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Overall
Review
Three full and highly enjoyable days. Where else in the world can you
travel over a rain forest in a cable-car on the first day, travel to
a classic tropical island and swim with tropical fish on a coral reef
the second day, and walk in a rainforest and travel up a river looking
for crocodiles on the third day. It was my second visit and somehow
I enjoyed it even more the second time. Aussie hospitality abounds in
Cairns.
The trips and accommodation were all good value. The experience of walking
on the sandy beach at Cape Tribulation, discovering the sights and sounds
of a tropical rainforest with an experienced guide and seeing the myriad
of colours of the Barrier Reef will remain as great holiday memories
for a long time to come.
Fab
Tips
1)
Swat up Lonely Planet Guide or similar before you go.
2) Book up as much as you can before you leave. It doesn't seem to make
much difference price-wise and means you can enjoy each day without
having to plan too much when you get there.
3) 24 hours on an aeroplane seems a long time but latest in-flight entertainment,
a good book and stretch in Singapore are a big help.
4) Make sure you bring a bank card with Maestro/Cirrus logo. Can be
used in most cash machines in Australia.
5) The only insects to worry about in the rainforest are mosquitos.
If you know they like you, make sure you bring a good repellent.
6) Three days is bare minimum. If you have the time,allow at least a
few extra days.
7) Try to combine flight ticket with Brisbane, Sydney or one of the
other popular Australian destinations.
A down-to-earth guide to Queensland's quirks, charms and characters. From the glitter of the Gold Coast to rugged Cape York Peninsula: We’ll show you everything under the sun.
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more than 60 detailed maps
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special colour section on the Great Barrier Reef
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advice on the prime spots to eat, stay and play (or just do nothing)
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the best-kept secrets from the outer reef to the outback
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tips on whale-watching, diving, sailing, kayaking... the list goes on!
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it's a big country, but with 160 maps we've got it covered
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spectacular colour field guide to Australia's native animals
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surf, dive or sail; hike, bike or ski – we'll show you how
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hundreds of accommodation options, from bush camping to five-star resorts
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full-colour guide to Aboriginal art
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24-page full-colour marine life section
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48 maps, including all the resort islands
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where to stay - from the best resorts to camping on your own tropical island
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detailed guide to diving and snorkelling, and all the other reef activities
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transport options from helicopter to high-speed catamaran