Cairns, a major city in Far North Queensland, has a population of 100,000. It was founded in 1876 as a port for the inland goldfields. Tourism is now a major industry.
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| Cairns |
Cairns is a modern city. The airport is the gateway to many other destinations in Far North Queensalnd.
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| Cairns |
A feature of Cairns is the foreshore. The trees attract hundreds of birds, especially rainbow lorikeets.
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| Pathway by the beach |
At lowtide the seabirds, including the pelicans, look for food in the shallows and on the exposed mudflats.
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| Pelicans exporing the mudflats |
A large open swimming pool is a feature of the foreshore area.
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| Public swimming pool |
The marina is another feature Cairns feature.
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| Cairns marina |
The Cairns Museum holds many exhibits providing information about the history of the city and surrounding area.
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| Cairns Museum |
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