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APERIODIC 2012
CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA
2nd - 7th September 2012

TRAVEL and sightseeing activities around the Cairns region include:

Great Barrier Reef
Explore the Cairns and Great Barrier Reef region including tour options at

Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef
Travel with Australia's most awarded Great Barrier Reef tour operator. With a choice of wonderful day trips, Quicksilver is the ultimate way to see nature's finest in absolute comfort and style. Choose your Great Barrier Reef cruise, realising the breathtaking colour and majesty, seeing nature at its most perfect - experience stunning Outer Reef and Island destinations. Cruising daily from Port Douglas and Cairns in Tropical North Queensland.

Skyrail & Kuranda
The picturesque mountain retreat of Kuranda Village is just 25km northwest of Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia and is surrounded by World Heritage Rainforest. Visitors can travel to Kuranda on Kuranda’s Historic Scenic Railway or by car or bus, via the spectacular Kuranda Range Road or over the rainforest on Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.

Kuranda’s shops and markets with their exotically handcrafted goods, Aboriginal artifacts, restaurants and coffee shops make Kuranda a well known day destination, but to truly enjoy the ambience this village has to offer you really have to stay a few nights. Whether you are looking for a cosy bed and breakfast, a well maintained multi-choice accommodation and camping park, a hotel that when you step inside you feel like you are back in the 1920's, a gorgeous resort or a backpackers hostel, you'll find it in Kuranda.

Hartley’s Crocodile Farm
Located just 40 minutes north of Cairns and 25 minutes south of Port Douglas, Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is simply the best place to see crocodiles and local wildlife in Tropical North Queensland. With over 2100 metres of timber boardwalks and pathways leading you on a journey of discovery through woodlands and rainforest where you can see an array of wildlife, including beautiful tropical birds, reptiles, insects and other native fauna.

Cairns Tropical Zoo
This award winning attraction is, simply, the most outstanding wildlife experience in the Cairns’ region. Nowhere else in tropical Australia will you find the diversity of wildlife that is available at this wonderful oasis, situated just 20 minutes from the CBD. Since 1980, the Zoo has been delighting visitors of all ages from Australia and around the world.

Green Island
Just 45 minutes across the Coral Sea by fast catamaran from Cairns, Green Island is a beautiful 6000 year old coral cay located within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park – one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.This tropical island paradise is a National Park and home to over 120 native plant species, colourful bird life and surrounded by coral gardens and abundant marine life to explore. It’s the only coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef with a rainforest growing on it!

Port Douglas
Picturesque Port Douglas, hub of the region, is just 70 kilometres north of Cairns international airport along a spectacular scenic coastal drive. Holidaymakers relish Port Douglas’ natural beauty and excellent year round climate. Its relaxed seaside village ambience blends superbly with the vibrant atmosphere of tropical style and sophistication. It captures visitors by the heart and has made Port Douglas a favourite international destination.

Mossman/Daintree Tour
Only 60 minutes north of Cairns and 20 minutes north of Port Douglas, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree region awaits you. Explore the world’s oldest living tropical rainforest, picturesque rivers and surrounding mangrove habitats, home to a diverse array of flora and fauna. Encounter rare and endangered species, abundant bird and wildlife, butterflies and the prehistoric crocodile.

Australian Muster Experience
The spirit of wild outback Australia stretches out before you, and the courage and determination of the men and women who carve their lives from the bush is celebrated at the Australian Muster Experience. Views to Port Douglas (35 min’s drive south) and the stunning backdrop of the Daintree rainforest greet arrivals to this beautiful cattle station.

Join Nipper, Des, Lyn and the team on their rambling escapades as they bring to you an authentic representation of a working cattle station, punctuated by whip-cracking humour, bulls and bulldust! Thundering hooves, dog whistles and cracking whips echo through the valley as wild brumbies and herds of cattle are mustered in for the action packed show. Real stockmen and women riding stunt horses with dogs, quad bikes and a bull catcher.

The thrilling show is accompanied by a delicious BBQ lunch, live music and lively bush tales. Night shows also include a free mechanical bull ride for you to test your buckin’ skills and a foot-stomping show by the AME band. On your way out, drop into the outback souvenir shop and buy yourself a corrugated iron beer cooler or muster tee-shirt! Our beautiful venue is also available for private hire.


 
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