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Copperlode Dam, Lake Morris, Cairns

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Things to do in Cairns

Sightseeing

Flecker Botanic Gardens

A walk through the Flecker Botanic Gardens, much wilder than most of Australia's botanic gardens, feels almost like a walk through the rainforest...

Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park

Tjapukai, which opened in 1987, was Australia's first Aboriginal cultural attraction and is still the one with the most awards to its name. It's...


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Shopping

There are plenty of shopping opportunities in Cairns, with good value souvenirs and tourist tat available alongside authentic Australian crafts.

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Events

July
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Cairns Show

The Cairns Show is three days of fun-packed entertainment as well as a showcase for local businesses. It is the largest regional show in Australia...

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August
17
Cairns Festival

Held over a three-week period, Festival Cairns features a packed programme of creative, cultural and sporting events. First held in 2002, it has...

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