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Cairns, the only major cruise port in Far North Queensland, is still a small town at heart. The locals have a leisurely approach to life with tropical weather and beautiful surroundings. Many in Cairns enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. Stop for a meal at an open-terraced restaurants or pub before taking off on a boat trip to the Great Barrier Reef for diving or snorkeling. trip to the Great Barrier Reef for diving or snorkeling.

Top beaches are to the north of Cairns, but there are any number of other activities within easier reach. These range from the adrenaline rush of bungee jumping or white water rafting to the more sedate Kuranda Skyrail cable car, which travels high above the dense rainforest. There’s also the Tjapukai Aboriginal Centre where didgeridoo and boomerang displays are popular attractions.

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