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Fast Facts
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Full Name
Cairns
Area
1,670 sq km
645 sq miles
Population
125,000
Time Zone
GMT/UTC + 10 ()
Daylight Saving Start
not in use
Daylight Saving End
not in use
Currency
Australian Dollar (A$)
Electricity
220-240V 50Hz
Electric Plug Details
Australian-style plug with two flat angled blades and one vertical grounding blade |
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Cairns Foreshore Parade
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The undisputed highlight of the Cairns Foreshore Promenade is the 4800 sqm saltwater swimming lagoon. Like a big eye candy convention, bodies accumulate here to cool off and bronze up. Fitness enthusiasts blade, cycle or just walk the 3km Esplanade Walking Trail, and locals and travellers meander up and down The Esplanade visiting shops and restaurants. |
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Cairns Museum
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Cairns Museum has some interesting historical displays on life in the Far North. Run by the Cairns Historical Society, it's housed in the beautiful School of Arts building, which dates back to 1907 and features a lovely wide verandah typical of local architecture. |
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Cairns Regional Gallery
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Cairns Regional Gallery, in a gorgeous heritage building, is worth a wander. Exhibitions reflect the consciousness of the region, with an emphasis on indigenous art. The permanent collection includes works by Brett Whiteley, Russell Drysdale and Donald Friend. |
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Crystal Cascades
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About 20km from Cairns, the Crystal Cascades are a series of beautiful waterfalls and pools. You will need a friendly local or a cab to get you there but it is worth the effort. The area is accessed by a 1.2km pathway (suitable for wheelchairs) and is a great spot for a dip, particularly in the summer months when the stingers make the beaches unsafe. |
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