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Cairns, Australia Overview

This friendly Queensland city of 130,000 is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree National Park, Cape Tribulation, Cooktown and the rest of Cape York Peninsula. Within the city, several... more » This friendly Queensland city of 130,000 is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree National Park, Cape Tribulation, Cooktown and the rest of Cape York Peninsula. Within the city, several attractions stand out, including Rainforestation Nature Park, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and Skyrail Cableway. Eco-adventures, food trail tours, cultural encounters and adrenalin-pumping adventures are all on the itinerary. Even December through April’s monsoon season can’t dampen Cairns’ delights. « less

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Mantra Esplanade Cairns

5 of 5 stars
Lithgow NSW Australia
Jul 23, 2008

Stopped in a 2 bedroom apartment with three children for six days. Location is outstanding, opposite the lagoon pool, great for kids and on the esplanade with eateries outside the door. "Driftin"...more

Il Palazzo Boutique Hotel

4 of 5 stars
New York City
Jul 23, 2008

This was a very nice hotel. It is nicely located on the main street within walking distance to the Esplanade. The room was clean and big. The kitchen was very convenient. The lobby and the hotel...more

Il Palazzo Boutique Hotel

Jul 23, 2008

I cannot but agree with another poster on TripAdvisor who said that the room, the location and the service all exceeded expectations. We arrived early (about 11am) but that presented no problems...more

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