Iconic Kuranda Scenic Railway

The Kuranda Scenic Railway is one of Cairns’ most iconic and unforgettable experience. A historic train journey through ancient rainforest, deep gorges, and cascading waterfalls, often hailed as the top tourist attraction in Tropical North Queensland. Departing from Cairns Railway …

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Cairns Lagoon

If you’re visiting Cairns in Far North Queensland and looking for a refreshing, no-cost way to cool off, Cairns Lagoon is one of the city’s best-kept secrets. This massive saltwater swimming lagoon sits right on the Cairns Esplanade, steps from …

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Buzzing atmosphere in a Cairns sports bar during a UFC event – enthusiastic fans gathered around big screens cheering live MMA fights, with cold drinks and great energy in this tropical Queensland venue.

Cairns, in Tropical North Queensland, has a solid sports scene thanks to its backpacker, expat, and tourist crowd (especially Aussies and international visitors). UFC events are popular here, with most bars showing numbered PPVs and big Fight Nights live. Local …

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The famous free saltwater lagoon on Cairns Esplanade – the heart of tropical Far North Queensland.

Here is some research for the costs to visit Cairns, from Sydney, in October 2025 to save you a bit of time planning your holiday. October is a fairly expensive month to visit. There are school holidays in October across …

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Tandoori Chicken at Marinades Indian Restaurant Cairns

Marinades Indian Restaurant is located overlooking the Cairns Marina. A traditional Indian restaurant serving all your classic Indian curries, chutneys and meat and seafood cooked in the Tandoor oven. The outdoor dining area (is under cover) does have a lovely …

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Take-away pizza from Ollie's Italian Restaurant Cairns

If you are looking for some good Italian pizza down on the Cairns Marina waterfront, then check out Ollie’s Italian Restaurant which is right on the waterfront, next to Dundee’s Australian Waterfront Restaurant. Ollie’s is your classic, casual dining Italian …

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Qantas A3300-200 Rego VH-EBG at Cairns Airport

Airline: QantasFlight no: QF923Route: Cairns International Airport (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)Aircraft type: Airbus A330-200 Registration: VH-EBGFlight time: 2 hours 30 minutesTravel Class: Economy ClassSeat no: 47A Window Seat For this route between Cairns and Sydney, Qantas use both …

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Hot Food Buffet Breakfast at Atrium Restaurant Doubletree by Hilton Cairns

Buffet Breakfast is served in the Atrium Restaurant at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Cairns between 6.30am – 9.30am. The Buffet costs $26 for a Continental Breakfast (everything except the hot food). The full buffet costs $36 which includes …

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