Points of Interest & Landmarks in Cairns
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Points of Interest & Landmarks in Cairns
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- Charles charlie178 contributionsGreen Island is an integral part of the total north Queensland and Great Barrier Reef experience. 45min by ferry from Cairns at a cost of ca 100au$ return, you get to spend up to 7h on the island and explore a rich and varied marine and tropical life. With various activities on offer from snorkeling, diving, swimming, and boat trips to explore the nearby reef shelves. On the island itself the main attraction is the crocodile farm with the inclusion of the world largest crocodile in captivity, yes you get to meet Cassius at whopping 5.48m long, and a ton in weight, only when you come close to such creatures, you feel the terror seeping through your body. A glass bottom boat trip into the reef is very much recommended, the one we took, where you get a chance to see colorful fish swimming in the shallow reef. All in all its a day we'll spent, and we'll worth the money should you choose to pick this trip. You won't regret it.Written 13 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Saminda EGrafton, Australia158 contributionsI write this review with a divided opinion.
I love the idea of the rock stacks and the unique experience to see so many rock stacks in the one area thinking of the joy that each person has had to do this with their loved ones, adding to the many stacks already there.
But on the same hand, I understand this isn't natural and can be disrupting to the ecosystem and animals that inhabit the area.
When we visited it was about 9:00 in the morning and there were rock stacks everywhere. It wasn't easy to find a rock on that beach that wasn't already in a stack. Yes we made our own stack and we respected everyone else's stack already set-up.
When we drove past that afternoon on our way back from our day trip, every single rock stack was knocked over which really upset our kids, they couldn't believe that people would destroy things people enjoyed creating but when we explained why they understood.
Building a rock stack isn't really any different to building a sand castle, but it's the extent of it. This part of the coast is lined with beach similar to this and the rock stacks are a tiny area overall but if it's affecting the ecosystem it shouldn't be done.
The access to the beach that the rock stacks is on (The Gatz Balancing Rocks) has limited parking and depends on how other vehicles are parked as to what room is there.
Everyone will have their own opinions on this, just about everywhere you travel now you'll see a rock stack and one or two are fine, it's when the whole landscape becomes one that it's an issue for the environment.
I won't be surprised that eventually there will be a sign in place restricting people from doing this. I'm just appreciative of the fact that we got to see it in it's full glory.Written 15 October 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - MikeFoBrighton, UK1,077 contributionsThe station for the Kurunda railway is the usual starting point. It is old, charming, some limited catering and a souvenir shop. Probably not a place you'd go to unless you are taking the railway.Written 26 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- margaretannmayCairns, Australia36 contributionsCan’t recommend more highly. Excellent customer service, excellent pricing, certificate of authenticity & excellent quality. Their aim is to please the customer & they certainly did that for us. Thank youWritten 17 January 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- P1Y1 contributionI work in aged care and we took 10 senior residents on to go on the Reef Eye. From the moment we started walking to the ride, the worker ( who I then learned was the manager) approached us. She was incredible friendly, enthusiastic and very welcoming. Not only this, she assisted each and every one of them with stepping up onto the platform, carefully helping them with their walkers. She then neatly parked their walkers when the residents were seated- The whole time talking to them to confirm they were ok and comfortable. Nothing was too hard, there was no rush. The nature of the manager honestly made this experience complete for our residents. I could not thank her enough for the kindness and care she showed when assisting them. The residents had the best time and cant wait to go back. Also asked if she could be working! Everything was smooth, the ride was amazing, we couldn't ask for a better outing experience! Thank you so so much!!Written 1 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- STEPHEN NBrisbane, Australia23,221 contributionsFirst drive up to Campbells Lookout on Thursady afternoon 01/04/21, beautiful scenic views towards Cairns & definatly worth a visit & next time will continue on to visit the Dam area.Written 12 April 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Robyn HBrisbane, Australia18 contributionsLoved everything. People, food, swimming, relaxing. No dressing up, just a total relaxing holiday. Very efficient service all the way.Written 7 March 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
