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Cairns
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Cairns
Most Popular Hotels in Cairns:
450 Mulgrave Road, 4870
Kewarra Beach P.O. Box 199, 4979
62 Abbott Street, 4870
Pierpoint Road., 4870
Royal Flying Doctor Visitor Centre
This quirky little museum, from which all proceeds go to the Royal Flying Doctor service, includes a fascinating video presentation about the history and continued importance of this innovative way of bringing medical care to remote outback communities. The star exhibit is a real Flying Doctors aircraft, parked in the garden, which visitors can explore at their leisure.
1 Junction Street, Edge Hill
Tel: (07) 4053 5687.
Website: www.flyingdoctorqueensland.net
The Cairns Museum
This somewhat old-fashioned local museum, run by volunteers from the Cairns Historical Society, is packed with interesting exhibits, showcasing various elements of Cairns' history. Star artefacts include an extensive collection of weapons and hunting implements made by Aboriginal rainforest dwellers and the contents of a demolished Chinese Temple formerly located in the city centre. Recent additions include exhibits on tourism and mining in the area.
Corner of Shields and Lake Streets
Tel: (07) 4051 5582.
Website: www.cairnsmuseum.org.au/museum.html
Tours of Cairns
Kuranda Scenic Railway, Skyrail, Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Tour and Cruise - Starting from £197.31 per person
Great Barrier Reef Scenic Helicopter Tour and Cruise from Cairns - Starting from £128.57 per person
Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns - Starting from £43.52 per person
Hot Air Ballooning Tour from Cairns - Starting from £93.96 per person
Great Barrier Reef Diving and Snorkeling Cruise from Cairns - Starting from £58.85 per person
Most Popular Hotels in Cairns:
450 Mulgrave Road, 4870
Kewarra Beach P.O. Box 199, 4979
62 Abbott Street, 4870
Pierpoint Road., 4870
Royal Flying Doctor Visitor Centre
This quirky little museum, from which all proceeds go to the Royal Flying Doctor service, includes a fascinating video presentation about the history and continued importance of this innovative way of bringing medical care to remote outback communities. The star exhibit is a real Flying Doctors aircraft, parked in the garden, which visitors can explore at their leisure.
1 Junction Street, Edge Hill
Tel: (07) 4053 5687.
Website: www.flyingdoctorqueensland.net
The Cairns Museum
This somewhat old-fashioned local museum, run by volunteers from the Cairns Historical Society, is packed with interesting exhibits, showcasing various elements of Cairns' history. Star artefacts include an extensive collection of weapons and hunting implements made by Aboriginal rainforest dwellers and the contents of a demolished Chinese Temple formerly located in the city centre. Recent additions include exhibits on tourism and mining in the area.
Corner of Shields and Lake Streets
Tel: (07) 4051 5582.
Website: www.cairnsmuseum.org.au/museum.html
This quirky little museum, from which all proceeds go to the Royal Flying Doctor service, includes a fascinating video presentation about the history and continued importance of this innovative way of bringing medical care to remote outback communities. The star exhibit is a real Flying Doctors aircraft, parked in the garden, which visitors can explore at their leisure.
1 Junction Street, Edge Hill
Tel: (07) 4053 5687.
Website: www.flyingdoctorqueensland.net
The Cairns Museum
This somewhat old-fashioned local museum, run by volunteers from the Cairns Historical Society, is packed with interesting exhibits, showcasing various elements of Cairns' history. Star artefacts include an extensive collection of weapons and hunting implements made by Aboriginal rainforest dwellers and the contents of a demolished Chinese Temple formerly located in the city centre. Recent additions include exhibits on tourism and mining in the area.
Corner of Shields and Lake Streets
Tel: (07) 4051 5582.
Website: www.cairnsmuseum.org.au/museum.html
Tours of Cairns
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