Cairns
Submitted: Monday, Mar 17, 2003 at 18:39
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jaycee
I'm taking the family over to
Cairns (from NZ) shortly and other than three main trips in the area to The Reef, Karanda Nat Park (skyrail) and the
Daintree -
Cape Tribulation (
Bloomfield Track) ones, is there any other MUST SEE trips or locations. The web is unfortunately not that helpfull.
Reply By: Beddo - Monday, Mar 17, 2003 at 18:53
Monday, Mar 17, 2003 at 18:53
Been up there a few times - reef for sure, Mosman
Gorge, Wallerman Falls, Undara Lava Tubes,
Chillagoe Caves (last 2 some distances involved - some arid environments). If you hire a 4WD up there and have experience then go to
Cooktown. Also try the
CREB track from
Daintree, Cheers Jeff
PS. Heading to NZ what are the tips over there ?
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Follow Up By: jaycee - Monday, Mar 17, 2003 at 19:15
Monday, Mar 17, 2003 at 19:15
Well, im based in Christchurch and the best trips are the rivers and the West Coast forest tracks. We have some awesome mud tracks and the rivers are all shingle based so if you dont read the water right you will end up in water up to the top of your
seat bogged in fine shingle! I'd like to post a picture but don't know how.
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Reply By: Truckster - Monday, Mar 17, 2003 at 22:41
Monday, Mar 17, 2003 at 22:41
Rob from
Cairns Driver Training is on this list, you should talk to him!
http://www.exploroz.com/ResultsList.asp?CustomerID=231Cairns Offroad Training & Tours
For an exciting day of learning and driving on over 1000 acres of pristine rainforest and hilly scrubland, our 4WD
Driver Training course gives you an insight into the type of conditions you are likely to experience in the
Cape York area. Vehicles can be provided if required. Ask about a private personal 4WD tours. The perfect, economical way for a family or friends to travel anywhere.
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CAIRNS NSW 4870
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Reply By: Rob from Cairns Offroad Training & Tours - Monday, Mar 17, 2003 at 23:14
Monday, Mar 17, 2003 at 23:14
Good bloke that Truckster.
Check out my site and feel free to ask any questions on the area. There really is so much to see up here and such diversity. The area I teach in on the Clohesy river just west of
Kuranda is only 45 minutes from
Cairns and every bit as Beautiful as Cape Trib 3 hours away. I have lived here for over 30 years and still find fantastic
places I didn't even know existed. Cheers RobCairns Offroad Training & Tours
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Follow Up By: Truckster - Monday, Mar 17, 2003 at 23:31
Monday, Mar 17, 2003 at 23:31
well ya should know the area!
glad to post ya details.
take care.
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Reply By: Andrew - Monday, Mar 17, 2003 at 23:50
Monday, Mar 17, 2003 at 23:50
Jaycee..
All the spots mentioned are a must if you have the time. One thing I haven't seen anyone mention is the
Atherton Table Lands....Gods country. So much to see, don't know which way to look.
The same could be said about The
Daintree and so much more.
I was there 18 months ago and have been saving ever since to return. I'll be there again later this year.
Andy
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Reply By: Foz - Wednesday, Mar 19, 2003 at 11:09
Wednesday, Mar 19, 2003 at 11:09
We go to
Cairns regularly, my son lives there. No-one has yet mentioned SCUBA Diving, White Water Rafting, Bungy Jumping (Kiwi Hacket has a great spot), where you can climb the tower even if you don`t jump, also a scary 100kph swing and, in town, the elastic bullet to fire you skywards. Finally don`t miss the Aboriginal Dance Theatre at the base of the skyrail station. All the other advice you have had is tops - have a great holiday, you`ll love the place.
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