Cairns was first populated by Miners who where in transit from the Gold fields in the area. It then became a port of export for sugarcane, agricultural & mineral products and gold. Today Cairns is still a major export port but its exports have grown to include Tourism and the Environment.
This city is fortunate to have the Great Barrier Reef as its front yard and the Daintree rain forest as its back yard. Having an international airport Cairns welcomes tourists from all over the world wanting to explore the front yard and the back yard. Tours run from the city daily for both the Rain forest and the Great Barrier Reef. The Skyrail is a popular tourist attraction that will introduce you to the ancient rain forest. Skyrail runs across the Barron Gorge National Park. This tour takes in the best of the rain forest and can be done as a one way or return trip.
Perth Undersea Adventures
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