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Re: Cairns area - Rainforest wildlife & Great Barrier Reef

by chrisj 19 May 2012

+I saw a few mounds of scratched up soil about which +could have been+ Cassowaries+ Again, not a confirmed sighting. I HAVE seen Cassowa…
RE: Cairns area - Rainforest wildlife & Great Barrier Reef

by chrisj 19 May 2012

Beatrice Creek in the Atherton Tableland behind Innisfail had an in the wild platypus. Daintree, Cape Trib, The Boulders, or Mission…
RE: I'm going for 2 months to Oz in December - thoughts please?

by dammat89 29 April 2012

Hey, this certainly sounds doable (though if I had a full month in Australia, I'd spend more than 2 days in Sydney. The Blue Mountains…
RE: Itinerary Help - Australia & NZ

by KiwiPaul 13 April 2012

Sydney is a fantastic city it has everything, shops, beaches, harbor, hinterland and it's very easy to get around using public transport.…
RE: Best time for diving on the Barrier Reef

by Sunjewel258 13 April 2012

I'd like to point out that I am not in the tourism industry, but I do think Cairns area is a wonderful place to be,especially for diving.…
RE: What would you recommend doing around Mission Beach, Queensland?

by Doctornono 11 April 2012

I had no doubt that they were.. thanks for your input marty.
Re: What would you recommend doing around Mission Beach, Queensland?

by partymarty4870 11 April 2012

Please guys - enough of the cyclone yasi devastation scare stories. Just about every pub/bar in mission beach was open within a couple…
RE: YOUNG COUPLE TRAVELLING IN QUEENSLAND

by yehyeh 07 April 2012

Ranjon is correct. Magnetic Island is off Townsville and the best way to get there is by bus from Cairns or by hire car. Mission beach…
RE: YOUNG COUPLE TRAVELLING IN QUEENSLAND

by ranjon 06 April 2012

CT is north of Cairns greg whereas Magnetic Island is just off Cairns about 300 km. to the south so you've hot all the Cairns region hinterl…
RE: 27 days during August & September in Australia

by Harry_Ramsden 04 April 2012

The difference in temperatures would be miniscule. Go with whatever gives the cheapest and most convenient flights. How far south of Cairns…
RE: What would you recommend doing around Mission Beach, Queensland?

by Doctornono 31 March 2012

Maybe you guys can fill us in about how Mission Beach is looking. Cyclone Yasi was a big blow, for sure. THE BIG QUESTION....Is the pub…
RE: What would you recommend doing around Mission Beach, Queensland?

by fantasticalguy 30 March 2012

Good advise from all of you. I think we do need some down time...pubs, beach walks and empty islands sound like the cure for that! …
RE: What would you recommend doing around Mission Beach, Queensland?

by chrisj 30 March 2012

I would ignore advice from all of the above and google what has reopened or been rebuilt after Cyclone Yasi devastated the area in February…
RE: What would you recommend doing around Mission Beach, Queensland?

by Doctornono 29 March 2012

^^ those two have good ideas and, have just about covered Mission Beach.. It sounds like you have had a busy holiday indeed.. Maybe…
Re: What would you recommend doing around Mission Beach, Queensland?

by GBUG 29 March 2012

Yeah, the rainforest walks looking out for cassowaries are good. Mission Beach is a top spot to sit back and relax too though.
Re: What would you recommend doing around Mission Beach, Queensland?

by thurgy 29 March 2012

Suggest you hire a tinnie from South Mission Beach and venture to any of the Family Group of islands just off shore...take a picnic and…
What would you recommend doing around Mission Beach, Queensland?

by fantasticalguy 28 March 2012

I'm new to actually participating in the forums on Lonely Planet but have been using them for years when I research places to go. The…
RE: Brisbane to Cairns (and beyond); 4 weeks what would you do?

by LeahMaria 28 March 2012

At the risk of repeating what others have suggested (hey, if several people suggest something, it's probably a good idea right?) I'd suggest…
RE: Brisbane to Cairns (and beyond); 4 weeks what would you do?

by Harry_Ramsden 27 March 2012

Zoos, croc farms and schooners have never interested me, but I suppose it depends on what you are looking for. Timing will matter, as…
RE: Port Douglas - Townsville - Airlie Beach/Hamilton Island

by LeahMaria 22 March 2012

Agree with Harry - if you did want to stop for a night between Cairns and Tvl, Mission Beach is the place to go. But it's such a short…
RE: Port Douglas - Townsville - Airlie Beach/Hamilton Island

by Harry_Ramsden 21 March 2012

A few thoughts: - Great choice with Port Douglas. Nice town, great beach, lots of good places to eat, and closer to Mossman Gorge (easy…
Re: East coast for a month

by cairnsau 22 February 2012

Depending on how long you're here for, then many travelers choose to buy a cheap car or van from Melbourne and then sell it in Cairns…
Re: From Cairns to Whitsundays for a couple of days?

by sammy0809 27 January 2012

Hi It is a very long way from Cairns to Proserpine, even by bus. My thoughts would be to go and have a look a Port Douglas but be wary…
RE: Sydney to Cairns in June

by ranjon 19 January 2012

There's the larger and not so large more touristy destinations such as Byron Bay, Gold and Sunshine Coasts, Fraser Island, Whitsundays,…
RE: Barrier Reef: Snorkeling in early January

by yehyeh 16 November 2011

Speaking of cyclone damage to reefs, I was at Magnetic Island in July this year and went on a snorkelling trip off the island. The tour…