Cairns Key Attractions
This quite extraordinary zoo, located in the domed roof of a hotel casino in central Cairns, allows visitors to get up close to fascinating Australian fauna, such as koalas, snakes and kookaburras. But the star exhibit is the truly immense 4m-long (13ft) saltwater crocodile, nicknamed Goliath, which can be viewed underwater through its glass tank.
Top level, Reef Hotel Casino, 35-41 Wharf Street
Tel: (07) 4031 7250.
Website: www.cairnsdome.com.au
Cairns Regional Gallery
Cairns Regional Gallery, housed within the majestic old Public Offices Building, displays a wide variety of work by many of far north Queensland's finest contemporary artists and also houses touring exhibitions of work by some of Australia's most significant artists.
Corner of Abbott and Shields Streets
Tel: (07) 4046 4800.
Website: www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway begins 15km (9 miles) north of Cairns and carries visitors over 7.5km (4.5 miles) of pristine rainforest to the beautiful village of Kuranda. It provides riders with unique views of the lush canopy of the ancient rainforest, as well as breathtaking views of the Barron Gorge and Falls.
Corner Kamerunga Road and Cook Highway, Smithfield
Tel: (07) 4038 1555.
Website: www.skyrail.com.au
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 located in a 10-hectare (25-acre) park just 15 minutes north of central Cairns. Visitors can watch traditional song and dance, learn about Aboriginal beliefs and history and even try their hand at boomerang and spear throwing, didgeridoo playing or boomerang painting.
Kamerunga Road, Smithfield
Tel: (07) 4042 9900.
Website: www.tjapukai.com.au
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. The gardens are located only 4km (2.5 miles) from the city centre, and attractions include the Fernery, Orchid House and Aboriginal Plant Use section.
Collins Avenue, Edge Hill
Tel: (07) 4044 3398.
Website: www.cairns.qld.gov.au
Cairns Attractions
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