, NSW by Mark Pack
Day trip to Govetts Leap Lookout

Govetts Leap Lookout by BYON23
Bondi Beach, Sydney

Bondi Beach, Oct. 2011 by University of Denver
Historic Center, Sydney

Sydney by Fumi Yamazaki

The Rocks, as the Sydney natives call the historic city center, was the shore where the first settlers of the city docked. Many of the settlers – prisoners who were exiled to this new penal colony – set up tents here as did many of the other immigrants who flocked here following rumors of the discovery of gold in Australia. The area became notorious during the 19th century as a center for poverty, neglect, prostitution, and crime.
Taronga Zoo, Sydney

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The Taronga Zoo, located in the northern part of Sydney on the shores of the Sydney Harbour, is one of the most beautiful and well-known zoos in the world. The zoo is built on a mountainside in the suburb of Mosman with spectacular views of the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. The zoo is easily accessible via a 12-minute ferry ride from Circular Quay.
Palm Beach, Sydney

Palm Beach by Halans
Day trip to Grose Valley

Grose Valley #3 by Michael Rawle
Day trip to The Three Sisters

Three Sisters by Josh Hickinbotham

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Sydney

Australia, New South Wales region

Night life Food Culture Beaches Historic 1 nightThu. Nov 20 - Fri. Nov 21

Each of the city’s districts has its own charm, featuring historical monuments, impressive architecture, stylish boutiques, and culinary delights. Sydney's lush parks and green expanses cater to nature enthusiasts, providing stunning views and peaceful havens, and Sydney’s cultural landscape combines world-class museums, galleries, and international events.

Sydney, Australia, invites visitors to indulge in experiences that blend natural beauty, historical landmarks, and a lively cultural scene.

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