Destination Australia – Visit Cairns

Hello again travel fans. Following on from my last blog, we’re moving north from Sydney to Cairns in north Queensland.

Catching a flight from Sydney to Cairns is relatively cheap and is only a 3 hour flight. I would recommend booking your accommodation in Cairns city so you’re nice and central.

As one of Australia’s biggest tourist towns and the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns is certainly a vibrant place with plenty of cafes, restaurants and bars to keep you happy. Whilst a visit to Cairns is generally about getting yourself out to the Great Barrier Reef, the surrounding area and nearby rain forest are certainly worth exploring.

Our top 5 things to do in Cairns

Day trip to the Great Barrier Reef – as I mentioned above the main reason for a visit to this part of Australia is to experience this true wonder of the world. At over 2,300km long the Great Barrier Reef consists of 900 islands and 2,900 individual reefs. It is the world’s largest coral reef and the largest living structure on the planet. Whether you go for a full scuba dive or just snorkel on the surface, this is one of the only places in the world that I have been to that I tell people that they MUST DO!!
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park – this is a great, down to earth way that the local people share their culture. Enjoy dancing shows and learn about the didgeridoo, learn to make a fire with sticks, learn about bush medicine and food, and get the chance to throw boomerangs and spears.
White Water Rafting – if you are a bit of an adrenaline junky then head down to the Tully River. Experience the magnificent landscape of the World Heritage Rainforest while navigating the white water rapids of this mighty river.
Relax at the Cairns lagoon – in the north you get really hot summers but you can’t swim in the sea as they’re full of jelly fish (the kind that can seriously harm you, even kill you). Luckily the man-made Cairns lagoon gives you crystal waters, beach views and a cool place to relax.
Take a sky dive! – OK so this one definitely isn’t for everybody but why not. A skydive over Cairns is guaranteed to be an unforgettable lifetime experience! The Cairns drop zone offers spectacular views of the Great Barrier Reef, The World Heritage Rainforest and Trinity Inlet. If you are ever going to do it, I doubt there is a better place to do it.

Whatever you choose to do out there, enjoy it!

Thanks for reading, until next time keep searching for YOUR Best Destination….

1 Comment

Posted on May 22, 2017 by bestdestinations

Australia, travel, Travel News

Australia, Best Destinations, Blog, Bucket List, Cairns, great barrier reef, Queensland, travel, Travel Agents, tully river

Destination Australia – Visit Sydney

sydney-1676597_1920

G’day travel fans. This week at Best Destinations our feature destination is probably on most people’s bucket list – Australia. But Australia is a vast country, almost the same size as the USA, so writing a blog about this country just isn’t going to cut it. So we are going to break this fabulous country down for you, starting with Sydney.

When you visit Australia you simply cannot miss out Sydney. Besides being Australia’s largest and probably most famous city, there are many other reasons why Sydney is also the most visited city. The stunning harbour side location, iconic beaches, fantastic cafes and pubs, excellent restaurants, world heritage sites, terrific shopping, fabulous festivals, and good year round weather.

Our top 5 things to do in Sydney:

Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge – climbing one of the most famous bridges in the world is a once in a lifetime experience. Take either a dawn, day, twilight, or night climb and take in the breathtaking views. If the thought of climbing the bridge fills you with dread, another option is to simply walk across for FREE and take in the views from a lower level.
Catch the ferry to Manly – a great way to experience the beauty of Sydney Harbour, with stunning views of the city is to catch the ferry to Manly. Manly is a beach-side suburb of northern Sydney, most notable for its beaches which are popular tourist destinations. Take a walk down the palm tree-lined streets towards the beach, walk around the bay to picturesque Shelly Beach, or grab an ice cream or a cold beer on the promenade. If you time your return ferry trip back to Circular Quay right, you will arrive back in Sydney with the sun setting behind the harbour bridge.
Explore The Rocks District – this historic area of Sydney is probably my favourite part of the city. Home to some of Sydney’s oldest pubs, cobbled streets, weekend markets, and great views of the harbour.
Visit The Royal Botanic Gardens – the serenity and harbour views from the gardens make this a must. Take a picnic and admire all the different types of plants the gardens have to offer.
Hit the beach – Sydney is famous for its beaches, none more so than the world famous Bondi Beach, a must visit at least once. There is a lovely coastal walk from there to Bronte beach which will take about 40-50 minutes.

bondi-beach-587813_1920 Bondi Beach – Australia’s Most Famous Beach