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You’ve finally made it up to the remote Far North Queensland ready to snorkel or dive the Great Barrier Reef, only to discover you’ve got to drop about $200 on this day trip. During my 5 months in Cairns I visited the reef MULTIPLE times, either for free or very cheap. Here are ways how…
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Have a few days (or months) in Cairns and looking for things to do? Consider heading over to Fitzroy Island! It’s only a 45min ride aboard the Fitzroy Flyer from Cairns. I was lucky enough to volunteer at the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre on the island once a week during my 5 months in Cairns so…
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Cairns isn’t just about the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Venture away from the small city to find beautiful walks and hikes through the jungle. From mountain peaks to secret waterfalls, here are some of the best hikes around Cairns. Walsh’s Pyramid This mountain is the highest natural pyramid in the world. If…
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Although touristy, the waterfall circuit is definitely worth doing during your time in Cairns! Don’t want to spend a lot of money on a tour? Rent a car and split the cost with friends! Here is my Atherton Tablelands self drive day trip itinerary that will guarantee an awesome time! Lake Barrine/Lake Eacham 1hr…
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Because you can’t swim in the ocean just off the beach (saltwater crocs and stingers, how fun), fresh water pools are a life savior when it gets unbearably hot and muggy in Far North Queensland. Here are a few of my favourite (and less crowded) swimming holes around Cairns! Behana Gorge A 45 min…